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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. The first 15 grantees supported communities of color, immigrants, seniors, children, and the homeless, among others.

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How a Community of Long-Term Monthly Donors Make a Long-Term Difference

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Families in need can access small, affordable loans and expert local resources to make household taps and toilets a reality, immediately. The amount of their monthly contribution is informed by Water.org’s cost to create change for one person in need. Today, a $5 donation will empower one person with lasting access to safe water.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? Senior Director, Virtual Client Experience, Crossroads Community Services.

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Pathfinders for Autism Launches Bus Tour And Major Fundraising Campaign for Statewide Expansion

DipJar

He and his wife Polly Winde Surhoff are co-founders of Pathfinders for Autism, along with other parents of children with autism. The Dip Challenge tour bus is an autism resource center on wheels,” says Rebecca Rienzi, executive director at Pathfinders for Autism. Source: The Southern Maryland Chronicle.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. You can start by sharing information and agreeing to work on something for a few short weeks or months. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment.

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3 Key Elements of a Lapsed Donor Letter

Neon CRM

Also, remember to include information about the different channels where they can donate. Your generosity played a big part in allowing us to serve thousands of children and families with the essential food, emergency shelter, and supplies they need to survive and thrive. 583 children received book bags filled with school supplies.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

Tech Soup

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high.

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