Remove Foundation Remove Global Remove Grant Remove Survey
article thumbnail

Did foundation giving and payout shift in 2020? 

Candid

Every year, Candid conducts the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. foundations to share information about their philanthropic giving over the last two years as well as their plans for the year ahead. Overall, we found that foundations increased their giving in fiscal year (FY) 2020. About the survey .

article thumbnail

Telling a compelling story: Communicating program impact in a grant proposal

Candid

Often, the reason a foundation declines a grant has nothing to do with you. Funders seek a return on investment With so many applicants and limited funding to go around, foundations view a grant as an investment. It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. Giving by funder type.

Ukraine 126
article thumbnail

Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem. McClatchy Foundation, established by the McClatchy newspaper chain’s publisher, wove several journalism initiatives, including the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative , into its grantmaking strategy.

Local 52
article thumbnail

An open grant report to MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett

Candid

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. One example is our offer for free access to Foundation Directory Essential to nonprofits with a budget under $1M who earn a Gold Seal of Transparency. . To MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, .

Grant 119
article thumbnail

Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

The good news was that the survey indicated seventy-five-percent of those questioned who stated they had pulled away from their pre-pandemic volunteering roles, were aiming to get back to the grindstone, once life returned to normality. . Rebuilding the financial base: resource opportunities for post-pandemic grants. based nonprofits.

Volunteer 137
article thumbnail

Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis. Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars. Population.

Ukraine 105