M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)! The Planned Parenthood team has built a community that they nurture with content and skills. She has spent the past 7 years working on various types of base building strategies, including working with Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years. An expanded overview of two-year diploma acquisition at three years and beyond increases traditional completion rates, but only minimally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday. Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

By: Sara Leutzinger, National Director, External Communications & Content Strategy for Boys & Girls Club of America. And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

According to Independent Sector , the national average value of a volunteer hour is $29.95 Bring skills to the table to do tasks you can’t afford to hire out (like bookkeeping, lawn maintenance, facility maintenance, video editing, etc.). Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. National Forest Foundation. Kick Start Your Movement With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

This week (April 18th to 25th) is National Volunteer Week in the US. The week is a signature event created by the Points of Light Institute , to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation. Celebrate National Volunteer Week and go do something good.Ê Photo from San Jose Library.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Get your world-changing ideas together and warm up your programming fingers because the National Day of Civic Hacking is happening across America on June 1 and 2, 2013. Using publicly-released data and code, participants will be able to swap ideas, share skills, and solve challenges that affect Americans on both local and national scales.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

This week is National Volunteer Week ! 501 Tech Clubs are informal local groups that meet regularly to get to know their colleagues, develop a professional support network, and talk shop. Today we give a hearty THANK YOU to our 501 Tech Club leaders.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Take the time to educate yourself about the contributions of Black communities to the history of your nation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I've been participating in service days where I can share my technology skills with local organization. Create your own opportunity: Reach out to a local school, organization or people near you to find out what sort of technology help they need. What are your plans for giving service to your local community this fall? .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Our work in social impact and philanthropy is full of potential to create a more meaningful impact, and social change is interconnected and interdependent at the local, national, and global levels. We have an empathy deficit as a nation. Creating a Connection Through Empathy. Testing Your Assumptions.

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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. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. State/Local.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

The event's impressive keynote speaker lineup is also worth noting: the Chief Marketing Officer from the Human Rights Campaign, the one-and-only Beth Kanter, the Senior VP of Brand at the National Geographic Society, and the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer from the UN Foundation. Netroots Nation 2016. Our favorite part?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

These volunteers should have the time, skills, and interests to help you provide programming and services to your beneficiaries. Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Paris, France: Forum National des Associations et des Fondations. Feeling overwhelmed? and the globe. Kampala, Uganda: Digital Storytelling for Nonprofits Workshop.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Because of the ingenuity of GFN’s corporate donors, a Colombian hunger-relief organization – Banco de Alimentos Bogotá, a member of the national food bank network system, Asocación de Bancos de Alimentos de Colombia – was able to distribute a large quantity of high-value groceries.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Talking About Race. Since 2014, Forum One has partnered with FNS to uncover and illustrate the most compelling stories emerging from the annual Farm to School Census, which collects and analyzes data on how 18,000 school districts are using local food.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. Check with your local AFP chapter to see what local or regional options are available! Pro tip: Another outstanding aspect of AFP ICON is the emphasis on networking.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They offer tailored instruction to fit any age group, skill level, and style. Local private foundations are their primary funding source, offering accessibility and a streamlined application process. Occasionally, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funds pass through the TCA. Our greatest successes are off stage.”

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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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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Public Health System (71 pages, PDF), calls for state, local, and territorial policies that enable the nation to respond to an array of public health challenges—including future pandemics, mental illness, substance abuse, and obesity—while ensuring that every American has the opportunity to achieve their best possible health and well-being.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The short film, titled “Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders,” shares how the Boys and Girls Clubs movement is connecting local clubs with Salesforce.org technology — and building on its 160-year history in the process. Serving more than 4.2 Only one of those clubs — the Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club in Philadelphia — served Black youth.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The short film, titled “Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders,” shares how the Boys and Girls Clubs movement is connecting local clubs with Salesforce.org technology — and building on its 160-year history in the process. Serving more than 4.2 Only one of those clubs — the Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club in Philadelphia — served Black youth.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

National LGBTQ Task Force / Washington, DC / 475. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018. We are excited to host our national movement gathering in the Capital. The Corps Network National Conference. The Corps Network National Conference.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 21, 2019

National corporations used to fill this need by having foundations that donate to nonprofits. If a national corporation makes a donation to a nonprofit in, say, Oregon, there’s a slim chance that people across the country will be aware of it. Think global, act local. Cue: the importance of press releases !

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Buddies Wanted programme is a core part of Oranje Fond’s outreach services, supporting projects across the nation that pair up those needing help in a specific area of their life with a buddy. It could be anything from help with learning a new skill to companionship for someone with health issues or a disability.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Their grantmaking aims to ensure that American public education prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to fully participate in democracy and thrive in the global economy. The National Education Association Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The need for local pest control, insurance, copier lease, or related services may change, therefore you should re-evaluate annually. Buy in Bulk – How many of us buy small quantities of office supplies at the local dollar store to “get us through until the next donation?” Funding For Good, Inc. Learn more, visit [link].

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Twenty Hats

JULY 13, 2021

Can the managing up skill be advantageous professionally AND personally? Susan Sanow used her managing up skills to shield her from the cicadas. Susan has presented educational programs for local area nonprofits, statewide conferences, and national meetings. You are giving me a no without details. Susan holds a B.S.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. Areas served: US. Areas served: US.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Challenging economic conditions, finding reliable funding sources, local or federal regulations, and staffing challenges are all potential obstacles your new nonprofit could face on the road to getting up and running. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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M+R

JUNE 5, 2023

One from your local real estate agent, advertising the house you can buy on one salary. As incredible as they might sound, these are just a few of the new “children’s rights laws” that could become a reality under a new United Nations program if fully implemented by the Carter administration. Three postcards fan out before you.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You should also acknowledge that your Board members each have different skills and personalities, and some will be better at asking for money than others. Start by identifying the skills, expertise, and connections you need in new Board members to take your organization to the next level.

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