Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, About six months ago our college was approached by a local 82-year-old who wants to donate his 5-acre estate containing his home, a very large greenhouse with numerous tropical plants and trees, koi pond, small bridge, swimming pool, and seating area. How would you promote the center’s services to the community?

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Gift Proposal Law Charity 97

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Dear Company Name, At [Nonprofit Name], we’ve served [demographic] in the [Community Name] area for over [number] years. With [Company Name] by our side at this upcoming event, we’re sure to achieve this season’s fundraising goal and serve [Community Name] well. Check out this sponsorship letter for events to inspire your team: Date.

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Sample Sponsor Template Nonprofit 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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People Community Video Podcast 78

Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, About six months ago our college was approached by a local 82-year-old who wants to donate his 5-acre estate containing his home, a very large greenhouse with numerous tropical plants and trees, koi pond, small bridge, swimming pool, and seating area. How would you promote the center’s services to the community?

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Gift Proposal Law Charity 87

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For the past 16 years, I have coordinated volunteer programs within local government. Mary Ann Schmook, a 55+ Volunteer Leadership Program participant, presents her project proposal to classmates. A project idea emerged as a volunteer asked if a system existed to promote local volunteer opportunities to the public. The result?

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Volunteer Americorp Leadership Maryland 75

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

It has the potential not only to help build or rebuild much-needed community support systems ravaged by this pandemic, but also — if designed intentionally — to be an integral part of the nation’s intergenerational poverty-interruption arsenal. Now should be no different. A massive expansion of service is required to meet today’s challenges.

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National Service Americorp Intergenerational 52

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Ricard Espelt to learn more about the various projects he’s working on in Spain leveraging new technologies for public engagement, government transparency and community building. How did your work getting the local council online get started? We proposed a new path to take decisions.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money? For a peer-to-peer 5K or fun run, your costs might include police for crowd control, permits from local governance to close off roads, EMT services, event t-shirts, snacks, opening ceremony costs (band, DJ, etc.),

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. Some Winning Stories.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, I’m on the board of a local theater group, and the executive director’s most recent emailed newsletter was titled “ Theater Nurtures Democracy.” Fundraisers must understand they no longer just write hard copy fundraising letters and grant proposals. Consider how relevant content can create cash and community.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

I’m preparing a talk for next week and thought I’d open up the proposal to all of you! After all, I definitely believe that the community is far smarter than me - and really appreciate any and all ideas you have to share! Please note: I will credit any and all contributions, of course.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So the good news is that the money is out there if you know where to look, and my advice is to always start local. Not only are there fewer organizations applying for local grants than international or government-issued grants, but local granting organizations will be able to see the impact of your work firsthand.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Volunteers appointed to Advisory Boards can share their professional and personal expertise on everything from programming to the organization’s role in the community. Involving members of the affected community in Advisory Boards is becoming more and more common. They could advise the organization based on their personal experiences.

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Younger Organizations Get Grants from Community Foundations, Corporations, and "Other" Sources. Community foundations, corporations, and other grant sources tended to fund younger organizations. So, for example, your local Moose, Elks, or Lions clubs may be more willing to invest locally in your younger organization.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

You do important work and it’s not time to compromise the vital resources your community needs. Check this out: A few years ago when the overtime rules were first proposed, our friends at NonprofitAF published this article. Do we need to restructure how we pay employees? When do changes need to be in place? Need more help?

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Law Minnesota Nonprofit Industry 96

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

I’m the grandfather of an expensive preemie, so I was incensed by his proposal that AOL employees should be penalized to cover such unanticipated increases in healthcare costs. But instead, he proposed a conversation that had… at its core… ten tiny toes, ten itsy-bitsy fingers, and a name. What a creep! He’s a tyrant! Get another!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Balloon raffle.

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Ideas Fundraising Game Fun 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 69

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

After all, they’re proud of their creations and would love to see them benefit disadvantaged people and communities, where regular market forces would fail to go. Of course, part of the role is the bread-and-butter work of a nonprofit GC: day-to-day transactions, reviewing our 990, providing counsel to our senior team and board.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

We discussed Chafee, especially in the context of the Amazon text-to-speech brouhaha, and the proposed international treaty that was tabled at the WIPO SCCR meeting in Geneva last month. Of course, if there is an international treaty on the topic and the U.S. Of course, the Librarian of Congress has pronounced on this topic already!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Of course, successful grantseeking requires a thorough understanding of funders and of the playing field. The National Endowment for the Arts has the Our Town program, which supports arts projects that make communities more livable. They want to see that the outcome of your project or program becomes an ongoing community asset.

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America Fund Resource Library 56

Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Formal professional groups – These exist for many specialties such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association, which have local chapters and a national office. . We also recommend a proposal or contract review meeting as a standard part of the contract process. The Engagement.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. Marnie gets wonky about things like data, APIs and community organizing, especially when they all come together. It made sense: combined, our proposals provided a comprehensive way to source secure shelter.

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New Jersey Proposal Law Empowerment 44

Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2014

But there’s a special magic that happens when we get face-to-face, which is why each month NetSquared organizers in 50 cities across the globe host workshops and socials for the nonprofit tech community. And if you don’t have a local group, we’ll help you start your own. Toronto, ON: CMS Crash Course!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In recent years, the international humanitarian community has responded with a number of data protection guidance documents, such as those from USAID , ICRC , OCHA , and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Disable Print Screen: Similar to above, disabling the print screen option makes it harder to obtain data locally in bulk.

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Practice Data Afghanistan Environment 120

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

There is a long history of nonprofit organizations partnering with the government, usually at the state level, through contracts to help provide for and respond to community needs. Register for the 3-course, 100% online Grant Proposal Certificate from the Nonprofit Management Institute. for the betterment of their communities.

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Government Problem North Carolina Organization 76

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Ingrid Severson is the lead project organizer of the Rooftop Resources project, a project of the Oakland non-profit Bay Localize. Ingrid: Bay Localize is a non-profit project that started back in December of 2005. And also by raising awareness about the concept of re-localizing to bring other people into the movement as well.

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Green Local Interview Oakland 40

AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Here are some things to consider before attending a networking event: Of course, you’ll want to consider why you are attending the event at all. Is the networking environment a place, time, and locale you are comfortable with? Are you there just to meet people? Are you open to discussing a business opportunity?

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Relationship Network Create Industry 96

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 4, 2009

As you can see from the summary sheet above - click here for larger - the sequence was: we all brainstormed the characteristics of a south London borough, with its share of unemployment, health and housing issues, transport problems plus some very positive community activity on the arts front. Social by Social game cards.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I’m honored to be included on a panel proposed by him, along with Carrie Rice , called “ How to Conquer Technology Distraction and Burnout and Be More Present for Yourself, Team, and Organization for the 2018 Nonprofit Technology Conference. This year, I’ll also be offering online courses and programs.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. Marnie gets wonky about things like data, APIs and community organizing, especially when they all come together. Before we wrote our proposal , we read, watched videos, and listened to podcasts.

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Challenge New York City Kentucky Mobile 57

AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Here are some things to consider before attending a networking event: Of course, you’ll want to consider why you are attending the event at all. Is the networking environment a place, time, and locale you are comfortable with? Are you there just to meet people? Are you open to discussing a business opportunity?

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Relationship Network Create Industry 52

Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2016

The fundraiser relies on the grants manager for information on the status of a grant proposal and on the ongoing correspondence during the grant period. The grants manager, on the other hand, can learn insight about the applicant organization that may not be as clear in their written proposal. Use all that data.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Storymakers Community Events. Brattleboro, Vermont: Storytelling for Grant Proposals with Barbara Ganley. SF Online Community Meetup.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Obviously there’s an ongoing cost to that and you want to fund half of it through recurring giving and half through a corporate partnership with the local pet supply company. Of course, you’ll want to tailor this gift string depending on your audience. A special logo or name can unify all your communications about the program.

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Program Giving Gift Goal 52

Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Obviously there’s an ongoing cost to that and you want to fund half of it through recurring giving and half through a corporate partnership with the local pet supply company. Of course, you’ll want to tailor this gift string depending on your audience. A special logo or name can unify all your communications about the program.

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Program Giving Gift Goal 52

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

What is a realistic goal for the timeline and your community? Here’s why: Extra attention and spotlight thanks to high publicity around #GivingTuesday Plug-and-play tools and assets from GivingTuesday.org to help market your campaign More participants ultimately means more support for the nonprofit community overall.

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