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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

Philanthropy loves “new” things. But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past. We talked about our beliefs and experiences with ideas of truth, of research, of story.

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

Upon further refinement, we crafted a phased approach for implementation to support V2I in their execution. Volunteer from Anywhere with Citizen Philanthropy. The post Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere appeared first on Salesforce.org. Volunteer Alliance Projects.

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. Decentralizing Data The notion of decentralizing data has become popular in philanthropy. Those who find it fun are called nerds.

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Capital Campaigns: Trends and Tips You Need to Know

Classy

They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors. Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign. Tell a Great Story

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4 Key Fundraising Technologies to Know for 2022

Greater Giving

In the pandemic era, paper bidding is phasing out. Find out more about creating a micro-philanthropy campaign. Don’t ask donors to read your entire story—just what matters now, and why this donation is critical to the mission. Mobile bidding and online auctions. Convey your mission and work concisely.

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Great reads from around the web on May 17th

Amy Sample Ward

These tools are in beta-test phase and available to users like you to help us make them better and more useful to you. A couple notes: there are PDF guides you can download and a "share your story" feature so you can highlight the way you use facebook and get attention for all your hard work. Check it out!

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National Philanthropy Day: Why I Love Fundraising

Bloomerang

With National Philanthropy Day — a special day to recognize all those who contribute invaluable gifts of time and money to lift the lot of others — on November 15, this is a fitting time to explain what a fundraiser does. We refer to four phases in fundraising: discovery , cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

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