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Barriers to Funder Collaboration and the Will to Overcome Them
Foundation leaders know the social sector needs more and better collaboration for impact. Learn about four barriers that often get in the way.
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Fundraising Bright Spots: The Secrets to Successful Fundraising from Individuals
A valuable webinar that gives a bird’s-eye view of how a successful nonprofit “culture of philanthropy” works, led by Jeanne Bell, CEO of CompassPoint.
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Groundwork for Good Fortune: The Real Power of Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is vital to reaching good fortune. This Philantopic article lays out the steps needed to successfully do just this.
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In Times of Change, Board Members Must Be Advocates
BoardSource’s CEO discusses the importance of board member advocacy and how to become a better mission ambassador.
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How Do We Fundraise Now?
Kim Klein shares advice for grassroots organizations on how to approach fundraising in the current political moment.
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To RCT or not to RCT?
Timothy Ogden shares valuable insights on the use of randomized control trials from his new book “Experimental Conversations: Perspectives on Randomized Trials in Development Economics”.
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Fueling the Momentum of Impact Investing
Jean Case discusses three trends that will drive scale and take impact investing to the next level.
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16 Ways Your 990 Informs on You
Learn more about the 16 greatest areas of interest for donors when looking at a nonprofit’s 990 form.
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Using Knowledge to Improve Funder Practice
Funders are creating and sharing knowledge about the practice of philanthropy, but does that information actually influence how they operate?
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How Funders Can Help Overcome the Overhead Myth
Nell Edgington, author for Center for Effective Philanthropy, explores how funders can help eradicate the Overhead Myth and gain a better understanding of the real costs associated with impact.
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2017 & 2018 Philanthropy Outlook Study
Reflections on the 2017 & 2018 Philanthropy Outlook Study by Marts & Lundy and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
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Finding Our Place in a Post-Election Society…or, To Live Together, We Must Give Together
After the recent presidential election, many find themselves unsure on what’s coming next. How can we live in this post-election society?
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Shifting Philanthropy from Charity to Justice
Exploring a new framework for giving to address America’s economic, social and political inequalities.
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Millennials Want Skills-Based Involvement With Charities
Skill development is highly valued within millennials. More than 77% indicate they would volunteer if they were able to use a specific expertise to benefit a cause.
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Nonprofit Investing Venture Supports Social Entrepreneurship
RSF Social Finance runs an integrated capital funding program, using various forms of assistance: loans, grants, and advisory support to social enterprises.
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Grantmakers and Nonprofits Should Collaborate for Success
Grantmakers and nonprofits can face today’s pressing social issues only if we break down the walls between us and see each other as partners on the same side.
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