Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin. As a database platform, a blockchain can support a range of applications, of which bitcoin is only one. A related application of blockchain in the social sector is the transparent tracking of donations and international aid.

Technology 240

Technology Database Homeless Hype 240

Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

On January 23, join us for a free webinar to learn how to make your grant search more effective. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, finding grants to fund your initiatives can be challenging, particularly for small organizations lacking a grant writer.

Grant 111

Grant Search Effective Fundraising 111

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The CTK Foundation “Heroes with a Heart” Grant Award asks for your nominations of a “Hero with a Heart,” and gives them a chance to win $5,000 – a simple thanks for the hard work that they do. Grant Details. Blogger’s Choice Award Lastly, there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD).

Award 199

Award Literacy Blogger Grant 199

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. Other public information.

Grant 107

Grant Data Pledge Foundation 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

In a 2024 report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy , 95% of leaders expressed some level of concern over employee burnout and 69% of respondents ranked it as “very much a concern”.** Modern software development often involves complex ecosystems of interconnected services and applications.

Language 237

Language Software Nonprofit PowerPoint 237

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

Arts 107

Arts Culture Grant Fund 107

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. Grant Research Tip: While there are more than 100,000 potential grant funders across the United States, they typically are very specific in what they fund and where they fund. They accept applications at any time.

Grant 101

Grant Fund Cleveland Program 101

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

And that work can come in a variety of forms: work by your grantee to fill out long applications with questions about programs, finances, staff, sustainability, and internal controls that get read and then filed. So, what does trust-based philanthropy look like in practice? It also includes unrestricted funds.

Philanthropy 73

Philanthropy Impact Trend Grant 73

sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

Of the many ways a nonprofit organization can get funding, grants often seem like the holy grail. Fill out a quick application and boom! There is a lot more to grant funding than “free money.” Understanding Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Foundations gave almost $91 billion in grants in 2021.

Grant 86

Grant Government Fund Foundation 86

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco. By: Melissa Hill-Dees, Founding Partner of HandsOn Connect Cloud Solutions.

Volunteer 111

Volunteer National Philanthropy Puerto Rico 111

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit might have wide application for organizations targeting a specific element of the population for assistance. Our grants are essential for some companies. The ruling from the U.S. The judges ruled three anonymous business owners could serve as injured parties. Code § 1981.

Grant 98

Grant Process Fund Contest 98

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Microsoft’s Ads for Social Impact or the Microsoft Ad Grant is a program available to eligible nonprofits to help transform their digital presence. Like the Google Ad Grant program , Microsoft is offering a monthly grant to advertise on their owned and operated websites (such as Bing, AOL, Outlook, Yahoo, MSN, and Microsoft Edge). .

Grant 97

Grant Nonprofit Digital Metrics 97

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?) Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

Grant 98

Grant Place Free Nonprofit 98

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

Grant 52

Grant Tips Tampa Proposal 52

Candid

JULY 2, 2024

We streamlined the application process, eliminated the written reporting requirement, and, 18 days later, awarded the first round of grants in Greater Boston. Over 10 weeks, we distributed 181 grants totaling $4.5 Participatory grantmaking as part of trust-based philanthropy Participatory grantmaking is just the beginning.

Participatory 102

Participatory Community Boston Grant 102

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

CTK Foundation Grant Award: Social Media, Technology, and Poetry for the Soul | Community Organizer 2.0 – "I was contacted by my colleague John Haydon last week to write about an interesting foundation grant challenge by the CTK Foundation. Nope, it’s not possible." Accidentally, of course.

Web 123

Web Plugin Influence Bookmarking 123

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

In fact, over the past five years, MMT distributed an average $28 million per year in grants and program-related investment loans, surpassing $500 million with its most recent awards. Stamm noted that the million dollar idea challenge supplements MMT’s existing grant programs and initiatives, rather than supplanting any ongoing funding.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year.

New York City 95

New York City Pakistan Proposal Indiana 95

sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

If you work in philanthropy, odds are that you have heard some buzz about trust-based philanthropy. Trust-based philanthropy is so far from the compliance-oriented culture of traditional philanthropy that it can raise a lot of eyebrows. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

Philanthropy 75

Philanthropy Adopt Tips Script 75

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful. .’ MacKenzie Scott seems to be nonresponsive to traditional approaches (there is no application process) and operates much more like a Donor Advised Fund (DAF).

Fund 139

Fund Help Tips Pledge 139

Bonterra

AUGUST 1, 2024

Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy CSR software that powers corporate philanthropy Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your corporation and employees.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Grant Case Study Software 52

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Sean Stannard-Stockton has just posted my guest post on the Tactical Philanthropy blog. Two weeks ago , Causes, the application that lets individuals and organizations campaign and fundraise, removed itself and all Causes-related content/data from MySpace. You can read it and the comments on the blog here , it’s copied below.

Myspace 108

Myspace Causes Philanthropy Offline 108

Bonterra

APRIL 12, 2024

Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Corporate giving software that connects companies Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your organization and employees.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Grant Software Case Study 52

Candid

APRIL 15, 2024

Institutional funders are typically organizations with large budgets and long grant cycles, such as government agencies, corporations, and foundations. Assess your readiness to apply for grants You’ll need to assess your capacity before you start the grantseeking process and funder prospecting efforts.

Grant 59

Grant Strategy Proposal Foundation 59

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. The ability to share accessible information about grant funding and its aims.

Participatory 129

Participatory Model Grant Foundation 129

Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For funders and foundations, one big advantage of an easy-to-navigate grants section of your website is that you can help grantseekers are more likely to submit the required information on the first try. Are you currently accepting grant proposals? Clearly define your grant opportunities  . Be clear: Is your window open?

Websites 105

Websites Help Tips Grant 105

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

At Benetech, we advance technology applications that empower and protect underprivileged populations, and that also have the potential to become financially self-sustaining enterprises. Benetech Labs is where the Benetech team and our social impact partners incubate new software-for-good applications. Let me explain how this is so.

Technology 163

Technology Profit Application Method 163

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Develop a fundraising plan that includes fundraising goals and fundraising methods including grants, corporate and individual donations, and in-kind contributions. . Start staffing and hiring, if applicable.

Organization 129

Organization Files Nonprofit Director 129

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc.

Student 119

Student Free New York City San Francisco 119

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

This year’s bbcon has more sessions for grantmaking organizations than ever before, featuring ways to improve your application process, strengthen your data management, and preparing your organization for the future. Want a better look at the new applicant experience? Here is what you can expect from the 2024 bbcon grantmaking lineup.

Guide 85

Guide Blackbaud Seattle Disaster 85

Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We are in the midst of a timely and important discussion in philanthropy about increasing support to organizations led by people of color and women. Through GuideStar, Candid possesses the single most cost-effective and scalable solution for philanthropy to understand the demographic characteristics of grantee organizations.

Demographics 100

Demographics Data API Aggregator 100

sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

The Role of Trust-Based Philanthropy The growing interest in giving larger, unrestricted—and in many cases multi-year— commitments reflects a widening embrace of “trust-based philanthropy” (TBP) among select funders. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers. So, how can funders assist here?

Philanthropy 72

Philanthropy Literacy Gift Grant 72

Candid

AUGUST 19, 2024

Foundations increasingly recognize the importance of recipient organizations’ demographics in informing their grantmaking process to ensure their grants are equitably distributed and impactful. Securing internal buy-in Getting internal buy-in can be a significant hurdle in philanthropy, which can be slow to adopt new methods.

Demographics 94

Demographics Data Philanthropy Profile 94

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

Arts 73

Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Applications will be accepted online only , from May 22 to August 15, 2024. Complete applications are due before 5 p.m. There were 800 applicants for the 2021 competition and 1,400 for the first award in 2017. The so-called “Open Call” received 6,353 applications. The process also provides public exposure to applicants.

Program 105

Program Homeless Award Proposal 105

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs.

Grant 52

Grant Software Management Analytics 52