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Where are the 2019 (and 2020) 990s? On filling the gaps in Candid’s grants data

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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., Sourcing grants data from 990s isn’t ideal to begin with—grant descriptions from filings are often sparse, and sometimes grants lists are missing entirely.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. Committees tend to be smaller groups of selected representatives who review and decide on grants.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

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HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. Across 18 years, while foundations increased their overall giving by 124%, grant dollars to HBCUs declined by 30%. In fact, large U.S.

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How to Recruit Remote Volunteers During COVID-19 Using RemoteHub

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With the world caught in the throes of the global pandemic, many things are rapidly changing. The crucial role of volunteers in nonprofit organizations can’t possibly be understated. RemoteHub is a global job marketplace that connects and matches companies with remote professionals.

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Candid names Ann Mei Chang as new CEO

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Trailblazer chosen to guide the country’s most comprehensive source of data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants. Ann Mei is a leading expert on social innovation with global experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Global Development Lab. and around the world.

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Leveraging the SDGs to Maximize Your Impact

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Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change. Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. We are excited to introduce a new, FREE guide to leveraging the SDG Connector for your organization.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

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global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding upon 12 data sources, t he report documented $30 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. In it, we examined?available?2019?data philanthropy,?analyzing?funding