Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

We are here to educate, facilitate and communicate,” he said. “We Tap into a new source of funding. Stock represents an untapped source of funding that has either been inaccessible or under-utilized by nonprofits. We work with nonprofits to educate donors on the benefits of donating appreciated stock.

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Gift Profit Nonprofit Donation 326

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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Participatory Model Grant Fund 131

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

In the first half of 2021, Allison Fine and I gave many presentations on our report, AI4Giving , funded by the Gates Foundation. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. Broadly grouped expenses or revenues can obscure the allocation of funds across different programs.

Activities 81

Activities Active Activism Comparison 81

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

This complicates and prolongs the award process and contributes to a more significant issue: underutilized scholarship funds. Below are a few common issues that impact applicant engagement and reduce fund utilization: Difficulty accessing scholarship information. Scholarship applications are redundant.

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Application Challenge Award Student 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

In the first half of 2021, Allison Fine and I gave many presentations on our report, AI4Giving , funded by the Gates Foundation. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

Matching gifts present a huge revenue opportunity, yet many nonprofit fundraisers struggle to capture these funds without automation. Identifying and facilitating opportunities to raise more money, fuel your organization’s programs, and advance your mission shouldn’t require more work.

Integration 203

Integration Gift Donation Fundraising 203

sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Annual giving covers a nonprofit or university’s efforts to raise ongoing, generally unrestricted donations throughout the year that will help fund regular operations. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Campaign Effective Giving Ideas 78

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Think about your foundation’s grantee community, as well as the ultimate beneficiaries of the funding.

Participatory 116

Participatory Model Leadership Application 116

Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

Take a page out of the Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) of Alaska Airlines ‘ playbook. Auction Powerhouse: Greater Giving’s software facilitated both silent and live auctions, allowing the EAF to accept bids from remote participants and maximize their fundraising potential.

Charity 52

Charity Software Alaska Registration 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And every philanthropist or foundation chooses how to frame that impact, directing funds to one cause over another. Over more than a quarter-century, it has distributed more than $400 million across “impact-screened” investments in municipal bonds, private equity, and exchange-traded funds—all of which continue to return market-rate profits.

System 98

System Impact Change Foundation 98

Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

Provide comprehensive oversight of project progress and delivery, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.

Impact 40

Impact Support Management Training 40

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

And advocacy must extend beyond funding concerns (though funding is necessary and nice!) By facilitating informed decision-making, nonprofits can encourage voters to support candidates who align with their values. Let the facts speak for themselves.

Advocacy 94

Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

It is less about how to raise funds for their organizations (although that’s important) but focused on the big picture: What is the long-term change that we want to see? The report addresses metrics for success for investing in broad field social movements or networked approaches to social change. What is needed to achieve it?

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Metrics Fund Build Social 114

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

Effective 104

Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

While some work in formal partnerships, many more engage in informal ones where they align funding or work on a project together for a limited time. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . 4) Comparing Current Funding to Community Needs to Identify Gaps .

Collaboration 95

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 95

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Disorganization, decentralization, and disconnection in scholarship administration all over the country lead to underutilized scholarship funds, a lack of stewardship efforts with major donors, and students not receiving the necessary aid to continue their education. There are three steps to consider. Education is a human endeavor.

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Student Award Create Application 70

Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

The most cited motivation to share this data in their profiles was to secure the “legitimacy” of a Candid Seal of Transparency (70%), which they felt would increase their visibility and enhance their “public image” and, in turn, enhance their ability to raise funds.

Demographics 59

Demographics Data Support Profile 59

Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Let’s take a look at some possibilities: (1) Start a memorial fund with an existing nonprofit, (2) Contribute time and expertise to a program at an existing nonprofit; (3) Work with a fiscal agent, (4) Start a local chapter of a national nonprofit, and (5) Start your own nonprofit. If so, contact them and express your wishes.

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Work Chapter Sponsor Charity 105

Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

This means nonprofits can spend less time sifting through the vast array of funding opportunities available and more time pursuing those that are most likely to be aligned with their missions. Facilitating intelligent funding connections (coming soon.) Helping the sector stay up to date with the latest information.

Support 98

Support Technology Proposal Grant 98

Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 2, 2022

Cloud for Good Campaign Services specialists work closely with our clients to facilitate one of the most critical revenue streams within their organizations: direct marketing. Campaign Services helps our clients lighten complex data loads and assist in ongoing integrations for vital fundraising operations through direct marketing campaigns.

Service 89

Service Campaign Facilitation Database 89

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You are the philanthropy facilitator. . Fund development is, first, organizational development…. You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” It’s in your job description. It takes a village.

Culture 126

Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 126

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

I invited her to share her experience in crowd funding. I am currently raising funds for a story that I believe needs to be told about the 2011 people’s uprising in Madison, Wisconsin. We set a target goal and must raise that amount or lose all pledged funds by the set deadline of 12 p.m., A Guest Post by Sam Mayfield.

Wisconsin 99

Wisconsin Platform Fund Ghana 99

Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Wouldn't it be great if nonprofits, charities, and foundations had a frank discussion about how to improve the technology funding process? The NTC session Bridging the Funding Gap did just that: brought nonprofits and foundations together to start discussing technology funding barriers and to brainstorm solutions.

Foundation 68

Foundation Fund Technology Attitude 68

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Depending on the committee’s findings, the report may request funds for a list of proposed activities. . Reports serve as a vital informational tool to guide board members as they make decisions when voting on potential funding or activities. Donations: Funds donated to your association .

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Director Associations Software Management 127

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

It lets you choose from Stripe or Moolah to facilitate online transactions, monthly gifts, or EFT donations. Kindful is another powerful donor-tracking software that facilitates online giving as a built-in feature. Projects less than $400 have the best chance of being funded.

Tools 75

Tools Online Giving Tips 75

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Many family members request donations to be made to a certain charitable fund or nonprofit instead of flowers at their loved one’s funeral. For instance, family members of someone who died from lung cancer might donate to your nonprofit if your mission is to fund lung cancer research. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Donation Management Tips Gift 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Don’t be afraid to reach out to event sponsors, grant funders and major donors to see if they’d be willing to work with you on how unspent funds are allocated, such as event table sponsorships.

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 338

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it.

Associations 130

Associations Industry Government Education 130

Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding. But first: What is a Seal of Transparency?

Story 52

Story Profile Metrics Accessibility 52

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Lack of resources. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. 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.” But is this the right question?

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 86

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2014

The other morning I heard a disturbing report about people asking friends, family and strangers to fund their weddings through a certain crowdfunding site. Blackbaud of course has a lot of good options to facilitate do-it-yourself campaigns and our newest service, everydayhero , is an excellent option. It is madness I tell you.

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Fund Headline Industry Money 38

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. However, the traditional reliance of nonprofits on governmental and charitable funding is increasingly unsustainable. Banks were not lending.

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Model Fund Social United States 53

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

If you are part of a complex organization with a large budget and multiple revenue streams or restricted funds, the process may be more complicated and require a robust fund accounting system. Also be aware of restricted versus unrestricted funds. Continue to monitor actual income and expenses and compare them to the budget.

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Process Create Review Stream 93

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Donors will appreciate the convenience of automated donations, while your organization enjoys the steady stream of funds that support your vital work.

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Facebook Tools Change Guide 98

sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Make mobile fundamental to your P2P strategy so that you’re able to connect with donors and participants where they are and when they are available. More than 75,000 supporters participated in this event, showcasing how motivating a mobile activity-tracking platform can be.

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Track Activities Active Activism 94