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. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on foundations in your area or state. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). Unions by the numbers. Financial data. billion in assets, $26.3

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The OneCause guide to awareness campaigns recommends researching local businesses in your area that have similar values and missions, as they are more likely to understand the issue your organization is working to solve and how it’s affecting the community.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

One major obstacle is that foundations are reluctant to award grants to emerging organizations. Small, local organizations are more trusted than larger institutions , but you need to win that trust. While the amount can vary depending on each individual’s means, a personal contribution is a demonstration of commitment to the nonprofit.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

Henry and Chrissy will demonstrate building an applicant-friendly form and share suggestions to keep your online application management processes organized. You also know how hard it is to maintain your accurate, well-organized data when you have multiple inputs and system roles. Can’t Make It to Seattle? Join Us Virtually!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters. Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Across the world, leading funders like the Ford Foundation are implementing climate action strategies that go well beyond their own governance responsibilities to end investment of endowments in fossil fuels and seek opportunities to invest in alternative and renewable energy. Funding Community-Led Climate Action. The Impact for Grantees.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Keep in mind when you’re writing your grant proposal that small details can play a big role in final decisions, especially when competing against many other grant applications. Detailed organizational budget.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. Philanthropy loves “new” things. Whether knowledge is spoken or not, it is public.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2013

By Susie Gorden, Congressional Management Foundation. We all know the value of building relationships with Members of Congress and local legislators. But what is the best way to break through and truly demonstrate your impact where it matters most? How to pitch local reporters on attending an event?

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DipJar

JANUARY 28, 2022

Located just minutes from several beaches, the Gardens are a popular spot for local residents and visitors alike. . To learn more about the Gardens and how they have fared during these trying times, we spoke with Vernon Bryant, the executive director of the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation. Fundraising has taken many forms.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporate flexibility, recognition, a clear path for impact, and a foundational focus on retention into your program from the outset. Offering a variety of roles, time commitments, and remote opportunities can help you cater to a broader audience. Personalization plays a critical role in retention.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Philanthropy and social sector organizations played a vital role in responding to multiple crises in 2020.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

All the planning was ahead of me to deliver on our mission to increase investment in the social sector, improve partnerships – particularly between local actors and their supporters – and provide support for strong, resilient and impactful nonprofits. Answering these two questions is important to us at the Accelerator.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Grants Received: Funds provided by government agencies, corporate sponsors, or other foundations. federal, state, or local government) and whether the grants are restricted or unrestricted, similar to donations. Additionally, donations may come in the form of professional services or goods, which should also be accounted for.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Knight Foundation ; Sharon Pian Chan, Director of Journalist Initiatives, the Seattle Times ; and Joe Neel, Deputy Supervising Editor, NPR. New venture journalism has been incubated thanks to nonprofit and foundation support.” According to the 2013 Foundation Center report , U.S. and James L. million in 2009 to $687.6

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have worked alongside newer philanthropies like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve health through strategic grantmaking. Hospitals Moving into Funder Roles. Communicate a clear story.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Individuals want to make a difference, and their employers can play an impactful role in that. Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Meanwhile, local businesses surrounding a school or church are great options due to their proximity.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Community foundations are doing critical work to create change at the local level. They play a convening role in the community and engage community members in philanthropy to address pressing local issues. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why and how The Miami Foundation embraced the concept of new power.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There, they welcome local hunters to donate specific, legally tagged, wild game meat, including deer, and they’ve designed an FDA-approved butchering process to package the meat for community members who select that food option. The Feeding America National Organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation support.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These statistics demonstrate the increasing impact of corporate philanthropy and the desire for employees to have opportunities to engage in workplace giving. Patagonia Patagonia takes a very active role in promoting social good through corporate philanthropy. Highlight specific benefits.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency. Nonprofits surveyed by the Toronto Foundation widely believe (65 percent) that the pandemic will significantly threaten their finances for the next five years.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

You could find a celebrity supporter, an athlete, or just a well-known personality within your local community. Look within your local community to offer a match with a specific dollar amount to reach. High Fives Foundation. Look for individual donors with name recognition that could motivate others to give.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, GivingTuesday continues to play a unique role that is special to the nonprofit sector. This will help donors establish a sense of connection to the mission itself and create a tangible, demonstrable impact that will lead them to support you beyond GivingTuesday.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

Few roles have changed more dramatically since the pandemic than that of the event marketer. In essence, the role of event marketers has transformed from a cost center to being a revenue-generating profit center. The Changing Role of the Event Marketer. The Changing Role of the Event Marketer. Table of Contents. **.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Why do you want to play a role in addressing this social issue? Trustees have an important role to play in guiding the hospital’s trajectory by balancing different essential priorities. In 2019, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released their County Health Rankings Report. See how technology makes reporting easier.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

As such, my strategy encompassed utilizing demonstration plots, so the farmers could see the success of increased production and believe they also could attain it. Ben Tejes was a nonprofit consultant in East Africa, working with local mango, maize and dry bean farmers. He is the co-founder and CEO of Ascend Finance.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

The fund is being administrated by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Founding donors to the fund include Google Fiber , the Illig Family Foundation, Sprint , Global Prairie , Polsinelli Law , and J.E. The fund will rely on local nonprofits to figure what the right solutions are for this specific region.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

Major donors continue to play outsized roles in supporting the missions they care about. For example, think about a local food bank that’s experienced a surge of community support but is trying to serve an unprecedented number of constituents using resources that can’t handle the increased scale. successfully fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

As a member of the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact’s new advisory board and CEO of NextAfter , Kachuriak discussed how using human data can transform the hiring process of your organization and ensure that top candidates are the best fit for the role. In turn, this discouraged staff from developing expertise in their role.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

If you were one of the foundation professionals who joined us this year in Nashville, you are hopefully well into your planning for how to put some of what you learned to use; I’m also hoping you enjoy this little refresher on what I consider to be some of the finer takeaways from our foundations track. Moral of the story?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2013

We expect the federal, state, and local governments to play a role in educating our children, helping communities rebuild after natural disasters, and improving our collective quality of life. services; 86% reported failure to cover costs at the state/local level. foundations, fundraising consultants, and many others.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Despite the positive increases from 2010, the above numbers demonstrate that in most areas, there is still significant room for improvement for many nonprofits across America. Sample nonprofit job descriptions: Roles and responsibilities. Fiesta Bowl whistle blower protection policy. Document retention. Fiesta Bowl record retention.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Your online donation form is the foundation of your digital fundraising strategy. Demonstrate impact. This will demonstrate to your donors why your organization needs their continued support. Recruit a local band or performer to donate a live-streamed performance your donors can enjoy from the comfort of their couches.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2016

And our resident outcomes expert Michelle DiSabato has helped us understand the benefits of outcomes measurement, tracking and reporting and the role outcomes play in driving collaboration between funders and grantees. All foundations and their nonprofit partners can benefit from measuring, tracking and reporting on outcomes.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It’s also been productive for us to increase our transparency into agency decisions and to give staff an active role in strategic deliberations, program design and policy creation. Consider using gamification to recognize and reward those who demonstrate your organization’s core values. Reynolds, Ph.D,

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Foundations can make greater progress on addressing critical social issues by using digital platforms to elevate the work and success of the many players in their sector. Foundations are in the business of making the world a better place by providing grants to organizations they see making an impact on the issues that they care about deeply.

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