Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He sought out support from the Bunbury Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation knowing that capacity-building was their jam. He did what donors love. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model. That’s just plain smart.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He sought out support from the Bunbury Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation knowing that capacity-building was their jam. He did what donors love. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model. That’s just plain smart.

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Donor Classes New Jersey Leadership 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a giving vehicle established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Today, they are philanthropy’s fastest growing vehicle, accounting for 3% of all giving. About Author. Gregory Nielsen.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“Why is a hospital foundation getting involved in quality-of-life issues?”. This is one of the first questions donors ask. This simple answer is why MHP Foundation is shifting our fundraising focus to the social determinants of health within our community. Motivating Donors to Support Social Determinants of Health.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a giving vehicle established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Today, they are philanthropy’s fastest growing vehicle, accounting for 3% of all giving. About Author. Gregory Nielsen.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. Go to a board meeting and let your board members know that you are conducting grant research to determine which foundations to apply to for grants for the coming year.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. California State Parks Foundation. How California State Parks Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. First Nations bands. CSOs serving an entire territory or province, or multiple territories/provinces must apply under the National Stream. Systems and Processes, apply to Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

Giving by foundations managed to grow by 2.5 Despite giving more in 2022 than 2021, the impact by foundations actually declined by 5% because of inflation. One area of growth was giving to foundations. One strategy to help with this is to convert one-time donors to recurring donors. billion dollars out of the $499.33

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million—representing the largest contribution from any foundation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

— Want to Say No Dear Want to Say No, There are two principles at play here, and you’re wise to recognize them: The value of being donor-centric, and The value of conducting due diligence to protect your charity and the donor. Options include: Find a local attorney experienced in nonprofit charitable gift planning.

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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. Funders look to Candid profiles to guide their giving decisions.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

This National Library Week and on this National Library Workers Day, we celebrate our beloved libraries—and the librarians who sustained library services through the challenges of the past year. Funding includes large awards such as $1 million from the Annenberg Foundation to the United States Library of Congress.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this session, Laura MacDonald, Chair of the Giving USA Foundation and Founder of Benefactor Group, will discuss data and trends from 2020, a year in which the environment for giving was certainly uncommon. Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

As we experience an ongoing shift toward equity-centered grantmaking, some foundations are seeking demographic data on their grantees and nonprofit communities to track, measure, and make informed decisions about the diversity within their grantmaking portfolios. Did we miss a good resource?

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Here are some particulars of places you might find funding: Private foundations — These vary a lot in size, may (or may not) have a website, and absolutely have a 990 you should check out to make sure you’re a good fit. Corporate foundations — These foundations are associated with a company and will also have a 990 you can review.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. Technology That Maximizes Donor Impact. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 5) Offer Attractive & Relevant Sponsorships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” Census suggests that Asian Americans have a median household income of $108,700—significantly higher than the national median of $75,580. Based on that, funders may assume that AANHPI populations are universally well off.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Repeat repeat donors. National Repeat Day (June 3). Repeat donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 1) #iGiveLocal. Or parts of the country?

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Think about this: according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics , there are 1.5 It means that there is a lot of local competition that you need to be aware of at all times when you are picking out your event dates. You don’t want to end up competing with another local event on the same exact evening.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. PADI AWARE Foundation.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. The TechSoup Global Local Impact Map is an interactive online map that lets visitors "travel" to places where technology is being harnessed for positive change.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Across the nation, as summer draws to an end and mother nature prepare for her fall showstopper, so does the nonprofit sector. While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships. The donor list health check. Invest in your donors.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This can help identify best practices, leverage resources more effectively, and avoid duplication of efforts.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. The TechSoup Global Local Impact Map is an interactive online map that lets visitors "travel" to places where technology is being harnessed for positive change.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

MacKenzie Scott seems to be nonresponsive to traditional approaches (there is no application process) and operates much more like a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). As you probably know, DAFs are not public entities so there’s no application process, unless the donor decides to make the process public, which Ms. Scott has not chosen to do.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Giving by funder type.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

54% of donors worldwide prefer to give via credit or debit card. The number of new donors giving to charity declined by 7.3% The number of new retained donors dropped 14.9% ( Fundraising Effectiveness Project ). The number of new retained donors dropped 14.9% ( Fundraising Effectiveness Project ). 9% via PayPal.

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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. Occasionally, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funds pass through the TCA.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Thus, socially responsible consumerism becomes the foundation for a meaningful relationship, where each party contributes to the other’s success. For each retweet, they’ll donate $1 to the Gary Sinise Foundation (which provides programs that benefit first responders) up to $1.5 AllOurThanks [link].

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

But what we’ve found is that when you implement what works, your donors will always come through for you. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023. Donors were down 7.6% and new donors were down 16.9%.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Cortico’s “digital hearth”. July 8, 2019; Nieman Lab.

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