Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Some focus primarily on traditional fundraising like monthly gifts, planned giving, online fundraising, and special events like galas. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They want to find you (on behalf of Bob), and there isn’t usually a grant application process you can use to get in front of them. How to find DAF funding using Candid’s Foundation Directory It would be nice if every donor-advised fund had a name that’s easy to remember, like “Bob’s DAF.” to track down.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. MacKenzie Scott seems to be nonresponsive to traditional approaches (there is no application process) and operates much more like a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

I’ve heard that to be a major gift officer you have to have access to people with money, be comfortable socializing with them, and speak their language. The implication is that these qualities are not so readily found in applicants of color. . Widen the applicant pool. Focus on Professional Development.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2011

After a little over three years at the helm of NTEN, I still thank Katrin almost daily for one particular gift she gave us: our values ! So of course, when the CTK Foundation announced a grant program involving guitars, songs, and poems, I was pretty excited! There is a quick turnaround on these grants. How do you apply?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Certain corporate giving programs like volunteer grants encourage employees to volunteer with nonprofits. As a result, nonprofits not only earn money from the volunteer grants but also gain a new base of dedicated volunteers. Volunteer grants function very similarly to matching gifts. More volunteer sign-ups.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This often involves direct donations but can also include in-kind gifts, volunteer time, pro bono services, and other forms of support. Corporate sponsors can offer much-needed donation influxes, whether cash or in-kind gifts. Microsoft offers a similar ad grant program for their websites such as Bing and Yahoo.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

Foundations fund and coordinate mission-based work. TechSoup also has a new foundation resource area for software donations. I know that by the numbers, there are far fewer foundations than nonprofits in the US (94 percent charities versus 6 percent foundations), but most foundations are relatively small.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. The momentous impact the gift will have on the trajectory and pace of the organization and its work. The common thread? Put simply, it’s an opportunity mindset.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 9, 2020

Section 4960 of the IRS Code introduced a now 21% excise tax paid by an applicable tax-exempt organization on compensation over $1,000,000. When I taught classes in fundraising, an inevitable question each semester was, “What constitutes a major gift?” Perhaps yes—maybe no—and certainly worthy of debate.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Corporate philanthropy initiatives such as matching gifts and sponsorships. Grants funding provided by government entities and foundations. Earned income from merchandise sales and membership fees, if applicable to your organization.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Nonprofits that use Nonprofit Cloud can further customize their Salesforce CRM to fit their needs by integrating their system with other solutions on the Salesforce AppExchange, such as apps for volunteer management , email marketing, and donation gift matching. Operations.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Foundations, charities report $352 million in 2019 disaster funding. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City has announced a $50 million gift from Mike and Maria Repole and the Nonna's Garden Foundation to establish a research and patient care initiative. November 11, 2021. November 10, 2021. Read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is the premier Latino fund in California. Foundation with 4 core staff members. Masha Chernyak.

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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.” Let’s make a gift!”

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , and the second installment, Researching Funders Part One – Government here. As Stephanie Gerding mentions in her piece, “there is not one directory, web site or database that will neatly list all the grants that match your specific project.”

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. Gone are the days of emailed forms, handwritten recommendations, and returns by fax or snail-mail.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. Corporate contributions such as matching gifts and sponsorships. Grants provided by the government and foundations. These categories may include: Individual donations of all sizes and varieties.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

501(c)(3) is a designation given to organizations that are exempt from federal taxes and include public charities, private foundations, and private operating foundations. Adding a matching gifts integration and recurring donation upgrades to your form is a great way to maximize the contributions you receive from your supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education. To help keep girls learning, Malala Fund has awarded new grant funding to Champions leading pandemic response initiatives.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Being the sole support for your nonprofit is one way to ensure that the organization will die with you — unless you leave funds in a planned gift for the future of the nonprofit. In short, you should never depend on ONE donor, ONE grant, or ONE source of income (selling an item, for example) to fund your entire organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

These repetitive tasks can be even more prevalent in nonprofit organizations, where updating donor profiles, entering gifts, or documenting grant applications are everyday occurrences. Application Programming Interface (API). The average U.S. Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). Machine Learning.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

Foundations fund and coordinate mission-based work. TechSoup also has a new foundation resource area for software donations. I know that by the numbers, there are far fewer foundations than nonprofits in the US (94 percent charities versus 6 percent foundations), but most foundations are relatively small.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Prospecting is the act of compiling lists and contact information for potential funders, including individuals, foundations, businesses, and other grantmakers. Board members can gather and organize information on foundations in your area or state, as well as government grants that may be available and corporate grantmaking opportunities.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Additionally, they can give at different levels, ranging from small, one-time gifts (e.g., $10) 10) to major gifts (e.g., Businesses most often give through matching gifts, corporate and volunteer grants, or in-kind donations of free goods or services. Foundations. Reach out to major donors.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. In contrast to for-profit organizations, nonprofits rely on donations, usually a combination of individual donations, grants, sponsorships, and corporate donations, to fund their operations and further their charitable missions. There are over 1.8 In the U.S.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Note from Beth: Last year John Haydon reached out about a special project he was working on for the CTK Foundation that was providing some resources and financial support for nonprofits. Re-inspire your sense of mission by participating in the Heart & Soul grant. How do you apply for these grants? What is the CTK Foundation?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Funders may also explicitly ask for impact assessment data as part of their grant application and reporting processes. To get started, review these three general categories of impact statistics: Foundational Impact Statistics These statistics should form the basis of your impact assessment. Diversity Metrics. Timeliness.

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Kindful

MARCH 18, 2021

Establishing foundation relations. When our client started asking via engaging campaign emails and social media posts they began receiving more gifts than ever outside of their typical gala season. Establishing foundation relations. We always recommend establishing relationships with grant makers before applying.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Part of a personal fundraising page for the Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation ‘s Gold Gala 2021. A fundraising participant for the CJD Foundation’s Strides for CJD 2021 used a Facebook fundraisers integration to create a Facebook fundraiser linked to her personal fundraising page.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. Rachel: Mm-hmm.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

No one understands the value of pro bono volunteerism , and the benefits to everyone involved more than Lindsay Gruber, President, and CEO of Taproot Foundation. When that happened, it became clear that the same skills were universally applicable, and the value in offering those skills became clear. LG: Definitely.

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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. Corporations and businesses sometimes create foundations or giving programs with funds generated from their profits.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We see this in the fact that 95% of our gifts come from 5% of our donors, and in higher education, the alumni giving rate is falling each and every year. Knowledge is essential because it lays the foundation for all of our actions with donors. An expectation of excellence is a behavior and an application of a set of standards.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. Once you build the foundation, then, and only then , ask them to increase their involvement volunteering or making a donation. It is imperative to engage them immediately following their donation.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. MicroEdge was established back in 1985 and released their Grants Management Software “GIFTS Online” in 2009.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2015

Make-A-Wish-Foundation. The amazing stories that come from the Make-A-Wish Foundation have turned this nonprofit into a household name. Make-A-Wish grants ill children once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that come in all shapes and sizes (from meeting famous athletes to becoming Batman for a day ). Mozilla Foundation.

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