The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Embarking on Your AAPI Heritage Month Journey Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrated every May in the United States, provides an important opportunity to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Reach out to Asian American student groups on college campuses as well.

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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. May is set aside every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans to American history and modern society.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Excellence – Website for Government.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Businesses cannot remain offstage, with 68% respondents declaring CEOs should step in when the government does not fix societal problems, and must lead with action on issues like sustainability. STEM Classes Leading to Tangible Action.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

While women’s role in philanthropy has recently gained visibility due to high-profile philanthropists like Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott, we must also recognize that women, particularly women of color, have a long history and diverse expressions of generosity. Women give holistically.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

At The Nature Conservancy , one of the world’s largest environmental nonprofits, we have examined a huge range of nature’s benefits throughout our 70-year history. From loggers to trucking companies to timber and pulp mills, the timber industry is a bedrock of local economies in many parts of the U.S. © Steven David Johnson; July 2019.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

That’s the message CARE has embraced over the course of its 72-year history. Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. Cut poverty off at its roots. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. AIDS United.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

National Museum of American History :: @ AMHistoryMuseum. And if you are an influencial blogger in your local community, state, or country, may I suggest you create a similar list of nonprofits to follow relevant to your corner of the world. Related Links: Social and Mobile Media Webinars for Nonprofits and Government.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. Excellence – Website for Art.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2007

connected to the Government platform. screen to keep track of the history ??? The API key would be free and simple to access and governed by Creative Commons licensing. * There was a connected desktop app that every citizen who owned a computer could download that would be their window into their information ???

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Join us for a conversation with Sandra Leung as she shares an overview of AALDEF, insight into the history, how we got to where we are today, why this is important to everyone, and how it impacts our businesses. Lorenzo has over ten years of experience in public policy, government, talent pipeline development, diversity, and inclusion.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept. By the late 17th Century, lawyers, doctors and government employees were toiling in offices built all across Europe. Local businesses became national. If your product kicks ass, you have a great chance of attracting people who want to kick ass.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. State/Local.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

The blurring lines between government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors have led to innovative vehicles to fund interventions that address society’s most intractable problems. In June 2016 a bipartisan bill passed the House of Representatives to allocate $300 million for state and local SIBs over ten years (Wallace, 2015).

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2016

"Organizations will pay significant consequences if they don't work openly, honestly and proactively with government and society. John Browne Question: What does history tell us about the mistakes that companies make? Tommy Stadlen : History tells us that long-term success is only possible when companies connect with society.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past. Example: “Datamaking” as engagement I recently worked with an arts and culture intermediary nonprofit that focused on capacity development, network building, and connecting local nonprofits to state agencies and grants.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

If, however, through your research, you can establish a clear connection between your programs and their funding history and priorities, it’s still worth reaching out to that funder and introducing your organization. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

I stuck around for the main closing meeting, where the history and future of AI was presented. This set of principles was incorporated in AI’s mandate: the set of rules establishing the organization's goals and action parameters, or what it and its local groups can and cannot do. It makes me think about one of the giants of our field.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It’s essentially a curriculum on the history of voting rights and the importance of voting. It walks high school students through why their vote matters and goes into the history of voting rights movements. It seems like a lot of your engagement relies on grassroots and relationship organizing.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept. By the late 17th Century, lawyers, doctors and government employees were toiling in offices built all across Europe. Local businesses became national. If your product kicks ass, you have a great chance of attracting people who want to kick ass.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Forum One Communications is pleased to mark the start of Black History Month with the launch of ForLoveofLiberty.net ! We at Forum One believe that the sacrifice of African-Americans on behalf of our country is a story that needs to be told in order for people to better understand American history, especially the civil rights movement.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

We’re honored to support the process towards justice and accountability at this critical time in Guatemala’s history. The award will enable us to increase the capacity of local human rights organizations in Uganda and key Southern African countries to sustain a long-term monitoring and documentation effort.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. CA: One of the best things that happened to me while volunteering for the local art museum is they funded my travel to Los Angeles and my tuition to take the week-long grant writing training bootcamp hosted by The Grantsmanship Center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

It is an thorough guide for the most common legal, governance, and fundraising compliance issues facing nonprofits. Her writing style is less lawyerly, and well, human. Determine compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and Form 990 disclosures. Find out whether the organization has made a 501 h election.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2015

Government and The Foundation Center, there are over $544 billion up for grabs each and every year from thousands of sources. (To Government spends on Social Security in a year — and about $40 billion more than what’s spent on Medicare and Medicaid!). Study the foundation’s giving histories, preferably for the past three years.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

She has worked in healthcare, politics and government, and technology for more than 20 years and appreciates working with nonprofit fundraisers and philanthropy consultants who use NOZA philanthropy data every day. Kathleen Rogers has been the NOZAsearch managing director and product manager since 2007. Prospect Research Success Story.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , the second installment, Researching government funders here , and the third installment on researching foundations here. Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 9, 2011

In a recent chapter on the history of the U.S. Both are governed by boards of directors and can benefit from cutting edge knowledge of board development. They enjoy exemption from income taxes, and many also enjoy exemptions from local property taxes. Today, in less than a generation, the idea of a nonprofit sector is common.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Outside of our organizations, we have government institutions, and service providers. We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. The community, partners, government, are all necessary for really making a change. But, alone, the organization can’t make the change.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 19, 2014

Could be local, statewide, national, or international. Association members can be people, organizations, or government bodies, but professional association members are usually people like you and me. History matters. These kinds of nonprofits are called associations because they mainly exist to serve members. Field matters.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Department of Commerce (NTIA) stimulus grants in 2008 and 2009 and so it has had no government funding and has been struggling to successfully get off the ground. Connect2Compete as Aggregator of Local Digital Inclusion Projects. One thing hobbling the project has been that it took place well after the flurry of U.S. in Philadelphia.

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