Charity Village

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Government of British Columbia and Sparc BC launched the Local Community Accessibility Grants initiative, which provides one-time funding of up to $25,000 to local governments to support projects identified in their Accessibility Plan or in partnership with their Accessibility Committee.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Charity Village

MARCH 15, 2024

The Government of Ontario announced that applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1000 to $25,000, support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this post, we talk to Lydia, a n instructor in Louisiana, about why she makes a yearly donation of $100 to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). The Cause : The Community Foundation of SWLA The Donation : $100 (yearly) What inspired you to make a donation to the Community Foundation of SWLA?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Authentique Agency announced the launch of its newest initiative, "Project 1800," an inaugural program developed to support the community by offering 1,800 pro bono hours annually to deserving U.S. nonprofits. Qualified organizations will receive free marketing resources and services from Authentique's team of professionals.

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DipJar

AUGUST 9, 2022

Joyce is the development and marketing manager for the library, which serves both Brunswick and the smaller community of Harpswell. Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . That tradition of local support and philanthropy sustains Curtis to this day.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

ChangeX, supported by a Community Empowerment Fund award from Microsoft, has launched a fund to support registered nonprofits to start or expand impactful community projects in the City of Toronto and York Region. This is the first year of the Toronto Community Challenge.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 21, 2021

Your company has always been entrenched in the community. You’re striving to increase your audience with a sponsored event, and you figure you’d look locally for a sponsor. Here’s how to get sponsorship from local businesses: Know your goals Find businesses in your area […].

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2023

Check out the speakers: President & CEO, Charity Navigator: Outreach and communication strategies. President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward: Build relationships with funders.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 15, 2023

Check out the speakers: • President & CEO, Charity Navigator: Outreach and communication strategies. President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward: Build relationships with funders. President & CEO, Carter: Charity vs.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). Still, at $112.7 billion, total assets in 2022 were well above 2020 totals.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Sign up for Community Services Recovery Fund tips and updates: We will be launching free resources to help with the application process in the coming days and weeks. Applications are due on February 21, 2023.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I love community organizing. I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. What are the online community organizing best practices from your experience?

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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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Just Transition Fund launched a nationwide initiative to drive philanthropic investments for transitioning energy communities over the next three years. The new campaign will help build the capacity of local organizations impacted by power plant and mine closures to access federal resources.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . Generally, this will be foundations, whether community, private, or corporate. If you have a local community foundation , begin there. appeared first on Bloomerang.

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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. The volunteers find it easy and intuitive to use.”.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Foundation is investing more than $5M to support organizations that leverage community organizing to shift power by helping underserved communities access federal and local funding and control how those funds are spent. Marguerite Casey Foundation launched its “Public Dollars for Public Goods” initiative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Families in need can access small, affordable loans and expert local resources to make household taps and toilets a reality, immediately. Water.org’s monthly donors are truly transforming poverty to possibility one person, one family, one community at a time. The value of efficiency.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2022

As nonprofits, our work is focused on community engagement. Our initiatives directly impact the people we serve by addressing community-centered needs. Community engagement brings group members together to make decisions about their shared future.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities. Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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Charity Village

MAY 27, 2022

The post Hopefulness is declining across Canada: having children or strong ties to a local community associated with a more hopeful outlook appeared first on CharityVillage. Some population groups have below-average levels of hopefulness, including […].

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

I am a firm supporter of public radio since it often provides local updates like emergency services or breaking news and connects us to international issues. My husband and I often donate to Doctors Without Borders because they partner with a speedrunning community we are part of.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 10, 2023

The Volunteer Generation Fund, open to State Service Commissions, local nonprofit, community, faith-based, tribal, state, and local governments and schools, focuses on investments for volunteer management practices. AmeriCorps released a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund.

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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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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2024

Is your organization prepared to respond and support during a community-wide disaster? Because it is proven, stable, flexible enough to meet local needs, and also compliant with state and federal reporting. Humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours in blue and grey skies. Want to learn more?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2023

BryteBridge announced the spring 2023 winners of its new Microgrant Program, which is aimed at assisting emerging nonprofits in making a positive impact on their local communities. BryteBridge plans to distribute $20,000 in cash and service grants through the program this year.

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

I am a firm supporter of public radio since it often provides local updates like emergency services or breaking news and connects us to international issues. My husband and I often donate to Doctors Without Borders because they partner with a speedrunning community we are part of.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. The Dabney.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me. Our participants were hungry for leadership experiences, so we formalized a network to train people to become welcoming outdoor leaders in their own community. Just go and experience nature!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. Getting Local. What do you think? What do you think?

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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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