ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

For a sector that provides pivotal services to the public, the impact is difficult to comprehend. Before the struggles of 2020 become a distant memory, nonprofit leaders need to model self-reflection and lead their teams through the exercise of identifying what was done well and what could have been done differently.

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Management Brazil California Leadership 98

Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: US. Cigna Foundation. Their “Healthier Kids For Our Future” grants focus on food insecurity and mental health. Areas served: US, Arizona, Ohio.

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Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: US. Cigna Foundation. Their “Healthier Kids For Our Future” grants focus on food insecurity and mental health. Areas served: US, Arizona, Ohio.

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Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 97

Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

We were overwhelmed by these questions combined with the work it took to maintain a herd of horses, with no events or public programs. . This shift in funding from in-person events to major gift solicitations not only kept our work alive, it also helped us explore a more sustainable, long-term funding model. . Lessons learned .

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Strategy Change Fundraising New York 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs across America immediately sprang into action—quickly changing service delivery models to uniquely assist the needs of communities they serve during the pandemic. It’s more important than ever that we deliver our much-needed services to the children and families who’ve been hardest hit by this pandemic.

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America Digital Houston Time 112

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. They may wish to build good will with their employees, clients, or the general public. – – Too Greedy? Dear Too Greedy, First, stop worrying that you’re being greedy. You’re not a beggar!

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Grant Homeless Proposal Foundation 111

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. Remote learning for refugee children in Lebanon: Malala Fund Education Champion Nayla Fahed created Tabshoura, an award-winning e-learning platform that helps Syrian refugees and girls in vulnerable communities in Lebanon learn for free.

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Education Lebanon Nigeria Broadcast 92

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

With all these options, we wanted to look back and highlight some of the Issue Lab community’s most popular publications in 2022, featuring a wide array of topics ranging from education to participatory grantmaking and beyond. Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. Craig is a refugee and human rights ambassador with Amnesty International, where he works in the sphere of social justice through programs with refugee and indigenous children, using soccer to provide life opportunities.

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Collaboration Effective Australia Global 122

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Brian currently works for Feed My Starving Children (Mesa, AZ) as a Volunteer Program Supervisor. Plan opportunities for volunteers to have fun together. Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Job titles, job descriptions and training.

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Retention Team Volunteer Strategy 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As we prepare to mark World AIDS Day on December 1st, we sat down with Jennifer Lotito, the President and COO of (RED), to learn more about (RED)’s success model and how the organization is creating lasting change. RED) Has Done a Great Job of Keeping the Issue of AIDS in the Public Conversation.

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Storytelling Zambia San Francisco Global 52

EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Black Cat Rescue works to improve the public image of both black cats and animal adoption by making black cat adoption a positive experience for all involved, especially around Halloween when the focus on black cats is high. Children's Literacy Initiative.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2011

Our conversation made me reflect on the museums that most inspire me from a public service perspective--institutions with missions that stretch far beyond their walls. This isn't so much about expanding outreach services as it is about fundamentally repositioning what the institution is there to do.

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Advocacy Public Service Homeless 44

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. They may wish to build good will with their employees, clients, or the general public. – – Too Greedy? Dear Too Greedy, First, stop worrying that you’re being greedy. You’re not a beggar!

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Grant Homeless Proposal Foundation 53

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

2 Bentley and Nissan, in a 1996 study, found that "learning is greatly enhanced when children are given the opportunity to engage in giving and serving activities." 2 Bentley and Nissan, in a 1996 study, found that "learning is greatly enhanced when children are given the opportunity to engage in giving and serving activities."

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Intergenerational Philanthropy Indianapolis Children 85

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

In what is known as the “ braille provision ,” the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 mandates that the teams who help write educational plans for students with disabilities presume that all blind and visually impaired children should be taught Braille unless it is determined to be inappropriate.

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Literacy eBook Images Accessibility 208

Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A list model is a potent tool many organizations use to find new donors, and it’s often much easier and cheaper than most organizations realize. A modeled list is built using actual donor data from your organization and others to attempt to predict giving behavior. You’ll recruit better donors who will stay on file longer.

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Mail Donor Strategy Files 52

Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Double-certified neurologist and preventive medicine specialist with a background in public health, working toward the transition to replace the use of animal experimentation with superior human-based testing methods. Shriners Hospital for Children. Foundations, Public Charities, Grantmaking. Aysha Akhtar, M.D., Sharon Russell.

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Award Leadership Cleveland Hunger 57

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

This is happening right now and over the next decade, I think Brazilian nonprofits will have more options at more accessible prices powered by the SaaS model. Regarding the cultural side, I’m very optimistic and really hope to see more men involved in charitable giving as well as companies showing more public support of nonprofits!

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Brazil Trend Giving Social 123

Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

The Media and Training Centre for Health specializes in the design and development of community learning models that promote health and empowerment in marginalized communities. Children and Education. Kliptown Youth Programme provides after-school activities and educational support to disadvantaged children from the Kliptown area.

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South Africa Africa Profile Case Study 60

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

A comprehensive solution will require a collective effort, and creative collaboration across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The result is a model for cross-sector partnerships that span the nonprofit, for-profit, and education sectors, and include the Numi Foundation , World Central Kitchen , and Eat.

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Hunger Podcast Community America 59

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

She has been featured in The Washington Post, CURRENTS magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and other industry publications. She began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters after a little girl asked her what pajamas were. Chantal Sheehan. Founder & CEO, BlueFox.

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Causes New York City Storytelling Atlanta 32

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Unlike other measures such as the FPL’s one-size-fits-all model, the Standard calculates household costs not just by the size of the family and the number of children, but also by age of the children, as some costs, particularly child care and food, differ dramatically by age.

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Research Arizona Tucson Children 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

My role was to facilitate and model new practices and present on a couple of new approaches, such as content curation. We established a hashtag for the event #fflsmart and modeled how you can capture a complete archive with rowfeeder and since content curation was on the agenda, I modeled using storify to capture a curated record of the event.

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Social Media Train Training Network 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Of course, a raise or bonus is nice, but it is the public acknowledge that helps builds community. Some workplaces also celebrate the birth of children and weddings. Can it start organically and catch on, or will people look to certain leaders to model it first? Rituals to Promote Growth and Learning.

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Build Reflection Celebrate Nonprofit 126

Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Image 3: Cape Girardeau Public Library.

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San Antonio Wisconsin St. Louis Indiana 50

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

In the United States, most children are taught that Christopher Columbus discovered this continent, that we created freedom and democracy. They created real injuries and yet they had enough love to give to their children. So while it was an extraordinary moment, there is so much about our history that we’ve got to change.

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Interview United States History Law 120

Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

Disruption to the normal business model, for many, impacts cash flow and reduces revenue. In many communities, it has left the public confused – how could a hospital or health system lay off employees – or close – in the middle of a pandemic ? Some are managing the ordering, purchasing and distribution of PPE.

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Roles Philanthropy Foundation Articulate 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2013

Model the Model. This isn’t about becoming a billboard or spokesperson for the organization on social media channels, it is about modeling that using social is an accepted way of working. Maybe you want to get started with Twitter – start by summarizing an article you have read and want to share.

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Social Media Adopt Time Media 124

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 14, 2011

So, for reasons that are driven by their mission and their funders, the “shelter-based” business model has come to dominate this sector. Unfortunately, the shelter-based business model is a highly inflexible one: most DV organizations’ assets are tied up in facilities, with very little cash on hand to manage risk.

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Research Data California Government 89

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

If you have a site in your head you want to create or a site you admire that you want to model yours after, these platforms may not give you the flexibility you want. If you have a brick-and-mortar location, be sure to note the address and hours you are open to the public, if any. You just drag-and-drop. You just have to ask.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

We hear, “My wife is pregnant and I want to model ‘giving back’ for our children,” “I was always a leader in college and grad school but until now I’ve been too busy to give back,” and “I feel an obligation to share because I’ve been so fortunate” among many other great reasons. Why should you consider filling one of the 1.8

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2018

Ads for terms like ‘movies’ or ‘children’ are common in accounts looking for broad awareness,” Michelle pointed out. The 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer data are in, and while we are living through a multi-year decline in public trust, the NGO sector remains the leader in what trust we have left in four major sectors. Source: Edelman.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Google then invited the public to vote for the top winners. Pogo Park is transforming three neglected parks in Richmond California into magical play spaces for 8,000 at-risk children. It is also developing a scalable model and toolkit for other communities to do the same work.

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San Francisco Award Google Challenge 61

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 17, 2016

We could do the work directly with more people, achieving impact with those participants and serving as a model for others interested in this kind of work. All of these organizations provide mind-blowing audience experiences and serve as inspiring models for their fields. And then, of course, there are many organizations that do both.

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San Diego Work Museum Model 20

NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

We do this in in urban settings in Asia and Africa, where children live at the intersection of two streets: (1) worst water quality conditions and (2) greatest degrees of poverty. The children living here are our exclusive focus. In the end, we believe that children and donors are both better served.

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International Project Org Technology 60

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

They can’t build the schools and they can’t train the teachers fast enough to replicate our model. And we don’t need to do it for some of our children, but for all of them. The fact that many people do not understand basic science harms public discourse and makes them rely on ideologies. This year, it had 30.

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Game Education Change Classroom 132