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Women’s Philanthropy Institute to Convene Its 6th National Symposium

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All In, All Rise, a symposium organized by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will examine how women’s involvement in philanthropy strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving, and builds a more diverse network of engaged citizens.

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The 2023 Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit: A National Philanthropic Summit Hosted by Nova Southeastern University and Arreva

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This is an unparalleled opportunity to network, engage, and learn from renowned national and local speakers, educators, and thought leaders, addressing some of the most profound topics and movements in the nonprofit industry today.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States. As a proud alum of Howard University and Fisk University, I understand how critical HBCUs are in the professional and personal development of generations.

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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

Candid

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project states: “the work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable. One such initiative is Demographics via Candid , a national campaign to address the surge of interest in nonprofit demographic data. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. Fittingly, the university hosted the session “A Report on Philanthropic Funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.”

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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Pledgers have convened in past years to informally share perspectives on how best to leverage their philanthropy, but from the outset—and by design—the pledge is only a general affirmation with no rules, no timetables, and no specific expectations.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 The disaster also displaced over 1.9 An estimated 2.2 An estimated 2.2

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