sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This typically resulted in about 900-1,300 funders represented and 100-150k grants collected in a given year.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’re not already leveraging grant writing at your association, it might be time for you to begin. According to Candid’s official grant reporting data, there are approximately three million grants worth over $180 billion in available funds. “A large part of our business is grants. Do your research.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. It’s also important to understand how you determine success for your current grant programs.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

Sometimes trends are purely of the moment—a fun way to mark the past, like shag carpet and 8-track tapes. But sometimes trends are the beginning of an idea, just starting to take shape, that will become the norm in a few years or a few decades. This trend is not a new idea or even an idea that is only a few years old.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Corporate philanthropy programs like matching gifts, volunteer grants, employee giving campaigns, and corporate sponsorships evolve constantly to meet the needs of companies, nonprofits, and supporters. But external factors are at play that impact trends in corporate philanthropy, too.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle. With applications that feed directly into the grants management system, funders can easily run reports to see if they are meeting their goals for a diverse set of grantees. Look for ways to add specificity and remove complexity.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

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. It includes multi-year grants so your grantees feel secure in their funding and can take on important projects that might require more than 12 months to launch.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. If you’re ready to explore the growing power of CSR, let’s dive into the latest trends in corporate giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. Giving Trends in Kenya: 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. ? Why is that?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Keeping on top of the basics, and being aware of the following trends will continue to serve you best. Small to mid-sized nonprofits: rather than hiring your fifth development director in three years, consider outsourcing your creative and/or grants, freeing up your fundraiser’s time for growing relationships.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

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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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. To MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, . As requested, we are submitting this brief annual letter on our use of these funds.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It was seemingly a year and forever ago when we last wrote about nonprofit trends reports. Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future. Trends in diversity, equity, and inclusion. and 26% in Australia.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Just like last year, common solutions to this year’s problems emerge in the form of fundraising trends. We’ve been paying attention to these developing trends, and have compiled them here for you. Exploring volunteer grant programs: Another corporate social responsibility program to promote is volunteer grants.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

Be Intentional About What Data You Collect and Where With applications integrated directly into your grants management system and partnerships with organizations such as Candid, the days of pages-long grant applications are behind us. But you still need to collect some information in order to make an educated funding decision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

An Interview with Fanny Villiers , Directora General of Donadora – an official partner of the Global Trends in Giving Report ( en español ). It’s a highly recognized organisation that traditionally gets funded through institutional grants. Giving Trends in Mexico: 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. ?

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search , an annual roundup of the top trends and topics across its trillions of online searches. How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals. As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Four clear job trends in the nonprofit field signify major changes coming next year and it might be worth paying attention to see if a change is in the cards for you. Here are the four top nonprofit job trends we’re seeing as we close out 2021: 1. months, followed by religious, grant-making, civic, and professional nonprofits at 13.4

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 8, 2023

A new spotlight report from National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), found that DAF grantmaking growth rates have consistently surpassed growth rates of individual giving and other forms of giving for the past 15 years.

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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.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

A few months ago, Salesforce.org released the fourth edition of its Nonprofit Trends Report , which revealed how nonprofits in North America, Europe, and Australia are struggling, but also succeeding and learning from the past two years. According to Urban Institute’s 2021 Nonprofit trends and impacts report , U.S.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Big philanthropy’s support of HBCUs declined from 2002 to 2019 An examination of trends in philanthropic giving to HBCUs underscores a history of underfunding. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. In fact, large U.S. HBCU staff insight 5.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Whether it’s volunteers, donors, or grants , nonprofits require these necessary resources and must use them efficiently. At Nonprofit Megaphone , we specialize in helping nonprofits acquire, maintain, and utilize a specific kind of resource: The Google Ad Grant. It’s crucial to understand how the Google Ad Grant works.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 22, 2019

One way nonprofits have engaged the cryptocurrency community is through The Giving Block’s Brave Ad Grants Program. Think of this as the equivalent of Google Ad Grants, but for a more tech-savvy audience. . Brave Ad Grants Program. As the cryptocurrency investing trend grows, so too will grow the cryptocurrency donation trend.

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Qgiv

JUNE 16, 2021

Giving by individuals made up 69% of total giving in 2020 Giving by foundations (including grants made by independent, community, and operation foundations) made up 19% of total giving in 2020 Giving by bequest made up 9% of all gifts in 2020 Giving by corporations made up 4% of total giving in 2020. 2020 Giving Stats. Religion 2018-2019: +3.6%

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 10, 2021

More nonprofits are beginning to see the immense value of the Google Ad Grants and have acquired it for themselves. If you’ve managed to get the grant for your organization, you deserve a hearty congratulations. However, as many nonprofit professionals know, acquiring the grant is only the beginning. Plan Your Ads.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This gave them visibility into who was and was not typically receiving its sought-after general operating support and multi-year grants. They eventually changed a rule that had been in place for many years, in which a general operating grant could not represent more than 30% of an organization’s budget.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After record giving in 2021, philanthropic funding to slow climate change was stagnant from 2021 and 2022, according to the 2023 Funding Trends Report. The report tracks philanthropic giving across sectors and geographies and highlights funding gaps for climate action.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2023

Manage your entire grantmaking workflow, from online grant applications through payments Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT fits your organization. Request a Demo The post Trends in Grantmaking: Workplace Wellness for Grantmakers and the Nonprofits They Support  first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Foundation Source released the "2023 Report on Private Philanthropy: Giving and Investment Trends Within Private Foundations." It found that in the face of economic instability, foundations gave $111 million more in charitable aid in 2022, totaling $865 million compared to $754 million in 2021.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2023

Trends have shown both annual and major donors pulled back their charitable gifts last year due to economic uncertainty. Despite that, giving from donor-advised funds (DAFs) remained strong last year. And so far this year — or fiscal year for some DAF grantors — that remains true.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. Similarly, a grant might have specific conditions like the types of activities it can fund or allowances for overhead expenses.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the wake of COVID-19 and movements for racial equity, foundations also committed to making grants as unrestricted and flexible as possible. private and community foundations to learn more about giving trends. They could provide this as an estimated dollar amount or a percentage of their total grant payments.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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