NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

With so much fuel for change and so much money to spend, what’s coming up short in philanthropy, and what needs to be done? Can’t Buy Your Way to Liberation Of course, leaders in social justice philanthropy would be ill-advised to act as if writing checks is enough. Where does social justice philanthropy fit in?

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2024

I think the ask here really, for philanthropy, is to exist in the solidarity economy with us, to not do things in the hustling and fast way that [they]’re used to, and to not require metrics that aren’t really feasible in the community.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By Drew Lindsay As many as 30 percent of churches may close in the next 20 years, leaving philanthropy to confront questions about how much faith matters to its work — and how to fill the void it may leave.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Reparative work…has been largely ignored by philanthropy. It’s just one example, among a multitude, of the racist roots of philanthropy, laid out in a new report , Cracks In the Foundation: Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People in the DMV , by the DC-based National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 16, 2024

This story is a sneak peak into Trends 2024, an in-depth look at the forces that will shape philanthropy and the nonprofit world. By Drew Lindsay DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With donations from Bezos Earth Fund and Open Philanthropy, the Good Food Institute has helped shaped the market for alternative meat. Support from philanthropy helped to spark an alt-meat boom. Yet the industry doesn’t appear to be taking off. But can it be sustained?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

There are already concerns about how the economy and election will affect philanthropy in 2024. Here's how to prepare for what's to come.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

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 is starting to talk more about reparations. One takeaway: Traditional practices of grantmaking are insufficient.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Crystal Hayling continually challenged conventional wisdom, practicing trust-based philanthropy before it was fashionable. Crystal Hayling continually challenged conventional wisdom, practicing trust-based philanthropy before it was fashionable.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Embrace Reparative Philanthropy as an Act of Healing and Repair Capitalism creates clear class and social distinctions in a society where success is measured by the accumulation of material wealth. Philanthropy, of course, is rooted in capitalism. After all, business earnings are the source of nearly all foundation wealth.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2023

Hip hop’s practice of sankofa is transforming philanthropy, paving the way for future innovation in the sector through funding opportunities that bring underserved communities into the fold. To those who aren’t down with the culture, hip-hop philanthropy might seem like a new development, but it isn’t.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Grantmakers have started embracing trust-based philanthropy. Here's how this ethos can break down barriers to grant applications.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Let’s not leave the beneficiaries of philanthropy out of the loop.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

This is an experience that a lot of people who have been participating in philanthropy for decades are unaware of— the lived experiences of people of color with wealth and the type of philanthropy that they have contributed over decades. It looks different. It’s not institutional. And a lot of it is just not visible. CS: Really?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums. By Kay Dervishi Saint Louis Art Museum Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. Discover all the research on philanthropy to HBCUs in the full report.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. A Journey Fueled by Passion: Growing up in a family that valued giving back to the community, she witnessed firsthand the power of philanthropy.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 29, 2023

By Alex Daniels Ford Foundation Darren Walker says it’s time to update the principles that have guided philanthropy since Andrew Carnegie laid out his approach to giving in the landmark “Gospel of Wealth” essay.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

McFerrin Philanthropy needs a new framework for building connection and trust with the communities it seeks to serve. By Kathleen Boyle Dalen & Tracy L.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the ​​Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List. The campaign spotlights 10 outstanding philanthropists who are making an impact for Black women and girls by leading through generosity.

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MAY 11, 2023

And then there's this (which I reprinted with permission in the Blueprint 2022 ) [link] My question is are there examples of philanthropy that are clearly rooted in a sense of transition from one state to another? There are funds named for transitions - or at least there is the Just Transitions Fund - but are there others?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2024

Altrata released the "Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024" report, providing insights on ultra high net worth donor activity.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 22, 2023

By Eboo Patel In his new column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Eboo Patel, the leader of Interfaith America, calls for a greater focus on what’s working in the nonprofit world and how to do more of it.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The post A Revolutionary Way to Influence Year-End Philanthropy appeared first on Clairification. You’ve got to sell again and again. Time marches on. Memories are short, and circumstances change. It’s a matter of “ What have you done for me lately?”

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 12, 2024

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support. I wrote this more than 12 years ago.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Prest Brandon Bell, Getty Images Bloomberg Philanthropies’ support aims to increase the production of clean energy and boost the efforts of U.S. cities, states, and businesses to move away from carbon pollution, among other things.

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Clairification

JANUARY 14, 2024

Philanthropy – love of humankind — can seem elusive. I have a dream this is the year your people will move from an attitude of taking and hitting people up (aka “fundraising”) to a mindset of giving and lifting people up (aka “philanthropy”). The world can seem a cruel and barbaric place. Yet it’s right here. In each of us.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 11, 2023

Our community, past and present, had paved the way for our power to be rooted in, multiply, and inspire a movement for new philanthropy. Our community, past and present, had paved the way for our power to be rooted in, multiply, and inspire a movement for new philanthropy.

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