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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid.

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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Greater transparency helps build public trust and advances a more efficient, effective, and equitable philanthropy.

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

The good news was that the survey indicated seventy-five-percent of those questioned who stated they had pulled away from their pre-pandemic volunteering roles, were aiming to get back to the grindstone, once life returned to normality. . Reading the headlines it seems that the government has stepped in to help the nonprofits sector survive.

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Eight tips for funders to help grantseekers navigate your website?

Candid

Over the past three years, Candid has made data on over 15,000 funding opportunities available on Philanthropy News Digest (PND) RFP Bulletin and Foundation Directory. With clear and concise instructions , funders can also help grantseekers save valuable time that’s best spent on mission-oriented work.

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How to Communicate Meaningfully with Nonprofit Supporters in an Election Year

Media Cause

and around the world, this coming November’s presidential election will be a stage on which events that impact society, economy, business, and philanthropy will play out. Remember, as you navigate the news cycle and other big issues, they shouldn’t take away from the importance of your work as a nonprofit. For nonprofits in the U.S.

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. This isn’t disinterested philanthropy. Yet even evolving traditional philanthropy programs to a broader focus on social purpose can deliver meaningful results.

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11 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Customize Your Headline. By default, LinkedIn uses the title of your current position as your “Professional Headline.” You can customize your headline and add more detail and personality by going to “Edit Profile.” Featured on the “Home” view of LinkedIn are the updates that have been posted by your connections.

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