Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

In many low-income Black communities, support services come from locally-based nonprofits — day care centers, after-school programs, senior centers, libraries, churches, and so on. They are also disproportionately staffed by those same communities. Here is one practical approach.

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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! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 1) #iGiveLocal.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

The social good community continues to respond to the hardships and impacts of the pandemic and social justice issues. Many CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) professionals have shifted their employee and community engagement strategies as the world shifted to virtual and socially distanced work. This was approximately a $6.1

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Since today’s consumers are demanding more social responsibility and impact from the companies they support, brands also often already have giving programs established for cross-collaboration, so you won’t necessarily be pitching them a new idea. Think local boutiques, accounting firms, or restaurants, for example. Influencer.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

Influencer marketing. Online influencers can connect your nonprofit with new audiences, and some influencers may even be interested in hosting fundraisers for your cause. Like with any partnership, search for influencers most likely to support you based on their interests and past engagement with nonprofits.

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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’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? And in each local place, people are on different types of social media, some of which are global in scope. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes considering factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities that can influence access to resources and opportunities. Most recently, many of these equity initiatives and programs are being challenged directly, on a global scale.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Our latest Impact Lab cohort on climate justice built an open-source tool for climate community-based organizations to access grant funding more seamlessly with the Grants Content Kit.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

private and community foundations. We gave larger grants to long-term grant partners to cover their increased costs for the same programming.” Program staff exercised flexibility to increase grant amounts because of inflation.” “We Again, responses varied for how it would influence giving. We added 8% to each grant award.”

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community. There are likely a number of interested parties in your community that want to make the world a better place. These volunteers should have the time, skills, and interests to help you provide programming and services to your beneficiaries. What is volunteer recruitment?

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2023

Find local businesses that service your area and reach out to inquire about a partnership with them. Iron out the details of the partnership in advance Like partnerships between nonprofits, it helps to have a contract when partnering with local businesses. From there, use the tips below to make the best partnership possible.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This feedback influences how they implement tipping and other features, but they don’t share that data publicly; it’s proprietary to the specific platform. They may also feel more engaged with the platform and the fundraising community when given the opportunity to contribute more. 2015 ), in a cost-effective manner.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

From forests and oceans to farmland and freshwater, our scientists focus on the ways in which nature helps provide for people, communities, and the world at large. And it is here where our work as a nonprofit organization can influence the way communities and industries around the world think about and work with nature.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

This transformation must happen in our communities, in our workplaces, and in ourselves. Funders are seeing this challenge and answering the call, using their influence to not just support the sector’s own path to net zero, but also increase the capacity of the sector to drive an equitable transition to net zero globally.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

At Salesforce, our business is guided by stakeholder capitalism , a system in which corporate purpose is based on a fundamental commitment to all stakeholders — customers, employees, partners, communities, the planet, and society — rather than just shareholders. With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2016

Sure, there are important national programs like United Way or massive online listings of nonprofits that give credibility and visibility for fundraisers. But it often is the local marketing that comes from trusted, known recommendations that can garner the most benefit. And for them, local communities are very important.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Livestrong has applied this approach to their Solution Grants Program, which focuses on funding solutions that solve everyday cancer problems. Ask a local business or corporation that aligns with your mission if they’d be interested in teaming up to sell their products in support of a good cause.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

There are many ways to reinvigorate your program. The following information and guidance are intended to inspire you to take a new look at your employee giving program or employee crisis fund through a fresh lens. If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

Which programs are they most interested in? Uplift Voices in Your Community. However, take time to identify well-known key stakeholders and brand advocates who have an influence in your community, like your CEO, local celebrities, and those impacted by your mission. Understand Your Audience. Where do they live?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In other words, it’s generating only nickels and dimes instead of the hundreds and thousands needed to pay for programs and ongoing operations. Paying for everything yourself removes some of the accountability that nonprofits need and grays the boundaries of public input and influence. I’ve been there. And it’s frustrating.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

I’m excited to highlight yet another Blackbaud customer that went above and beyond in 2020 to harness employee engagement and reward the employees that have kept their teams engaged in corporate philanthropic programs during what has been a difficult and isolating year for many.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

Think about all the teens that need community service hours!) You can also use your event committee to generate buy-in from your community by leveraging your volunteers’ networks. Your local chamber of commerce likely has a few planned! Similarly, consider joining a local civic organization, such as Kiwanis or Rotary.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it. We see the end results of young leaders, like Malala Yousafzai or Greta Thunberg, and their incredible influence. Moments can start with unexpected champions.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters. Communities also require support prior to a catastrophic event to be prepared to withstand future disasters. and internationally.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2021

We’re excited to welcome Samara Islam as our new Program Coordinator. Samara brings a passion for community and problem-solving. I ran the audio board with an A/V team that recorded football games for local public access TV. What are some of your favorite local adventures? What was your first job?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. Or your purchase is part of a “buy one, give one” program where the business’s product is donated because of your purchase. Digital programs. What is cause marketing?

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Twenty Hats

JULY 13, 2021

In the ensuing years, I have become a great fan of managing up , the idea that you can use your influence to reach your goals without the authority to make the final decision. I think volunteer directors, managers and coordinators see things that are necessary and incredibly impactful for our programs. Same response: no.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

Around the world, organizations face unique challenges when mobilizing their constituents and growing online communities, whether for a cause, an issue, an organization's mission, or a combination thereof. How should organizations harness their online communities? What are examples of effective community engagement?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

A good brand and recognition in the community. Interest in supporting the community. Recruit people for the committee who have business connections in the community and most importantly, are WILLING to ask their contacts for a sponsorship for the event. Ask your staff, volunteers, and Board who they know at local businesses.

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