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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

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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Why Your Donation Payment Process Reflects Your Brand

Achieve

As an organization, you must reflect the value of transparency in every decision you make. Having a transparent, user-friendly nonprofit payment processor reflects well on your nonprofit brands. Each step of the donation process should reflect authenticity to your donors to establish rapport. Millennial donors. About the Author.

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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

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Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. In 2015, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History launched the Philanthropy Initiative to collect, document, research, and create exhibitions and online content relating to the history of American giving. the David M.

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Change Management for Grantmakers: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Journey to Better Grantmaking

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In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships.

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5 Fundraising Trends for 2021 and Beyond

Nonprofit Tech for Good

At the same time, our industry has shown remarkable resilience in times of greatest need, and this year has been no exception. Arguably the biggest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nonprofit industry was the cancelation of in-person fundraising events. The State of Modern Philanthropy 2020. Onward and upward!

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Investigating and Improving the Questions You Ask Grantees

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In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Ongoing shifts in the sector, the community, and philanthropy as an industry require that we assess the impact of those changes on our practices. Take it out.

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Inspire Generosity with a Better Online Donation Form

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In digital philanthropy, it has never been more important to seek out and embrace innovations, especially innovations in online donation forms. They demand the online giving experience to be nearly instantaneous, easy, secure, personalized, mobile-friendly, and reflective of your brand and mission.

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