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With global temperatures rising, there has been an increase in extreme weather events. But did you know these shifts in weather have an impact on voting and representation in the United States?    Because voting and representation is tied to fixed locations, climate change that leads to loss of homes can also lead to a loss of political agency. Keesha Gaskins-Nathan from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund shares how philanthropy can prepare for this and make a difference.  Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euPFhtZB

We're thrilled to announce two new additions to our Board of Trustees: Anahita Tafvizi and Dr. John Brothers. Anahita Tafvizi is the chief data analytics officer at Snowflake. She is a trailblazer in data science, analytics, and technology, with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and business growth. A passionate advocate for diversity in leadership and leveraging data for social good, she also serves on the board of Make-A-Wish and advises Raya AI. Dr. John Brothers is president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation. He is known for advancing trust-based philanthropy, fostering community partnerships, and enhancing governance and evaluation practices. His work has been featured in Forbes, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Thank you both for adding your invaluable perspectives to Candid’s board!

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had 18 tropical events, including 11 hurricanes. In the U.S., Helene, and Milton stand out as causing the most damage. But what did philanthropy do to help? Tanya Gulliver-Garcia of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy digs into what we know about funding for hurricanes and what philanthropy can do as these events worsen: https://lnkd.in/e3njeKZn

Research shows that nonprofits with diversity, equity, and inclusions (DEI) initiatives benefit everyone. Here are our top articles on how to develop and implement these at your nonprofit. The data is in: DEI strategies can benefit all by Frances Kunreuther and Mercedes Brown, Esq. of the Building Movement Project: https://lnkd.in/eU7t4nYD Why cultural reimagination must precede DEI initiatives by Rachel Wyley, Culture Kinesis: https://lnkd.in/eBGeT6g2 DEI starts with us by Valerie F. Leonard of Nonprofit Utopia: https://lnkd.in/e_SQjVX8 Discomfort is the new black: Six ways nonprofit leaders can support their boards to become more inclusive and diverse by Christal M. Cherry of The Board Pro: https://lnkd.in/eiNVBsGe Beyond Pride Month: Fostering an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace by Amanda Cole of Plexus LGBTQ and Allied Chamber of Commerce: https://lnkd.in/gECsGhfj And Diane Headley Samuels of Ford Foundation's three-part series: Confessions of a former DEI skeptic: https://lnkd.in/e5ZKdNU2 To lead in DEI: Disrupting inequality requires disrupting culture: https://lnkd.in/eXBPXw2p Shifting power: How the Ford Foundation’s DEI commitment is transforming culture and impact: https://lnkd.in/eMvjTYEV

Nonprofits with white CEOs have 2x the assets of those with Black CEOs. The data backs what Black leaders have known for decades: systemic issues limit their ability to get resources they need to achieve their missions. Tokiwa T. Smith, founder and executive director of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc, shares how the sector as a whole and Black nonprofit leaders can change this: https://lnkd.in/g5GuTYBw

Reactive giving is on the rise. This is when donors give to a cause in reaction to an event, like a crisis or change in legislation. But these donors are often fleeting. Here is how to turn them into long-term supporters. For more tips, read the full article by Cara Dickerson of GiveSmart App: https://lnkd.in/eVc_BgFY

Evaluation is important to ensure your nonprofit is making an impact. But, how do you know if you're asking the right questions, in the right way?    Kimberly Spring, director of research and evaluation at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shares how to ask better questions to evaluate your nonprofit's effectiveness: https://lnkd.in/ec3Z7PG2

In 2015, education organizations received 32% of all institutional grant dollars. But according to our new report, made in collaboration with GivingTuesday and Network for Good, by 2022, their share has fallen. Learn more about the changes to education giving: https://lnkd.in/ewwnsdMp

Millennials and Gen Z have a different approach to supporting the causes they love. While they may not have money right now, they give in other ways and want to be part of a community. Gillian Howell of Foundation Source shares how your nonprofit can find and retain younger donors: https://lnkd.in/ed34BC6f

When you think of AI, you probably think about tools like ChatGPT. But AI can do so much more. Like enable humanitarian organizations to rapidly assess data to inform decision-making during crises.    Lauren Woodman, CEO of DataKind, shares a case study for how nonprofits can use AI to make a bigger impact: https://lnkd.in/eE5zu9Ai