Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.”

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are beginning to use indirect costs more frequently in their budgeting processes, whether or not they are pursuing government grants. Your bookkeeper likely does not want to spend time determining whether management or programs purchased paperclips, so creating a policy of categorizing expenses is helpful.

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Rate Question Government Fund 87

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. That’s because donations to these organizations are usually tax-deductible for the donor, making it easier to raise funds. You can always expand your operations later on as your organization and donor base grows. There are over 1.8 Look into: Your primary audience.

Nonprofit 84

Nonprofit Files Policy Software 84

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

New apps and online services have made working with cryptocurrency easier than ever, allowing nonprofits to avoid turning away donors who wish to donate digital currency. Cryptocurrency is created by code, not issued by a government like dollars or pesos. What are the advantages to accepting cryptocurrency from donors?

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Argentina Nonprofit Digital Storytelling 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

What surprised me though, was the share pair report out exercise, “What are the conversation starters about concerns that your organization needs to have to build a social media policy?&# I was surprised that most of the topics were tactical and how to questions. Board source. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Long project cycles can deter donors who seek immediate results from their contributions. Donors and event participants even told Nick that they missed the sense of community made possible by the Ballet’s performances—quite a tangible return on investment. The arts are not a luxury; they are a necessity.

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Texas Arts Culture Challenge 91

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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California Policy Los Angeles Issue 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. . philanthropy,?analyzing?funding

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Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Gates Foundation awards $35 million PRI for anti-viral therapeutics. September 16, 2021 UK-based Exscientia , an AI-driven pharmatech company, has announced a $35 million program-related investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop anti-viral therapeutics against coronavirus and other viruses with pandemic potential.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Despite the robust annual increases, however, the current total falls short of the 13% of GDP analysts at NITI Aayog, an Indian government public policy think tank, believe is necessary for the country to meet its commitment to achieving 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. That amount constituted 8.3%

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Philanthropy Goal Develop India 52

Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

And one of the best ways to build a solid foundation for your nonprofit’s board is for everyone involved to understand the fundamental nonprofit board responsibilities that they should be carrying out. Your board will have a hand in establishing and monitoring policies and procedures for your organization. Let’s get started!

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Nonprofit Government Roles Review 52

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . The unique opportunities offered working in faith-based organizations is that we intentionally entertain the donors’ answer to the question of ‘why’ should a donor give?”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?”

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Advocacy Change Literacy DC 176

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How we learn is super important, as it’s the foundation of our ability to succeed. That’s why I always tell my clients to put their plans, policies, and procedures in writing. For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal. Identify a key value that governs your behavior or life.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 94

sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When I was a grant writer, my favorite people to connect with inside foundations were those staff who had previously worked in nonprofit organizations. What do you wish you better understood about foundations or non-profits? They understood the daily life of “Nonprofitland,” they were more understanding, flexible, and reachable.

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Grant Foundation Philanthropy Application 86

Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

The Vilcek Foundation. The New York-based Vilcek Foundation ’s mission is to elevate and communicate the importance of immigrants’ contributions to the arts and sciences in America by awarding annual Vilcek Prizes to support innovators in these areas. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Canopus – Website for Art.

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Award Colorado Drupal Museum 88

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation. The tendency of philanthropic professionals, big donors, and other relatively privileged people to assume that they know what is best for the people who are directly affected by the problems that need to be addressed.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) NTI Nuclear Security Index (NTI Index) is the preeminent global data resource on nuclear security, assessing countries’ progress, highlighting security gaps, and recommending actions for governments to better protect nuclear materials and build an effective global security architecture.

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Award Arkansas Colorado Museum 66

Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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Award Colorado Washington Children 46

Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

Award 46

Award Colorado Washington Children 46

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

The latest Charities Aid Foundation COVID-19 report found that at the end of 2020, 93 percent of charitable organizations reported being adversely affected by the pandemic. Nonprofits surveyed by the Toronto Foundation widely believe (65 percent) that the pandemic will significantly threaten their finances for the next five years.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 54

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

To provide some relief for these steep rates, the federal government provided ways for households to reduce their taxable income. The charitable deduction is a vital nexus between the general public, the nonprofit organizations they support, and government policy. The war effort was thereby funded by wealthy families.

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Serbia United States Government Georgia 76

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Meanwhile, you may assign another person to call new donors to thank them and increase your new donor retention. Let’s get started.

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 122

Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose .

Award 57

Award Leadership Cleveland Hunger 57

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As Ceri Hutton wrote for the Baring Foundation, “PGM [participatory grantmaking] funds denote a different paradigm of funding and monitoring and evaluation need to be ‘re-evaluated’ in the light of this.” All we know is what they tell the donors they’re doing. To look is an act of choice.”

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 88

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Different types of nonprofits will have different needs — e.g., associations are different businesses than research and policy institutes — so do what is more directly connected to your mission and goals. This framework is known as digital governance. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management. Let’s talk.

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Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

The Vilcek Foundation. The Vilcek Foundation has a mission to elevate and communicate the importance of immigrants’ contributions to the arts and sciences in America. The New York-based foundation also awards annual Vilcek Prizes to support innovators in these areas. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Award Communication Colorado Museum 75

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Planned Giving Primer.

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Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

Today, continually learning more about your donors, constituents, communities, and how they all engage with you can generate a lot of data. Another aspect of data privacy involves how data can and cannot be used to market to donors, which is much more relevant. And nonprofits are no exception.

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Law Digital California Spam 59

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

I also pointed her to CASE's book Advancement Services: A Foundation for Fund Raising , and CASE's Handbook of Institutional Advancement , which includes a chapter on Advancement Services, as well as the Association of Advancement Services Professionals. Advancement Services should be the foundation supporting the rest of Advancement.

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Service Retention Evaluation System 183

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Foundation The. Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities.

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Organization United States National America 89

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

An NGO is a type of nonprofit organized at the local, national, or international level that works independently of any government involvement. Compliance with these regulations ensures transparency, accountability, and the continuation of tax benefits for your donors and your organization. Why are there different types of nonprofits?

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Guide Nonprofit Associations Files 52

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.).

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , we highlight the work of the Sunlight Foundation and its executive director, Ellen Miller. We’d like to thank Ellen and the Sunlight Foundation for giving copies of the book to nonprofit and foundation leaders at last week’s Independent Sector Conference.

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New York City New York Government Influence 89

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Nonprofits have two customers – the people they serve through the mission and the people or organizations which pay for all or part of the services, such as donors, insurance companies, government entities, and more. In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” Think strategic, 3,000-foot view.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Awareness 52

BoardAssist

MAY 20, 2014

Does your organization have a sound, carefully managed and board-approved Investment Policy Statement? 1) Do you have a well thought out Investment Policy Statement, approved by the board? The answers to the questions below will help define the key terms of the investment policy statement.

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Management Policy Government Classes 61

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. Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. The core mission is thereby freed from total dependence upon the decisions of donors.

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