Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Instead, it encourages foundations to start fresh by reassessing how they best live up to their responsibility and promises made to invest private resources for the public good. foundation funding to HBCUs and exploring these schools’ relationship with institutional philanthropy.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Education Education 119

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How can family foundations and donors stop perpetuating inequities within the communities and causes they serve? By centering community leadership, wisdom, and voices in grantmaking. Why do so few of these large foundations shift meaningful decisions and power to the communities they serve? Yet this is almost never the case.

Philanthropy 127

Philanthropy Foundations Leadership Universities 127

Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

AAER claims that the foundation’s grant program—which provides grants, tools, and mentorship to Black women entrepreneurs, who often lack access to mainstream venture capital—is racially discriminatory. In December, our organizations filed a joint amicus brief to support the Fearless Foundation and protect the right to give.

Values 119

Values Philanthropy Foundations Education 119

Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). Still, at $112.7 billion, total assets in 2022 were well above 2020 totals.

Foundations 52

Foundations Activism Fundraising Fundraising 52

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom. To celebrate 21 years i of grantmaking data, we’re taking a look back at how far we’ve come and how we’ve evolved over the years. private and community foundations. private and community foundations.

Governance 98

Governance Foundations Philanthropy Associations 98

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. Here I highlight their best practices for collecting this data from grantees, as well as what this information is helping foundations to achieve.

Foundations 116

Foundations Nonprofits 116

Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.

Foundations 116

Foundations Governance Philanthropy Values 116

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

In addition to Candid’s vice president of influence Aleda Gagarin, the session featured Ellen Dickenson, senior vice president for research of United Way of Massachusetts Bay; Jeffrey Jimenez-Kurlander, learning and impact officer from the Surdna Foundation; and Kerrin Mitchell, co-founder of Fluxx.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. If you already have a relationship with someone at the grantmaking organization, that’s a good place to start. based grantmaking organizations and nonprofits in Philanthropy News Digest’s RFP Bulletin.

Energy 119

Energy Foundations Philanthropy Communication 119

Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. Platforms such as LinkedIn can also help you find and contact decision makers at foundations through your existing connections. Here are some steps to get started.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Foundations Nonprofits 111

NonProfit PRO

MAY 9, 2023

Fluxx and UpMetrics have partnered to provide foundations and grantees with an end-to-end solution that combines grantmaking data with impact data, measurement, and analytics. The partnership will empower foundations to make more informed grantmaking decisions.

Management 92

Management Foundations 92

Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

grantmakers’ CEO salaries compare? The Council on Foundations ’ annual survey and report on staff salaries and benefits at U.S. grantmaking organizations–to which Candid has contributed for over a decade–provide a straightforward look at staff remuneration. In 2022, 1,003 grantmakers participated in the survey.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 105

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A 2022 racial equity audit by the Skillman Foundation uncovered some hard truths. Below we focus primarily on foundations, but we believe that many of these findings have broader application to many types of organizations. Additionally, the foundation hired a Chief Equity Officer to advance the work.

Leadership 112

Leadership Culture Foundations Philanthropy 112

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. In 2023 alone, U.S.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Foundations Philanthropy 98

Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem. McClatchy Foundation, established by the McClatchy newspaper chain’s publisher, wove several journalism initiatives, including the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative , into its grantmaking strategy.

Foundations 52

Foundations Collaborations Philanthropy Technology 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 14, 2024

Grantmakers for Education’s surveys of education philanthropy’s priorities over the past decade find a steady concern with advancing education equity, targeting funding to low-income populations, racial or ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQ, immigrants and refugees, women and girls, and people with disabilities. It’s possible.

Education 74

Education Education Philanthropy Foundations 74

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

We offered small fundraising challenge grants that coincided with a statewide giving week. As a result, our cohort of small, rural organizations that had little experience with online fundraising was able to raise more than $34,000 in one-week — a notable figure amidst lockdowns and financial uncertainty.

Foundations 98

Foundations Fundraising Fundraising 98

Candid

JUNE 12, 2023

tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc. Candid uses 990 data as a starting place for our nonprofit profiles and grantmaking databases. Did grantmakers change their grantmaking practices in 2020?

Foundations 111

Foundations Philanthropy Nonprofits 111

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

The Russell Family Foundation announced it will prioritize addressing the climate crisis throughout its investment strategy, operations, and grantmaking. The foundation also launched the “Food for Climate Solutions” program, which fosters a thriving local and regional food system in Western Washington.

Foundations 88

Foundations Food 88

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The profits of those newspapers helped build the wealth behind several modern-day charitable foundations, notably the William S. Abell Foundation, created by the great-grandson of the Sun ’s founder; and the Meyer Foundation, named for the former owner of the Post. The Washington Post similarly benefited from such ads.

Philanthropy 86

Philanthropy Foundations Healthcare Law 86

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Walton…and individual family foundations have directed tens of millions of dollars to support journalists, newsrooms, and journalism organizations. The foundation board is legally independent of Walmart. Journalism is welcoming the new infusion of philanthropy. And grants are promised with no strings attached.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 116

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Equity-centered grantmaking A focus on equity-centered grantmaking remains a prominent theme, as many grantmakers continue to reevaluate their funding priorities —particularly through a racial equity lens. Where to learn more: Pay close attention to the work and research from Peak Grantmaking and The Nonprofit Alliance.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Technology Foundations Governance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 31, 2023

Image Credit: Amy Shamblen As a consultant focused on participatory grantmaking, I have been thrilled to see growing interest in community-led grantmaking practices. At the same time, I have been disheartened to see common misconceptions spread throughout the sector, such as that participatory grantmaking is new or unproven.

Philanthropy 95

Philanthropy Foundations Leadership Education 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

By 1948 Cafritz had amassed such wealth from real estate development that he incorporated a foundation bearing his and his wife’s name. It is also one of several DC-area foundations profiled in a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) on “ Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People.”

Philanthropy 122

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Advertising Universities 122

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

While we don’t believe philanthropy alone will be sufficient to address the many crises we face, we think there are many steps foundations can and must take to help even the odds for social movement organizations. Some foundations are stepping up to this reality. Where does social justice philanthropy fit in? Their main finding?

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Health 131

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Now, a new initiative by the Boston Foundation and its research center, Boston Indicators , hopes to explore the racial wealth divide in Greater Boston, as well as more broadly, in the hopes of identifying new approaches to closing the persistent gap. Grantmaking can really make a difference but there’s a limit.”

Foundations 89

Foundations Public Policy Leadership Governance 89

Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

With Demographics via Candid, donors reduce the data request burden on their nonprofit grantees while gleaning more insights into their grantmaking portfolios and the progress they’re making on their own priorities to advance equity in the sector.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Universities Philanthropy 111

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Elsewhere, large philanthropic organizations such as the MacArthur Foundation have provided unrestricted grants to organizations doing reparations work. The Bush Foundation, based in Minneapolis, also committed $100 million in 2021 to atone for its ties to slavery and land theft.

Philanthropy 112

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Health 112

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2024

GivingData launched a program to help grantmaking foundations optimize their use of the company's enterprise grants management platform.

Philanthropy 63

Philanthropy Foundations Management 63

Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

His statement resonated with me because it reflected all that PEAK Grantmaking worked to do last year: moving from scarcity mindsets to mindsets of abundance—putting possibilities at the center of our approach to our mission instead of limitations. “The mistakes you make, you make in front of the world.” We are the beacon on the hill.”

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Leadership Foundations Culture 52

Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S.,

Foundations 141

Foundations Universities Philanthropy Education 141

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .

Foundations 105

Foundations Philanthropy Governance Healthcare 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Below, we share some of the implications that these insights hold for the practice of grantmaking and capacity building. In addition to making long-term, unrestricted grants—a practice that grantmakers can adopt immediately—funders need to provide resources in a way that centers the ecosystem rather than individual organizations.

Philanthropy 132

Philanthropy Construction Collaborations Foundations 132

Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While the IRS doesn’t require public disclosure of contributions to most nonprofits, it does require disclosure of contributions to private foundations. You can find this information in the “Who’s Who” section of the grantmaker profile on Foundation Directory. How can I find out what foundations support an organization?

Foundations 122

Foundations Philanthropy Nonprofits 122

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Now, as board chair of the Boston-based Hyams Foundation , I find myself on the funder side, which means it’s my job to help the foundation move from critique to action. Of course, this is a foundation-wide effort, one in which both our board and staff have been engaged. Our journey has been long and gradual.

Foundations 108

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 108

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

PayPal announced Grant Payments, a new product that enables donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors, community foundations, and other grantmakers to deliver grants to charities quickly and electronically via PayPal.

Production 108

Production Foundations 108

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.”

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Foundations Public Policy Philanthropy 112