Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). An Opportunity to Learn. What CTA Uncovered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Electronic Frontier Foundation :: @ EFF. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) :: @NationalCASA. Crisis Group :: @ CrisisGroup. DoSomething.org :: @ DoSomething. Education Week :: @ EducationWeek. Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

More specifically, if a homeless shelter agreed to provide 100 meals to clients for a donation of $1,000, once the 100 th meal is served the $1,000 would be automatically moved to the homeless shelter bank account. The transaction would then be recorded in a secure and immutable database.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

Once you have laid the foundation for what you’re hoping to achieve together, then you need to tell your ambassadors exactly how they can help you get there. . Are you expecting them to share stories related to your organization’s brand and use a set hashtag, like how the Bob Woodruff Foundation does it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. Private foundations.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

By lighting the spark that started a grassroots movement with the ultimate goal of no more homeless pets, they’ve strategically used content marketing in the form of user-generated content that’s easily created through a mobile app for iPhone and Androd devices. Make-a-Wish – Stay true to your brand. every 40 minutes.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Some problems cannot be solved by grants of the size that foundations typically provide. For the second round of 100&Change in 2021, MacArthur awarded a $100 million grant to Community Solutions to accelerate an end to homelessness in 75 U.S. The $640 million was nearly 2.56 times the original plan. communities in five years.

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Qgiv

MAY 2, 2022

The Windermere Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless families in their communities. Windermere Foundation used Qgiv’s landing page feature to display a donation form that featured images of the children and families they serve. Curious how you can set up an online form like the Windermere Foundation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2006

Last week I wrote about a virtual homeless teenager in Second Life who raising awareness of the plight of homeless teens in Spain. 1 text or phone entrance fee go to help The Foyer Foundation , a nonprofit that works with homeless young people. Nick, who loves to experiment for good causes, is hoping to use some web2.0

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? – – Too Greedy?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Not-for-profits are our soccer teams and symphonies, hospitals and homeless shelters, foundations, and food banks; they protect our environment and provide education; their work is international and local; and they are where we worship and work. It is impossible to imagine community life without not-for-profit organizations.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Write a one-page letter of inquiry to the [foundation] to request $XXXX for [your organization]. private foundations are most likely to fund nonprofit organizations working to [your cause/mission e.g., reduce homelessness] in [your city]?” #3 We are focused on [your project purpose].” #2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

Covenant Hous e (helping homeless youth). Greater Houston Community Foundation Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Here’s a list of suggestions from people in my network: United Way of Houston. PortLight “Inclusive Disaster Relief” SPCA of Texas. Bayou Animal Services. Galveston Animal Rescue Service. Texas Diaper Bank.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Now a parent with my own children, I involved my kids when they younger when I was fundraising for Cambodia or Creative Commons , We have dinner table discussions on why it is important to support causes, particularly programs in Cambodia like the Sharing Foundation. Children for Children Foundation. Youth in Philanthropy.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta . Veterans at risk of homelessness. For example, an education foundation recently sent an email subject line that read: Our teachers are refusing to teach math today! . Help a homeless person come in from the cold. How to make a difference for homeless cats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

9) Religious donors are more likely to give to charitable organizations that provide basic needs and support the causes of children and youth, health and wellness, and hunger and homelessness. Non-religious donors are more likely to give to the causes of animals and wildlife, human and civil rights, and international development and relief.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2009

Photo by Salim Virgi The social web offers a welcome place for individual philanthropic activity (original homeless image by jlmccoy ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

After finishing a four-day intensive training in Delhi for the Networked NGO , I stayed on a few days in India to visit colleague, Rufina Fernandez, who I met when she was the CEO of the Nasscom Foundation when she brought me to India to speak at the leadership conference and teach workshops back in 2010. Others may donate.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

Her collection of essays, Sister Outsider , helped lay the foundation and roadmap for intersectional feminism and social transformation. Once you have that foundation, you can begin to advocate for change — whether in your workplace or by getting involved in local politics. Support Nonprofits that Advance Equal Rights.

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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

MAY 4, 2022

To date, Salesforce.org Impact Labs has rallied our community around housing and homelessness, equity in education, and climate justice to find ways technology can help amplify and expedite the vital work of those trying to eradicate these global problems. The obstacles we face do not exist in silos, and neither do the answers.

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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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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

The Speedy Foundation. Mission: The Tacoma Recovery Center and Café is a community of women and men impacted by substance disorders, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. The Speedy Foundation. How To Support The Speedy Foundation. Learn more about The Speedy Foundation. Youth Homes.

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Alternately, if you can foresee circumstances where you would want to support crisis calls, homeless intake, elderly services, disaster relief, and other family service programs (through your own offices or through partner agencies), then you are looking for a software solution that is designed to support multi-purpose, multi-partner use.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

The problem Family Promise of Spokane wants to solve is the cycle of families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise of Spokane’s Night Without a Bed Challenge has also proven to be successful, having raised more than $21,000 to combat homelessness. Heroes Rebellion Athletic Foundation’s Year-Round Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children.

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BoardAssist

JULY 8, 2014

On the other hand, a homeless shelter cannot turn away the needy when the building becomes full. For the homeless shelter, the number of clients is too variable to form the basis of a budget. The homeless shelter budgets expenses by analyzing historical trends and relying on expert predictions of future trends.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

So why do we call people experiencing housing instability “homeless”? It also has one of the highest rates of people experiencing homelessness in the country. Through working with the other Impact Labs Community Fellows, I learned about housing and homelessness resources that I was unaware of before.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They aren’t interested in large-scale issues like ending homelessness — that goal feels too big. But providing meals and blankets for the homeless people in their community is more attainable. In 2018, the foundation partnered with Allegiance Group + Pursuant to evaluate how it communicated its unique value. They’ll find you.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

ShowerUp: Building connection with hot Showers and open hearts In urban environments where the needs of the homeless are often overshadowed by the daily hustle, ShowerUp steps in to provide not just cleanliness but dignity as well. Volunteers are happy; they know how to sign up, and they continue to sign up to volunteer.”

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

But a nonprofit business plan is necessary to attract major donors, foundations, Board members, and other potential partners. For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area. Your organization doesn’t exist to make money.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

We are particularly pleased to support those partnerships that weave 2-1-1 operations into a more holistic effort, such as when integrated with elder care, homeless management, or disaster response. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act, S 211 and H.R.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

where donated Adobe Creative Suite software empowers homeless people in St. Visit Mexico where the CEGE Foundation uses donated Microsoft software like Expression Studio 4 to prepare university students for careers in information and communication technology. You can begin in the U.S.,

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Foundation and corporate giving are also projected to increase. I may want to help end homelessness, but not have a clue how to make a difference on a scale that moves the needle. to raise $1), business and/or foundation grants ($0.20 In fact, charitable giving is expected to increase 4.1% and +11.9%). This is good news.

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Candid

JUNE 20, 2023

Browse and uncover insights on the Demographics via Candid dashboard Through a grant funded by the Tableau Foundation , Candid created a public Tableau dashboard that allows people to search for and surface demographic data-driven insights on U.S. nonprofits and foundations.

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