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Connecting Philadelphia nonprofits to crucial resources

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For nearly 50 years, we have been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN), providing access to nonprofit resources like Foundation Directory , free workshops, and expert staff. As the nonprofit services supervisor, my job is to guide users through the often overwhelming number of nonprofit resources available.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

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Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.”

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

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Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%.

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Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding 

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In 2022, giving by foundations grew to more than $105 billion , accounting for more than 20% of total U.S. The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. charitable giving.

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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

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in 2010, yet nonprofits that support their needs lack the necessary financial resources. Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000. According to the Ms.

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Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders: Combating the absence of trust 

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Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. This disparity underscores what the leaders in the report say about the need for equitable support and resources. “I

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Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers

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Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. And if you prefer books, check out Candid’s library of ebooks and audiobooks.