The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes RAISE MORE MONEY WITH a matching grant ON #GivingTuesday. So we’re going to take a look at how to get started, who to ask, and how to seal the deal on a matching grant for your most successful #GivingTuesday ever. Why focus on a matching grant? Ask your board members.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

AAER claims that the foundation’s grant program—which provides grants, tools, and mentorship to Black women entrepreneurs, who often lack access to mainstream venture capital—is racially discriminatory. This would, in turn, harm nonprofits that rely on those donations to address unmet needs and build strong communities nationwide.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Early in Google’s history, employees had to agree to a simple statement in the company’s code of conduct: “Don’t Be Evil.” In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Google Ad Grants are considered in-kind contributions.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

Changes in the economy or industry may require an adjustment to the budget, but with your mission at the center, you are still positioned to support your community no matter the changes. For many organizations, this can be a complex and cumbersome process and having the right fund or grant accounting tool can go a long way.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Big philanthropy’s support of HBCUs declined from 2002 to 2019 An examination of trends in philanthropic giving to HBCUs underscores a history of underfunding. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. In fact, large U.S. HBCU staff insight 5.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Oregon Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has been part of the Qgiv extended family since 2019—we proudly partner to help make a difference in our communities. Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. The Community Webs project is working with partners from Queens Public Library , Cleveland Public Library , and San Francisco Public Library. About the Author. spanhidden.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Here are a few: More Effective Decisions : It makes sense to involve the people impacted by philanthropic dollars in setting strategy and making grants! Those at the top decide.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Containing five years of real-world learnings, this updated edition provides specific guidance for implementing the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) framework to support communities, organizations, and individuals. To do so, it explores ways to determine BIPOC-led organizations, as defined by BIPOC communities.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed. This 3% increase in grant dollars is much lower than the 12% annual increase in 2021 and 24% increase in 2020 (all figures are unadjusted for inflation). In comparison, giving by community foundations rose 4%.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Since 1990, PWNA—a Native-led organization—has advocated for the self-determination of Native communities. We believe those living in Tribal communities are best equipped to find solutions to the problems they face; they simply lack the resources to implement. In other words, grants are not for PR but for solutions. .

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? Images of the association’s founders, history, and current activities are displayed throughout the facility, and spaces were created to accommodate a variety of work styles. No organization can take its constituents for granted.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. Many grants, especially federal and state grants, are restricted. So, the organizations behind the grants use the reporting requirements to make sure the funds go towards addressing those impact areas.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Their donation history. Their volunteer history. For community-based nonprofits, try searching for local employers that offer giving programs, like matching gifts or volunteer grants. More often than not, companies want to give back to their communities by supporting worthy causes. . Their donation history.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. When problems emerge, you have to think of new and creative ways to deal with them.

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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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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

The genies who can grant our wishes are free, and they refuse to be locked up again. Although it’s not an easy assignment, I have faith in the association community. Our history can’t be a guide for future behavior, but it is a template for enduring values. The bottle is open. I say amen to that.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

While it might seem contrary to the type of organizations nonprofits are, they must earn some money to fund the good work they hope will be sustainable community solutions. Social enterprises also create new and diverse revenue sources that can be used with more flexibility than grants often can be. Survey them about community issues.

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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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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

They often contact me after beginning their own market research and discovering that choosing a Grants Management System (GMS) is a highly complex affair, fraught with risk and uncertainty. Does your organization support multiple entities, programs, and grant types? Do you have multiple, highly complex review and approval workflows?

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It’s the largest unrestricted gift in the 72-year history of the organization. 10 post on publishing platform Medium , Scott announced another round of grants to nonprofits, however, this time the post was titled, “No Dollar Signs This Time,” and did not include a breakdown of organizations or grant amounts.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 27, 2023

For nonprofits, building a strong online presence is a key part of effectively raising mission-critical funds and activating community support. Use Google Ad Grants. If you’re already taking advantage of a Google Ad Grant, run a campaign around your charity golf tournament in the months and weeks leading up to the event date.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Collaborative Partnerships and Community Support (5 percent). Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent).

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Here’s how you can get started on this fundraising idea: Begin by diving into your fundraising data and analyzing the giving history of your donors. Find a Candid Community partner near you.) Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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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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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Bonterra’s Jumpstart Program Helping grantmakers build nonprofit capacity Interested in helping jumpstart the capacity of your nonprofit community? Request a demo Go beyond the check Empower your grantees to sustain grant funds, diversify revenue, and build a broader base of community support.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

We then kicked off a conversation with early Demographics via Candid partners Satonya Fair of PEAK Grantmaking , Grant Elliot of Foundant Technologies , Dawn Stone of Center for Nonprofit Management , and Michael Wright of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to discuss their first-hand experiences collaborating with Candid on this initiative.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Your leadership may set some parameters or fixed criteria around grantmaking goals, grant use, or eligibility.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

Six were Asian women: Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Xiaojie Tan, and Daoyou Feng. In the wake of their deaths, individuals, communities, and organizations have shown solidarity with words, actions, and millions of dollars pledged to end anti-Asian discrimination, violence, and hate.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. .

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The new Pollination Project is giving $1,000 seed grants to individual changemakers, every day, 365 days a year. Do you have an idea for a world-changing project that could bloom with some seed money?

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Disability Pride Month is a great awareness month dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and the importance of people with disabilities in our communities, promoting the visibility of people with disabilities, and honoring the inherent right to a better quality of life for people with disabilities. Donate to support their mission here.

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Candid

JULY 16, 2021

Starting in 2023, MLB will provide $10 million annually, plus up to an additional $5 million in matching contributions from external Players Alliance fundraising in support of numerous initiatives, including those that celebrate Black baseball history and culture, educational grants, and service opportunities in communities.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

Understanding your grantee data through clear data governance is an essential part of managing and communicating your foundation’s impact story. They may not understand your mission or your organization’s history with your community. But you still need to collect some information in order to make an educated funding decision.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Communication preferences: Know which channels donors prefer being contacted on. Donors’ giving history can be an incredibly helpful data point. Looking at your data, identify trends in donors’ past giving history.

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