Charity Village

JUNE 30, 2021

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) is seeking to learn how foundations across Canada approach participatory grantmaking processes. Findings will contribute to the development of the FFBC’s own grantmaking process, and […].

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

PayPal announced Grant Payments, a new product that enables donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors, community foundations, and other grantmakers to deliver grants to charities quickly and electronically via PayPal.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

year-over-year in June 2022—the highest rate in over 40 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—we asked foundations how inflation would affect their operations. But what about the implications for foundation staff? in 2022-2023, well above inflation and all other grantmaker categories.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Lots of grantmakers are intrigued by participatory grantmaking. Participatory grantmaking invites to decision-making tables people who have historically been excluded. Why Would a Grantmaker Choose a Participatory Grantmaking Approach? Why Would a Grantmaker Choose a Participatory Grantmaking Approach?

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

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. Among those with asset sizes over $500 million, DAFs represented, on average, 36% of total assets.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. Hundreds of funders share grantmaking data directly with Candid. foundations (e.g. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid. institutions.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Instead, it encourages foundations to start fresh by reassessing how they best live up to their responsibility and promises made to invest private resources for the public good. foundation funding to HBCUs and exploring these schools’ relationship with institutional philanthropy.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

AAER claims that the foundation’s grant program—which provides grants, tools, and mentorship to Black women entrepreneurs, who often lack access to mainstream venture capital—is racially discriminatory. In December, our organizations filed a joint amicus brief to support the Fearless Foundation and protect the right to give.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). Still, at $112.7 billion, total assets in 2022 were well above 2020 totals.

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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. To celebrate 21 years i of grantmaking data, we’re taking a look back at how far we’ve come and how we’ve evolved over the years. private and community foundations. private and community foundations.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. Here I highlight their best practices for collecting this data from grantees, as well as what this information is helping foundations to achieve.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

In addition to Candid’s vice president of influence Aleda Gagarin, the session featured Ellen Dickenson, senior vice president for research of United Way of Massachusetts Bay; Jeffrey Jimenez-Kurlander, learning and impact officer from the Surdna Foundation; and Kerrin Mitchell, co-founder of Fluxx.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

Open, honest, and transparent communication with grantee partners can help minimize power imbalances and help foster a sense of mutual transparency and accountability that is critical to our success as grantmakers. Click on the webinar link below to learn more about their transparent grantmaking journeys and learnings.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

Many funders have made a real effort to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their grantmaking practices, but how this looks in practice can vary widely. Grantmakers are looking to one another to share effective practices and case studies. 2. Internal Processes: Grantmakers Must Look Inward.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. But it is a different way of thinking for most grantmakers, so it can be difficult to know where to start. Is this you?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. If you already have a relationship with someone at the grantmaking organization, that’s a good place to start. based grantmaking organizations and nonprofits in Philanthropy News Digest’s RFP Bulletin.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

grantmakers’ CEO salaries compare? The Council on Foundations ’ annual survey and report on staff salaries and benefits at U.S. grantmaking organizations–to which Candid has contributed for over a decade–provide a straightforward look at staff remuneration. In 2022, 1,003 grantmakers participated in the survey.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. In 2023 alone, U.S.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. Platforms such as LinkedIn can also help you find and contact decision makers at foundations through your existing connections. Here are some steps to get started.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

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.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. Go to a board meeting and let your board members know that you are conducting grant research to determine which foundations to apply to for grants for the coming year.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Private 501(c)3 foundations can now register for TechSoup's product donation programs. From supporting arts and sciences to public health and community investment, foundations have been instrumental grantmakers in public life for decades. How to Register Your Foundation. Private Independent Foundation.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. In addition to the aforementioned, structural and systemic bias has long been a challenge to equity in grantmaking.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Years ago, I worked on a project where I was hired to interview about 75 different foundations in one state. These included all types of foundations, large to small, family-run, disease-related, corporate-operated. Do you know the one thing that nearly every foundation representative shared? Collaboration in a Crisis.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2022

Why is due diligence important in grantmaking organizations? In this episode, learn from Elizabeth (Liz) Gousse Ballotte, principal at PKF O’Connor Davies, about what the staff at grantmaking organizations need to know to be compliant. Webinar: Due Diligence Defined: What ‘Being Compliant’ Really Means for Grantmakers.

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Candid

JUNE 12, 2023

tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc. Candid uses 990 data as a starting place for our nonprofit profiles and grantmaking databases. Did grantmakers change their grantmaking practices in 2020?

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2022

Grantmaking is the heart of the private foundation industry and is often the largest expenditure for a foundation. Due diligence has the potential to provide insight into critical attributes and the level of alignment between the foundation’s mission and the goals of the grantee. Audited Financial Statements.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Provide nonprofits with a user-friendly, customizable portal that can be used to find potential funding opportunities and build relationships with grantmakers. Request a demo

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Equity-centered grantmaking A focus on equity-centered grantmaking remains a prominent theme, as many grantmakers continue to reevaluate their funding priorities —particularly through a racial equity lens. Where to learn more: Pay close attention to the work and research from Peak Grantmaking and The Nonprofit Alliance.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S.,

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

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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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

But for grantmaking organizations, the DEI effort is two-fold. For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts.

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

His statement resonated with me because it reflected all that PEAK Grantmaking worked to do last year: moving from scarcity mindsets to mindsets of abundance—putting possibilities at the center of our approach to our mission instead of limitations. “The mistakes you make, you make in front of the world.” We are the beacon on the hill.”

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In this excerpt of a conversation with Satonya Fair , President and CEO of PEAK Grantmaking, she encourages grantmaking organizations to rethink their relationship with risk. Listen Now: Resources: PEAK Grantmaking. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher or your preferred streaming service for future episodes!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While the IRS doesn’t require public disclosure of contributions to most nonprofits, it does require disclosure of contributions to private foundations. You can find this information in the “Who’s Who” section of the grantmaker profile on Foundation Directory. How can I find out what foundations support an organization?

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