Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. In 2022, CASL secured $1 million in federal funding to expand the program to serve more seniors.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2022

Awareness months are a great opportunity to shed some light on your nonprofit organization and the work it does. If your mission is related in some way to an existing awareness month, you should fundraise during that time. Because people are often more engaged with causes during their related awareness months.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

The timely theme honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.” Donate to the fund here. Support women-owned businesses Women-owned businesses are a vital part of the economy , employing 10.1

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is that the case with your organization? Assessing Readiness to Apply for Grants 1.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. Learn more about the origins of the heritage month, ways you can celebrate in your own life, and nonprofits you can support to make a difference in AAPI communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. The youth will eventually be the citizens and leaders of tomorrow and ultimately make invaluable contributions to their families, economic growth, peace building, and sustainable development for all of our communities.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. The funding spent acquiring donors can result in fast growth, but it also holds more risk by not offsetting the acquisition cost until new donors give again. What is the difference between donor acquisition and retention?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Proceeds can go towards supporting immigrant communities.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice , a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Organization As a superhero in the nonprofit world, you’re making a real difference every day. Now, as a cybercriminal, you might see these nonprofit organizations as low-hanging fruit. That’s right!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That’s why it’s key to market your peer-to-peer fundraisers in your community. This way, your posts are seen by people beyond your immediate community. The average Facebook user has 338 friends, so if just one of your supporters shares information about your event you can increase awareness of your event significantly.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Green Climate Fund.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. When you build your strategies around community, personalization, adaptability, and automation, you can create a campaign that resonates with your constituents. Organizations may be eligible for up to $10,000 in free ads!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice , a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Keeping donors connected with the mission ensures the best possible donor retention rate for an organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Or the one that’s easiest to organize and promote, practically selling itself? They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. Attracts corporate sponsors.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

They are keenly aware that they need to avoid harmful philanthropic measurement practices that overburden grantees, eat up grantee resources, focus on compliance rather than learning, or privilege the concerns of donors over those of grantees. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the journey of organizing impactful nonprofit events that will have your supporters eagerly waiting for the next one. Well, guess what?

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. That’s why Candid’s invitation to share data in one place is compelling.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. often include funding alerts. How do I find them?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They can be used to attract new donors, to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders, and to help with grant applications. The map also serves to attract new donors and to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders. Show Donors the Impact of Their Contributions with Maps.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

By embracing these principles of equity, fostering collaboration, and committing to meaningful action, philanthropic organizations can continue to be powerful catalysts for positive change. Center the Voices of Impacted Communities: Listen to and prioritize the perspectives of those most affected by systemic inequities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? In other words, use trial and error to test out fundraising strategies to find out what works for your nonprofit organization. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn’t, do something else.”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. Here are just a few examples of the extraordinary work these organizations are doing this month and every month.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the episode, Holly spoke with Blackbaud’s VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy Rachel Hutchisson about the past year, the growth in need for employee relief funds, and the extensive research E4E Relief has conducted to further the industry. Looking to start your own Employee Relief Fund?

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NetWits

DECEMBER 6, 2010

In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) While there is a Facebook page setup to promote the campaign , it doesn’t appear to have organized from a particular nonprofit or cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

In the short-term, older donors are going to give the most money, but younger generations are more likely to give their time, in volunteer hours, serve on an organization’s board of directors, and have connections to corporate giving opportunities. organizations** 11.8% organizations** 23.6% organizations** 25.9%

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 13, 2022

Let’s dive into learning about how to leverage online fundraising for the success of your nonprofit organization! Choosing the right payment processor The payment processor your organization chooses will facilitate all card transactions between you and your donor. Are respected and connected in your organization.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From Giving Tuesday to World Diabetes Day, giving days stand out as events that bring communities together in the spirit of generosity. Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Whether discussing the latest industry trend on your online community platform or registering for your annual event, members want to connect with their organization from the convenience of their mobile devices. Text-to-give is a vital form of technology that many organizations leverage as part of their fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Also, with organic reach at an all-time low, your nonprofit should invest in social media advertising. If a nonprofit is not actively promoting thus growing their email list, then there’s a knowledge gap at that organization. Often, setting a deadline to fund the campaign will help your nonprofit reach its goal.

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