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Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships

Candid

We listened, and we responded in 2012 with a commitment to place 40% of our grant dollars each year with Native-led groups, meaning that a majority of their staff and board members are Native Americans. Since 2012, we’ve made more than $87 million in grants to Native-led groups—more than 45%of total grant dollars.

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The 3 types of capital nonprofits need to succeed in 2025

Candid

For example, a 2021 report from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation found that 89% of funders turn to trusted external peers or internal colleagues for knowledge about philanthropic practice. Social capital is also often a factor in securing invitations to submit grant proposals or work on initiatives.

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15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and funders

Strategic Grants

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. And for those who we are yet to meet, we hope we get the opportunity soon.

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The Best Nonprofit Conferences for Any Fundraiser

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One of the best ways to do that is to attend occasional nonprofit conferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. . But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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4 things we learned about foundations and general operating support 

Candid

In the wake of COVID-19 and movements for racial equity, foundations also committed to making grants as unrestricted and flexible as possible. i This year, we asked survey respondents to share how much of their total giving in fiscal year end 2021 and 2022 was awarded as general operating support. In 2021, the median was 30%.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

September 9, 2021 Sanford Health has announced a gift of $350 million from philanthropist T. September 9, 2021 The Bezos Earth Fund has announced pledges totaling $203.7 September 6, 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $10.5 September 6, 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $10.5 Read more.

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Grant Search Tools and Writing Resources

California Grants Portal

The California Grants Portal brings together a diverse community of grantseekers, including experienced grant writers and first-time applicants. Per the Grants Information Act of 2018, the Grants Portal provides a centralized location from which to find competitive or first-come grant opportunities from nearly 60 state entities.

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