Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

For students, teachers, parents, and guardians across the nation, the arrival of August signals the end of summer vacation and the arrival of back-to-school season. National Back to School Month History. National Back to School Month History. How to celebrate National Back to School Month. Volunteer at your local school.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. But at a time when many foundations are looking for creative ways to address the overlapping crises of COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change, they are viewing collaboration much differently. When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Mellon Foundation.

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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

APRIL 7, 2022

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. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA. Autism Science Foundation. The David & Lura Lovell Foundation. Anthem Foundation. Foundation for Autism. O’Neill Foundation.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA. Autism Science Foundation. The David & Lura Lovell Foundation. Anthem Foundation. Foundation for Autism. O’Neill Foundation.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. This disparity underscores what the leaders in the report say about the need for equitable support and resources. “I

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Legislative advocacy and lobbying Legislative advocacy happens when someone contacts lawmakers with the goal of influencing legislation.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

This $400 million investment through the National Funders (The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada) will be used to support Canadian nonprofits to strengthen and transform their operations in post-pandemic recovery. First Nations bands. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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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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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

Local foundations and businesses may have grant programs specifically for nonprofits operating in the area. Applying for grants from local foundations and businesses can be a great way to jump-start fundraising efforts for nonprofits. Some national organizations offer grants to nonprofits that align with their mission.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“Why is a hospital foundation getting involved in quality-of-life issues?”. This simple answer is why MHP Foundation is shifting our fundraising focus to the social determinants of health within our community. Our greatest challenge as the MHP Foundation will be informing and motivating donors to this new case for support.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Reflecting on the anniversary of 9/11 this year, we honor those working in the Towers, the first responders and all of their families and friends—and all Americans who woke up to a changed nation. The team at Visionlink has a direct connection to this attack, for in its aftermath we began our work around the concept of coordinated care.

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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. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

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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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? – – Too Greedy?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The foundation of successful collaboration is a strong relationship. Connecting national and chapter data can help your staff and chapters save time, stay connected, and deliver a better member experience. It can also give chapters access to data that they can use to improve their local member engagement. Develop relationships.

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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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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Its second objective: providing suggestions for resources to stay up-to-date on trends that may affect your nonprofit. However, this shift is happening at the same time as immense growth in donor-advised funds (DAFs) —both in terms of direct giving through DAFs (in the form of foundation grants), along with individual giving to DAFs.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Years ago, I worked on a project where I was hired to interview about 75 different foundations in one state. These included all types of foundations, large to small, family-run, disease-related, corporate-operated. Do you know the one thing that nearly every foundation representative shared? Collaboration in a Crisis.

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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. Vice-Chair, Giving USA Foundation. President & Founder, Benefactor Group. laura@benefactorgroup.com.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2021

This workshop discusses donor advised funds, how they differ from private foundations, tips for engagement, critiques and potential reforms. His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity.

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Fund Louisville Donor Calendar 98

Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. National Center for Transgender Equality. Equality Federation. LGBTQ Victory Fund.

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

In the face of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD), Visionlink’s Disaster Technologies Division and Sterling Volunteers are partnering in a public-private pro bono effort to help state governments and non-profit agencies mobilize the desire of Americans to provide help from a safe distance. “The

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes considering factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities that can influence access to resources and opportunities. This can help identify best practices, leverage resources more effectively, and avoid duplication of efforts.

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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. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM. with radio-based education during the pandemic.

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Education Lebanon Nigeria Broadcast 92

Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). The national arm of the National Association of Letter Carriers (as opposed to any of the locals) is by far the largest union in terms of revenue, bringing in $1.78 Financial data. billion in expenses.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2021

Reprinted from The Atlanta Women’s Foundation. According to the same Kaiser Family Foundation report, forty-seven percent of women have reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder compared to 38 percent of men in December 2020. Find additional resources specifically for communities and women of color here.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Truman Scholarship Foundation. Truman Foundation supports the graduate education of outstanding young men and women committed to public service leadership. The Foundation was created in 1975, and since then it has supported nearly 3,000 Truman Scholars who are making a difference across the globe. The Harry S.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The Vilcek Foundation. The New York-based foundation also awards annual Vilcek Prizes to support innovators in these areas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. The federal government is a major funder of homeless shelters through its grant funds for state and local governments.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Across the world, leading funders like the Ford Foundation are implementing climate action strategies that go well beyond their own governance responsibilities to end investment of endowments in fossil fuels and seek opportunities to invest in alternative and renewable energy. Funding Community-Led Climate Action. The Impact for Grantees.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. National Air & Space Museum. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. NRDC’s “Fighting Polluters Since 1970”.

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Award Colorado Drupal Museum 88

Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This workshop discusses donor advised funds, how they differ from private foundations, tips for engagement, critiques and potential reforms. His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity.

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