ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

posted by Josh Haynes Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. This organization has compiled a variety of opportunities through its Volunteer Connect platform. We’ve also included some resources to help those affected stay connected and updated.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. The data is available, and we know dire predictions of the death of philanthropy early in the pandemic have been disproved. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Allison Fine and I have been looking at artificial intelligence, nonprofits, and philanthropy. I was really excited to discover research on artificial intelligence that intersects with my work on nonprofit workplace wellbeing ( The Happy Healthy Nonprofit ). Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. It can contribute to exchanges and interactions that are at the heart of nonprofit network building. Those who find it fun are called nerds.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. It means incorporating learning as part of doing the work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

They even got to meet Keo Savon, the young Cambodian women that we are sending to college by donating the royalties from my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” to the Sharing Foundation. Parenting Tips To Encourage Your Child’s Philanthropy. The organizations listed are profiled by other young people.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about nonprofits and mental health. I’ll start with myself: I’ve been working for nearly 30 years in the nonprofit sector, and I have struggled with anxiety my entire life. We keep going because the very definition of philanthropy, perhaps even of the nonprofit sector, is love of humankind — people helping people.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. These referrals come from trusted sources who understand the culture and know what the organization needs to thrive. You can leverage trusted board members and donor networks to find great candidates who share your organization’s values.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Also think about costs that are more general to the organization like funding your overhead.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19. Most charitable organizations’ greatest concern continues to be financial stability.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The IRS recognizes 45,387 501(c)(5) entities, which include both unions and agriculture/horticultural organizations. Candid reviewed these organizations and found that 38,049 organizations—or 84% of 501(c)(5)s—are unions. [1]. Trends in unions’ engagement with philanthropy. billion in assets, $26.3 billion in expenses.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2016

But for now, Listening and feedback loops are important skills for nonprofit leaders and for organizations to get better results. Do nonprofits and foundations listen to the people they seek to help and act on what they hear? But, most nonprofits do NOT collect feedback in an ongoing, systematic way.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

By broadening your definition of the Season of Giving, your nonprofit creates an opportunity for more meaningful connections with all your constituents, showcasing your support of ethnic traditions while asking for support of your cause. If it’s difficult to donate, your organization will miss out on funds. Zakat: A Muslim Tradition.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Even though the majority of the attendees representing big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many socially good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events. Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Last week, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations.

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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. She brings 15 years of experience spanning program development, community outreach, and creative collaboration to help nonprofits drive transformation.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

The impact of burnout is particularly significant for nonprofit organizations. A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Many nonprofits are way ahead of the game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2017

Tuan, Managing Director, Fund for Shared Insight shares details about an incredible funding opportunity for nonprofits. Does your organization want to make meeting the needs of the people its serves a top priority? Note from Beth: Melinda T. L4G is dedicated to building the practice of listening to the people we seek to help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

The last one is tricky if you are not local to the area, but I’m grateful to have a great network of people who work in the nonprofit sector and can make recommendations. Covenant Hous e (helping homeless youth). Pick a disaster relief and recovery nonprofit and make a donation today. So, I’m donating there as well.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2011

Though not universal, it's true that people continue to volunteer and contribute money in support of organizations doing good work in our communities. So, why do individuals contribute money to nonprofit organizations? In their fundraising zeal, they are too often focused on the organization's needs: "We really need your help!".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Yesterday was the fourth Giving Tuesday , a global day of community-driven philanthropy. While my in-box filled up with many GivingTuesday requests from nonprofits that I support, I was struck by the creativity of how each organization incorporated giving Tuesday into fundraising or donor recognition campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2009

Photo by Salim Virgi The social web offers a welcome place for individual philanthropic activity (original homeless image by jlmccoy ). The full executive summary of the study is available for download. This version has much more content and statistics than the version we ran on Mashable last Spring!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have worked alongside newer philanthropies like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve health through strategic grantmaking. Strategic Grantmaking Allows Hospitals To…. Expand the pie.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

According to Nonprofit Courses’ guide to nonprofit professional development , your organization’s greatest asset is its people — and that includes volunteers ! The volunteer, as a solicitor, represents bringing the program of your nonprofit to the person that your mission serves. Get Beyond the Barriers.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

As a nonprofit organization, the work you do is dependent on the generosity of your supporters. When your organization incorporates this form of corporate philanthropy into its fundraising strategies, you will find it much easier to reach your fundraising goals. A donor makes a donation to your organization.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

But for the nonprofit sector, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving is so much more. We forget that we have social and economic issues that are massive in scale: 12% of the US population is homeless. And nonprofit organizations can’t do it alone. Advancing philanthropy is up to donors like me. It’s a movement.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

The Great Recession and its aftermath have forced nonprofits to seek out new and different ways to address their challenges. In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

Philanthropy News Digest. Nearly every nonprofit organization I deal with is careful to include an “experiential” touch point somewhere along the donor journey. If your organization does something similar, how often is it successful? (Be What’s an organization to do? The following blog first appeared on.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. So, by focusing collectively around the chronically homeless we’ve made some wonderful strides. Valley of the Sun United Way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Achieve

MARCH 30, 2016

This article originally appeared in Philanthropy News Digest’s blog, Philantopic. . Recently, I received the following in a direct-mail solicitation from an organization seeking my support: In the past year, we have paired 300 kids with the mentors they need to be successful. Am I really crucial to the organization’s impact equation?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Facebook Advertising for Nonprofits. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Through raw data collected from more than 2,700 nonprofit and development professionals from across the country and representing a cross-section of organizational structures, Underdeveloped illustrates the oftentimes challenging career tract of fundraising, particularly within smaller nonprofits. relationships and promote giving.

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