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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

upon 12 data sources, t he report documented $30 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. .

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Want Changes to Federal Grants? How to Make Your Voice Heard

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These groups have the resources and technical expertise to monitor agencies and quickly mobilize support, helping to ensure that public comment supports their political ends (Yackee, 2019). For example, Costa et al (2019) conducted an in-depth analysis of comments on a major proposed U.S. 22:37-55 (Volume publication date May 2019).

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Integrity Rules: Why Honesty is the Best Policy Writing Grants

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“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. It turns out, your folks were right, honesty really is the best policy. Having clear organizational policies in place helps manage conflicts of interest effectively. An Example of Why Honesty is the Best Policy Brenda K. What does this mean for you?

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Is There Racial Bias in Awarding Federal Grants?

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2019 , Ginther et al., For example, in fiscal year 2019 the largest federal grant-making agency, the U.S. Without data to perform the type of analysis that NIH has done, there is no way to inform policy changes that would affect the equitable distribution of funds across the grants process. 2016 , Ginther et al.,

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Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice

Candid

In 2019, Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center to advance the field’s knowledge by asking nonprofits about specific practices that build a culture of racial equity and inclusion within their organization. Over 14,000 organizations have participated since the Equity Strategies section launched in 2019.

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Did foundation giving and payout shift in 2020? 

Candid

Survey participants answered questions about their grantmaking in FY 2019 and FY 2020 along with their plans for giving in FY 2021. Nearly two-thirds of surveyed foundations increased their giving in FY 2020 compared to FY 2019. Still, community foundations may have endowed funds, for which they establish spending policies.

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The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity

Candid

For the past six years, we have collected demographic data about the sector via a standardized form on our nonprofit profiles (updated in 2019 in partnership with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center). Transparent conversation without action is merely lip service.