Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

By Shannon Whitehead , Content Strategist at Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Software tools help you with many details, such as monitoring fundraising activity, processing payments, building landing pages, and running online events.

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders. We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2024

The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new survey and report from the Made of Millions Foundation, a nonprofit mental health advocacy organization, found that only a small fraction of Gen Z youth relies solely on the internet to interpret their symptoms and make their own conclusions about a diagnosis or disorder. She also advises people to vet the influencers they follow.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Vincent de Paul, working with a team of 18 volunteers, has helped around 150 families so far, prioritizing families with children and renters who lost their homes. Pasadena Community Foundation, a local foundation, has given grants through a wildfire fund to help support dozens of organizations doing that work.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 21, 2025

Yet here we are, witnessing healthcare systems channel their inner road warriors to serve communities in need. These roving community benefit medical marvelsaffectionately known as “clinics on wheels”are not just vehicles. They are a testament to creativity, compassion, and a touch of logistical wizardry.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

When the Two Ten Footwear Foundation began seeing an increased demand for their financial support as well as a need for financial, legal, and mental health counseling, they knew they had to take a long-term approach while also meeting the short-term needs of their community.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

From Seattle, Washington, to Cape Town, South Africa and everywhere around and between AI is helping conserve the wild plants and animals that make up the intricate web of life on Earth. An elephant named Hugo wears a monitoring device that helps keep him safe.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Each month, they help create financial opportunity that previously did not exist for people in poverty. Forward-thinking – They believe in creating systemic change that will help solve one of the greatest social challenges of our time, and in doing so address: women’s empowerment, global health, access to education, and economic opportunity.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

The tech giant is betting on a new, community-driven system called Community Notes that draws on Xs feature of the same name and uses the Xs open algorithm as its basis. Anyone who wants to write and rate community notes can sign up now. Once in, they’ll find an option within the post’s menu to Add a Community Note.

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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

At the Council on Foundations, were collaborating with the New Pluralists and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) on a three-part report series exploring philanthropys investment in connecting and collaborating across differences. Without this strong relational foundation, your work will crumble when difficult conversations arise.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2022

In this session, we'll review the results of our 2022 Top Funder Decision Factors survey of foundations, charitable trusts, and corporate giving programs from across the country and define how nonprofits can use outcome-focused data to stand out and secure more funding.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

According to the 2024 AI Index report from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, 149 foundation models were published in 2023, more than double the number released in 2022. In a 2021 paper, researchers reported that foundation models are finding a wide array of uses. See chart below.)

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Nearly half (47%) of family foundations have assets of more than $10 million, an increase of 17% during the past 10 years. Data in the new Trends 2025 report, shows that donors are shifting from a donor-centric mindset to a community-centric one. It’s not all great news.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. Complacency doesn’t grow organizations or help members meet professional challenges. Tiffany is Executive Director of the Country music Foundation and Vice President of Industry Relations and Philanthropy for CMA.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

The result is a fiercely feminist tale filled with powerful observations, told through the eyes of a woman struggling with her commitment to community, as she’s backed into corners by social norms. From there on out, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl sweeps through its mere 99 minutes with clamorous force. UPDATE: Mar. 5, 2025, 4:03 p.m.

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Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It will take the affected communities years to recover. In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. million to the North Carolina Community Foundation to support recovery needs across Western North Carolina.

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Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

While circumstances may seem overwhelming, it helps to remember that there are ways to take on challenges proactively and come out strongereven if it means making difficult decisions or taking an unfamiliar path. Does it respond to the major needs of our time and support solutions that will improve the lives of people and communities?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

She finished high school and decided to go to community college. After college, she began a job as a Dean of Scholar Support at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. A High Achiever in Pursuit of Education The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation opens doors for low-income, high-achieving students to access a quality education.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Small towns and remote communities face distinct barriers when tackling housing insecurity – from scattered populations across wide geographic areas to limited transportation and fewer emergency shelter options. Organizations that articulate these community-specific needs position supporters to make a targeted impact.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Casey Foundation’s recently published Guiding Questions to Advance Equity in Evaluation and Research offers tools to strengthen evaluation and research so we have the data and evidence needed to address disparities and identify solutions that meet the needs of those most affected. Ensure community members lead and benefit from the research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity. Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Here’s how to start.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact. Seven years ago, I was asked to join a board of a mismanaged, failing organization.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The need to center performance over prestige According to Altrata’s Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024 report, “[a]lmost 20% of UHNW individuals have a private foundation. These partnerships can help nonprofits gain the attention of megadonors and more importantly, their representatives who serve as philanthropic advisors.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Let’s walk through four basic steps to building productive community partnerships to bolster your mission. The power of community partnerships lies in their inherent flexibility. Event sponsorship : Partner with local businesses to sponsor your events, which can help reduce costs and increase your event’s appeal.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The connection to Habitat for Humanity started in September 1984, when Carter and his wife Rosalynn, who died in 2023, went to New York City and helped restore a six-story apartment building. The Carters helped build 19 units and returned the following year to finish the building.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

As part of that shift, many funders are looking to ensure their staff, leadership, and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of their communities. For foundations with few or no staff, ensuring equitable representation and implementing racial equity practices can be both a complex and critical endeavor.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

According to the National Council of Nonprofits , 92% of nonprofits have annual budgets under $1 million, while the typical nonprofit is community-based, serving local needs. Outdated systems and inefficient processes are added burdens that make it harder to serve their communities. Seek out capacity-building opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

7) Electronic Frontier Foundation Shop :: supporters.eff.org/shop. The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant applications? As part of Candid’s annual survey of foundation giving trends , i we posed two questions about generative AI: Have you received grant applications created by generative AI? If AI helps accomplish that, so be it.” foundations.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Tell them something that makes them feel how important it is and then tell them how they can help. Understand the requirements for each application and the unique aspects of each foundation and government funder.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2014, the Ford Foundation refined its mission to focus on disrupting inequality by addressing its root causes rather than simply its symptoms. We knew our staff needed to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We’ve also developed and shared toolkits to help other grantmakers integrate DEI values into their work.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. reported for “informal helping.” reported for “informal helping.”

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Powerful Tribute Fundraising: How Flipcause Can Help Imagine turning every heartfelt memory and meaningful milestone into a powerful opportunity to support your cause. By nurturing these emotional ties, you create a community of dedicated supporters who are committed to your organization’s success.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But community and labor leaders, housing and other advocacy groups, and environmental justice organizations are fighting back. There’s a push from the ground up to strengthen civic participation, increase affordable housing, and secure resources for schools and communities. What is power building?

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