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Where can I find information on nonprofit capacity building?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/capacity-building/

Capacity building can help make an organization more focused, efficient, and productive, according to Paul C. Light, author of Sustaining Nonprofit Performance: The Case for Capacity Building and the Evidence...

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Where can I find information on corporate giving? What motivates companies?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/corporate-giving/

When it comes to philanthropy, corporations give in various ways, including cash donations or grants, in-kind gifts, sponsorships, cause-related marketing, and pro bono services. Companies also like to promote workplace giving through employee matching gifts programs...

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Where can I find information about planning special events?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/special-events/

Special events may include auctions, raffles, charity balls and galas, phone-a-thons, and sport events, like 5K runs/walks or golf benefits. Special events are a way for nonprofits to: Recognize and...

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Where can I find information about government grants?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/government-grants/

Most government grants go to eligible nonprofit organizations, not to individuals. If you are an individual grantseeker, please click here. Generally, U.S. government funders prefer projects that serve as prototypes or...

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Where can I find information about collaboration and other kinds of strategic alliances?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/collaboration/

Nonprofit organizations are exploring how to work together in new and creative ways. Why? Demand for services is up, along with competition for financial resources, making the drive towards efficiency...

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Where can I find information about advisory boards for nonprofits?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/advisory-boards/

Advisory boards or committees are volunteer groups formed to give advice and support to a nonprofit's governing board or executive staff. Unlike a governing board, an advisory board does not...

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Where can I find a glossary of foundation, nonprofit, and fundraising terminology?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/glossaries/

  Few, if any, glossaries list all nonprofit terms. Foundation Directory has its own taxonomy of words and phrases. You can use the Philanthropy Classification System to find the meaning...

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What resources are available for setting up a scholarship fund?

https://learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/scholarship-funds/

Scholarship grants change the lives of their grantees by providing access to education, resources, and powerful networks. Some scholarship funds also leverage their programs to impact society in a broader...