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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

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Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. State and local government agencies.

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How to Start a Volunteer Program: 12 Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Need more help running your current programs? If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Set goals for your volunteer program.

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Onboarding Your Program and Fundraising Volunteers

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According to Nonprofit Courses’ guide to nonprofit professional development , your organization’s greatest asset is its people — and that includes volunteers ! In this, we’re going to talk about two kinds of volunteers: program volunteers and fundraising volunteers. Your Program Volunteers. Get Beyond the Barriers.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

5) The causes that donors give to on GivingTuesday: Hunger and homelessness – 13%. International development and relief – 6%. International development and relief – 6%. Community development – 3%. 7) 57% are enrolled in a recurring giving program. Latin America and the Caribbean – 9%.

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How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way (Part II)

The Fundraising Authority

In working with dozens of non-profit organizations on year-end giving programs, I have found that there are five basic rules that must guide your strategy if you want to steadily increase year-end fundraising each and every year at your charity: Rule #1: Make Sure Your Message is Consistent. The 5 Rules for Supercharged Year-End Fundraising.

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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). An Opportunity to Learn. What CTA Uncovered.

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Unlock the Power of Maps to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising

The Fundraising Authority

In this article, we will explore the potential benefits of using maps in nonprofit fundraising programs and provide examples of how nonprofit organizations can use maps to illustrate the work they do, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts. Map Solutions for Nonprofit Fundraising Programs.

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