Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2011

Yesterday, I had lunch with Monica Martinez, the ED of Homeless Services for Santa Cruz county. I was amazed not only by her energy and intelligence but by her simple, transformative goal: to end homelessness. As she said (and I'm paraphrasing): We're not in the business of giving people food or a bed in perpetuity.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Receiving Free Goods: Beyond cash, companies often provide in-kind donations such as products or professional services, reducing your operational costs. This can include travel expenses for events, costs for hosting workshops, or other operational expenditures.

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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. Here’s how the experts that host Baratunde Thurston spoke to on this week’s episode are leading the conversation. Few of us define ourselves by the structures we live in.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

It can be goods or services and can come from individual donors, corporations, or small businesses. When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. I’ve had that happen.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Day Of Service View more presentations from Peter Campbell. You may be familiar with the NTC ( Nonprofit Technology Conference ) hosted by NTEN. There is always a full menu of networking sessions, affinity group meetings, conference panels, activities, and of course, The Day of Service. tags: nten 09ntc ). The locations: St.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 23, 2012

Nonprofits fight poverty, provide great venues for art and music, challenge homelessness, help organize civic life, promote the common good and a host of other functions that puts human community and the common good before profits and a narrow band of investors. They share a mission of community service and benefit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program. Sadly, this happens all the time with board service. Invite your board to participate in these easy and impactful ways to advocate for your mission: Host behind-the-scenes tours. Don’t let this be you!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

For example, knowing that a certain message or call to action, or even type of service, worked for one organization in one community translated to other organizations as a packaged up and ready to repeat solution. In a holistic paradigm, our programs and services and even our fundraising are community driven. Analog Strategies.

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The Verge

MAY 21, 2021

They did not address why the service chose to offer a bounty for the suspect in the case specifically. It appears as though a homeless man living in our hillsides with a criminal past has planned out a wild rampage,” read a post on the association’s Facebook page just after 6PM. “We

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Candid

JULY 2, 2024

The first 15 grantees supported communities of color, immigrants, seniors, children, and the homeless, among others. Based on what we learned from the pandemic, in 2023, we started the Safety Net Grants program, which supports social service providers responding to the essential needs of marginalized communities and vulnerable residents.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. Host informational sessions for prospective volunteers. Consider hosting regularly occurring information sessions, such as on the first Wednesday of every month.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Matching gifts drive. Virtual event fundraising. Virtual trivia night.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2011

services, has a culture that emphasizes employees' roles in the community and the importance of their involvement in non-profit organizations. ReadyTalk provides audio and web conferencing services, webinars and professional services, and recording and syndication tools. ReadyTalk , a provider of audio. More About ReadyTalk.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. A nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing and wraparound services for mothers with newborns has an Advisory Board made up of graduates from the program.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Do you have personal aspirations that could be enhanced by board service? 5 steps to onboarding new board members Onboarding a new board member starts them off on the right foot with the proper expectations of board service and sets the tone for a successful tenure. Host a welcome reception. What motivates you?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Another resource roundup comes from Kivi Leroux Miller , who hosted the August edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival, themed, ''Getting Along with Others'' in the nonprofit world. What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 29, 2013

For the next few days I became familiar with runaway and homeless youth issues. We worked up a contract and the church agreed to host us for two years, with the option of a possible future renewal. Are you a service-minded, emerging professional looking to start your career in the Phoenix area''s nonprofit sector? and Canada.

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Tableau

MARCH 29, 2021

Every year that the Tableau Foundation team has hosted the Tableau Foundation Summit, we have chosen the event theme thoughtfully. Learn firsthand from Community Solutions how their revolutionary approach to visualizing homelessness at individual levels in cities is helping end homelessness. . Jason Schumacher. Kristin Adderson.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season, so why not cash in on this classic spooky experience by hosting your own haunted house? While you’re searching for a haunted house to partner with, consider hosting your event at a haunted house that’s also willing to be your partner in a matching gift drive. Ghost story contest.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Another resource roundup comes from Kivi Leroux Miller , who hosted the August edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival, themed, ''Getting Along with Others'' in the nonprofit world. What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company?

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Research San Francisco Homeless Nptech 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sure $5,000 sounds like a fantastic fundraising goal, but what if I told you by meeting that target, a local cause would be able to launch an evening food program for the homeless, or make much needed repairs to a home for abandoned girls and boys. Hosting events for fundraising is nothing new.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Exponent Partners provides Salesforce.com services and solutions for high performing nonprofits. We will be giving away a free 1 Month Subscription (up to 3 user licences) to our service Prospect Research Online (Valued at $325). Then stop by the MemberHub booth and learn more about their service. Exponent Partners in booth 5.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Exponent Partners provides Salesforce.com services and solutions for high performing nonprofits. We will be giving away a free 1 Month Subscription (up to 3 user licences) to our service Prospect Research Online (Valued at $325). Then stop by the MemberHub booth and learn more about their service. Exponent Partners in booth 5.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to the strategies an organization uses to promote its cause, mission, and services. Enhanced access to your services: Marketing allows your beneficiaries to find you faster. Check out our services page! Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Marketing What is nonprofit marketing?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2015

SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) is a New York City-based organization that provides services and advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender elders. One of the projects this organization is working on is called Connect 4 Life , a mobile phone program for LGBT homeless youth. Sage CyberCenters.

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DipJar

MARCH 9, 2021

Friends of Dallas Animal Services is an organization that supports the programs and services of Dallas Animal Services. As a foster home based rescue without a public location, they asked a partner sponsor to host their DipJars instead! Find a Retail Partner. During this campaign, they were able to raise $36,000!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

A couple of weeks back, I wrote a post to address some frequently asked questions about Windows 7 that opened with a plea for patience and understanding as our customer service reps work to dig out for the overwhelming demand for the new operating system. I'm gonna take a minute to expand on that request a bit.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! Movie nights.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2015

These tools, in turn, make the delivery of poverty-related services work better, and we're building a company that helps to enable this revolution. We need to move the dial and increase the effectiveness of service delivery to the poor so that those in poverty can more easily access jobs, training, housing, and medical services.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

In this second part of the series, Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, shares more terrific advice and insights on financial health and nonprofit business models. NFF defines the nonprofit business model simply as how an organization makes and spends money in service of its mission. Thanks Alice!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Job training for at-risk youth, veterans reentering the workforce, or even homeless populations. And, since ReadyTalk’s services are entirely web-based, no downloads are required for your audience to join in. Host training sessions, teach online classes, and give presentations with GoToTraining.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

QR CODE TIPS: When choosing a service to create and host your QR code, make sure the code won’t expire before GivingTuesday. For nonprofits that address needs in their local community—such as hunger or homelessness—consider running a food drive, coat drive, or toy drive alongside your GivingTuesday campaign. Run a drive.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Determine what makes your volunteer program’s approach different and why your services are necessary for the community. Because of your support, we were able to raise $10,000 for local elementary schools and host a safe, fun event for the community.” This can help you promote your program more effectively down the line.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

If you’ve never hosted your own peer-to-peer campaign or you just want some general tips on how to make your next one better, this guide is here to answer any questions you have. For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. Increase awareness on relevant issues.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”. John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party.

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