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Are foundations equipped to help nonprofits survive the pandemic?
With close to 100,000 active foundations and collective annual giving of nearly $87 billion, America has the largest philanthropic sector in the world. While that pales in comparison to the trillions of dollars the federal government and Federal Reserve are…
April 14, 2020
Global philanthropic response to coronavirus pandemic exceeds $6 billion
In the two weeks since Candid last analyzed the global funding patterns for COVID-19, the total has almost tripled again to $6.8 billion as of April 8, powered by an unprecedented individual commitment of $1 billion by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. It was…
April 13, 2020
Our Unsung First Responders
Neighborhood nonprofit and first responders organizations serve as both safety nets and trampolines for millions of New Yorkers. They help low-income youth graduate from high school and go on to college, support newly-arrived immigrant families trying to adjust to life…
April 13, 2020
Foundations Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Response Efforts (April 1-11, 2020)
As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the foundation activity…
April 11, 2020
It’s been a year: Candid’s 2019 annual report
It’s been a year. Technically, it’s been 431 days since we officially became Candid. And it’s really been quite a year. In this annual report, we wanted to show you what made this first year at Candid special, challenging, and…
April 7, 2020
GivingTuesday announces day of global action for giving and unity in response to COVID-19
Today [March 30, 2020] GivingTuesday, the groundbreaking global generosity movement, announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of global action for giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The…
April 6, 2020
Corporations Ramp Up Support for COVID-19 Response Efforts (March 16-31, 2020)
As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, corporations ramp up support with funding to meet the needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the corporate activity in response…
April 5, 2020
The coronavirus crisis: an unprecedented opportunity to advance authentic disability inclusion in our sector and beyond
The world’s 1 billion people with disabilities are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis. They tend to be forgotten in crisis response on any level—national, community, and company. For the most part, solutions and discussions surrounding COVID-19 have…
April 3, 2020
A simple, low-cost way for nonprofits and foundations to curb the coronavirus crisis
As the coronavirus crisis spread endangers millions of lives around the globe, nonprofits and foundations are scrambling to find the best ways to help. We all have a lot to do, but the fastest, most efficient thing we can do…
April 2, 2020
Private Foundations Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Response Efforts (March 15-31, 2020)
As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the foundation activity…
April 1, 2020
How companies and causes are responding to the coronavirus
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented responses. This is true throughout our society right now, including in the nonprofit sector. In the days since the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the U.S. and our worlds turned to social distancing and working remotely, the…
April 1, 2020
Foundations and the Great Recession: context for our current crises
If the world were fighting only the coronavirus (Covid-19) at the moment, that would be challenge enough. But we are not just battling a disease, we are also in the midst of a historic economic meltdown. What does this mean…
March 30, 2020