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Where are the 2019 (and 2020) 990s? On filling the gaps in Candid’s grants data

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And the rate at which we’re receiving 2019 filings has slowed, compared with 2018 filings (and 2018 was somewhat slower than 2017). As of April 2021, we’ve collected 348,330 filings for 2019, about half of what we expect to collect overall and 37 percent fewer than we had at the same point last year for fiscal year 2018. [1].

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

Despite being historically underfunded, these institutions have been essential in educating Black people, developing leaders, and addressing inequality. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. In fact, large U.S.

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What counts as racial equity funding?  

Candid

In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. Under PRE’s recommendation, we now define funding for racial equity as grantmaking explicitly awarded to benefit people of color broadly or explicitly awarded to organizations that serve these populations. generate and?reinforce

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Six things you may not know about the U.S. social sector

Candid

million people working at nonprofits, funders, and other social sector entities, as well as a general education tool to help people understand how this $3.7 In terms of subject area, education receives the most funding at $15.1 2] Analysis of foundation funding is based on all grants awarded by U.S.

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Advancing Knowledge: Knowing your “Why”

Grant Professionals Association

Perhaps your certification or licensure requires continuing education. If you want to explore new areas of the grants profession, such as grant management, you may do a quick read of the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards (just kidding, there is nothing quick about this!). Do you ever feel like you are taking action (e.g.,

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Donors and “Marchers”: Build an Equitable Following With Major and Small Donors

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households donated to a charity in 2018,” according to a study released Tuesday. percent in 2018, the latest year with comprehensive figures from those households.”. We’ve lost half of the households who formerly gave to charity, as long ago as 2018. Request a Demo of Qgiv’s Award-Winning Fundraising Platform.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. With wildfires posing an increasing threat in the U.S.,

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