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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

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In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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Invest in People, Not Programs

NonProfit PRO

If this model works, why isn’t philanthropy and government moving from investing in programs to investing in people to address systemic inequalities in the U.S.? Research shows “trusting and investing” in people works.

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Trust-Based Philanthropy: “Walking the Talk” Towards Long-Term Financial Wellness

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Take philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, whose donations have yielded more than $14 billion in funding for about 1,600 nonprofits since 2019, according to her long-awaited website Yield Giving. The Trust Based Philanthropy Project is a five-year funder initiative that addresses inherent power imbalances between foundations and nonprofits.

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What is Corporate Philanthropy? What Nonprofits Need to Know

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Nonprofits receive donations and support from a variety of sources, but corporate partnerships stand out as one of the most essential and reliable funding streams. In this guide, we’ll review the basics of corporate philanthropy so that your nonprofit can start earning more through this lucrative funding source. Let’s begin!

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COVID-19 case study: Changing funding practices in Europe

Candid

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. The same thinking also applies to European foundations’ efforts to address racial injustice.

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Trends in Grantmaking: Achieving Lasting Impact Through Trust-Based Philanthropy

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While there will always be a baseline of information needed to make sure your grant funds are stewarded well, the best place to start is with trust. Creating stronger relationships with your grantees is at the heart of trust-based philanthropy, and a key part of helping you make a bigger impact on the community you serve.

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Elevating your major gifts and planned giving with data-driven decision-making

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Even if you know a donor’s income, a big “if” with legacy models, do you understand their expenses or true net worth? Legacy-modeled data often fails to take details like these into account. Besides building relationships with specific donors, you may also develop avenues to tap into corporate philanthropy.

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