M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. And advocacy must extend beyond funding concerns (though funding is necessary and nice!)

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. A trust-based funding model should be the standard for grant awards to Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. The article shares many examples of how AI is being used in the wildlife research field. … Read More

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. For example, different states have different processes for filing articles of incorporation and the fees required.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Resource Gap in Rural Funding. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations. The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding. Just for Libraries.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Fundraising effectiveness is a critical metric for many nonprofits, especially in times of uncertainty when inflation and federally funded grants could affect yearly budgets. Total amount raised minus total fundraising expenses Dependency quotient encourages nonprofits to diversify their funding streams.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. “How do we ask for specific things while transparently keeping the money in an undesignated fund (rather than making the gift specifically for specific line item/fund)?” Let’s dive into the poll data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. It is funded by Open Society Foundations. Wired Article by Clive Thompson. Here’s this month’s roundup.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Funds will support work to address “systemic inequities that make it more difficult for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, low-income and rural Americans to age with dignity,” according to the Arlington, Va. It’s the largest unrestricted gift in the 72-year history of the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. This article was originally published by Taylor & Francis Online. However, the traditional reliance of nonprofits on governmental and charitable funding is increasingly unsustainable.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

An article from the New York Times warns “Precautions remain especially important as new variants of the virus emerge. All of this means that virtual events help nonprofits come away with more funds raised with less effort. It’s easy and makes it even simpler to donate.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

Here are the top three grantmaking tools to use in place of foundationConnect: Track, manage, and deliver funding programs — all in one place Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking is designed to maximize your impact. Depending on your operations and organizational policies, there might be data only certain staff should have access to view or edit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The report is chocked full of insights, but was particularly interested in their commentary on artificial intelligence for philanthropy and fundraising as Allison Fine and I have recently published our report, funded by the Gates Foundation, “ Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence.”

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

For the sake of brevity, let’s say that you did everything we covered in our first article, “ 10 Tips for Onboarding All Types of Volunteers.” In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” The staff, as led by the executive director (president, CEO…) implements that policy: the tactical three-foot view.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I offered to send my friend and colleague a list of key articles and books about this revolution, and it now occurs to me that I can share this list with everyone who is interested. The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex. What if pizza shops were funded like human service nonprofits?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Use this article as your guide. When you reach out to any of these individuals, make sure you have a concrete donation acceptance policy as a part of your auction rules. Then, when you reach out to corporate sponsors for funding or promotional sponsorships, you have another package they can choose from. Create an item wish list.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. E-checks: Electronic checks provide a secure way to transfer funds from bank accounts. The funds have been transferred. What Payment Types Require a Processor?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For example, the International Fund for Animal Welfare shared the good news that zero rhinos were poached in 2020. In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

If you’re curious about how to make the most of hybrid events now and into the future, this article will give you all the tips and tricks. Virtual events tend to raise funds over a 30-60 day period leading up to the event, helping you raise more ahead of time. if COVID restrictions tighten unexpectedly.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we will cover the six areas that any nonprofit board should be overseeing and providing some basic tips on proper board governance. But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 21, 2009

Hopefully, this Sunday's New York Times Magazine , which is focused on women in the developing world, will convince more people to support organizations and policies that empower and educate all women and girls. I'd love it if you shared them in the comments along with what you think of the Magazine's articles.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

I worked for the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University, and I got my doctoral degree from the University of Southern California. As a researcher, I think publishing research articles in a top-tiered journal is rewarding and being acknowledged of my contribution by my peers is rewarding. What were you doing before this?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Organizations that rely on donations and grants for funding are being forced to look at their revenue portfolios and determine whether their revenue streams will be sustainable in the foreseeable future. Nonprofits are reimagining funding models and will have to think innovatively to ensure their mission continues. foreign policy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. Before the pandemic, Rhodri Davies, head of policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), authored the 2019 white paper, “ Machine Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy, and Artificial Intelligence ,” describing the opportunities.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

I also pointed her to CASE's book Advancement Services: A Foundation for Fund Raising , and CASE's Handbook of Institutional Advancement , which includes a chapter on Advancement Services, as well as the Association of Advancement Services Professionals. Support for Constituents. Thanks to Charlie Hunsaker for his input on this post.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

To help your nonprofit’s leadership understand and comply with online fundraising guidelines, this article will provide a crash course on the basics of maintaining legal compliance while fundraising online. Articles of Incorporation. A Crash Course appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Nonprofit Bylaws. State-Specific Forms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2012

Do nonprofits have an obligation to consider morality of the sources of their funding? Much of the “good” done throughout history has been financed by what one could call “repentant sinners,” such as Carnegie with his libraries, funded by the exploitation of labor in the days of the robber barons. Has anyone ever confronted this issue?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For instance, you’ll create a sustainable fundraising model and have reliable funding coming in throughout the year that you can put toward various budgeting needs. In this article, we’ll walk through six standout ideas to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams: Online shopping fundraisers. Product fundraising.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Has the organization’s policies, practices, and overall culture been evaluated through the lens of a JEDI approach? . Read parts one and two. . Broaden your reach. .

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. Whether you’re a nonprofit trying to raise funds or a business looking to expand its corporate philanthropy programs, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about corporate giving.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

ICA Fund Good Jobs. There are two fundamental things we love about ICA Fund Good Job’s annual report : The table of contents and the graphics. You read the full article. DREAM also hosts its annual report on Issu, a great third-party platform for a well-designed digital reading experience. Bonus: Annual Report Template.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2019

They have to demonstrate that they’re using funds for a charitable cause and not for any personal, financial or political gain. A big reason many nonprofits aren’t protected from risks is simply they don’t have the funds or resources to do it. Risk management can help to double-check that your organization is in the clear. 55 percent?surveyed

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

However, if you’re a smaller organization, text-to-donate is likely your best bet and will be our core focus for the remainder of this article. Have an Opt-in Policy. Having an opt-in policy doesn’t just ensure that you’re able to legally text supporters. If people unsubscribe, make sure their numbers are taken off.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2019

They have to demonstrate that they’re using funds for a charitable cause and not for any personal, financial or political gain. A big reason many nonprofits aren’t protected from risks is simply they don’t have the funds or resources to do it. Risk management can help to double-check that your organization is in the clear. 55 percent?surveyed

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Fund Development. Policy oversight. Fund Development. Fund development involves facilitating and negotiating optimal relationships that support the growth of assets. Policy Oversight. Policy oversight refers to the control function of the board, to provide guidance and oversight for the organization.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. In-person events like galas, benefits, and dinner parties are formal fundraisers, and a great way to celebrate your organization’s achievements, connect with supporters, and raise funds.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. It’s no secret that fund development is tough work. Raising funds should be viewed as an invitation to a donor to make a substantial change in an area they care deeply about. Like this article?

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