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Alumni giving’s growing relationship with high-profile, big money donors 

Candid

colleges and universities jumped by 10.2% , amounting to $13.5 These high-profile, high-dollar donations are changing the face of philanthropy in higher education—creating big winners today and setting the stage for a transformational change as billions of dollars transfer through generational inheritance in the coming decades.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a reminder of what else happened in 2020, how institutional philanthropy responded, how COVID-19 affected other disaster response efforts, and what this means for the future of disaster philanthropy. . million in aid.

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Demographics via Candid: A data-driven approach to encourage equitable funding practices

Candid

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Data to support the relentless pursuit of racial equity 

Candid

Candid recently launched its Demographics via Candid initiative to “empower nonprofits to share their demographic data one time (Data1x), on their Candid profile, where it can be accessed and re-used by all.” We have conducted grantee profile analyses as well as cross-sectional comparisons by geography and issue area.

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Asking For A Legacy Gift: 10 Practical Steps To Get Started

Bloomerang

I usually start my research with the board, volunteers, and staff members of the nonprofit to see if any of them meet the profile for a legacy gift. Profiling donors ready to make a planned gift is not an exact science, but we can identify certain characteristics and indicators that may suggest a prospect’s readiness.

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Using Facebook Challenges to Engage Supporters

Top Nonprofits

The truth is that social fundraising has come a long way from the standard “Donate” button featured on profiles and Facebook fundraisers. When you create your Facebook group, choose eye-catching, branded cover and profile photos so participants will trust that the group is associated with your campaign. About the Author. Josh Hirsch.

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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage

DipJar

Amy has spent more than 25 years in philanthropy, supporting organizations like her most recent position as associate executive director at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. The Gamm also relies on a number of high-profile events throughout the year. Along the way, there have been all kinds of opportunities and experiences.