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Nonprofit Fundraising: Are You Choosing the Right Grants?

Blue Avocado

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! Any awards will also probably be a reimbursement (you spend the funds, then invoice the government), meaning you have to already have funds to spend.

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From Dusty Boxes to Digital Gold: Transforming Nonprofit Histories into Fundraising Assets with Digital Archives

Allegiance Group

Every nonprofit has a rich history, but it’s likely contained in various places — boxes in the basement, awards in a display case, memories of a long-time staff member or volunteer. When you hear the term “digital archive,” you likely think of museums, historical societies, or libraries. You’ll also lose the stories they hold.

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Normalizing seeking support for mental health takes collective action

Candid

Candid’s data shows that between 2018 and 2020, 10,337 funders awarded 44,665 grants valued at $9.8 Number of Grants Awarded. Between 2015 and 2021, AWF has awarded $905,000 in grants for mental health. Therefore, it’s just as important that we have daily practices to keep our minds healthy and sharp. Foundation.

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Social Media in Crisis Communication: A Lesson Learned by Charlotte Meckelnburg Library

NTEN

Jenifer R Daniels, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. In March of 2010, the Mecklenburg County manager advised library leaders that we should plan for a 50% reduction in our operating budget due to a drastic reduction in taxable revenues throughout the county; projecting an $85million shortfall.

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

Tech Soup

There, we see hearts, bodies, and minds coming to life through improvisation and the creative arts. Imagine children around the United States learning mindfulness. Audience Choice Award Winner — Rolling Ridge Riding. Rolling Ridge Riding from Rolling Ridge Riding is our Audience Choice Award winner.

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

That’s what’s been on my mind lately. I have disruptive approaches to social innovation in mind, with an increasingly connected society where the cost of prototyping and deploying new products is extremely low, and where innovation is no longer the sole purview of well-funded for-profit corporations. 10X: ten times the impact.

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22 Membership Benefits Your Nonprofit Can Offer

Neon CRM

Members can attend events, conferences, and seminars to connect with like-minded individuals. Recognition and Awards With this benefit, you’re giving back to your members with recognition for their contributions. And if awards are part of your annual fundraising gala, that’s a great way to boost attendance and engagement in the event.

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