The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit. For example, a homeless shelter may come up with “providing meals, providing a place to sleep, and providing pro-bono medical care.”

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See3

JANUARY 5, 2012

Change the world, one video at a time.How to Stop Homelessness: An Instructional Video | 2:46 Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness Some great, quirky choreography drives this video, which gets to the basics of stemming homelessness—providing homes.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). An Opportunity to Learn. What CTA Uncovered.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Paired with a compelling story that warns donors of the consequences of not acting, these campaigns can be extremely powerful in motivating them to donate or change their behavior.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta . Veterans at risk of homelessness. You still have time to change a life! Three days left to change lives. Give a gift, change a life. Help a homeless person come in from the cold. How to make a difference for homeless cats. By midnight

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

I'll also update you on the "kill switch" initiatives as well as a nonprofit that's using mobile services to alleviate homelessness. Homelessness and Mobile Technology. The Nonprofit Quarterly shared an interesting story from the National Desert News about the benefits of mobile access for homeless populations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

With a distributed system a majority of database nodes would have to be hacked simultaneously for any records to be changed. Putting this into blockhain-parlance, a block has been added to the chain and the information it holds can no longer be changed. The transaction would then be recorded in a secure and immutable database.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

It requires a slight change in thinking for many charities, who are used to putting their call to action into a video, and then set up ads seeking video views, thinking this will get people to take the call to action. It’s very easy to create an ad, then duplicate it and change the image. 6) Your Facebook campaigns need time to learn.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. If you are a homeless shelter, you collect stories from those you have helped in from the cold. Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

Climate change, war and conflict, and food waste are all major drivers of food insecurity. As a human-centered designer and innovator, Amy believes in the power of design and technology to create positive change in the world. Unfortunately, the causes of hunger are as complex and varied as the results. Amy Guterman.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Our actions and participation in advocacy that leads to the systemic and cultural change we want to see starts with the stories we tell — and believe — about our own experiences, our community, and our world. . These folks do the hard work of collecting data on how people think about certain topics, like climate change and racial justice.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The nonprofit organization, founded in 1983 , is focused on meeting the urgent needs of those who are experiencing homelessness in Washington D.C. Miriam’s Kitchen has created several programs to help those in need including distributing meals, providing case management, systems change and advocacy, and permanent supportive housing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

53% of nonprofit staff who are extremely or somewhat satisfied in their current roles donate to the organization where they work ( World-Changing Work Report ). homelessness (8%), and education (7%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). However, 19% of donors return within the first 90 days ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ).

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 20, 2014

What sets this apart as philanthropy is, are you giving in a way that really affects your passions, your interests, what you really want to change in the world. When it comes to giving donations, I don''t think I''ve ever really thought about it that way: am I giving to what I really want to change in the world? a crisis happens (e.g.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. These change over time, and cover: Grant category (e.g., That’s because, while values dominate corporate decision-making, decision-makers are also saddled with short-term initiatives and directives.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

But what if we could move beyond that and use the power of connected data clouds to directly change lives? We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. Here’s how we’re doing it.

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Care2

MARCH 15, 2022

Whether you’re focused on environmental defense, providing shelter for the homeless, or advocating for political change, you need a powerful base of support to push your nonprofit’s mission forward.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

pandemics, climate change, economic variations, and donation ups and downs) should be assumed as inevitable future dynamics. Contextual adaptation and innovation are essential leadership qualities , especially in a continuously changing world. Not surprisingly, those that did have a digital strategy have done far better.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

That change in language paints a more specific picture in the mind of the audience and helps hold the organization accountable. Help us build 4 new homes for homeless veterans in need this winter by supporting our Shelter from the Strom Campaign ! I mean something along the lines of “Help us feed and shelter 100 dogs this winter!”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

So why do we call people experiencing housing instability “homeless”? It also has one of the highest rates of people experiencing homelessness in the country. Through working with the other Impact Labs Community Fellows, I learned about housing and homelessness resources that I was unaware of before.

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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.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2022

Dawn says: Mel Trotter Ministries exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness. . Dawn says: Even amid COVID-19, Mel Trotter Ministries has been able to help many people within the community experiencing hunger and homelessness.

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There are so many, and they are so momentous and complicated, that we feel unable to effect change. Climate change, political gridlock, the pandemic, homelessness, war, wealth gaps, and racism are all around us, and they’re only getting worse as the days go by. If you are ready to see change, now is the time to begin.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

As Pride Month begins, it is essential to recognize the significance of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy in fostering positive change. These systemic issues can lead to higher rates of mental health struggles, homelessness, and isolation within the LGBTQIA+ community. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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See3

JUNE 4, 2015

This devoted do-gooder is out to change the world – one pair of socks at a time. The post Out to Change the World? “Don’t Change It Alone.” ” appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. If your organization changes its scope, you need to adapt your messaging.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2013

Mark’s work -- crisscrossing the country to tell the stories of homeless men and women -- relies on mobile technology. I remember being struck by his passion and his innovation in using social media to inspire tens of thousands of people to join the movement to fight homelessness in America. Danny Alpert.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Help us reach our goal Provide a homeless person with a hot meal and a warm bed tonight Fund our budget Find more examples of good and bad Asks here. In an Ask, use “you” to show the donor what’s possible – “You can help change a life.” They can envision their role and how they’ll help change a life.

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Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I became the volunteer manager at a non-profit, FACETS , that works with people struggling with homelessness and poverty. Suzanne Hough, CVA, is the volunteer manager for FACETS , a nonprofit in Fairfax City that supports people struggling with homelessness and poverty.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. That number is expected to increase in the face of climate change, conflict, and COVID-19. Thankfully, this is changing.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

The “story” of your longevity is apt to be less engaging than the many specific unique-to-you beneficiary stories you have to share about real change. Is reminding folks you haven’t solved hunger, homelessness, or poverty a good thing? Everybody has birthdays… ho, hum. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Opportunity for what?

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

Founded in 1949, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is the largest animal welfare group for homeless and abused animals in Southern Colorado. With Qgiv, I just duplicated a form and changed all the things I wanted to change. As an open admission shelter, no animal is ever turned away. We raised over $36,000 in a few hours!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. These change over time, and cover: Grant category (e.g., That’s because, while values dominate corporate decision-making, decision-makers are also saddled with short-term initiatives and directives.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the realm of human services nonprofits , evolving to meet the needs of those served means also adapting to the changing dynamics of donor behavior. As services are provided to some of the most vulnerable populations, there’s a need to ensure consistent funding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2006

Last week I wrote about a virtual homeless teenager in Second Life who raising awareness of the plight of homeless teens in Spain. 1 text or phone entrance fee go to help The Foyer Foundation , a nonprofit that works with homeless young people. Participants who enter here can win a Playstation 3 from Dixons and have their ??1

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

Gifts like this don’t come along that often, but when they do, they can dramatically change an organization. For instance, look what a mega gift can do for a smaller nonprofit with a vision of launching a housing program for homeless families. Kick-start your endowment.

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