Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. foundations have websites.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, your organization’s success depends on your ability to anticipate and respond to change. Your nonprofit’s circumstances, whether internal or external, are always evolving. Responding to challenges effectively and capitalizing on your strengths can set your nonprofit up for long-term success.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. From brainstorming new fundraising ideas to reaching out to prospective donors, nonprofits use much of their team members’ time to figure out how to raise more money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

A long overdue follow up to my post on 29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter , below are 29 nonprofit resources that tweet regularly on subjects ranging from fundraising to social media to mobile communications. Social Media, Cause Marketing, Nonprofit Tech. Fundraising, Research, Philanthropy. afpnet.org.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. It may also not align with the latest trends and best practices in philanthropy. This means that they may have more options and choices when it comes to applying for grants. Does your application match your values?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization. See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software!

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Double the Donation

APRIL 28, 2021

One of the most effective ways you can boost engagement at your company is through corporate philanthropy. When companies take part in corporate philanthropy efforts, it reflects well on them as a whole and encourages employees to get involved. In this article, we’ll outline seven employee engagement ideas centered around philanthropy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. 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.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. In this guide, we’ll walk through four essential steps to build an operating budget for your new nonprofit. Corporate philanthropy initiatives such as matching gifts and sponsorships.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. Go beyond the grant whenever you can.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

Topics discussed in this episode: Who are the members of TAG and how do they impact philanthropy? Webinar: The Rising Role of Technology—and the People Behind It—in Advancing Philanthropy’s Mission. How to Fund Nonprofit Tech: A Guide for Funders and Nonprofits. Grant Advisor.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 8, 2021

CSR is an umbrella term that covers everything from corporate philanthropy to positive economic and environmental efforts a company takes upon itself. Corporate matching gifts are a type of CSR initiative in which companies financially match donations their employees make to nonprofits. Volunteering. Team volunteer opportunities.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off !

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

To help your nonprofit maximize matching donations, we’ll explore the basics of this type of program and provide some practical tips along the way. Donation matching is a type of corporate giving in which companies match their employees’ gifts to nonprofit organizations. Any nonprofit would be remiss to pass up this free funding!

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Candid

MARCH 13, 2024

We knew we couldn’t do this research alone and have been thrilled to partner with ABFE —an organization with 50-plus years of organizing, advocating, and strategizing on behalf of Black people inside and outside philanthropy. In May 2023, we released Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. Rebuilding the financial base: resource opportunities for post-pandemic grants.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals by Tori O’Neal-McElrath, Lynn Kanter, and Lynn English.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

billion to nonprofits. As a result, nonprofits have noticed the potential of workplace giving, and 49% of charitable organizations have identified it as a potential growth strategy. Why does workplace giving software matter to nonprofits? How can nonprofits promote workplace giving? What is workplace giving software?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features? These may come at an additional cost.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2010

I met with a very senior nonprofit leader last week in New York who explicitly asked us to talk more about what we're thinking. The foundation spotlighted eight unusual nonprofit groups. He acknowledged that many of these ideas struck many in the philanthropy field as weird. I knew of a fair number of the groups already.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Whether your nonprofit is an enterprise-level organization or a team of one , your mission statement serves as the heart of both your cause and your fundraising strategy. Writing a mission statement that summarizes your nonprofit tends to be easy, but writing one that effectively positions your nonprofit to appeal to donors can be tricky.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. In 2021, I was honored and very surprised to be awarded the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With GivingTuesday approaching on November 29, nonprofits are working to strategize how to generate revenue and bring renewed awareness to their work. The most significant hurdle facing “ crypto-philanthropy ” continues to be a gap in education. Enter the crypto-philanthropy landscape!?.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. Questions Are Your Tools As a funder, one of your primary mechanisms for gathering information to guide your decision making is the questions you ask.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Matching gifts play a large role in many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. Organizations in Canada⁠—and worldwide⁠—can benefit from corporate philanthropy, too. In this guide, we’ve selected a few […] These opportunities aren’t just limited to the United States, either.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dive in as our experts share their top tips and secrets that have consistently won the day in the nonprofit world. How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. philanthropy,?analyzing?funding But recovery can take years, and strategic disaster philanthropy requires taking the long view. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

posted by Jessica Tudyk Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Grantmaking foundations have the financial resources that nonprofit organizations need to accomplish their work. Nonprofit organizations are doing the work essential to further the grantmaking foundation’s mission.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Funders are scrambling to address new challenges and expedite access to capital for their many nonprofit partners. It goes to show that nothing stays the same for very long – even philanthropy. People join the nonprofit sector to make the world a better place. Or are they fairly straightforward?

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