VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. It's National Volunteer Week! We believe volunteers are always part of the solution. To all the volunteers serving today, thank you!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

An emergency campaign can help you raise the money you need to effectively deal with the problems at hand. Platforms like Amazon Smile , iGive.com, and ShopRaise help your donors passively donate to your organization every time they shop online. Micro-donation programs. Virtual event fundraising. Cooking or baking class.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

A union drive is underway at a Denver nonprofit that helps the unhoused, the latest of what appears to be a nascent but growing trend across the nonprofit sector there and in other parts of the country. Palmer, who experienced food insecurity and homelessness while growing up, said she believes deeply in the mission as well.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

That’s what we’re talking about in this article… how to collect amazing stories from the people you are helping and who are working with your organization that you can share with prospects, donors, and supporters of your non-profit. If you are a homeless shelter, you collect stories from those you have helped in from the cold.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. Pitching a request for a sponsorship or business partnership requires understanding a particular corporation’s challenges, and how you can help address them. So help your colleagues by asking away.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

#GivingTuesday 2020 is December 1 and below are important data about GivingTuesday donors to help your nonprofit create a successful campaign. 5) The causes that donors give to on GivingTuesday: Hunger and homelessness – 13%. 14) 96% regularly vote in local and national elections and 37% donate to political campaigns.

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DipJar

MAY 10, 2022

Its mission is to rescue homeless/abandoned cats and dogs and provide them with the necessary care until they are matched with a long-lasting family that can provide a nurturing and caring environment. This helps reduce animal returns. People and local businesses have responded well to our recent improvements.”

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Non Profit Quarterly

MAY 13, 2019

Recognizing that good health depends more on an individual’s access to housing, good nutrition, education, and a safe neighborhood than on their medical care, Kaiser Permanente is rolling out Thrive Local , a digital care coordination platform that makes it easier for its medical providers to connect patients to community-based social services.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our team has worked closely with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to care for these individuals, including COVID-19-positive homeless and marginally housed residents of Massachusetts at the Isolation and Recovery sites. Our team also rapidly deployed a $4 million COVID-19 relief Member Support Program.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications. Another idea could be to ask for support to provide water, shelter, or life-saving medical care for the homeless who are impacted by the heat. Get local sponsors to donate prizes or even help promote your event to get an extra boost at key times.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back. He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. But even with all that valuable experience, Kyle was stuck working double shifts at a local pizza joint.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

These systemic issues can lead to higher rates of mental health struggles, homelessness, and isolation within the LGBTQIA+ community. Sharing your skills can help these organizations operate more effectively and amplify their impact. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. Pitching a request for a sponsorship or business partnership requires understanding a particular corporation’s challenges, and how you can help address them. So help your colleagues by asking away.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Who they are: United Way of Forsyth County works with local agencies to create effective solutions to challenges facing their community in Winston Salem and Forsyth County. They believe in innovating when it comes to tackling complex issues like homelessness, reading proficiency, and poverty. Not a Qgiv client?

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. million in grants to local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey. The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. An estimated 2.2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd! The people with skills are out there.

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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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Sharing your stories makes people want to get involved and help. Yes, we were able to help them, but not fast enough to make up that kind of money in a few short weeks, especially since they had NO donor base to speak of. The local restaurant wants to host a chicken wing night and donate 20% of all sales to your nonprofit!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Below are five frequently asked questions related to indirect costs to help organizations identify how to calculate and allocate indirect costs. For example, Colleen is a program director at the local community center that offers senior programs and afterschool programs for youth. What is the ideal indirect cost rate for a nonprofit?

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

For example, several foundations prioritized funding to address basic needs and reach communities most impacted by inflation: “Due to the rise in homelessness and food insecurity in our country, grantmaking did lean more toward basic needs.” “We We opened our application process to any local nonprofit serving children and families.” “We

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. TechSoup and the NetSquared meetups are here to help. Atrisco, New Mexico: Working Group and Help Desk: Bring Your Projects and Tech Challenges.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

If you are generous, you have a heart that seeks to help people and make them happy. Your fundraising goal should be reasonable and reachable, while still presenting enough of a challenge that donors will rise to the occasion to help meet it. Form partnerships with local businesses. Decide on a fundraising goal. Run a drive.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To help your organization create a powerful nonprofit mission statement that follows best practices, we’re covering the following topics: What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement? Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? Download this worksheet to help you move your donors to the next level.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity? These efforts pay dividends to the business while benefiting said non-profit and improving the quality of life in the local community.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts! Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

Many organizations in the nonprofit sector rely on the help of volunteers. Whether this is in office work, stocking inventory or helping to prepare for an event, the volunteers are a highly valuable asset. posted by Cordelia House Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Conclusion.

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Media Cause

JULY 7, 2022

They might also search for a phrase like “how to help save endangered animals” and knowing this, you can create blog posts or donation pages to answer their question! A short-tail keyword might be “local nonprofit.” A related long-tail keyword might be “a local nonprofit that helps feed the homeless.”Longer

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. In 2021, 53 million Americans turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Why Food Insecurity in the U.S.?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This will help you gain clarity of mission. As you consider these questions, here are two important exercises that will help you clarify your vision and goals: 1. As a service provider, you are not in the shoes of the people who need your help. Why is your organization needed if others are doing this work already?

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

As the story goes, it was the kindness of a Native American, Squanto, who extended a helping hand. Less known, however, is the alliance that Squanto helped to form between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, a local tribe, which would endure for more than 50 years. By the spring of 1620, the Pilgrims were in dire straits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

One CEO of a local behavioral health and human service organization found value in program evaluation measures in his organization where there was no prior initiative to evaluate programs. Investing in a program evaluation department helped the leadership team develop a clear strategy with their first strategic plan.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2015

If you’re organization is using a non-profit software platform, check to see if it allows for a donation tool—it will help keep users on your site throughout the donation process and give your group a positive image.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Need more help running your current programs? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Craft a mission statement.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Organizing an exciting scavenger hunt is no easy feat, but luckily, there are a few tools you can use to help make your event a success. If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Use an app. Create a fundraising webpage. Gamify your fundraiser. Haunted Hike.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

To honor her memory, I’m rais ing money for NTEN to offer diversity, local, and general scholarships for the 19NTC in Portland. She was a generous and compassionate person and often helped people with fewer resources. Let me connect some dots. She was also an arts lover.

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DipJar

MARCH 9, 2021

Not only does this allow them to engage new donors, it helps create more partnerships with local businesses! In 2018, Veterans Community Project partnered with Starbucks locations in Kansas City Metro area to increase awareness and raise more funds to support their programs to eliminate veteran homelessness.

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