The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

That’s what we’re talking about in this article… how to collect amazing stories from the people you are helping and who are working with your organization that you can share with prospects, donors, and supporters of your non-profit. If you are a homeless shelter, you collect stories from those you have helped in from the cold.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I’m supporting the organizations working on the front line and I’m doing the best I can to fight homelessness.&# Mark is an expert at using social media to connect his work on the ground with a broader network of people and organizations who share his goal. Why Nonprofits and Free Agents Should Work Together.

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Tableau

APRIL 8, 2021

On behalf of everyone at Tableau, I want to offer heartfelt congratulations to Community Solutions on winning the prestigious MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition. Imagine that in the next five years, homelessness in communities across America will be on its way to becoming a thing of the past.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

These are people who want to help amplify your message to increase your impact, share their passion, and recruit others to join the cause. . No wonder brand messages are shared 24 times more frequently when coming from employees (real people) compared to when posted by the company. . Share the why with your ambassadors.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Mark's expertise in video production, his personal experience with homelessness, and his huge heart uniquely position him to help homeless people share their stories. are emotionally difficult, but they put a much-needed human face on the complexities of homelessness in America. off the ground.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week. For example: 1. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

It’s easy to use, and it makes archiving and sharing materials with attendees really simple. Slideshare reminds me of YouTube in that many nonprofits and even individuals use YouTube as the online storage space for videos that they plan to embed on their website or blog and otherwise share across the web. Slideshare.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2024

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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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Although much of our work over the past year and a half has focused on providing immediate support to communities acutely impacted by the pandemic, we’re on a mission to build a thriving San Francisco in the months and years ahead. Their work and in-depth knowledge of the communities they serve have fostered critical networks of care.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2014

In May, I was lucky enough to spend a few days with community foundations at the annual GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference. We heard from Christina Ciociola, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and what they have learned about using data from Donor Edge to become the community knowledge center over the past few years.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

There were interesting conversations at every turn and I also had requests to share my notes and slides. If you have other questions, or other ideas, please share them! Thanks again to Stephanie, Shannon and Paul for inviting me to be part of the conference and putting on such a valuable opportunity for the community!

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Successful businesses often leverage a simple concept: become better members of the community and reap the benefits of increased profit in the form goodwill. How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Note from Beth: Shonali Burke, who we interviewed in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , let me know about an exciting project she is working on with the Center for Community Change that is hosting the 8th Annual Change Champion Awards (in DC) today (Sept.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sadly, this portrayal of poverty, homelessness, and frustration while seeking help is an honest one. The social good industry is long overdue for an overhaul of the user experience and must find a better way to do good now—when our communities need us more than ever. The Promise of Comprehensive Community Care.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. One of the reasons this strategy doesn’t work is because some prospective donors are skeptical of crowdfunding platforms and dont want to share their credit card information.

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sgEngage

MARCH 27, 2023

Foundations and grantmaking organizations are trying to untangle some of the world’s messiest problems: homelessness, food insecurity, climate change, and the rights of people who are often overlooked, to name a few. Participatory grantmaking efforts also respect the time and experience of the community members.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

So, it is with a great pleasure that Michaela shares some of her experience and takeaways from this year's SXSW. But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. Some may exist solely online.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. Community Builder: Mark never pitches his cause when he first meets you. Conclusion.

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Tableau

APRIL 8, 2021

On behalf of everyone at Tableau, I want to offer heartfelt congratulations to Community Solutions on winning the prestigious MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition. Imagine that in the next five years, homelessness in communities across America will be on its way to becoming a thing of the past.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Society is always changing, and along with that, the needs of communities. The success of your nonprofit hinges on one critical element: staying connected to the emerging needs of the community you serve. Look for patterns and trends that may indicate shifting community needs. The next step is to analyze it critically.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 14, 2024

Children from underserved communities. People experiencing homelessness. When it comes to sharing a nonprofit’s impact, sensitive stories demand compassionate and responsible handling. In the post, we’ll explore the three essential keys to sharing sensitive stories at your nonprofit. Adults who have experienced trauma.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

Ben Duda is executive director of AmeriCorps Alums and graciously agreed to share some thoughts on this as guest post. He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. Comment below or share them at ben@americorpsalums.org.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2022. Salesforce.org Drives Community Impact Through its Products. Our customer impact is our shared impact. Download the Community Impact Report. Our Community Co-Creates Solutions to Tackle Problems.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2010

I met Claire Murray almost five years ago this month when I was working as a consultant for the Community Technology Center Networks to do training for human service agencies that provided homeless services. Claire was working with the Cyber Cafe @ Malden Square. I trained her staff on how to blog. Devon Smith.

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Tableau

MARCH 29, 2021

For example, to see a topline count of homeless people in a city, but then go beyond that, and see every individual and their unique circumstances—from race to veteran status and how long they have lived without consistent shelter. Our theme was “Visualizing Every Person: How Disaggregated Data Can Build a More Just World.”.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Rather, you’re seeking critical investment in work that will make your community and world a better place. The goal is to find alignment between the values you enact and the values the corporation espouses and shares. The Marketing or Community Relations Department has business and branding objectives. You’re not a beggar!

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

Reflections on community at SxSW. But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. Even if you have the most awesome web site, campaign, or cause out there, you need a thoughtful and dedicated community behind it in order for it to be successful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

6,057 donors completed the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Survey and based on their responses, the donor community worldwide is made up of primarily women (65%) who have a liberal ideology (53%) , characterize themselves as religious (72%), and give between ($101-$1,000 USD) annually (43%). 13) Privacy rights are a growing concern for donors.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

I'll also update you on the "kill switch" initiatives as well as a nonprofit that's using mobile services to alleviate homelessness. Homelessness and Mobile Technology. The Nonprofit Quarterly shared an interesting story from the National Desert News about the benefits of mobile access for homeless populations.

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Tableau

JUNE 25, 2021

I am inspired by the dedication of Tableau customers, partners, community members and employees, and the stories I hear. Data-driven insights are crucial tools for improving the world we share. Earlier this year, we hosted our first virtual Tableau Foundation Summit to bring together our community of non-profit data leaders.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

David, the Chief Technologist for the Pierce Family Charitable Foundation , has been an integral part of the NTEN community since he first joined in 2007. Our dedicated volunteers and staff support women through their journeys from homelessness to permanent supportive housing with comprehensive services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. While this may not be tech-focused, it’s still a great way to give back to the DC community.

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Tableau

APRIL 20, 2021

The threat of homelessness due to rent debt is one of the most consequential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. . While rent debt can lead to homelessness, eviction also has far-reaching ramifications. There are also metrics that indicate the share of renter households both rent burdened and economically insecure, pre-pandemic.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. telling the stories of homeless individuals across the United States has been well documented. They shared updates on the tour blog , Flickr , and YouTube.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

Here are a few ways to learn more about our shared history, Dr. King’s legacy and ways to give back while carrying his legacy forward. A career exposure panel with Lehman and Bronx Community College students. Showing up for your community has a great impact. Listen to Dr. King’s Most Famous Speech. Read more black authors.

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