Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. This is where philanthropy comes in. Philanthropy plays a role beyond what governments could do—allowing for the testing of innovative models that are responsive to local cultural contexts—and then looks to government for scaling up successful efforts.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). I have also become more familiar with the funding world through Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest. Our hope is this will result in a model we can share with other states across the country.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. In recent years, that model is being challenged. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. Those at the top decide. How Did Participatory Grantmaking Start?

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

This is just one example of what happens when philanthropy invests in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders with general operating support that helps address long-term unmet needs. Nadia Richardson to build the organizational capacity needed to meet increasing requests for mental health support.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s a call to action for philanthropy to step up.” It’s a call to action for philanthropy to step up in this moment….We I am a huge proponent of [supporting] general operating, and we will continue to model that,” Im says. We have a crisis in our country,” Im adds. So, we have to honor that, too.”

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

By funding at a level far above what is typical in philanthropy, 100&Change addresses problems and supports solutions that are radically different in scale, scope, and complexity, Cardona explained. billion in funding and supported over 175 outstanding organizations.”

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) As a follow up to their 2020 and 2021 studies, this report delves into data to explore philanthropic giving from the first two years of the pandemic.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. This model highlights three important things to understand about burnout: Burnout isn’t about too many demands but demands without enough resources. Proposing new projects? Everyone’s burnout equation is somewhat unique.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

While some may think corporate philanthropy means writing a check and calling it a day, many corporations seek multilayered, strategic partnerships with nonprofits that fall in line with their core business objectives. Understanding corporate motivations behind corporate philanthropy will help you structure a mutually successful partnership.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

A scarcity mindset caused many to nix infrastructure development, putting a hold on projects like website redesigns, CRM enhancements, strategic planning initiatives, and investments in talent development. The social impact sector cannot return to a pre-pandemic operating model because we have adapted and grown in the last year.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

There are seven free online courses available starting in mid-September by people like Paul Brest, former head of the Hewlett Foundation and a faculty co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. All of the Philanthropy University courses are free and available anywhere in the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A thought leader in the intersection of philanthropy, law, policy, and technology, Bernholz writes about the business of giving in books, articles, and her award-winning blog, Philanthropy2173.com. Philanthropy' In 2011, Bernholz sold her consulting firm, Blueprint Research & Design, Inc.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2014

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector. A New Phase of the Project. Many Thanks to Our Partners.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In a recent discussion that included Adriana Jiménez , PEAK’s former board co-chair, she spoke about how some nonprofits have chosen to be small or nontraditional because it’s the best model for them to advance their mission. Risk models were not designed for our sector. But the myth of risk stubbornly persists.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When two or more organizations work together on any project, time must be spent up front setting ground rules, creating processes, and making compromises. While collaboration is far from a new concept in philanthropy, it’s clear that the size and complexity of foundation partnerships is changing. New Collaboration Models Emerge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2015

Perhaps you’ve been reading about Gen Z and that they’re tech savvy, passionate about doing good, and might just shake up philanthropy. I recently read an article in the New York Times about conference for Gen Z who were learning entrepreneurial skills. That’s why she founded The Elevator Project to replicate this model with other people.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This keeps us focused on projects that offer the greatest social impact for the resources invested. Within the arena of startup incubators, however, Benetech’s social enterprise business model and Benetech Labs’ approach are unique. Let me explain how this is so. The typical for-profit incubator has a funnel of startup teams.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. operating; specific projects; capital; endowment; capacity-building; challenge grant; sponsorship, etc.). Remember: all philanthropy is a value-for-value exchange. – – Too Greedy? You’re not a beggar! Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The new system allows them to visualize their logic model in action across programs in 24 offices in 14 countries. To undergo a digital transformation, IJM recommends approaching technology projects with humility, bringing in subject matter experts to build the business logic, and building with the end user in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2014

” This project is a labor of love for Chen. Nonetheless, perhaps this is an example of what Laura Arrillaga-Andreesen called for at the recent TechCrunch event – that technology start ups should bake philanthropy into their DNA. We’re seeing that business models and philanthropic models are not mutually exclusive.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023. Include a handwritten note highlighting a project they might be interested in.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

What are your organization’s long-term strategic goals and how does philanthropy support those? . If you have predictive modeling results , that is the best place to start (and if you don’t, put it on the wish list for next year!). Is there a balance between cultivation stages? What changes have prospects experienced in the past year?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2016

Embracing the growing importance of diversity—as well as the role of women as donors is essential in the 21 st century for philanthropy to reflect the values of a pluralistic society. African-Americans are also projected to increase their share of the total population, from 13.1 percent in 2012 to 14.7 percent in 2060.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a partnership-driven consulting firm powering fundraising, strategic planning, and board leadership solutions for the well-positioned nonprofit. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. List of Nonprofit Fundraising Companies. Website: [link]. Website: [link]. Website: [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The article caught fire – not only in nonprofit and philanthropy circles – but also business, government, and beyond. Connectivity helps facilitate highly distributed groups of people to work on a campaign, project, or share ideas that spread with unprecedented velocity and reach.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2017

2016 was a record-setting year for philanthropy, with Americans donating more than $373 billion and communities across the globe setting new standards for #GivingTuesday. The Philanthropy Outlook from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy projects a 3.6 Even better news? percent in 2018.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

What was once a matter of checkbook philanthropy is now decidedly strategic, and the driving forces of CSR revolve around the convergence or fit between the company’s business interests (its customers, product line, and brand) and the offerings of potential nonprofit beneficiaries. This is all good and deeply appreciated.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

For many nonprofit organizations, the rise of crypto philanthropy has been a shock that seems to have appeared virtually overnight. We try to identify general demographics and insights about how this might relate to a growing crypto philanthropy donor base. Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

These programs usually also have physicians ask others to give, the older model of a campaign. This model is evaluated on how many physicians give and the total raised. This is often a clue that the physician can begin to discuss a new project or program of perhaps mutual interest to the patient and encourage support of the cause.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2021

A scarcity mindset caused many to nix infrastructure development, putting a hold on projects like website redesigns, CRM enhancements, strategic planning initiatives, and investments in talent development. The social impact sector cannot return to a pre-pandemic operating model because we have adapted and grown in the last year.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Chief Philanthropy Officer. Vice Chairman, Philanthropy. Chief Philanthropy Officer. Leads World Central Kitchen’s emergency and disaster relief efforts and long-term impact projects . The Trevor Project. Gabriella Morris. World Food Program USA. Cleveland Clinic. 13 years of experience at Cleveland Clinic .

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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a partnership-driven consulting firm powering fundraising, strategic planning, and board leadership solutions for the well-positioned nonprofit. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. List of Nonprofit Fundraising Companies. Website: [link]. Website: [link]. Website: [link].

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

The report, titled Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy, delves into all kinds of interesting questions about these donors. They were influenced by parents (89%), grandparents (63%), close friends (56%) and peers (47%) in their approach to philanthropy; and for most, a philanthropic mindset was instilled early on in life.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

” Data-driven philanthropy is based on fact and not on a gut feeling. For more information on their study, visit the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. Twitter Blue is one of the first major social media subscription models that has emerged within the last year. . “Map out the story you need to tell.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 29, 2013

Note from Beth: I first learned about this project last year, when Shiree Teng, the project leader, interviewed me as part of some research on capacity building consultants that lead to the design of ImpactRising. The project partners include Shiree Teng, Groupaya, and Compasspoint. A model of generosity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Most recently, we co-wrote an op-ed for the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the age of automation and it implications for fundraisers. Facilitated by Lucy Bernholz, the panelists discussed how data mining, policy algorithms, and predictive risk models affect poor and working-class people in America.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Aly Sterling Philanthropy explains that nonprofit strategic planning is the process of aligning your organization’s goals with your values to provide a dynamic performance map for the future. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help. Plus, board members can help your nonprofit shape its case for support.

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