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Study: 2.9% of Philanthropy In US Supports Organizations Serving Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

hide(); }});--> The inaugural Communities of Color Index (CCI) is a systematically generated landscape of charitable organizations dedicated to communities of color in the United States. billion in charitable contributions in 2022, accounting for 2.9% “Philanthropy plays a powerful role within communities of color.

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Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

Trends in philanthropy make this a question worth asking. For many years, there has been a notable decline in the number of Americans making charitable contributions. The same point may be made about philanthropy: A warmer climate, harsher weather and unrelenting news coverage will have a psychological impact on us all.

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Can Nonprofits Escape Corporate Capture?

NonProfit Quarterly

At the same time, within this austerity framework, nonprofits increasingly fill holes in sectors ranging from education to healthcare to journalism to social services that we depend on the most and that have been receiving less and less government support. Nonprofits are a feature of tax law and corporate governance laws.

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Generosity Commission: Giving, Volunteering And Civil Society Complexities

The NonProfit Times

I’d say it is the philanthropic sector, businesses and our government officials,” as targets of the data, Gianoni said. Gianoni sees individuals within the philanthropic sector, businesses and government officials as benefitting from reading the report. The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? For donors, the personal pleasure that results from giving aid to others underscores that the charitable act is not divorced from the ego.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations.

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How Guarantees Can Advance Community Development and Racial Equity

NonProfit Quarterly

While many foundations screen their endowment investments based on environmental, social, and governance factors, only a few optimize their investment strategies for mission impact. Even when a guarantee is called, foundations may be able to categorize the payment as a charitable contribution.