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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

Her third round of grants in less than a year, Scott wrote that grant recipients were “286 high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked.” Organizations that received a grant from Scott varied in size, but the majority have annual revenues in the $1 million to $5 million range.

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Ford, Skoll, Compton foundations launch fund for visual storytelling

Candid

To that end, the ten-year initiative will coordinate donor resources to build international networks in the independent moving image ecosystem that foster deeper collaborations between civic leaders and content creators — funding aligned organizations, research, and creative content appearing across traditional and digital platforms.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Funding Priority: Education. Global Fund For Children. Daniels Fund.

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Elements of A Successful Fund-A-Need Appeal

Greater Giving

Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. You can use this type of appeal to raise money for anything: from equipment that’s needed in your office to funds for a new program or initiative. Is your organization looking for funding to support one of its programs?

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Global Goods Partners have partnered with over 60 artisan groups in more than 20 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas to help bring to market the fair trade, handcrafted products they produce.

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Why Every Organization Should Make Sustainability Part of its Mission

Saleforce Nonprofit

Over the past decade, organizations like Sierra Club , Greenpeace , and 350.org By deepening their commitments to sustainability, organizations across sectors have the opportunity to enact more sustainable business practices and set an example for peer organizations. From nonprofits like 350.org

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How Nonprofits Can Grow Their Following on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. Follow the lead of the World Wildlife Fund and design your “Thank you” landing pages to grow your social media following: 4) Add social media icons to your “Thank you” emails. 64% to 3% per month , depending upon the platform.