ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Many funders, including individual donors, are averse to funding these indirect costs, preferring to support direct program expenses: food for hungry people, medical care for the sick, and childcare for working parents. Grantor agencies also eschew funding these necessary expenses. Secure separate funding for overhead costs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Synapses Ablaze at GEO 2012 – guest post by Victoria Dunning. It’s big, it’s inspiring, and it helps me think more clearly about Global Fund for Children’s work to scout, support and strengthen grassroots groups serving vulnerable children around the globe. How can we support and strengthen networks?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Session topics include: Supporting Effectiveness sessions explore how grantmakers can improve practices to build grantee capacity and better support nonprofit sustainability. Darin McKeever, Deputy Director, Charitable Sector Support, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. David Greco, Vice President, Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2012

Last week, I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups - whether nonprofit organizations or not - to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW.

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NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

photo: Robert Weiner Today, I am excited to announce that the application for scholarships to the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is officially open. If you work at an organization with a budget under $1 million and you would like to join us April 3-5 in San Francisco , we invite you to apply today! >

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Despite the clear and present need for a significant shift in how the field supports Black leaders, long-term commitments to funding Black leaders and communities are episodic at best. . Between 2012 and 2020, the Fellowship supported 90 leaders working across 40 U.S. Listen and respond to Black leaders.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As we shift into the last quarter of the year, many nonprofit organizations are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but campaign that should not go unnoticed is GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity” that began in 2012. Some examples are: . Some examples are: .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In general, a charitable crowdfunding project involves three parties: the project initiator, who launches a project to be funded; supporters, whose donations and sharing support the project; and platforms like GoFundMe that bring project initiators and supporters together ( Liu et al., This transparency helps build trust.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Here is just one example using common AI applications such as ChatGPT and Bard that shows the range of capabilities these tools offer as well as what to watch out for. Generating content : Suppose you’re writing a grant proposal for an arts organization and want to explain why the arts are essential for youth development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Funding Services AND Advocacy: The Smart Choice for Grantmakers – guest post by Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. Some grantmakers shy away from funding advocacy, preferring instead to fund direct services. Thinking that one must either fund services or advocacy is a false choice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. Other challenges for NGOs receiving payments include security, trust and misuse of funds. Why is that?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

As we look to a new year, it’s time to start thinking about what 2012 might hold for us. The organizations that are flourishing (and yes, some are doing great!) Here’s what I see vibrant nonprofits doing in 2012. Nonprofits that will raise big money in 2012 will take fundraising seriously.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

But they have also made data literacy an essential competency for everyone in the organization. The result is a shift from ad hoc data analysis and simple (though detailed) record-keeping to a systematic approach to improving their programs and campaigns by using data. What is funder’s role to support good measurement?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

These individuals undertook organizing, fundraising, and advocacy – activities that were once only in the control of nonprofits – outside the “control” of nonprofits. Free Agents still find creative ways to make a difference today. And that’s why I’m supporting Giving Tuesday. What about you?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

As we look to a new year, it’s time to start thinking about what 2012 might hold for us. The organizations that are flourishing (and yes, some are doing great!) Here’s what I see vibrant nonprofits doing in 2012. Nonprofits that will raise big money in 2012 will take fundraising seriously.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. Weiner Consulting. it’s not cloud-based. it’s the cheapest.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Founded in 2012, this global movement celebrates the spirit of giving and encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to come together and support meaningful causes. Giving Tuesday 2023 is scheduled for November 28th, and the momentum it brings can significantly boost your organization’s impact.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

“Since both Bloomerang and Giving Tuesday were founded in 2012, it has been fun and exciting to see the growth of both organizations,” said Ross Hendrickson, CEO of Bloomerang. Giving in the United States alone totaled $2.7 billion, representing a 9% increase compared to Giving Tuesday 2020, and a 37% increase since 2019.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

2002-2012 – Childhood During the first 10 years, Candid staff primarily focused on collecting grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of the largest U.S. Analysis tip: Researchers will want to exclude federal grants if they are conducting analyses about foundation funding. private and community foundations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These donors are most likely to support the causes of children and youth (15%) , health and wellness (11%) , and animals and wildlife (11%). Organizations must invest in technology to stay relevant. 18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When those NGOs receive funding they usually know how to use the funds very efficiently and are able to grow. Those initial fundings rarely come from online donations, most are community-based initiatives, companies, and local government incentives. Doare was founded in 2012 with a focus on recurring donations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

Nonprofit Finance Fund. Earlier this year Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) asked for a few minutes of your time to help us tell the collective story of the nonprofit sector. Thanks to you, we received a record 4,607 responses nationwide to our 2012 State of the Sector Survey, more than doubling responses from last year.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. iATS Payments Best for: Organizations looking for a payment processing tool built specifically for nonprofit needs. per transaction 7. Assess integration needs.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Organized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) , this year’s 28th annual awards includes over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The IRS recognizes 45,387 501(c)(5) entities, which include both unions and agriculture/horticultural organizations. Candid reviewed these organizations and found that 38,049 organizations—or 84% of 501(c)(5)s—are unions. [1]. Unions are primarily known for advocating for workers’ rights within specific organizations.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Created in November of 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire generosity around the world. Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. Begin your campaign with ads to increase awareness about your organization and the work you do in October.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

The decline in donors has been a steady trend since 2012, with a 19% overall decrease. Your overall focus in fundraising should always be general operating support. After all, unrestricted funding is what enables leaders to lead best. Nonprofit organizations need to focus on broad, grassroots support more than ever.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Lisa Greer learned this first-hand when she and her husband became part of the 1% virtually overnight in 2012. And what she’s learned is concerning — namely, that many organizations rely on the same major donors to give more and more rather than embracing new donors and new trends. Giving has lean months, just as commerce does.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As public-facing and serving organizations, nonprofits are held to higher ethical standards than their business counterparts are. Organizational transparency, the disclosure of operational, financial, and decision-making information, remains a significant factor in the formation of the public’s trust in an organization’s mission and intent.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Giving Tuesday began in 2012, raising an estimated $10 million in its first year, according to Nonprofits Source. You likely send a weekly or monthly newsletter to update supporters on your current projects, fundraising progress, and any upcoming events. This way, you’ll inspire your supporters to participate in your campaign.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For a truly successful #GivingTuesday, give yourself time to develop a plan, build up support and publicize. The first GivingTuesday took place in 2012, and since then it’s grown into a global movement. What will you accomplish with your GivingTuesday funds? Generosity is one of the most important values in life.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2012

In no particular order, here they are, 12 in 2012: books that nonprofit/marketing/fundraising nerds like us should give a gander. The Influential Fundraiser : A wealth of creative and effective approaches for funding solicitations. Fundraising Analytics : Using data to support your donor-centric organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

Note from Beth: What if your organization embarked on its first ever crowd funding campaign with a goal of raising $50,000 and only raised $10,000? Would you stop doing crowd funding, social media infused fundraising and revert back to traditional methods of fundraising? Or would you learn, pivot, and improve? per person.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Is there a project you want to get funded? Don’t be afraid to let your donors in and tell them how the pandemic has affected your organization.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. You know their supporters would like to see what the forecast is like as they get close to their plunge.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! NTC 2012 attendees can stop by KELL Partners’ booth #69 and enter to win a drawing for an Apple iPad. CDS Global.

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