VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2021

Visionlink is excited to begin supporting the work of Collaborating Agencies' Disaster Relief Effort, or CADRE-- a leading network of organizations that provide community services essential in times of disaster.

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Disaster Collaboration California Training 100

Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Also, how big does our list need to be.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Increase Collaboration and Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff. Education institutions across the globe are using Slack to enhance engagement and collaboration. Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities. On the other hand, in Madison, where we didn’t have a Kitchen Cabinet, collaboration on reopening was much more challenging.

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VisionLink

MAY 18, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced more than $200 million in new funding for states, territories, and tribes to build local capacity for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and related crisis services."

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. Smaller, place-based foundations are managed by individuals with deep ties to the community.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. Collaborations, after all, take time. But at a time when many foundations are looking for creative ways to address the overlapping crises of COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change, they are viewing collaboration much differently. Why Collaborate?

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support. This practice makes it harder, if not impossible, for us to adequately advocate for diverse communities and demonstrate their unique needs. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Instead, they serve as partners in your work, representing the community you serve and even boosting the productivity of your workforce.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2023

Make that dream a reality by incorporating nonprofit collaboration into your fundraising strategy. Nonprofit collaboration is when your nonprofit works with another nonprofit organization, business, or individuals to increase fundraising success and the visibility of your organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 76

Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management. Using your AMS and online community empowers board members and leadership teams to work smarter, move faster, and achieve more for your association.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Salesforce.org Partners and Staff collaborating at our last in-person Partner Summit in 2019. OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. How Leadership, Vulnerability, Brand Building, and Fighting Racism Co-Exist with Doyin Richards. There is something for everyone! Tim Lockie, Now It Matters.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. That’s when the movement building can begin.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. Collaborate Audits are a team sport! This type of collaboration should be happening throughout the year.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

These rigid structures also mean that we wait for results (even if it’s in 6-to-12-month pilot studies), or we copy and paste best practices from other communities based on the assumption that what works in one place will work in another. What if the need in the community shifts? Move Past Promises to Deliver Collaborative Impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nonprofit interest in cross-sector collaboration is ramping up due to evaporating resources and increased demand for services. The Bridgespan Group reminds leaders that “cross-sector collaboration is a complicated and time-consuming process, given the complexity of the issues and range of stakeholders involved.” Clarity of purpose.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Also, most of the foundations I talked to found it difficult to collaborate with other foundations. From this learning, I was left with the question, “How can collaborations thrive when everyone feels that they are “unique”? The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions.

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Collaboration Foundation Test Skills 82

Charity Village

MARCH 30, 2023

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) launched a call for proposals to build the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance equality across Canada. For further details […] The post Apply now to the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. It’s convenient, and you know exactly what to expect.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

My current job title includes the term “Community Builder” and I get asked nearly every day just what that means: how do you build community? where is the community you want to build? how can I be a community builder online? Community building” is about a lot of things. Your Community.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

But a healthy chapter program requires strong, ongoing collaboration between your association’s headquarters and chapters. The foundation of successful collaboration is a strong relationship. Communicate regularly. Strong collaboration requires more than just ad hoc communications. Develop relationships.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Our CommunityOS® platform runs quietly in the background, offering the most advanced solutions for coordinated assistance, exchanging data, managing, vetting, updating, and publishing community-facing services. We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Vermont Community Foundation. New York Foundation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This year, we are highlighting contributions made through Open Source Commons , a unique program that highlights the partnership between Salesforce.org and our community of customers and partners. Build Sustainable Apps to Meet Unique Community Needs. Enable Community Members to Effectively Use Salesforce.

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VisionLink

APRIL 25, 2024

More than two hundred 211 agencies across the United States offer a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who can help you access the best local resources and services to address nearly any need. Humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours under blue and grey skies.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

Two weeks ago I shared a couple reflections that I had on a recent #4change chat about community building – the major output from that chat and the follow up blog post was the call I heard for a regular opportunity to talk about community building. Monthly Community Builder Chats. has twitter integration, 3.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When it comes to fundraising, innovation and creativity are key to capturing the attention and support of your community. Collaborating with a Brick Mason Partnering with a skilled brick mason is crucial. This widens your reach and increases the chances of garnering support from beyond your immediate community. So why wait?

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Causes Build Fundraising Social Media 52

Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . and “How should we iterate?”

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Problem Community Participatory Philanthropy 119

Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

This week, our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. Register to Experience the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. Unique Fundraising Tips From the Collaborative.

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Virtual Collaboration Professional Tips 97

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. When your community experiences increased need, there is a higher demand on your services in several ways, including: Overwhelmed Staff.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That’s where an online member community can help. An online community is always a great way for your members and staff to collaborate and share ideas. Here are three ways you can use an online community to engage members and provide them with a great experience: Provide a place to network, share, and discuss.

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Associations Community Online Collaboration 78

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 12, 2010

—— Last year I used the metaphor of “ gardening vs landscaping &# to outline some of the key attributes I believe make for successful community building, on or offline. The approach is focused on organic collaboration and growth for the entire community. What do you think?

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

To overcome these challenges, Candid, in coalition with a growing number of partners , set out to build a demographic data-led movement to meaningfully and measurably advance equity in the social sector. Candid is providing us with both the tool and an invitation to a community.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

This is a guest post I wrote for the Online Community Report. You can find the original post and the community there. —– I love my community. Regardless of whether I feel like, or am trying to be, a community builder, the community always provides opportunities for others to join me. But, it ain’t easy.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. Donors have the option to cover the platform fees as a voluntary contribution.

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