ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. Banks were not lending.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Anjali Deshmukh , Associate Director. Nonprofit Finance Fund. Conducted in January and February 2013, Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2013 State of the Sector survey assessed the financial and management challenges facing 5,983 organizations across the country. But there are major hurdles in this race toward diversified funding.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Executive Director, Trellis for Tomorrow. Executive Director, Valley Clean Air Now. Managing Director, Nonprofit Group, Accenture. Jennifer Anderson.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Senior Director, Virtual Client Experience, Crossroads Community Services. Director of Information Technology, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 21, 2014

I''ve now been the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for three years. I helped them find funding and partners and time to make amazing work happen. I arrived in 2011 with the explicit directive to execute a turnaround. Three years later, we''re out of turnaround and into growth mode.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change. The team included the director, board chair, administrative marketing and communication staff and a community engagement consultant.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

The more they tell you about what matters to them, the better job you can do of customizing an Ask for them that is an exact fit between your funding needs and their philanthropic desires. Some donors are drawn to just one cause area, such as homelessness or food insecurity. Awesome, right?). Because, that’s what it’s all about.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Cylinda Nickel is the Executive Director at Compassion Services International. By providing regular updates, CSI was accountable for the funds raised. By using different donation forms and pages, CSI can tailor for each individual fund, which helps their back office. Updates: Let Your Donor Know How Their Donation Is Being Used.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2017

Tuan, Managing Director, Fund for Shared Insight shares details about an incredible funding opportunity for nonprofits. Tuan, Managing Director, Fund for Shared Insight. Note from Beth: Melinda T. Does your organization want to make meeting the needs of the people its serves a top priority?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. And also think about how you can fund those new programs because you may need some seed money before you can start. But you can’t self-fund your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Your nonprofit is an extension of yourself.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

When I did have questions about anything, I was able to reach out and get answers very quickly,” shares Brooke Fornea, Director of Marketing. As someone with very minimal experience building something like that, it was so nice and easy to use Qgiv’s donation form. The Solution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For example, the International Fund for Animal Welfare shared the good news that zero rhinos were poached in 2020. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your mailed welcome kit could contain: A holiday-themed letter from the Executive Director, signed and with a short, handwritten personal note, such as: We thank you for choosing to give to our organization! Mention how many years they have supported you, the particular programs they have funded, how big of an impact they have made.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

Watsi’s Universal Fund gives donors the opportunity to fund a new patient each month by setting up a recurring monthly gift. Perhaps your monthly donors get an annual thank-you luncheon with your executive director. One clear way to do that is to include information about impact in your donation tiers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Executive Director. Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. It’s no secret that fund development is tough work. Raising funds should be viewed as an invitation to a donor to make a substantial change in an area they care deeply about.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

I will continue to work with Habitat organizations, as well as other nonprofits, to increase organizational and funding capacity through my consulting work, so while this is a farewell to my staff position, I look forward to remaining connected to the mission I care so deeply about." Unconditional Love and Justice.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless. We have never been so scared of sliding into homelessness,” Jasmine said. “We Executive Director . Ask a question: Will you help us solve the #1 problem facing homeless families? . Both of their jobs were on hold because of the pandemic. Sincerely, .

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

We’ve been discussing this very important topic in a 3 part series of guest blogs posts from the folks at the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF). In this second part of the series, Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, shares more terrific advice and insights on financial health and nonprofit business models.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Instead, ask people to give to save a dog, tutor a child, or feed a homeless person. It was always my favorite time of the year when I was a Development Director because of all the donations pouring in and because I could see all my hard work from the year paying off. Don’t ask people to give to help you reach your internal goal.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

A few years ago, a nonprofit executive was bragging to me about a fundraising breakthrough he had when he had gotten a new $5,000 donation from a local foundation and how much effort he, his board, his development director, and others spent wooing and making their case for the contribution. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

At the same time, nonprofits should be aware of the challenges and limitations to this emergent form of funding. The Nonprofit Finance Fund defines social impact investments as “investments that intend to generate positive social or environmental impact along with financial return.”

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

People's Emergency Center (PEC) in Philadelphia has been using Mobile Beacon quite a bit under a government-funded project that's part of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. They're a homeless services and neighborhood revitalization nonprofit that serves West Philly. It puts them on the path to opportunity."

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For example, if you are taking a volunteer for your homeless shelter that offers overnight accommodations and food service, you want to familiarize that person with the food service program, since that’s where they will be serving. However, fundraising volunteers go a step further. Teach Them About the Program, Too.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 17, 2014

They feed the hungry and house the homeless. How were their funds used? Utilizing Board Members and the Executive Director. If you expect the executive director to write personal notes, write a sample draft note. Stop thinking of your donors as ATM machines and really focus on them as people. They don’t simply give money.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2015

There are also many homeless and disabled veterans in the area. The garden's organic produce will be sold at local farmers' markets to fund project activities. She told me, "With our homeless vet situation, and so many disabled vets coming back, I just asked myself: How can I make a dent in this situation?"

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

Here is what Dalit Freedom Network executive director, Sherry Bailey, says about the impact of the video and storytelling: “The Freedom to Dream video was part of our annual Give For Freedom Campaign. It was filmed on location outside our free medical clinic for the homeless in the heart of Melbourne.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

If your nonprofit is already up and running, a nonprofit business plan helps you decide if the funding and opportunities for growth exist for your new or young nonprofit. Listing previous successes and accomplishments in this section can be convincing for potential partners and reassure them that you will use their funding efficiently.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

In his role, Tim is responsible for the overall management of Alumni Services, the Wake Forest Fund, and Donor Services and Advancement Services at the university. Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of as Associate VP and Director, Alumni and Donor Services at Wake Forest University? Tabor UnitedMethodist Church.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The following is an overview of a BetterWorld customer, HealthRIGHT 360 and interview with Dave Dayter, IT Director of HealthRIGHT 360 discussing their experience with BetterWorld and the TechSoup VoIP Donation Program. This is a guest post by Salem Kimble, Manager of Online Strategies with TechSoup donor partner BetterWorld Telecom.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. A new Executive Director. A retiring long-time Executive Director. Include a quote from your Executive Director.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

Because more and more homeless and low-income people are accessing the Internet from mobile devices, the developers behind Link-SF identified a need for a mobile-optimized website for finding social services and local resources in San Francisco. The data was compiled using service information from San Francisco homeless organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. How many of you report to the Finance Director? He showed a series of photos from the Common Ground campaign for homeless to get homes – before and after photos. Make it easy to give.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

You open the door to your office and see your Program Director in shorts and a t-shirt with a dubious message, holding what might be an inappropriate beverage. Trying to raise money, you increase your social networking, adding that responsibility to one of your employees, one who is paid with grant funds. They deny partial funding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. How many of you report to the Finance Director? He showed a series of photos from the Common Ground campaign for homeless to get homes – before and after photos. Want to do more. Make it easy to give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The workshop was presented by the Colorado Association of Funders and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by Gill Foundation , Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado , The Colorado Health Foundation , and The Colorado Trust. The Environmental Defense Fund has used the game for an internal training for 300 people.

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