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OMB Expands Protocols for Federal Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data
OMB Expands Protocols for Federal Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data
The Office of Management and Budget recently updated the way federal race and ethnicity data is collected — a great step forward for visibility of communities nationwide, but prompting significant concern for problems ahead.
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Inside The Foundation Review, Volume 15, Issue 4
Inside The Foundation Review, Volume 15, Issue 4
The articles in this issue of The Foundation Review run the gamut from reports on tightly defined research and evaluation to broad theoretical discussions about the nature of philanthropy and foundations.
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Donor Anonymity Is Under the Microscope
Donor Anonymity Is Under the Microscope
Many question the influence of anonymous donors on research priorities, policy questions, institutional reputations, and more — and whether stakeholders have the right to know who is behind these resources.
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With Crisis Comes Change: Black Women and the Glass Cliff
With Crisis Comes Change: Black Women and the Glass Cliff
Research demonstrates how Black women and other leaders of color are grappling with pay inequities, unrealistic expectations from boards and staff, and a generalized lack of support in their positions in philanthropy.
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Equitable Evaluation Framework™
Equitable Evaluation Framework™
For this issue of The Foundation Review, authors were encouraged to explore their personal experiences with using the Equitable Evaluation Framework™.
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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024
Our 2024 Trends report examines topics including AI the nonprofit workplace, the glass cliff crisis among leaders of color, fiscal sponsorship, AAPI community philanthropy, the rise of influencer philanthropy, and more.
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Influencer Philanthropy Is On the Rise, but the Platform Matters
Influencer Philanthropy Is On the Rise, but the Platform Matters
In a time of declining donor engagement and donation size, new partnerships and paradigms between social media influencers, nonprofits, and communities may be advantageous for all.
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Financial Stress and Philanthropic Influence: The Precarious Promise of Generation Z
Financial Stress and Philanthropic Influence: The Precarious Promise of Generation Z
As nonprofits and philanthropy consider how to engage Gen Z (those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s) — and what to expect from them, a thorough understanding of their economic reality will be critical.
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The Artificial Intelligence Revolution Arrives in Philanthropy
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution Arrives in Philanthropy
With the advent of user-friendly AI interfaces like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard — as well as tools that support grantwriting and fundraising — nonprofits and foundations need to be attentive to their potential shortcomings, as well.
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The Fiscal Sponsorship Model: A Growing Trend in the Nonprofit Sector
The Fiscal Sponsorship Model: A Growing Trend in the Nonprofit Sector
Launching a new nonprofit is complex and challenging work. But fiscal sponsorship is gaining ground as an increasingly popular alternative model — one that can lift a mission’s administrative burdens and accelerate the work.
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Wed April 24
Intermediate Guide to Reading Form 990
This interactive, virtual course will help funders and nonprofit professionals better understand the funding perspective and how to use 990s as a tool to assess organizational or collective impact.
1:00 pm
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Wed May 1
Volunteer Resource Management
This interactive workshop will explore the evolving role of volunteer managers in the U.S., as well as current trends, strategies, and tools for effective volunteer management.
1:00 pm
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Thu May 9
Professional Writing and Executive Summary Development for Grantmakers
This live online course from The Grantmaking School guides you step-by-step to sharpen your voice and written delivery. By the end of this session, you will increase your exposure to grantmaking tools and writing experience to build confidence in your ability to develop, edit, and revise narratives.
12:30 pm
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In the News
Thu April 11
Collective giving a growing force in US philanthropy
Source: Alliance Magazine
Wed April 3
New Research Shows Multi-Billion Dollar Growth in Collective Giving
Source: NonProfit PRO
Tue April 2
Grass-Roots ‘Giving Circles’ Are the Fast Track of Philanthropy
Source: Barron's
Tue April 2
Why giving circles are the fastest-growing form of philanthropy right now
Source: Axios