article thumbnail

How inflation affects foundation grantmaking decisions

Candid

Americans viewed inflation as the top problem facing the country in 2022. With these challenges at play, how did inflation affect foundation giving decisions in 2022 and beyond? Last month, Candid published results from the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, an annual survey of large U.S. private and community foundations.

article thumbnail

The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

Problem 74
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

A New Era for Foundation Collaboration

sgEngage

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. But at a time when many foundations are looking for creative ways to address the overlapping crises of COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change, they are viewing collaboration much differently. When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear.

article thumbnail

Addressing Hunger Together: Submit Your Ideas for the Next Impact Labs

Saleforce Nonprofit

Submit an Idea. Complex Problems Aren’t Solved in a Vacuum. While many organizations are working on the problem, no one individual, government agency, nonprofit, or school can solve it on their own. We Need Your Help: Share Your Ideas for Addressing Hunger. Opens new window. Submissions close May 31, 2022. Amy Guterman.

Hunger 93
article thumbnail

Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

.orgSource

To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 It is the product of ongoing research to prepare our clients for success in digital markets.

article thumbnail

5 Essential RFP Writing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A well-crafted RFP attracts the right partners and lays the foundation for successful projects. Each tip includes additional resources and ideas for getting the best experience for any RFP or hiring your next partner. Outline a specific need or problem and what the ideal outcome of your project looks like.

Practice 275
article thumbnail

Build a Board for the Digital Future

.orgSource

But an inheritance of stale ideas sandbags growth and keeps value at bay. They know that we’re going to fix the problems.” Mark Soticheck, Chief Operating Officer at the North Carolina Association of CPAs , underscored that idea. The market feeds on a regular diet of unique ideas. Tradition can be a dynamic legacy.

Digital 221