AARP Now Accepting 2024 Community Challenge Grant Applications
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 12, 2024
AARP invites local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program.
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NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 12, 2024
AARP invites local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 27, 2023
AARP invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Non Profit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.
Candid
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news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. The COVID-19 pandemic brought more challenges for the industry, as demand for local news grew but revenue and outlets shrank. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.
Candid
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Bloomerang
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Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.
Bloomerang
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NonProfit PRO
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Solving today’s most pressing challenges requires innovation, collaboration and disruption. Nonprofits of all sizes are embracing that as an opportunity, using the AWS cloud to increase support, expand awareness, and advance mission impact locally and globally. Join us for the inaugural Fundraising.AI
Bloomerang
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They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations.
Charity Village
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The Care Economy is a sub-sector of the Canadian nonprofit sector, that is facing an especially challenging road to recovery with human resources challenges pre-dating and amplified by the pandemic. Now we have additional proof that these challenges are being felt urgently and locally.
Tech Soup
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Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. He said that roughly half of the people who participate in these challenges are programmers.
Charity Village
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This is the first year of the Toronto Community Challenge. Eligible nonprofit organizations can choose from a curated portfolio of 11 proven […] The post ChangeX launches $50,000 fund to support local groups in City of Toronto and York Region to start or expand impactful community projects appeared first on CharityVillage.
Nonprofits Source
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Rest assured that these challenges are common for sports teams, clubs, and schools. Your local community can offer loyal, powerful support to your team. While you should never discount the impact of local support, being limited to only this donor pool can lead to fundraising troubles. Let’s get started!
Saleforce Nonprofit
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We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. Their platform allows people to support local, community organizations easily and all in one place.
Qgiv
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Tip: Include gift vouchers for local shops and cafes, food hampers, small sets of bath and beauty products. Consider reaching out to local businesses for donations of services or physical prizes. This can work particularly well for local non-profits with a strong community support base. Want to see for yourself?
TechImpact
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Double the Donation
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From local communities to global movements, effective nonprofit data collection is a silent hero. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about understanding your organization’s needs, measuring progress, and strategizing to meet local and global challenges. Collecting the right […]
Nonprofit Tech for Good
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It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. You’re not following a set path; you’re creating your own unique memories, meeting locals, and forming meaningful connections. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling.
Qgiv
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Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously. Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same. When a local celeb is secured, it is crucial to make their participation as easy as possible.
Tech Soup
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We spoke to four food security organizations in Colombia, Portugal, South Africa, and the United States to better understand the challenges facing organizations working in food security and the ways the pandemic has shifted operations for them.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
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One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base. Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Have a Robust Communications Plan.
Candid
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In a conversation with Candid insights, WAWF president and CEO Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson highlighted key findings and reflected on the challenges faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders. The absence of trust Black women and gender-expansive leaders report that their decisions are often challenged and undermined by board members.
NonProfit PRO
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This webinar will discuss how nonprofits can plan for anything when it comes to the golf tournament, adapting to meet even last-minute challenges and changing circumstances.
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“This year’s AmeriCorps state and national grants demonstrate our steadfast commitment to helping communities tackle the most urgent challenges head-on,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. AmeriCorps annually grants federal funding to local communities and organizations across the country. Smith via a statement. “By
Nonprofit Tech for Good
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In the frenzy of exciting discounts and hot new product trends, it can be a challenge for nonprofits with online shops to compete with big brands and e-commerce giants that have significantly larger marketing and advertising budgets. This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. .
Wild Apricot
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With all the buzz about social media, it’s easy to forget that offline media attention can be equally valuable, especially for community-based nonprofits who want to get attention to local projects or recruit local members and volunteers. Offline media attention is good. Getting it can be hard, however, in the digital information age.
Charity Village
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Amid the affordability crisis, current world issues, and persistent local challenges, Albertans are turning to nonprofits – with 30% of Albertans expecting to access charitable […] The post Facing the Storm: State of the Sector 2023 Report appeared first on CharityVillage.
EveryAction
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Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. The challenge for nonprofits lies in their ability to adapt and operate during times of crisis and transitions. These gatherings can take many forms, from a formal gala with a dignified speaker or an education-focused session hosted by a local subject matter expert.
sgEngage
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods. In Chicago, Habitat’s commitment is to local families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing and development projects. The Challenge.
Achieve
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Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge. As the agency chosen to build Palm Healthcare’s new Drupal website we were excited to contribute beyond our technology expertise and start hitting the pavement to support this local initiative. Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge.
Bloomerang
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But as your donor base grows and your organization becomes more well-known in the community, sustaining this level of personal interaction becomes a challenge. What may seem straightforward can be challenging if your donor information isn’t organized effectively by donation amounts, event participation, and giving frequency.
Tech Soup
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NetSquared Local is growing! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Event Reports.
Bloomerang
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Considering how to ameliorate these challenges gives rise to two questions: What do we do to keep former board members engaged ? Or you could reach out to your state association of nonprofits , local United Way or Jewish Federation, local community foundation, local chamber of commerce, or volunteer center.
Candid
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makes it more challenging for racialized communities to get informed and accessible care. Fill gaps in funding that your grantee partners are challenged to get met elsewhere. Fund as locally and grassroots as possible. We at CDP tend to follow the adage that “disasters begin and end at the local level.”
Neon CRM
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blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.
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Bloomerang
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Many facilitators adjust fees so they can compete with local facilitators. An external facilitator isn’t burdened by the local politics, history, or biases that may exist within your organization, or in the community. They can help keep the focus on the organization’s mission, goals, and outcomes rather than personal or local agendas.
Candid
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economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that affect all Americans. We are a funder collaborative that harnesses the collective power of philanthropy, financial institutions, and local governments to close racial income and wealth gaps and advance inclusive and equitable economic progress in American cities.
Greater Giving
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Tech Soup
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We are deep into June already, but NetSquared Local isn’t taking a vacation! NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own !
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