Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies. For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on foundations in your area or state.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 25, 2019

The government printed money like never before to pay for quantitative easing in an attempt to save the economy, devaluing everyone’s savings in the process. Bitcoin is a digital cash with no middle-men, no central authority, and truly peer-to-peer in a way that couldn’t be censored or controlled.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this 2-part series on government grant writing, we’re going to cover some of the basics when it comes to submitting proposals for government funding. You may find some of these steps to be a little different than applying for foundation grants.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) has been awarded the stewardship of the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund. The investment of $200 million will positively impact Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving nonprofit organizations and registered charities across the country.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Improve your boardroom governance and help your organization reach its goals. No matter how much experience you have in the charitable sector, it takes work to keep up with today’s governance requirements. The post Seeking directors to apply to the ICD-RBC® Foundation Scholarship appeared first on CharityVillage. Apply today!

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Charity Village

MARCH 7, 2025

Therefore, applications from for-profit or social […] The post The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund invites applications for the Food Sovereignty Bundles appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

The three powerhouses, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and Better Business Bureau, that foundations, philanthropists, and donors use to seek out information and ratings about nonprofits released an open letter to the nonprofit and foundation world yesterday. How effective is that organization in creating real world social change?

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In our May 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we took a hard look at the world of philanthropy, especially how foundations, both public and private, operate in Canada. For this episode, we interviewed Andrew Chunilall, CEO of Community Foundations Canada.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. Annual reports are too infrequent and written for foundations and major donors, thus not ideal for reporting impact to small and mid-size donors. Characteristics of Plain Language.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. Thankfully, a recent survey conducted by BoardSource in 2012 shows signs of increased governance among nonprofits 2. Increased understanding of their legal and governance responsibilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Unlike for-profit businesses, churches are not owned but rather are run by pastors, a church board, other governing bodies, and staff who are often a combination of paid employees and volunteers. Many receive a combination of both.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The MLSE Foundation has opened the application period for the 2023 Community Action Grants. Eligible organizations‍ Governed by the Income Tax Act, MLSE Foundation is only able […] The post MLSE Foundation Community Action Grants applications are now open appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

JULY 8, 2022

The Artists’ Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established over 35 years ago to provide one-time financial assistance to Quebec artists who are going through a difficult period. The foundation is announcing the official launch of a new direct financial support fund for performing arts workers throughout the province.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

Poverty in these countries is defined as falling short of food, not being able to send children to school, having limited or no access to safe drinking water, living in unstable houses and, perhaps worse, feeling powerless as the conflicting or corrupted governments don’t offer any means to get out of poverty 3.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Foundations and charities account for 35% of pledges and 38% of total dollar value.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards. Building advocacy into your organizational infrastructure. Creating an advocacy agenda rooted in core values.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

While nonprofits are perhaps most associated with the social sector, organizations within it can overlap with the spheres of business and government. Over the years, we’ve seen the lines between business, government, and the social sector blur. The social sector is the domain of private action for public good.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2025

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to get started with AI for nonprofits: Dear Charity Clairity, I know I should be using AI or ChatGPT to be more efficient in my work, but just dont know how to get started. To your success!

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

percent of the total revenue for public charities in the form of tuition, membership fees, paid services and sales, etc. Government Grants. Federal, state, and local governments offer nonprofits funding through grant programs. Foundations. Family foundations offer funding from the wealth of a single family.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report. List the names of the organizations holding the DAFs wherever you list foundation funders.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Question: I am the interested in starting a public charity, and I want to legally protect my influence and ability to control the affairs of the organization. Long answer: Public charities are an IRS designation of organizations that are organized and operated for exempt purposes. In a charity, the public interest served is paramount.

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Charity Village

JUNE 10, 2024

The Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the Government of B.C., Community Foundations of Canada, and over 50 local community foundations, announced that applications are now open for the Community Prosperity Fund. The Fund will provide up to three years of funding for the ongoing work of organizations across B.C.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2024

The Vital Importance of Income Diversification for Charities In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, one strategy stands out as a crucial determinant of long-term success: income diversification. Diversifying income streams is not just a prudent strategy but an essential one for the sustainability and growth of charities.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale. Grants from public charities increased 580%. Grants Company-sponsored foundation. Public charity. Independent foundation. Family Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Sent by environmentally conscious individuals, each EcoCard sent raises $1 for a specified charity. Learn how to enroll your charity. GivingTuesday is very well-known in the United States, but the vast majority of nonprofits, NGOs and charities in the developing world have yet to hear about the fundraising campaign.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Stepanie’s first tip is to start with local funders who often give smaller grants and also tend to have fewer strings attached than those from larger private or especially government agencies that have high administrative overhead. Federal Government Grants. The federal government is the largest funder in the United States.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Several of the heavy-hitters from corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits were there: Capital One, HP, The Case Foundation, The Corporation for National and Community Service, and Points of Light Institute, to name a few.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

Charity, business, and government, all accomplish great things but have their limitations. First, charity. There are so many times when human beings are in need, and they need our charity. But charity misapplied is corrosive — when charity is more about the giver than the recipient. And lastly, government.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , we highlight the work of the Sunlight Foundation and its executive director, Ellen Miller. We’d like to thank Ellen and the Sunlight Foundation for giving copies of the book to nonprofit and foundation leaders at last week’s Independent Sector Conference.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits have moved from surviving to thriving. The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Systems and Processes, apply to Community Foundations of Canada (CFC). First Nations bands.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

I am certainly not the first to observe that the internet has the potential to reshape the way people find and support causes and charities. TechSoup Global is building NGOSource , an online data repository to facilitate the sometimes costly business of getting grants to overseas charities. that touches on the subject.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation. Unicorns Unite: How nonprofits and foundations can build EPIC Partnerships. In the March Toward Equity and Justice, Foundations Need to Remember: It’s Not Our Money to Control. Here are 6 ways it could go.

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sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

Understanding Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Foundations gave almost $91 billion in grants in 2021. Department of Health and Human Services, the government awarded $726.1 If this is your first time applying for a nonprofit grant, expect to spend up to 50 hours gathering information for and submitting a foundation grant application.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Federal Government. The federal government has long been committed to helping organizations that provide critical services in areas such as education, health care, and the environment. To help foster these nonprofit initiatives and ensure their success, grants are available from the federal government to support their operations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Launched on February 4, the new BRIDGE Registry is a database of more than three million nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide and each one of them has been assigned a new BRIDGE Number. The BRIDGE Registry is sychronized with the databases of the Foundation Center , GlobalGiving , GuideStar , and TechSoup.

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