Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Finding corporate funding may be the trickiest of all funders to engage. Corporations and businesses sometimes create foundations or giving programs with funds generated from their profits. Michigan State University's list of service clubs and civic organizations that provide funding. Corporations and Grantmaking.

Fund 55

Fund Research Grant Guidelines 55

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. The report, titled Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy, delves into all kinds of interesting questions about these donors. 1 The report was based on 310 survey responses and 30 in-depth interviews with people identified as next gen donors.

Intergenerational 85

Intergenerational Philanthropy Indianapolis Children 85

Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. Among transaction channels, the future of telemarketing and giving by SMS/text does not look so great in Canada, but face-to-face and street funding is surprisingly strong.

Generation 66

Generation Philanthropy Canada Benchmark 66

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2017

2016 was a record-setting year for philanthropy, with Americans donating more than $373 billion and communities across the globe setting new standards for #GivingTuesday. The Philanthropy Outlook from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy projects a 3.6 Even better news? percent in 2018. percent in 2018.

Philanthropy 20

Philanthropy Trend Giving Indiana 20

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Participate when the analysis and reporting contain benchmarks that allow you to compare your own organization’s performance with that of your colleagues. Is your organization’s location having an impact on your funding? Is your organization’s budget affecting your funding? Please, take the survey now!

Survey 52

Survey Voice Benchmark Comparison 52

Connection Cafe

MARCH 5, 2015

of Americans are non-Hispanic whites , Americans of color still struggle for their voice in many areas of society, namely philanthropy. The underrepresentation of African-Americans and Hispanics suggests that organized philanthropy is not doing an adequate job of engaging non-white communities — Diversity in Giving.

Philanthropy 20

Philanthropy Survey Profit Generation 20

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

First we identified the titles we wanted to add—all requested by Bookshare non-student members, including some of the best science books of 2013 as reported by NPR’s Science Friday show. We decided to create the James Franklin In Memoriam collection, with a focus on science and technology books written for the lay audience.

Life 147

Life Gift eBook France 147

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Although these positive developments are possible, the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits are well aware that there are many challenges and problems that have wormed their way into the system. Often, the agency has little choice in the matter due to budget or funding cuts.

Government 76

Government Problem North Carolina Organization 76

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Grant funding can be a great way for a nonprofit to boost its revenue, with giving by corporations and foundations in the United States in 2013 amounting to $67 billion. While that may help to win grants from some funders, other funders will want to take a more in-depth look into the organization and the program before awarding funds.

Grant 40

Grant Effective Tips Proposal 40

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 1, 2013

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. On the flip side, more nonprofits will fail due to increase demand and lack of traditional funding.

Research 73

Research Social Giving Italy 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. Tweeting Cow (@Cow1321443) November 20, 2013. With Dave Evans - Futurist At Cisco.

Cisco 136

Cisco Impact America Government 136

Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

TechSoup Global’s CEO Rebecca Masisak is presenting at the Social Enterprise Alliance Summit 2013 this month in Minneapolis. The Social Enterprise Alliance Summit 2013 is having some of my heroes speak at the event. REDF (also known as The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) is a pioneer in fostering these types of charities.

Social 63

Social Green Spain Minneapolis 63

Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

2013 was a strong year for fundraising, with charities posting their best increase since before the economy plunged in 2008, according to the 2013 Charitable Giving Report. With serious disasters abroad in 2013 eclipsing those in the U.S., “It costs money to bring in money,” McGinly said. .

Communication 38

Communication Results Disaster Fundraising 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

Early on Give Local America Day , reports of slow page loads and server crashes started to trickle in from a couple of community foundations hosting Giving Days using the Kimbia platform. In 2013, GiveMN, one of the first and longest running Giving Days, experienced a catastrophic platform fail (on Razoo).

America 50

America San Antonio Local Philanthropy 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The group’s leader is Martin Brookes , a British economist at a hedge fund, who got the idea after a phone call. Read Sector Blogs That Cover Data: If you want to stay current on data in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, the best place to go is Lucy Bernholz’s Philanthropy 2173 Blog. “A big U.K.

Data 109

Data Help Measure Analysis 109

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013. hjc, Blackbaud, Edge Research, and Sea Change Strategies recently studied the giving habits and communication preferences of four generations of Canadian donors and published their findings in a report called The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013. A recent study says no.

Giving 34

Giving Canada Generation Social Media 34

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

Nonprofits rely heavily on giving from private citizens to have the funds necessary to carry out their mission and strengthen their communities. With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. Let's examine each of them. Key changes. And when will the impact be felt?

Law 56

Law Charity Impact Giving 56

Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Philanthropy News Digest reports that the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF) has announced a new initiative with several prominent charities like the American Red Cross, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign.

News 61

News Charity Mobile New York City 61

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

What was once good enough in the world of grant management has been replaced by a new age of accountability where grant recipients must ensure that funds are spent as intended and performance goals are met on time and on budget. Let’s take a look at what is arguably one of the most pivotal shifts in grant management in decades.

Grant 20

Grant Management Phase Award 20

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

" Facebook piloted "Donate" buttons for some big charities like the Red Cross and the American Cancer Society back in 2013. The program is administered by the PayPal Giving Fund , eBay's nonprofit partner. Find out about Philanthropy University's Amazing (Free!) Let us know in the comments. Online Courses.

Fundraising 36

Fundraising Charity Facebook Beginner 36

Candid

JANUARY 16, 2024

Full disclosure: I’m biased in favor of nonprofits on the subject of grant applications and reporting. As a career fundraiser, I’ve worked in various roles at Candid, starting as a development associate in 2013 and working my way up to vice president of influence (the division in which our development department is housed).

Demographics 98

Demographics People Data Grant 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

This very practical report which includes an infographic summarizing research conducted on Foundation’s transparency practices and links to podcasts is intended to help funders work in a more open way. Peers Helping Peers: Improving the Practice of Philanthropy. Is the Needle Moving? Sharing Performance Assessments.

Open 99

Open Report Chapter Case Study 99

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

As we prepare for our leap into 2014, let’s learn from 2013′s ups and downs – triumphs and flops – and make this next year one for the record books. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog.

Story 54

Story Nonprofit Social Media Content 54

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2013

Wendy Hanamura (@WHanamura) January 25, 2013. Our session will focus on BLK SHP Thinking Applied – an introduction to the basic tenets of Little Bets approach (experiment, play, immerse, define, reorient, and iterate) and how to apply to the philanthropy sector. The report is presented as an interactive infographic.

Learning 115

Learning Impact DC Culture 115

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Committed to empowering small shop fundraisers everywhere with the tools for sustainable funding, Pamela Grow has collaborated on fundraising systems like 100 Donors in 90 Days and The Donor Retention Project. Last year Grow Report subscriber Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation used this great light-box. Supercharge your Home page.

Giving 37

Giving Online Paypal Gift 37

Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2013

million views online and he is the keynote speaker at NTEN’s upcoming 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Profit: Business can offer profits to attract investment capital and there’s an entire ecosystem around funding new ventures. Organize ourselves, our friends, and colleagues.

Review 44

Review Charity Profit Hunger 44

Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

The nonprofit technology news this month reports on the reinvention of the wheel in India and Africa, how nonprofits are leading the wearable computing field, the privacy threat you may not have heard about yet, and plenty more. There’s even some strange philanthropy news compliments of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

News 44

News Technology Africa Nonprofit 44

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

Be sure to give the 2013 , 2012 , and 2011 reviews a look too. That was a significant increase from 2013 and nearly as many emails that I received on December 31st. That was slightly down from 2013. About 6 faux forwards this year which was more than 2013. Field Report: All gifts matched, success stories & more!

email 20

email South Carolina Fundraising Gift 20

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Now that this year is wrapping up and we have the verdict on nonprofit technology trends for 2013 , we queried charity Technorati like Amy Sample Ward, Beth Kanter, Marnie Webb, Peter Campbell, Nicole Wallace, the entire crew at Idealware, Lucy Bernholz, and other luminaries to find out what is in their crystal balls for 2014. Nicole Wallace.

Celebrate 90

Celebrate News Technology Nonprofit 90