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Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do?
Learn how you can overcome challenges in nonprofit fundraising in an election year by adapting your messaging to create impact, especially when engaging donors in swing states.
July 16, 2024
Where are we seeing sustained changes in grantmaking practices to reduce grantee burden?
In 2020, many funders pledged to streamline grant application and reporting processes to reduce grantee burden; learn about what progress has been made to date and which areas need continued improvement.
July 15, 2024
Closing the racial wealth gap through rent relief and alternative credit building
A recent Bridgespan report outlines the key drivers of the racial wealth gap in the U.S. and highlights the philanthropic role that alternative credit building can play in closing it.
July 11, 2024
Toward nimble and creative funding for LGBTQ communities through a time of crisis
Discover recent trends in funding for LGBTQ communities and causes—and why more philanthropic support is needed—based on the Funders for LGBTQ Issues 2024 Resource Tracking Report.
July 10, 2024
Quality demographic data: Respect, privacy, and accuracy
Discover the keys to ensuring nonprofits can collect and share quality demographic data with sector stakeholders based on new insights gleaned from over 1,500 organizations.
July 9, 2024
Unlocking equity by investing in broad outreach and deep community organizing
Community organizing plays a critical role in an inclusive, healthy democracy; learn how the Tides Foundation supports community organizations’ efforts to ensure their members’ voices are heard.
July 8, 2024
Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity
Learn why the Boston foundation embraces participatory grantmaking and how they’ve implemented best practices and shifted power to drive greater impact in their community.
July 2, 2024
How to run an experiment on your nonprofit’s social media
Learn how to run a social media experiment with expertise guidance to help you better reach, engage, and inspire action among your nonprofit’s donors, supporters, and online community.
July 1, 2024
5 takeaways on why gender equity matters across issue areas
Learn why gender equity matters across nonprofit issue areas based on five key takeaways from Bridgespan’s recent research that highlights the inequities that women distinctly face and offers advice for how grantmakers can help.
June 27, 2024
9 free eBooks to help you brush up on basics and build new skills
Add these nine free eBooks for nonprofits to your summer reading list to brush up on fundraising basics, level up your leadership skills, and learn how to harness innovation for change.
June 26, 2024
What do we know about LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staff?
Delve into data-driven insights on LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staffs’ representation and real-world experiences in the sector, including why more support for their community is critical.
June 25, 2024
Demographic data dos and don’ts for funders
Take this free course to learn about demographic data dos and don’ts based on funders’ real-world lessons and best practices for collecting, analyzing, and using this information in grantmaking.
June 24, 2024