Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We need community leaders to make systematic changes at the local, national, and global levels. We need to demonstrate to funders that their gift makes a difference. In civil society, we are constantly making appeals for support. We need funders to believe that our work makes a difference.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive. Wilds Lawson added that in areas with a shortage of funders and limited funding for local nonprofits, national funders could identify and support local and regional organizations more actively.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

In this post I would like to share my thinking around the importance of demonstrating to the grantmaker that your organization reaches out to, and includes, varying cultures. Demonstrating Inclusion. I do know, though, that it is of paramount importance to demonstrate inclusion to grantmakers and major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Subaru’s social post demonstrated a commitment to fighting hunger – and to Feeding America. This allowed the nonprofit to recognize Subaru with its large social audience and demonstrate its role as a key thought leader in the fight against hunger. They demonstrate the importance of teamwork to the nonprofit’s approach.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. During the times of the year when advocacy campaigns are inactive, events offer a chance for you and your team to think outside the box and help to build excitement for your cause within your local community.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The OneCause guide to awareness campaigns recommends researching local businesses in your area that have similar values and missions, as they are more likely to understand the issue your organization is working to solve and how it’s affecting the community.

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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. Tracking Operations With Real Time Data.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

NTEN's local meet up groups have been popping up all across the US over the last few months. While each group has its own local flavor, most meet monthly to discuss nonprofit technology topics, learn from peers, and connect with the local nptech community. flickr: Eva the Weaver. Lauderdale-Miam i: The Ft.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Meeting attendance: Demonstrating commitment A successful nonprofit board starts with committed board members who prioritize attending meetings and events. By sharing success stories, presenting the nonprofit’s impact and demonstrating its financial stability, board members can secure crucial support and partnerships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Miguel Leal Today, Miguel is a successful real estate developer with a deep investment in his new passion project: supporting Mexico’s growing organic foods movement with a farm of his own, where he demonstrates sustainable organic farming methods to communities in his native country while supporting local charitable efforts.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Partner with a local nursery or botanical garden for a charming venue. Offer floral arranging demonstrations or sell potted plants as a fundraising element. Partner with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities on booths or concessions. Use Flowers to inspire different sponsorship or giving levels at the event.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

A small business matching partner is typically a local or regional company within your service area. Think local boutiques, accounting firms, or restaurants, for example. Positive publicity through a partnership with your nonprofit can also have an even greater impact for them locally. Learn How To Tap Into Local Partnerships.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

Optimizing for Local SEO. Local SEO refers to the process of optimizing your online presence to show up in relevant local search results. This concept first started to drive in-person traffic to local retailers; however, it expanded as Google started showing more local news in search. A-T criteria.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support. This practice makes it harder, if not impossible, for us to adequately advocate for diverse communities and demonstrate their unique needs. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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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.” As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Achieve

MAY 15, 2024

This means you must strategically choose which grants to apply for and submit polished applications that demonstrate why your organization deserves funds. To demonstrate that the funds are going toward the initiatives you laid out in your proposal, your parks and recreation organization needs to monitor where the funds are allocated.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Small, local organizations are more trusted than larger institutions , but you need to win that trust. While the amount can vary depending on each individual’s means, a personal contribution is a demonstration of commitment to the nonprofit. As part of this responsibility, every board member should make an annual contribution.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

From loggers to trucking companies to timber and pulp mills, the timber industry is a bedrock of local economies in many parts of the U.S. Development and unsustainable hunting led to local extinction of elk in 1855. Speaking of people, the natural and economic value of forestland is vital to its surrounding communities.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Work with local shops and businesses to provide volunteers with discounts. Demonstrate flexibility to volunteers by making scheduling a streamlined process. Ask volunteers for program feedback and demonstrate a desire to satisfy their needs. Verbally thank volunteers and communicate with them regularly.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

For philanthropists looking to invest in locally led authentic solutions that deliver results and measurable change, general operating support grants are that pathway forward.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The gospel is a verbal message of salvation demonstrated through acts of God’s love. In every locale in which it is used, participating entities should adapt its application to its particular context. The first step to local adaptation is involving affected populations in the community’s story of change.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

They are demonstrating the confidence to speak on your issues and the passion to be very public about it. Most of these requests are coming from lobbyists in Washington, but offices are hearing from constituents and local interests as well.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2013

We all know the value of building relationships with Members of Congress and local legislators. But what is the best way to break through and truly demonstrate your impact where it matters most? How do groups entice a Member of Congress to attend a local event or meet with key stakeholders? And yet, how do these events happen?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. Impact stories work well for fundraising because they demonstrate a need that donors can meet through donating. For example, let’s say you’re a local children’s theater company. A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

To identify prospective companies that may stand to benefit from sponsoring your fundraising event, ask yourself the following questions: What companies are in our local community that align with our nonprofit’s values and fundraising event audience? A strong case for sponsoring your event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bringing skilled volunteers together in person with passionate and integrated local organisations around the world was how V2I worked towards their mission of helping global communities break the cycle of poverty. The focus in these projects is on being able to demonstrate real impact, which will be apparent after one week.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). The national arm of the National Association of Letter Carriers (as opposed to any of the locals) is by far the largest union in terms of revenue, bringing in $1.78 Financial data. billion in assets, $26.3 billion dollars.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Demonstrate Impact With Data and Examples. This means instead of saying in your grant proposal that you’d make a great recipient, show that you would be by detailing past data that demonstrates your performance or sharing stories of individuals who have benefited from your services. Have Another Set of Eyes.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This is also an opportunity to recognize major donors, volunteers, or organizations that have significantly contributed to your organization and adds a heartfelt touch that demonstrates your appreciation and inspires others to give. Consider collaborating with local businesses and auction booster companies to fill in gaps for items.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Hosting a discount card fundraiser allows you to provide discounts to local restaurants and shops while collecting donations in support of your mission. Adding a product fundraising page to your website gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your mission and the initiatives raised funds will go toward. Discount cards.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways. Some foundations that lacked experience in local giving began investing more in communities, while others engaged in cross-border giving to show European solidarity.

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