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Meyer Foundation Appoints George L. Askew, M.D., as President & CEO

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The Meyer Foundation announced that George L. will serve as the Foundation's next president and CEO, effective April 1. Dr. Askew brings decades of experience as a former pediatrician and leader in federal policy, local government agencies, and nonprofit management spaces. Askew, M.D.

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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

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In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. billion to community foundation-held DAFs in our sample, down 17% from over $11 billion in 2021.

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Foundation giving and payout in 2022: What changed and what’s next?

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies impacted economies around the globe. private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed. private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed.

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The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants

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The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants, which provide short-term support for organizations conducting gender justice work with a focus on smaller grassroots organizations to meet a range of immediate needs.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

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From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Watch an on-demand product tour today.

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Foundation giving and payout: what changed in 2021?

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private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

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Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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