Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to the latest report by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy , i n the first half of 2020 more than $11.9 Community foundations awarded more grants than any other grantmaker type (49 percent of total awards) . Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. 7 billion . Cameras on.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

In her session Due Diligence in Grantmaking: How to Minimize Risk through Strong Internal Controls , Elizabeth Gousse Ballotte from PKF O’Connor Davies explains the best practices for selecting your grantees and establishing strong internal controls. Creating a strong due diligence process can help mitigate risks and potential fraud.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? There are typically two kinds of nonprofit organizations that assist in local disaster relief and resiliency.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Donors want to help when disaster strikes, but they often don’t realize how long disaster recovery can really take. Donors often contribute toward disaster relief when the news of the disaster is fresh, but months or even years later, the recovery is still in progress and a variety of needs still require funding.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore the basics and best practices you can follow to retain existing donors, get them reinvested in your cause, and build stronger donor connections: 3 Individuals and Organizations to Ask for Donations 10 Ways to Get Donations for Your Fundraiser How Can Nonprofits Get Donations for a Fundraiser? Foundations.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

One talked about species extinction, and the other talked about the prevalence of natural disasters. The one talking about natural disasters was responsible for 80% of your donors, and 10% of those donors went on to become regular givers when you asked them 2 weeks later. You’d want to know that right? Parameters in action.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Foundation Directory . Foundation Directory . While it requires a paid subscription, many schools provide free access to Foundation Directory. Grants to Individuals .

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. The New York Women’s Foundation. Stonewall Community Foundation. New York Foundation. Maine Community Foundation. New Harvest Foundation.

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Community foundations, family foundations, and other private foundations make up a smaller portion of the sector. .

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Have you checked out TechSoup's new Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit ? We've updated and expanded our downloadable book, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery , and hosted two webinars on disaster planning.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The trend of more small and mid-sized companies developing CSR strategies reflects the growing recognition of the importance of responsible business practices across industries. Companies Are Prioritizing Disaster Relief and Crisis Response. Small and mid-sized businesses are getting in on the action, too. Demonstrate mutual benefit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground. It isn’t without its challenges, of course. Local Charities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

We’ll cover: Text-to-give platforms: FAQs Top 9 text-to-give platforms How to set up a text-to-give campaign Best practices to make the most of your text-to-give platform Text-to-give platforms: FAQs What is text-to-give, and how does it work? 30 Best Practices to Optimize Your Nonprofit Donation Page.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company, she has over three decades of experience in designing and delivering training and capacity-building programs for nonprofits and foundations. To learn fundraising and marketing best practices… . To learn better financial management practices… .

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2020

Listen in to hear what Lauren has to say about COVID-related funding resources, changes to funding practices and requirements, and how nonprofits should approach conversations with funders. How many funders are changing practices and requirements in response to the current situation. Listen Now: Resources: Lauren Steiner.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. Foundation and corporate giving are also projected to increase. You must proactively practice the craft of fundraising to reap active participation in philanthropy. By practicing the gentle art of fundraising.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

The nonprofit sector is a broad community of organisations focused on everything from cultural heritage to social housing, from publishing to disaster relief, and while responding to the climate crisis is now a priority we all share, many organisations are still only beginning their sustainability journey. The Impact for Grantees.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. The Feeding America National Organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2009

According to the Twitter Fan Wiki , hashtags were popularized during the San Diego forest fires in 2007 when Nate Ritter used the hashtag "#sandiegofire" to identify his updates related to the disaster. In my initial analysis of mega list of 90 Foundations that Tweet , I did not look at hashtags.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Catchafire : Time-sensitive requests for short-term projects in our active, virtual volunteer pool can assist with items such as email marke ting setup to spread awareness about health and safety, consultation on remote best practices, and much more. hours of community service. hours of community service.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

The latest Charities Aid Foundation COVID-19 report found that at the end of 2020, 93 percent of charitable organizations reported being adversely affected by the pandemic. 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 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Previously served as CEO of The Seany Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation. Lewis Foundation. Caryn York.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While there are many types of grants your organization can apply for, there are three main sources of funding for these grants: the government, corporations, and foundations. Foundations Foundations set aside money to support nonprofits in a specific location or specific areas of interest for the foundation.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 13, 2019

When disaster strikes , you need to have a plan in place so you and your employees can recover with as little damage as possible. You can also call the United Way and other community foundations, or search “emergency funds” in the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to seek out grants when you’re on a time crunch. Shameless ask.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes. She currently runs a Salesforce-focused consulting practice and helps her clients better engage and mobilize their constituents for social change. Amit Patel.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

Connected Citizens: The Power, Peril, and Potential of Networks – This new report from the Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute explores engaged communities: "Ten years ago, a tiny web site asked people to volunteer to write their own encyclopedia. Today, Wikipedia is the most widely used reference work in the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Project 1948 Foundation ● project1948.ngo. Mission: To provide sustainable transformation in the lives of poor children and provide emergency relief that assists people afflicted by conflict or disaster. Mission: To support 113 street paper enterprises in 34 countries in order to combat urban poverty. Naves de Esperanza ● nde.ong.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

As disaster relief organizations scramble to understand the situation on the ground, desperate needs for emergency food, shelter, and medical care go unmet. Instead, what if technology could prevent some of the destruction and improve aid delivery after a disaster? What if it didn't have to be that way? Download the report.

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AFP Blog

MAY 17, 2011

Knight Foundation | Reporter Analysis : "We asked our partner, Monitor Institute, to take a critical look at the role of networks in community life. Our lens was apolitical. We were not looking for prescriptions for how citizens and government should interact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The Giving USA Foundation , which estimates national charitable giving over a 50-year span, reports that campaign fundraising has historically had no apparent impact on overall individual giving. Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game. Giving to disasters does not take away from other nonprofit causes. What Is Happening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitate a peer learning exchange that will help their community foundation partners learn and spread best practices in planning and implementing Giving Days. The post was also published on the Knight Foundation blog here. The campaigns were treated as works in progress.

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NTEN

MARCH 13, 2012

Online audiences aren't foundation program officers. We don't perk up when we see words like “best practices” or a “collaborative approach to service” or “proven methodology for social change”. Online, people – including ourselves - look for things that surprise us, delight us, and make us hit the “forward” or “share” button.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2012

This panel will dramatically demonstrate how the practice of measurement, social media, social change, and networks have evolved over the past 5 years. Why are Foundations so behind nonprofits in social: [link] coordinated by Jereme Bivins. Social Engagement in Disasters [link] coordinated by Wendy Harman. What’s Up Doc?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We’ll cover: Text-to-give: FAQs Pros and cons of text-to-give How to set up text-to-give Best practices for an effective text-to-donate campaign 7 top text-to-give platforms Text-to-give: FAQs What is text-to-give and how does it work? 30 Best Practices to Optimize Your Nonprofit Donation Page.

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