Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rachel Sacks, MPH will help demystify all five phases of the grants lifecycle: identifying well-aligned prospects, cultivating funder relationships, preparing compelling submissions, maintaining grants through stewarding and reporting, and submitting renewals. We are here to talk about “Demystifying the Grants Lifecycle.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). An Opportunity to Learn. What CTA Uncovered.

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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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By donating, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, which not only benefits society but also strengthens their reputation among consumers and stakeholders. For example, a local business might sponsor a charity run, gaining exposure through event marketing materials, banners, and mentions in press releases.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

And, almost always, grants are the driving force of that frustration and tedium. Folks new to the industry seem to have an overblown notion of what grants can and should do for their organizations. They’re great tools—don’t get me wrong—but a grant can’t be your silver bullet. Let me explain.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Tableau

JUNE 25, 2021

From managing through COVID-19 and fighting for justice and equity, to driving recovery and business transformation, data is a powerful tool in helping us navigate these challenges. We also celebrated longtime Tableau Foundation partner, Community Solutions , for receiving a $100M grant from the MacArthur Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. Why is that? 2) How do M-Changa’s crowdfunding services fill that void? 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer. 83% regularly vote.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 5, 2017

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. But, typically, most granting organizations won’t do startup work. I’ve incubated several other organizations without this help.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 22, 2018

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. But, typically, most granting organizations won’t do startup work. I’ve incubated several other organizations without this help.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This is especially true of younger generations, who hold businesses and organizations accountable at much higher levels than their older peers. Consumers are accustomed to business transactions that offer instant gratification: “I pay money to a retailer, and I receive a sweater.” Then, there are ever-changing donor expectations.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

The Goal of Your Finances The goal of a for-profit organization is to drive revenue for the business. For example, perhaps a donor gave a large gift for the construction of a new shelter for people experiencing homelessness. This isn’t the case with nonprofit organizations. There are no shareholders.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

SF New Deal began with a vision of San Francisco as a world class city that provides an abundance of support, opportunity, dignity, respect, and appreciation for small businesses and neighbors in need. Supporting Small Businesses And Workforce Development.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Since the LinkedIn community is a social network built for business and nonprofit professionals, it is absolutely a best practice to tag and thank your corporate sponsors and partners.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

High-Tech Help for Homelessness. Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. For one thing, phones allow them to look for work, housing, or medical help.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Expecting to work in a cause-focused career or ministry when he grew up, he was surprised to discover a passion for business. It’s not news that the Google Ad Grants program provides $10,000 per month of free advertising for nonprofits. For many organizations, Ad Grants feels like a poor investment of their time.

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The Verge

JANUARY 6, 2021

The shelter now supports over 200 women and children experiencing homelessness every night,” Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said in a statement. “Amazon has a long-standing commitment to helping people in need, including the Mary’s Place family shelter we built inside our Puget Sound headquarters.

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Tableau

JUNE 25, 2021

From managing through COVID-19 and fighting for justice and equity, to driving recovery and business transformation, data is a powerful tool in helping us navigate these challenges. . We also celebrated longtime Tableau Foundation partner, Community Solutions , for receiving a $100M grant from the MacArthur Foundation.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Not because of the unusually big grants, but because most of them are members of our TechSoup family. A panel of community advisors reviewed the submissions, and chose 25 finalists – all of whom won significant grants. TechSoup Members Among the Top 10 Finalists ($250,000 to $500,000 Grant Winners). 500,000 Grant Winners.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

If you’re unfamiliar, Shark Tank features hopeful entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to a panel of renowned business leaders. Members of the panel can then choose to invest or not invest in the proposed business. It’s a question on the minds of thousands of small businesses, startup tech companies and—yes—nonprofits.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

In this second part of the series, Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, shares more terrific advice and insights on financial health and nonprofit business models. Best Practices for Nonprofit Financial Health, Part Two: Smart Nonprofit Business Models. What is a smart nonprofit business model? Thanks Alice!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

Restricted funds can be a result of grants, donor requests or specific fundraising campaigns. John Fisher of CHARISM learned a lesson in restricted funding when he accepted a grant for new computers. Unfortunately, the grant only covered the hardware, not the software, furniture or education. Finding Unrestricted Funds.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2013

If it weren’t for development staff, many nonprofits would be out of business tomorrow! If we receive a $100 cash contribution and enter it into our development office’s software, it needs to be tagged with the donor’s designation, such as "building fund" or "meals for homeless children."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Specifically, leading a 9 to 5 life at a job where you "increase shareholder value" and "exceed client expectations," while at night, you spend your precious spare hours working for a cause you love … maybe pug rescue, meals for the homeless, or mental health advocacy … all to make a difference.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2020

Emergency Small Business 7(a) Relief Loans. Organizations classified as 501(c)(3)s with a total number of employees of 500 or less are eligible to apply for emergency Small Business Administration loans. Emergency Economic Injury Grants. Community Services Block Grant – $1 Billion. Child Care Development Block Grant – $3.5

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

For example, if you can explain that $500 will cover the cost of feeding one person for six months at your homeless shelter, you are more likely to get donors at that level. Prospecting is the act of compiling lists and contact information for potential funders, including individuals, foundations, businesses, and other grantmakers.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

Every year, more corporations and businesses invest in corporate volunteer programs for their employees. This presents an opportunity for your nonprofit to partner with businesses eager to supply dedicated volunteers to nonprofit organizations. This can help busy working volunteers fit your activities into their schedules.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When I served in my first executive director position for a small community-based healthcare nonprofit that served the homeless, I still remember the first fundraising conference that I attended. For example, I hired a grant writer to make an assessment of what a private foundation program would be worth to our organization.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unlike businesses that market their goods or services for the purpose of making a profit, nonprofit marketing tends to focus on goals like: Raising awareness of the nonprofit’s cause and educating the public about key issues Engaging supporters in the organization’s operations (fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, events, etc.)

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

TechCrunch Live is a free weekly event featuring investors, founders, and startups with the goal of helping entrepreneurs build better venture-backed businesses. For one, state and local governments in Texas are focused on pro-business policies, Flager said, while California has been criticized for not being a business-friendly environment.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Not in San Francisco? Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

New business partnerships. Yea us we got the $150,000 HUD grant! . It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless. We have never been so scared of sliding into homelessness,” Jasmine said. “We Ask a question: Will you help us solve the #1 problem facing homeless families? .

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Not in San Francisco? Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2022

An example of collaborative efforts for programming and shared funding is an organization that works to address homelessness partnering with neighborhood residents for a solution. One study found that while some trainings have room for improvement, the organizations that engaged in this work saw results in business outcomes.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides small businesses and nonprofit organizations with up to $10M or 2.5X (250%) of their average monthly payroll, whichever is less, to cover eight weeks of payroll expenses and for making payments toward debt obligations. Main Street Lending Program. 100M for Violence Against Women programs.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Collaborate with local businesses. Publicize volunteer grant opportunities.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds. Many funders even set admin and fundraising caps in grant agreements. But there are some signs that this loop might be breaking.

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