Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Over 14 million people, primarily women and children, have fled to other countries or locations inside Ukraine and are currently unsheltered. They now work to help women and girls in over 100 countries by launching programs in local communities that have a direct and long-lasting impact.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you’re a mentor, share stories from your mentoring experiences and what you’ve learned from your mentees. Get involved with your local MENTOR affiliate and check out their calendar of events to see what kinds of events you can attend. Thank your mentors and share their impact on your life with your family and friends.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. The lack of trust between NGOs and local Kenyans and the expectancy that NGOs are funded from outside Kenya are the key reasons for limited local fundraising towards NGO in Kenya.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

From there, identify and align variables like stories, voices, ask ladders, donation form appeals, and aesthetics that align best with each segment of your target audience. The stories of Riley kids, Caiden, Caroline and Harry (featured above) were shared across digital channels, resulting in a 19% increase in campaign performance.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As a result, The Dougy Center—a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon that helps children dealing with grief and loss—raised enough money to support their programs for another year, and saw participation from donors around the US, North America, and across the globe. The Dougy Center reported new donors from all over the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. Local Charities.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in. s World Food Programme. I reached out to my readers for suggestions about how to raise more charitable and socially aware children. They created the Popcorn For Kids Campaign.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours. For example, the federal government often provides funding to state and local governments for formula grants that benefit federal programs. The Ford Foundation granted $1.07

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

These efforts will directly benefit children in Gambia, Zambia, Kenya and Ethiopia. They will share the recipients’ stories and photos with the social web. ChildFund wants to show folks how their efforts and these items benefit children and their communities. The organization has served children since 1938 and helps 15.2

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. The challenge was that organizations had to tell their story with very few words – under 1,000 characters to be exact.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children. Approximately 1 in 285 children in the U.S. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital while their daughters were undergoing cancer treatments. To help more children and families, Melissa and Risa teamed up to found NPCF. Each day, 43 kids in the U.S. Get Involved.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. This story should be short and to the point. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. Malala Fund is partnering with ACE Charity in Nigeria to provide children. with radio-based education during the pandemic.

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DipJar

MAY 19, 2021

He and his wife Polly Winde Surhoff are co-founders of Pathfinders for Autism, along with other parents of children with autism. One out of every 52 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and 1 out of 6 is diagnosed with some type of intellectual/developmental disability.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, there is nothing more powerful than having parents of children who has benefited from a program make calls to donors thanking them for their donations and sharing the impact your programs have had on their children. Customized artwork Collaborate with local artists to create custom artwork inspired by your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2016

But it often is the local marketing that comes from trusted, known recommendations that can garner the most benefit. So how can development directors and nonprofits combine the increased interest in online giving and the importance of a local connection? Search engines look for addresses and phone numbers for local optimization.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 21, 2022

During this time you’ll hear inspiring customer and trailblazer stories from speakers including Lorraine Orr, COO at Boys and Girls Club America, Darren Walker, President at the Ford Foundation, and Joan Garry, Principal at Joan Garry Consulting. How ChildFund Leverages a 360-Degree View to Make a World of Difference for Children.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A nonprofit elevator pitch is a very brief (about 30 – 60 seconds – the time it takes to take a typical elevator ride) compelling story that communicates who you are, what you do, why you do it, and the impact a donor’s support can make. What is a nonprofit elevator pitch? Every day, we strive to [specific goal or target].”

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Once you identify the message of your fundraising email, you can add the stories, photos, and videos that drive the message home. The thing I am most excited about is we are partnering with some local companies to offer our moms priority for jobs. Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story. Time to Write!

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Finding Corporate Sponsorships for Your Nonprofit When seeking out a corporation to sponsor your nonprofit, you should look to smaller, local businesses that can provide community connections in addition to sponsorship funds. Consider partnerships with local businesses in your search, too. So let’s get started!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? Are you fueling with love? To Mama With Love.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Pathfinders for Autism started in 2000 when a group of parents of children with autism sought information and support following their child’s diagnosis. These parents came together to share their stories and exchange resources they had discovered. In times like these, I’ll look for the silver lining every chance I can.”.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors. If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Ghost story contest.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. Use powerful images to tell your story. If you’re trying to feed children in Africa, show a photo or clip of those kids. Ask a local partner or business if you can have an in-person event at their place to coincide with your online campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

During the pandemic, in many communities, parents with young children have taken out their colored chalk to write messages of hope and draw rainbows. 2: Partner With A Local Restaurant for “Take Out Tuesday”. Small businesses, especially local restaurants, have also been hit hard.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Their programs include six community food pantries, one mobile pop-up pantry distributing food in six different locations, a program called Gleaning that partners with local farmers to recover food that would otherwise go to waste, a hot meal program, and a summer camp program. Moral of the Story.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

Tell your story passionately and briefly, and make sure you have a “Donate Now&# button directly inserted into the blog post. Share stories, photos, and videos from events. Share stories from the field. If your organization serves children, write a review for a new children’s book. You get the idea.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This personal story illustrates the power of handouts and how they can make a difference and help you reach your goals. In my days working for the Meningitis Trust , we gave out handouts that shared the symptoms for meningitis in children. Below I’ll cover how to improve the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s handouts.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

I’m looking for a place to donate in honor of my mother’s 90 th birthday, and a gift made to the local symphony orchestra in Myrtle Beach seemed like the right thing to do. Build a membership program specifically for children. Fast forward to 2017. Think about what types of activities your organization offers that kids would like.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

Local giving day. These could be a local giving day that’s already being sponsored or promoted, or you can come up with your own internal campaign. Amy lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children, and three dogs. Within the plan, drive towards four different “funding catalysts”. Calendar year end. Fiscal year end.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The Society’s fundraising activities benefit the Talkeetna Bachelor Society’s Fund for Women and Children in Crisis. I was lucky enough to talk my host into driving me to Talkeetna so I could document this fabulous story. No matter the technology, the process of capturing and sharing a good story quickly is the same.

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