The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Similar to investing in mutual funds, donors can create a giving portfolio of specific cause funds, knowing their contributions go to organizations making a real difference. Each Causeway fund includes a mix of charities using proven strategies, from direct services to policy reform, all chosen for maximum impact.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Local literacy program supporting students in Haiti raises record-breaking funds, moves 24 students off waiting list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. During a panel on fundraising, Donors Choose raised enough money to fund a music classroom project in Austin. For example, through a Twitter campaign during the conference, Mark Horwath raised $50,000 for his organization InvisiblePeople.tv

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

Review the mission statement - cure cancer, end homelessness, provide affordable housing for working families - whatever it is, ask yourself if the programs from last year helped the organization reach its goals. The short-term goals are the steps to get funding, food and/or money donations, and pantry locations.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

What will you accomplish with your GivingTuesday funds? Think of actionable steps and physical outcomes, such as reaching a benchmark on new construction or funding a specific program. This way, you don’t have to wait for phone carriers to deliver your funds, and you can receive your payouts right away. Run a drive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

It also helps illustrate that the orgs who you think of as competitors for funding are actually great collaborators on campaigns. Will hunger ever gain Beiber-like prominence? Are people more compassionate to animals, more generous towards the homeless? It’s possible. Is there more or less love for the ocean than last week?

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. During a panel on fundraising, Donors Choose raised enough money to fund a music classroom project in Austin. For example, through a Twitter campaign during the conference, Mark Horwath raised $50,000 for his organization InvisiblePeople.tv

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For half of nonprofit organizations, the bulk of their annual operating funds come in during October, November, and December. Funding needed. Here are some sample end-of-year fundraising campaign themes : Let’s Make Hunger History. Or to help you eliminate your waiting list so every homeless person can get medical care.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Check out Train for Humanity that weaves together getting fit, social media, and raising funds for charity. September is Hunger Awareness Month so why not give a donation of canned goods and cash to your local food bank? Or, maybe you're trying to get in shape and training for a marathon or cycling event. It's your choice.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When the donor clicks through to the donation page, a call to action should be prominent like “Your gift helps us feed the homeless!” Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news about our fight to end hunger in our community.”). Make it part of the header or main menu so it shows up on every page. Tell a heart-tugging story.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A message like “Hunger knows no holiday” used consistently will motivate people to give to a food bank, especially after they see it a couple of times. Instead, ask people to give to save a dog, tutor a child, or feed a homeless person. The post 10 Year End Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

For example, Convio client Environmental Defense Fund ( [link] ) started out as an advocacy organization focused on preventing the use of DDT. Conversely, advocating for social change through the legislative process can bring both organizational credibility to program work, and sometimes leads to federal and state funding for those programs.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. You can even sell concessions like popcorn and drinks for extra funds and have them delivered to homes before the movie starts. What’s a great way to host a fun night while also raising some much-needed funds?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

According to the 2015 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmark Study , 5K events are struggling to recruit participants and raise funds. 5Ks have been historically difficult to raise funds through, but they seem to be having a particularly tough go of it lately. From the minute you sign up, you know you need to raise funds.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A good fundraising email subject line can make or break your request for funds. Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta . Veterans at risk of homelessness. Help a homeless person come in from the cold. How to make a difference for homeless cats. Help families break free from homelessness.

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APRIL 2, 2023

We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. We feed the hungry today while building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. Brainstorm ideas: Start by brainstorming what you want your organization to do going forward, assuming no limits on funding and staff. Think beyond the boundaries that exist.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Darius Graham | Social Innovation Project | Washington, DC The Social Innovation Project tackles pressing social issues by providing seed funding and resources to help transform ideas into sustainable programs. Twitter: @BreakingHeels ) 2. Twitter: @dcsocialinnov ) 3. Erin Healy | Youth L.E.A.D. Miami, FL Youth L.E.A.D.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With thousands dead and more now homeless as a result of these earthquakes, it’s imperative that relief organizations mobilize quickly to help stabilize the situation in Turkey and Syria. The Syrian American Medical Society is collecting funds to support medical efforts in the area. Feed the Hunger, Inc.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Instead, you need to amplify your organizations message and encourage people in power to make positive, far-reaching, systemic changes that benefit your beneficiarieswhether those are low-income single mothers, homeless pets, or endangered wildlife. Lobbying is an activity that falls under the broader advocacy umbrella.

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