Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

Arts 73

Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation. Unicorns Unite: How nonprofits and foundations can build EPIC Partnerships.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. And now they are up to something again: MMT is looking for a million dollar idea to support! Meyer’s personal estate.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Spend two hours googling “creative fundraising ideas” to get inspired. Sort through online organizational data (Google analytics, email open rates) to see if there are insights, trends, and patterns that could be used to improve operations.

Fundraising 336

Fundraising Mail Law Donation 336

Judi Sohn

MAY 3, 2015

Two weeks ago, I joined the Salesforce Foundation in a new role as Open Source Manager. Does "Open Source Community Manager" mean that you're the official bff of Nonprofit Starter Pack users? This is an amazing time of change and growth for the Foundation and I’m excited to be a part of it. I love that.

Foundation 100

Foundation Open Source License Phase 100

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the following essentials: Employee Engagement FAQs Employee Engagement Dos and Don’ts Employee Engagement Program Ideas Employee Engagement Plan Template Let’s explore why employee engagement is so critical and how you can promote it on an everyday basis. Lack of inclusivity and openness. Lack of resources.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Leadership Roles 52

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. Here are a few: More Effective Decisions : It makes sense to involve the people impacted by philanthropic dollars in setting strategy and making grants! published by the Ford Foundation. Those at the top decide.

Participatory 133

Participatory Model Grant Fund 133

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy. Philanthropy loves “new” things. Fast forward to today….

Knowledge 72

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 72

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? ” Here’s a useful idea from behavioral economics: The easier a task is, the more likely we are to do it. It offers collections on Individual Giving, Fundraising , Grants & Proposal Writing , and Corporate Giving. Where can I find samples?

Professional 94

Professional Develop Impact Fundraising 94

sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

In my years as a grantseeker and nonprofit consultant, I’ve waded through dozens of ambiguous foundation websites that make it impossible to know how to get even a foot in the door to be considered for funding. Philanthropy has had a history of being notoriously opaque and inaccessible to organizations seeking funding. Be accessible.

Relationship 83

Relationship Foundation Grant Fund 83

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

Problem 80

Problem Skills Proposal Grant 80

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. Then, focus on attracting donations in the form of grants from foundations, bequests, and corporate donations.

Giving 97

Giving Report Grant Gift 97

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

Collaboration 96

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 96

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The idea of virtual board meetings has been around since conference calls first began. Community foundations awarded more grants than any other grantmaker type (49 percent of total awards) . Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. How are foundations and nonprofits achieving these results?

Virtual 49

Virtual Foundation Practice Connecticut 49

Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

Watch the video clip At the recent Demographics via Candid launch event , Cheryl Dorsey of Echoing Green opened with a powerhouse keynote, followed by Ann Mei and Anna Koob, senior research lead at Candid, to further set the stage with details on the initiative and the demographic data Candid collects. How do we tie that data together?

Demographics 96

Demographics Build Social Green 96

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

Foundation 56

Foundation Websites Philanthropy San Francisco 56

Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

Phoenix 52

Phoenix Grant Case Study Disaster 52

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Second are representatives of nonprofits who are turning to grants to help their organization grow capacity.

Library 98

Library Grant Local Roles 98

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Be open to making changes to your branding as needed. This includes in-kind and online donations, grants, cash, checks, and more. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Their brand is built around the idea of hope and inspiration. Be flexible.

Strategy 110

Strategy Tips Nonprofit Conservancy 110

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

New Research and a Welcome Surprise from Foundation CEOs. How much promise do the following practices hold for increasing foundations’ impact in the coming decades?” This question was one of many in a recently released research study commissioned by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation on the occasion of its 50 th anniversary.

Research 67

Research Foundation Austin Philanthropy 67

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Creative Power of Datamaking Focusing on the action of datamaking opens a world of possibilities for developing knowledge. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change. Datamaking can ground processes of joint learning that energize grantee relationships.

Data 104

Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 104

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. Different Types of Employee Giving Employee Giving Program Ideas How to Run a Successful Employee Giving Program What is an employee giving program?

Program 98

Program Create Giving Companies 98

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. The minimum ask is $10,000.

Fund 96

Fund Service Guide Community 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Note from Beth: Yesterday, I was the honored guest at a Google Hangout hosted by the Packard Foundation to celebrate the work that I have done over the last five years as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. It was wonderful to see colleagues in the room and online, reflect on the work, and talk about next steps.

Celebrate 116

Celebrate Foundation Chapter Social Media 116

Candid

JULY 26, 2022

It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. . And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

Course 122

Course Ratio Fundraising Statistics 122

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. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Deciding About Grant Money.

Participatory 119

Participatory Model Leadership Application 119

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Knight Foundation has launched a particularly interesting Knight News Challenge this year. The foundation plans to fund 20 plus projects with new ideas on how to increase participation in U.S. The Knight Foundation wants to do something about it. Grants typically range from $35,000 to several hundred thousand dollars.

Ideas 36

Ideas San Francisco Proposal Application 36

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Storytelling opens doors and creates interest and can be coupled with an invitation to “take action” on the organization’s website which hopefully helps them acquire email addresses. Stories are powerful at opening doors and hooking people’s interest. Keep membership data clean Board members can help you keep your donor data clean.

Money 87

Money Fundraising Reddit Grant 87

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Our mission is to provide you with practical fundraising tools and ideas that you can use right away. Through split testing, you can learn what types of subject lines appeal to your donors and get them to open your email and respond. Five Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE! It’s the foundation of your messaging.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Storytelling Grant Money 59

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Your plan will: Keep you focused on what works and stop you from chasing every shiny new idea. Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. Engage your Board.

Fundraising 134

Fundraising Activities Active Activism 134

Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

His words also echoed my opening remarks at our 2023 convening: “I’ve been looking for a beacon on the hill to guide philanthropy forward, and I realize that the beacon on the hill is me. The journey of advancing racial equity requires opening oneself up to a continuous process of learning, sharing, and evolving—publicly and vocally.

Learning 52

Learning Journal Practice Reflection 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

They guide our relationships, how we craft grant solicitations, applications, and reports, how we review opportunities, track progress, and ultimately how we judge and support what’s possible. When organizations craft grant applications, they are expected to spell out specifically how their plan will work. But what if they are off?

Collaboration 76

Collaboration Impact Test Grant 76

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. These ideas are just the beginning. In the next phase, we will continue to work with the community to build out these ideas. John de la Parra.

Hunger 93

Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

We once had a client that wanted to get a grant for a new program and gave us a ballpark number to work with. You can’t get a grant with a ballpark number. We were pretty sure the foundation would laugh at that because they want to see the detail of how their money would be spent, including a quote from a vendor. Guess what?

Guide 98

Guide Money Sample Grant 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. I read an early draft of the book and think it is a very important idea for those of us in the nonprofit community embrace.

Open 91

Open Community San Francisco Associations 91

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. If you want to increase capacity, open another shelter so more people in need of shelter will be able to find a bed, work closely with existing shelters to understand demand. Build a solid foundation. Is the need for more beds seasonal?

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit gMail Money Foundation 111

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. Simply put, the people who write grant applications may be surprised to discover how difficult it can be for respondents to understand and answer their questions.”

Question 90

Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 90