Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

They saw the need for something different than a food bank, which is designed to provide short-term emergency support, and launched the Your Local Pantry scheme. YLP creates the look and feel of a little local shop with uniformed staff who manage the store by hand-held technology.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

211 is the most comprehensive and credible source of vetted information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts who are available to help 24/7. We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours. Have them dial 211.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base. There are several ways you can tap individual gifts, but one of the most effective ways is using local business partnerships. Local businesses can act as a funnel for new donors, and your organization has a lot to offer these businesses in return.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Who they are: The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas unites their community to create opportunity and access for all North Texans to thrive, challenging the systemic barriers associated with race. What you can do: Find local businesses to partner with for a fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2) Appeal to a Range of Budgets Your donors and supporters will have different financial capacities. Tip: Include gift vouchers for local shops and cafes, food hampers, small sets of bath and beauty products. Consider reaching out to local businesses for donations of services or physical prizes. Want to see for yourself?

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat?” It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Visionlink supports 988 by helping its network of local crisis centers stay connected. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We can all help prevent suicide.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. FourSquare. Meetup Everywhere.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Here are just a few exciting examples that outline different peer-to-peer events your nonprofit can try in 2024: It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness What Do Swans, Affordable Healthcare, and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Have in Common? Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

In my mind, there are four different categories of stories you can and should be collecting to use in your donor communications: Client Stories – The first type of stories you should be collecting are client stories – stories told by those who your non-profit has helped. The Four Categories of Stories You Should be Collecting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Featuring delicious bar fare, craft beers, and favorite local bands, this event is a can’t miss! Proceeds will help us rescue and rehome dogs in need throughout our community. FILL IN THIS CAPTION: Your date makes a big difference. HERE’S THAT CAPTION IN ACTION: Your date makes a big difference. We hope to see you there!

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Company leaders, on the other hand, know the value of retaining employees, boosting their company’s reputation, and impacting their community. Beyond impacting your community and employees, workplace giving can also boost your company’s brand! For example, did your community recently experience a natural disaster?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. In summary, the researchers found that donors give for different reasons.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. Who was the community that you were working with?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, if your nonprofit works in environmental conservation, use a keyword research tool to identify common questions like “how to support local environmental initiatives.” Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! Q: What does “online” add to the community organizing? Successful community organizing across history has always been networked. Q: What makes a community?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. That said, the three apps listed below are all free and help benefit different charities. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 18, 2023

Here at Visionlink, we’ve engaged across the disaster cycle for 25 years, connecting nonprofits and faith-based organizations, with the private sector, FEMA, and state and local governments--— all while protecting the privacy of disaster impacted individuals and families. Working together we all work better.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. The Community Webs project is working with partners from Queens Public Library , Cleveland Public Library , and San Francisco Public Library. About the Author. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Online shopping saw a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 holiday season is no different with about 94 percent of consumers planning to shop online for gi fts. This holiday season, o ne-quarter of consumers plan to shop specifically at a local or small business. . Is the item locally sourced or sustainable?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. The sweepstakes is marketed to everyone, but there’s personalized outreach to those who have participated in chapter community events. In turn, people join their local chapter as members. Don’t run away!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket. Create different themed baskets for different sports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

Other types — like GuardianCon, which recently rebranded to the Gaming Community Expo — are weekend conventions that feature a mix of exhibitors and livestreamed video game footage. These organizations don’t have any natural ties to video games or the gaming community. Some are livestreamed competitive tournaments.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. What makes a Twitter chat different than a blog post, for example, is that the conversation is 1. What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? real time, and 2. co-created.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Do potential givers react differently to causes based upon how they’re marketed? Successful businesses often leverage a simple concept: become better members of the community and reap the benefits of increased profit in the form goodwill. Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity? All good questions to be sure.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, compare the impact of the following statements: “Because of our nonprofit’s tireless efforts, we were able to provide 100 laptops for local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” Experiment with different suggested giving ranges to understand which options appeal to your donors the most.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

It doesn’t just happen with the flip of a switch, but you can start today by changing small things, and even big things, to make your organization a trusted part of the community. Empower community advisors. Form a community advisory team that can provide feedback, ideas, direction and even leadership or organizing support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 Last Tuesday at about 10 a.m.

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