Philanthropy

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Sep 10, 2023

Engaging Foundations that Don’t Accept Unsolicited Proposals

It’s frustrating when you’re a CSO trying to raise funds and the foundations you wish to apply to only accept proposals by invitation. But you can still engage. The Philanthropy Roundtable explains how.

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Apr 23, 2023

Ten Transparency Actions UK Funders Can Take

The UK's Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) enlists funders to commit to a more open, accountable approach. To that end, its 'Get it Right' survey of 1200 CSOs describes how funders can improve the grant seeking experience.

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Mar 22, 2023

'Community Philanthropy' in Brazil Links Human-Centered Development and Local Giving

Philanthropy continues to evolve and diversify. The model advanced in Brazil by the Instituto Comunitário Baixada Maranhense links human-centered development and local giving.

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Dec 21, 2022

Foundations Accelerate Giving Amidst Recent Global Crises

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' 2022 survey shows accelerated giving by foundations. Read our briefly summary here.

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Dec 04, 2022

More People Donating to CSOs, Helping Strangers and Volunteering

Looking for encouragement? The 2022 World Giving Index by the Charities Aid Foundation shows that despite the pandemic and its economic impacts, more people are helping strangers, volunteering and (reportedly) donating to CSOs.