Candid

MAY 15, 2024

What we learned by listening to grassroots organizations The Honnold Foundation works in partnership with marginalized communities around the world to expand equitable access to solar energy and develop locally relevant solutions to climate change. With an open call, we eliminate the need to be part of the “in” crowd to receive funding.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Proposal Application Metrics 52

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. And nonprofits simply cannot effectively do their work if the conditions in which they are fighting for change are fundamentally corrupted. But, now is not the time to retreat. After all, what’s the alternative?

Advocacy 96

Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 96

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

Participatory 133

Participatory Model Grant Fund 133

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

The subject matter, of course, the effective use of digital and networks that is holistic and that incorporates on culture change, innovation, and collaboration skills. Lack of platforms/resources to facilitate innovations. I was interviewed for the report). Funder misalignment on movement needs.

Global 91

Global Network Change Create 91

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. How to Avoid: Accounting standards are always changing.

Activities 83

Activities Active Activism Comparison 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0 Call this “social change 2.0”. just strategy, or just process facilitation, or just fundraising). Heather agreed to write up this report to share some of the content. So what to do?

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change.

Participatory 87

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 87

Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike. There’s an untapped pool of Fortune 1000 companies willing to align and provide funding to associations with aligned missions.

Associations 169

Associations Poll Industry Stream 169

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. Almost tend years ago, they co-wrote “Net Gains,” one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. Generative Social-Impact Network.

Review 106

Review Change Cleveland Generation 106

Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

Take a page out of the Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) of Alaska Airlines ‘ playbook. But with Greater Giving’s user-friendly event management software, everything changed. But how can you manage all the moving parts without drowning in paperwork and spreadsheets?

Charity 52

Charity Software Alaska Registration 52

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. People are fearful of change. An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Lack of resources.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Givinga

JANUARY 29, 2019

The change is driven by employees and customers asking for more from corporate giving programs. As their demands evolve, so does corporate responsibility and the software used to facilitate it. In this article, we’ll look at some of these changing market demands. The strength of today’s market forces are changing that.

Software 49

Software Marketing Change Platform 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

Investing in movements or networks for social change is a strategy that some funders are using. The report addresses metrics for success for investing in broad field social movements or networked approaches to social change. But, how do you measure the results? What is needed to achieve it?

Metrics 114

Metrics Fund Build Social 114

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. A Path to Change. Mapping the Change. Implementing the Change.

Structure 98

Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

But as your organization grows and changes, you also need to update your financial direction. If you are part of a complex organization with a large budget and multiple revenue streams or restricted funds, the process may be more complicated and require a robust fund accounting system. When Your Budget Changes Between Reviews.

Process 95

Process Create Review Stream 95

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

Effective 104

Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Depending on the committee’s findings, the report may request funds for a list of proposed activities. . Reports serve as a vital informational tool to guide board members as they make decisions when voting on potential funding or activities. Donations: Funds donated to your association .

Director 127

Director Associations Software Management 127

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Don’t be afraid to reach out to event sponsors, grant funders and major donors to see if they’d be willing to work with you on how unspent funds are allocated, such as event table sponsorships.

Survey 337

Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 337

Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 2, 2022

Cloud for Good Campaign Services specialists work closely with our clients to facilitate one of the most critical revenue streams within their organizations: direct marketing. Campaign Services helps our clients lighten complex data loads and assist in ongoing integrations for vital fundraising operations through direct marketing campaigns.

Service 89

Service Campaign Facilitation Database 89

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

While some work in formal partnerships, many more engage in informal ones where they align funding or work on a project together for a limited time. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . 4) Comparing Current Funding to Community Needs to Identify Gaps .

Collaboration 96

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 96

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it.

Associations 130

Associations Industry Government Education 130

Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Wouldn't it be great if nonprofits, charities, and foundations had a frank discussion about how to improve the technology funding process? The NTC session Bridging the Funding Gap did just that: brought nonprofits and foundations together to start discussing technology funding barriers and to brainstorm solutions.

Foundation 68

Foundation Fund Technology Attitude 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

I invited her to share her experience in crowd funding. I am currently raising funds for a story that I believe needs to be told about the 2011 people’s uprising in Madison, Wisconsin. We set a target goal and must raise that amount or lose all pledged funds by the set deadline of 12 p.m., A Guest Post by Sam Mayfield.

Wisconsin 99

Wisconsin Platform Fund Ghana 99

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Digital transformation or modernization for government agencies is about using new technologies to effectively change an agency’s ability to engage audiences and achieve its mission. Determining these in advance will help you determine appropriate prioritization and funding requirements. Assemble the roadmap.

Government 88

Government Digital System Fund 88

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You are the philanthropy facilitator. . Fund development is, first, organizational development…. You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” Inside-Out Fundraising , Sea Change Strategies .

Culture 125

Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 125

NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2011

Together, we can stay on top of technology, even in a time of rapid change. To facilitate nonprofit blogging, she recently laid out an awesome strategy for getting started. Funding I.T. The Pierce Family Foundation noticed the change in nonprofit IT needs, and has a great article on their strategies for funding technology.

Change 76

Change Philadelphia Netsquared Slides 76

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

Data 102

Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 102

Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Whether it’s funding a specific project, expanding outreach, or sustaining ongoing programs, understanding these objectives lays the groundwork for a purposeful fundraising plan. Analyze key performance indicators, gather feedback, and stay agile in response to changing circumstances.

Calendar 52

Calendar Create Fundraising Offline 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Memorial contributions help foster positive change in the wake of loss. Many family members request donations to be made to a certain charitable fund or nonprofit instead of flowers at their loved one’s funeral. Make sure your program’s name is concise and hopeful, like “The Sunshine Fund” or “The Enduring Joy Fund.”

Donation 108

Donation Management Tips Gift 108

Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

In a panel discussion, Assets Framework’s Trabian Shorters, FutureGood’s Trista Harris, and Philanthropic Initiatives for Racial Equity’s Lori Villarosa and I broke down why funding approaches that begin with scarcity harm the sector.

Learning 52

Learning Journal Practice Reflection 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We can keep it at 100 words by changing “serves as” to “provides.” You can also learn about how Candid plans to leverage AI to enhance data organization, streamline search processes, and facilitate intelligent funding connections. But now we’re missing an “as” before “supported by research” in the first sentence.

Generation 111

Generation Artist Arts Instructional Design 111

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators. Don’t forget to follow up with donors to report on the total funds raised and the impact made.

Celebrate 59

Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2014

The other morning I heard a disturbing report about people asking friends, family and strangers to fund their weddings through a certain crowdfunding site. Blackbaud of course has a lot of good options to facilitate do-it-yourself campaigns and our newest service, everydayhero , is an excellent option. The industry is changing.

Fund 38

Fund Headline Industry Money 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

She went on to say less predictable: “ People think that social change organizations should go slow and carefully. They say,move fast and break things should not be applied to social change. Google’s challenge was not about cold hard cash, although they did award sizable grants and funding. Well, screw that.

Google 95

Google Design Impact Participatory 95

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Philanthropy is an effort an individual or organization undertakes based on an altruistic desire to improve human welfare, and wealthy individuals sometimes establish private foundations to facilitate their philanthropic efforts. In the U.S., Technology, including social media, has also shaped how many individuals give to others.

Celebrate 84

Celebrate National Philanthropy Time 84

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 9, 2015

By utilizing four key strategies of involving diverse stakeholders, creating a backbone infrastructure, developing shared terminology and measurement indicators, and promoting collective action, organizations can find success in effective networking and produce meaningful social change.

Network 49

Network Organization Change Social 49

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. However, the traditional reliance of nonprofits on governmental and charitable funding is increasingly unsustainable. Banks were not lending.

Model 53

Model Fund Social United States 53