The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

If the effort succeeds, they plan to affiliate with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 as workers at two other social service nonprofits in Denver have done recently. They ideally would like to surpass the 50% mark, at which point management could grant them voluntary recognition that would bypass the need for an election.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts. Funds typically come from three main sources: major gifts , corporations, and grants — with the bulk of the money coming from major gifts. Increased awareness. Volunteer involvement.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

This [season or time period], we’re aiming to raise [amount] to fund [project]. For example, a small animal shelter might want a local business to sponsor their car wash fundraiser, whereas a regional advocacy group might enlist a Fortune 500 company to sponsor a big-ticket gala event. Don’t leave that funding on the table!

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies can benefit from sponsoring your event by: Boosting their brand awareness and credibility in your community. Here’s why: By publicly supporting your fundraising event, they can build awareness of their products with your attendees–all while showcasing their commitment to advancing social good in the space.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Keeping on top of the basics, and being aware of the following trends will continue to serve you best. A whopping 48% of Americans don’t trust nonprofits Interestingly, people trust local organizations far more than large institutions. Decreasing Giving and Inflation. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

The key is to create a program that will energize the attendees and encourage a sense of community along with a desire to contribute funding. It was a wild success that can easily become a part of a virtual funding drive. Get the conversation started in an event chatroom. Interactive features for your guests.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Promote the matching gift campaign through various channels, such as social media, email, and events, to increase awareness and participation. They can also use their connections with local businesses and organizations to help you reach new audiences.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Connect with local business owners.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Merchandise fundraising can be an effective funding source for all types of campaigns, including virtual ones. Raise funds via their family and friends. If your organization is a nonprofit, or if you’re raising funds on behalf of a nonprofit, your members’ donations may be eligible for an employer match.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. One of their current policy proposals hopes to to enact solutions that address the structural nature of racial disparities in the economy.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. This may be in actual relationships with others or with awareness of the social context where the knowledge is being constructed. Data is a decision.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

Some programs focus marketing efforts on the event experience or awareness building. In response to some who proposed that we should cancel the event, I can vividly remember our Race Chair, Dorothy Paterson, saying, “The effects of breast cancer will remain long after the homes have been repaired from the hurricane.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

—– Whether it’s political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. Maybe you want to run a campaign for awareness around one of your proposals and want to showcase teachers in the process.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Have you had any major changes in funding? Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? They could be helpful in finding new ways to talk about your mission in your fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and more. Have you narrowed or expanded your mission? Have you limited or expanded your service area?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Through this powerful partnership, local services have improved, such as: enhanced human services, increased community development, greater economic development, and superior environmental protection. Often, the agency has little choice in the matter due to budget or funding cuts. 13, Fig 7). Like this article? Get another!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M We received funding of just over $1M from their efforts. And, as far as I’m aware, none exists. Your grants manager could be sending out carbon copy proposals every day of the week, but that’s unlikely to improve your ROI. Let me tell you why.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2011

Whether it's political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. Maybe you want to run a campaign for awareness around one of your proposals and want to showcase teachers in the process. Campaigns in Action.

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2011

Today’s social networker is acutely aware that organizations regularly leverage social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to increase brand or mission awareness and customer, member and donor loyalty. Raise More Funds: Social networking allows organizations to stay close to supporters in a personal way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). It was organized by Ed Schipul. Let's discuss: join us!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Let's discuss: join us!

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

2008 was a benchmark year in online fundraising history as Obama won the presidential election with 87% of funds coming through social networking. In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit. More on how it works.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change. One of these is "community funded reporting" which is being pioneered by Spot.us Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The organization and challenge: After years of traditional fund-raising events, Catholic Charities CYO (CC) in San Francisco decided its approach was getting stale and that it needed to broaden its audience to include opportunities for young people. Fundraising Events. Hosted parties called Red House@Your House.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

For many, that involves a combination of income sources that, together, make up their funding model. A funding model is defined as the methodical and institutionalized approach to bring in revenue to support an organization’s core programs and initiatives. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common funding resources.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

It ensures a steady and predictable inflow of funding, which is your golden-ticket to strategic planning, balanced budgeting, and creating long-lasting commitments that are directly in sync with your noble mission. Explore the Fundraising Landscape A sustainable fundraising strategy should encompass a variety of funding sources.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

They tackle everything from local environmental efforts to major global humanitarian causes. A lot boils down to not having enough funding, limited resources, and sometimes, leadership that struggles to steer the ship through stormy seas. Transform your vision into actionable steps and watch your organization thrive.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Prioritize your ROI around the biggest impact, whether that’s raising funds, engaging people, or something else. Butterfield was speaking from the floor about the proposed energy bill on the hill. Raising awareness and providing local communities a venue for sharing their story. What is your real output?

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Qgiv

APRIL 14, 2022

While individual donations make up a large part of every nonprofit’s funding, organizations often need additional sources of support through corporate sponsorship. Partnering with well-respected and well-known businesses can lend your organization credibility and give your nonprofit increased awareness in the community.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2007

He began the talk by telling the story of the first time Google Earth was used for awareness raising by Rebecca Moore, Program Manager, Google Earth Outreach. Two years ago, Rebecca presented a logging flyover at a Neighbors Against Responsible Logging (NAIL) meeting.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

They did it through strong branding, awareness campaigns, and outreach. If everyone in your sub-sector of work is using purple because it’s what is used on the ribbon or for the awareness month, your organization is going to look exactly like all the others. The one with just the right number of stories went on to get funded.

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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. So the first thing that I want to know, this is a chat question, Steven, you can tell me how people respond, what are your biggest funding needs now versus pre-COVID?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

If you all don’t know Marie, she is the lead consultant over at Funding for Good. If you don’t know Funding for Good, their principal, Mandy Pearce, has been on our webinar series many, many times over the last few years, recommended Marie as her top expert. You may be saying, “What do donors want to fund?”

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

State/Local / #MCNAC16 / @SmartNonprofits. State/Local. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. State/Local / #MadisonNonprofitDay / @nonprofitday. State/Local. State/Local. State/Local.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

You can expand your reach with virtual fundraisers and spread awareness of your organization’s mission far and wide. You should also be able to list fund-a-need items and open a regular online store so your auction participants can buy special items they’re interested in. Virtual auction fundraisers. Virtual cooking class.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Prioritize your ROI around the biggest impact, whether thats raising funds, engaging people, or something else. Butterfield was speaking from the floor about the proposed energy bill on the hill. Raising awareness and providing local communities a venue for sharing their story. What is your real output?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

They might go from seeing a poster about your organization at their favorite local coffee shop to scrolling through your organization’s website. One weekend your team brings in a large group of dogs who were neglected and are in need of urgent medical care, which you desperately need funding for. Picture a potential donor.

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