Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In our eighth annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2021: Data to Drive Decisions , developed in partnership with Candid , we dive into how philanthropy and other donors supported natural hazards, severe weather events and complex humanitarian emergencies in 2019. . billion. .

Disaster 59

Disaster Philanthropy Data Bahamas 59

Candid

JULY 18, 2023

To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Moreover, when their foundation announced a dramatic increase in annual spending, it made national news.

Pledge 98

Pledge Money Giving Philanthropy 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Whether knowledge is spoken or not, it is public. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past.

Knowledge 68

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom. private and community foundations. And we would narrow the focus to 1,000 of the largest private and community foundations. funders, and public foundations (aka grantmaking public charities).

Grant 98

Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

The social sector is the domain of private action for public good. While nonprofits are perhaps most associated with the social sector, organizations within it can overlap with the spheres of business and government. Over the years, we’ve seen the lines between business, government, and the social sector blur.

Social 98

Social Grant Government Philanthropy 98

Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

Local 102

Local Pledge News Support 102

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

Philanthropic responses to the Turkey and Syria earthquakes Candid has been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake and reporting on major giving by public corporations and foundations. The IKEA Foundation , a Dutch foundation established by IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad, has committed $21.4

Syria 111

Syria Turkey Disaster Pledge 111

Candid

JUNE 11, 2021

Many nonprofit leaders say that increased financial support from funders and the government helped their organizations fare better through 2020 than originally anticipated, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds.

Survey 131

Survey Philanthropy Government Nonprofit 131

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

Collaboration 93

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 93

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.) As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library. But time is always an issue.

Trend 98

Trend Demographics Philanthropy Generation 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. Meyer Memorial Trust is the largest private foundation in Oregon, established from Fred G. Meyer’s personal estate.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. I went to cover one session, “ Building An Information Infrastructure: Unlocking Data for Philanthropy.” gpf13 #philanthropy. A new type of CSR?

Philanthropy 101

Philanthropy Global Data Indonesia 101

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Those already exploring the metaverse can attend live concerts and meet with government officials. Big Tech, banks, corporations, and governments worldwide are betting big on the metaverse and its future. As of now, nonprofits, activism, and philanthropy are virtually non-existent in the metaverse (pun intended). Get the idea?

Second Life 346

Second Life Avatar Virtual Nonprofit 346

Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. That’s barely one in ten.

Volunteer 136

Volunteer Grant Survey Headline 136

Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Support and Donate Statewide & General Relief American Red Cross - Hurricane Ian Relief | redcross.org Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s 2022 Hurricane Season Fund | disasterphilanthropy.org Good360 - Short and Long-Term Relief | good360.org We’ve also included some resources to help those affected stay connected and updated.

Hurricane 117

Hurricane Florida Resource Jacksonville 117

Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale. Grants from public charities increased 580%. Company-sponsored foundation. Public charity. Independent foundation. Family Foundation.

Ukraine 105

Ukraine Denmark United States United Kingdom 105

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

Foundation 56

Foundation Websites Philanthropy San Francisco 56

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. philanthropy,?analyzing?funding funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. In it, we examined?available?2019?data

Disaster 72

Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We Pandemic Impact.

Fund 119

Fund Raise Money Organization 119

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. 82% of that funding came from corporations, where 18% was sourced from independent, community and public foundations. Other examples of collaboration were foundations working with peers who had grantees in the area or staff on the ground.

Disaster 34

Disaster Philanthropy Hurricane Louisiana 34

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The nature of philanthropy is a want to help. It’s what foundations were created to do. But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. I am constantly amazed at the firewalls that some foundations put up around their board members.

Problem 46

Problem Foundation Causes Time 46

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2016

TechSoup has a lot to offer foundations, but the majority of foundations don't know it! Here are seven ways TechSoup is benefiting philanthropy. See what we can do for your foundation! Most TechSoup Products Are Now Open to Nonprofit Foundations. Nearly 4,000 Foundations Are Already Using TechSoup.

Foundation 36

Foundation Adobe NGO New York 36

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , and the second installment, Researching Funders Part One – Government here. Foundations, nonprofits, businesses and corporations, clubs, and professional and trade associations are all examples of private grant sources. Foundations.

Foundation 60

Foundation Research Grant Database 60

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Good Sports.

Grant 101

Grant Fund Cleveland Program 101

Candid

MAY 2, 2022

By partnering with nonprofit associations, funders, philanthropy serving organizations, and other social sector organizations, Candid seeks to increase the input of basic organizational information, reduce waste, reveal diversity, and build shared identity. An updated Candid Profile checks all those boxes. . Learn more here. .

North Carolina 98

North Carolina Data Demographics Profile 98

Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose .

Award 57

Award Leadership Cleveland Hunger 57

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. Annual reports are too infrequent and written for foundations and major donors, thus not ideal for reporting impact to small and mid-size donors. Plain language is concise.

Trend 323

Trend Digital Marketing Fundraising 323

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In 1993, AFP, AHP, CASE, and the Giving Institute created the Donor Bill of Rights to commit their members to values that would inspire the trust of the public. Such a pledge can be your foundation for trust. Is the support of a corporation or a government agency going to be lauded and celebrated more than that of an individual?

Retention 84

Retention Donor Build Strategy 84

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Public ideas about health are changing rapidly as a result of technology, medical research, and preventive and wellness services. When the company found that factory workers lacked access to clean drinking water, it partnered with Planet Water Foundation to install purified water towers in several worker communities. Take CVS Health.

Companies 106

Companies Alaska Malta Philanthropy 106

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

To provide some relief for these steep rates, the federal government provided ways for households to reduce their taxable income. The charitable deduction is a vital nexus between the general public, the nonprofit organizations they support, and government policy. So, Happy Birthday to the Charitable Deduction! think tank.

Serbia 76

Serbia United States Government Georgia 76

Givinga

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Corporate citizenship delivers measurable business value when companies leverage their core competencies to address environmental, social, or governance issues. Corporate philanthropy benefits include increased employee engagement, higher brand awareness and reputation that increases sales, and even improved employee productivity.

Companies 45

Companies Giving Charity Grant 45

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2010

As a capacity-building organization for the global nonprofit and social benefit sector, we at TechSoup are very conscious of the need to understand and work within different cultural contexts for philanthropy. It is easy to forget that the U.S.

Global 43

Global Philanthropy Russia Classes 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

These are some of the questions that Alexa Cortes Culwell and I set out to answer in our new report, The Giving Code: Silicon Valley Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, it reflects a year of research and analysis, including conversations with 300+ community stakeholders. billion to $4.8

Create 99

Create Philanthropy Alexa Local 99

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Planned Giving Primer.

Calendar 111

Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

This week the revolutionary data driven philanthropy of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is featured and a call for beneficiary inclusion in Markets for Good goes out. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. Data Philanthropy: Where are we now.

Africa 47

Africa Data Philanthropy Giving 47

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

Like many years in the past, 2017 continued to bring significant change to the way foundations approach their grantmaking, collaborate with each other, collaborate with their grant partners, collaborate with the public and private sectors and how they are utilizing technology and data to drive their strategy forward.

Foundation 37

Foundation Trend Collaboration Grant 37

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 17, 2014

This blog post is second in a two part series on Foundation Supported Social Enterprises. The Nick Simons Foundation did not have a large staff. The foundation opened in 2005 when Nick Simons, a great lover and visitor of Nepal died. Click here to learn more Risk: Funding innovation requires foundations to take a risk.

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Foundation Program Nepal Support 45