Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

My team of 12 and I wondered: how long would this go on and how long could we survive without our main funding stream? Would the government help us? Getting creative to find crucial funds . With that approach emerging as our new strategy-in-progress, Dawn logged in to Candid’s Foundation Directory to find these funders.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Across the world, leading funders like the Ford Foundation are implementing climate action strategies that go well beyond their own governance responsibilities to end investment of endowments in fossil fuels and seek opportunities to invest in alternative and renewable energy. Funding Community-Led Climate Action.

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System Change Environment Global 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

I have felt the frustration of completing horribly constructed online grant applications and experienced the exhilaration of being awarded significant funds. When I was a grant writer, my favorite people to connect with inside foundations were those staff who had previously worked in nonprofit organizations. How do they function?

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Grant Foundation Philanthropy Application 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When those NGOs receive funding they usually know how to use the funds very efficiently and are able to grow. Those initial fundings rarely come from online donations, most are community-based initiatives, companies, and local government incentives. It’s something incredible.

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Brazil Trend Giving Social 123

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 17, 2014

This blog post is second in a two part series on Foundation Supported Social Enterprises. The Nick Simons Foundation did not have a large staff. The foundation opened in 2005 when Nick Simons, a great lover and visitor of Nepal died. Click here to learn more Risk: Funding innovation requires foundations to take a risk.

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Foundation Program Nepal Support 45

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. How long will terms be?

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Such a pledge can be your foundation for trust. It engenders trust when you provide newcomers with the information that interests them: Detailsabout your mission A thank-you message for their gift Insight into how their funds will further the cause 2. Send donor surveys Ask for advice in person Follow up on substantive feedback 3.

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Retention Donor Build Strategy 83

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 23, 2020

Today’s Q&A is with Barbara Newhouse, CEO of The Children’s Heart Foundation , where she is using her experience and lessons learned to create strengths from organizational challenges and rebuild a brand that staff, board, supporters, and volunteers can trust. A: Wow, this is a tough one.

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Foundation Children Lesson Roles 25

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 17, 2014

This blog post is second in a two part series on Foundation Supported Social Enterprises. The Nick Simons Foundation did not have a large staff. The foundation opened in 2005 when Nick Simons, a great lover and visitor of Nepal died. Risk: Funding innovation requires foundations to take a risk.

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Foundation Nepal Program Support 40

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. However, BIPOC-led organizations are at a statistical disadvantage when it comes to securing funding, particularly from philanthropic sources.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 107

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways. For example, I was working with a small community foundation and they put out a call for “innovative proposals.” Please help now.”

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Problem Skills Proposal Grant 74

The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the elements of a fundraising appeal matter, what forms their foundation is the messaging. Without an autism assessment resulting in a diagnosis, families with children under the age of 6 are unable to access the $22,000 of government funding to support therapies.

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Create Fundraising Audience Profit 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Note from Beth : This is an ongoing series from the Organizational Effectiveness Program team at the Packard Foundation about developing their program funding strategy in an open way or what has been dubbed “Learning In Public.” Guest Post by the Packard Foundation OE Team.

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Effective Program Work Review 96

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So the good news is that the money is out there if you know where to look, and my advice is to always start local. Not only are there fewer organizations applying for local grants than international or government-issued grants, but local granting organizations will be able to see the impact of your work firsthand. Mission creep.

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Grant Nonprofit Application Fund 56

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Read on for advice on incorporating each of these themes into your organization: 1. Most chief development officers work for the foundation and have little control over the system’s philosophy of philanthropy. You don’t raise funds just to meet goals. Fundraising is at the core of the organization’s identity. It’s for the WHY.

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Team Gift Philanthropy Benchmark 37

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2010

This month he explores why and how networked nonprofits should rally for more transparency in campaign funding based on a more detailed article over at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , we highlight the work of the Sunlight Foundation and its executive director, Ellen Miller.

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New York City New York Government Influence 89

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

They do this, chiefly, through an alliance that spans “70 countries and includes farmers and forest communities, companies, governments, civil society, and millions of individuals.” Governments and contracts provided the next biggest amount of 16% to total revenue. The website was founded early 2011.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

We’ve been discussing this very important topic in a 3 part series of guest blogs posts from the folks at the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF). In this second part of the series, Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, shares more terrific advice and insights on financial health and nonprofit business models.

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Model Business Practice Nonprofit 40

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. Lisa Tacker and her team at Two Ten Footwear Foundation , a charitable foundation based near Boston, were scrambling.

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Advice Tech Sharepoint Grant 73

Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

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. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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Grant Interview Los Angeles Texas 52

BoardAssist

JULY 8, 2014

That’s the advice we got from finance pro, Paul Konigstein, our guest blogger of the week. For more great advice from Paul, read on below. Common explanations for budget variances include: Program plans change in mid-year – A foundation may offer an unexpected opportunity to expand programming.

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Collaboration Build Homeless New York 85

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Our partners up north have some solid advice about what to consider when redesigning your website. Learn how a nonprofit in South Africa, the Papillon Foundation , helps unemployed people learn new skills and find jobs. Read all about the events Connecting Up Australia are putting on for their country's organizations.

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BoardAssist

MAY 20, 2014

Morgan Securities, to weigh in and pass on a bit of carefully curated knowledge, gathered from decades of experience in the field. We hope you enjoy this week’s guest post and would like to thank Madelyn for her thoughtful advice! Risk/return tradeoffs must be made to insure that funds are available when needed. Morgan Securities.

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Management Policy Government Classes 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

The Community of Practice includes diverse perspectives: community foundations and private philanthropies working across a range of issues. They’re connected by a shared goal to understanding network practice and strategic allocation of their funds and time. What advice would you give to funders interested in supporting networks?

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Network Conversation San Francisco Support 99

BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Advice from BoardAssist on How to Successfully Recruit the Perfect Board Member. If a foundation asked you to submit a grant proposal for a large annual gift, most nonprofits would make that a top priority. Trustees don’t need a trust fund or Roman numeral at the end of their name to sit on this board. The competition is fierce.

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Tips Proposal United States Grant 84

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Here’s my advice – start by reflecting on your organization’s strategy. Reflection: Do your foundation’s governing documents or bylaws allow you to change or adjust funding strategy? I know of at least one private foundation that can only fund certain named organizations.

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Thailand Reflection Philadelphia Celebrate 20

BoardAssist

MARCH 24, 2015

Here are a few of Leading with Intent’s key findings, and some advice about how we can get beyond B-minus: Getting the people right is fundamental. If your board doesn’t already have a governance committee responsible for leading and managing board recruitment and performance, consider creating one. governance'

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Government Leadership Nonprofit Facilitation 40

BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Thanks for your wisdom and advice Anne! Challenge the Board to Manage Itself: Build a strong governance committee that takes responsibility for managing and cultivating board performance. governance' How Healthy Do You Want Your Nonprofit Board To Be? Last spring, I had a tough conversation with my doctor.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

This week the revolutionary data driven philanthropy of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is featured and a call for beneficiary inclusion in Markets for Good goes out. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Why Markets for Good may go wrong.

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Africa Data Philanthropy Giving 47

Candid

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether for expanding programs, launching new initiatives, or sustaining current projects, securing institutional funding is crucial to your organization’s ability to deliver on your mission. Institutional funders are typically organizations with large budgets and long grant cycles, such as government agencies, corporations, and foundations.

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Grant Strategy Proposal Foundation 59

Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

Not enough funding from Federal / state government. – Plan a weekly “teach in” series about COVID facts and advice. DISEASE FOUNDATIONS. . – Hold virtual ‘town halls’ to educate the community on places people can go to get food. HUMAN SERVICES. Urgent issues. Specific examples of virtual solutions.

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Virtual Volunteer Challenge Mobile 33

Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

These challenges helped provide early publicity, support, collaboration opportunities, and funding for now-famous "tech for good" organizations such as Ushahidi , FrontlineSMS , and many others. I for one lost one year, but made a ton of connections and got great advice/input on what was then just a rough idea. spanhidden.

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Netsquared Challenge Tech Nepal 36

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Gerry did have one other piece of critical advice: change the name. Our current model mainly depends on government and foundation support enabling us to provide free library services to members. My idea was completely legal! I was amazed: when do you come up with a great idea that is probably illegal and it turns out to be fine?

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Accessibility eBook People Copyright 135

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide. You look around the world at the collaborations happening between organizations and governments, etc.

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Discussion Generation Donor Structure 211

Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

With donors receiving a growing number of funding requests from nonprofits that address basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing, Bell said, museums have been doing a much better job talking about the diverse roles they play in their communities. Environment – Connecting with donors. Human services – Communication and planning.

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Communication Results Disaster Fundraising 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 26, 2015

After publishing this post about Save the Children’s Crowd Funding Campaign – where I mentioned the Dalai Lama Foundation’s successful campaign , I noticed this tweet in my stream from Brian Rusch the former deputy director for the DLF : Woohoo! Gingger Shankar – musician/composer.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2017

This week, Council on Foundations ’ (CoF) annual conference is underway in Dallas, with an agenda focused on a timely theme: leading together. As foundation leaders from across the country gather to share ideas and talk about the future, I’ve been thinking about the concept of leadership.

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