Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Community foundations awarded more grants than any other grantmaker type (49 percent of total awards) . Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. 775 foundations committed to flexible funding in response to COVID-19 . How are foundations and nonprofits achieving these results? 7 billion .

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 31, 2021

While your nonprofit’s plan will be unique, these foundational tips are sure to help you set the stage for the new fundraising year. Their sizable gifts are what get your projects off the ground, so it’s important to prioritize them all year long, while also keeping in mind that most annual giving (one-third) happens in December.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2015

Never in a million years did I ever think I would use data and mindfulness in the same sentence. For the past two months, I’ve been wearing a rock in a bra, a device called Spire. But why should we even care about healthy technology and bring a focus to mindfulness and fitness into the workplace?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on foundations in your area or state. Prospecting.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While this is a good place to start, keep in mind it is not comprehensive because some donors request anonymity. While the IRS doesn’t require public disclosure of contributions to most nonprofits, it does require disclosure of contributions to private foundations. How can I find out what foundations support an organization?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

I hope as you plan for and execute on your 2020 priorities you will keep in mind the many external factors that impact your work and your day-to-day activities. Private Foundation Excise Tax. The private foundation excise tax was initially enacted with the Tax Reform Act of 1969.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Donors want to know their money is going to your mission, and giving them the opportunity to offset that expense gives them that peace of mind. The post How Community Foundations Can Raise More with Online Fundraising Tools appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Request a Demo.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

In addition to meetings and team bonding, we visited two long-term clients: STARability Foundation , including their STAR Store & Studio , and the Flint Pen Strand Trail, preserved and managed by CREW Land & Water Trust. STARability Foundation Tour ​Our first stop was the STAR Store and Studio in Naples, Florida.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2023

Our partnership with Nimble AMS coupled with our deep industry experience and knowledge enables us to help associations lay the foundation and framework to achieve that goal.” Dellorso : Transparency is a key component of our relationship with Community Brands and has laid the foundation for a rock-solid partnership.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

To find decision makers—or those close in proximity to them—keep your eyes peeled for the following titles: Grant manager Development manager Development officer Development coordinator Grant reviewer Grant administrator Grant coordinator Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and titles may contain a combination of these words.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here. This is where Bloomerang steps in—a nonprofit CRM solution designed with nonprofit organizations in mind. The Education Foundation of Lake County realized this when they adopted Bloomerang.

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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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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

As the New Year promises to bring many changes to the social sector and beyond, one thing remains unchanged and top of mind for many: the economic climate in the U.S. Foundation funding for workers’ rights i. Source: Foundation 1000. Source: Foundation 1000. Top 10 foundations to workers’ rights nonprofits, 2007-2019.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Fox Foundation, and The Trevor Project. Komen, Stop Soldier Suicide, Make-A-Wish, the Michael J.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is the premier Latino fund in California. Foundation with 4 core staff members. Masha Chernyak.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

Data champions —whether inside a nonprofit organization or a foundation—know that data on its own doesn’t accelerate impact on its own. This helps provide a platform for foundations and nonprofits to partner more closely on achieving intended outcomes together.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Pam Holden, business analyst at University of South Florida Research Foundation. Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. Sharla Donohue , database manager, American Brain Foundation. Leave work at work!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

It was 20 years to the month that my wife and I established our DAF at our local community foundation, and I marveled at how technology had evolved over this time period. I must believe that, once a cloud-based strategy was employed, the organizational savings for our community foundation have been significant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Organization: Taproot Foundation. LinkedIn: taproot-foundation. The desire to be social and interact with a wide range of people is also essential–social media is a great way to make connections with like-minded people, but it’s also important to transform online connections into lasting relationships offline.

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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. . With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. The New York Women’s Foundation.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

One important note: you cannot steward a corporation or a foundation. Get Them Involved – Donors tend to stay connected with organizations that engage their minds, hearts, and bodies in addition to their wallets. You can only steward a person. Stewardship can NOT be an Afterthought! That’s a big mistake.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It also offers a glimpse into what was top of mind for Google’s online community that year. Foundation giving and payout in 2022: What changed and what’s next? By Sarina Dayal and Grace Sato of Candid Exploring what data can tell us about foundation giving rounds out our 10 most popular Candid blogs of 2023.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. I was hired to work for Ford Foundation in 1991 as a program officer in Brazil, when Frank was still President.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

How can your organization embrace the speed and power of low-code development and still have the peace of mind that your data is protected ? How can you help low-coders keep security considerations front of mind? What processes and procedures should low-coders be aware of while creating low-code workflows?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

This metric in mind, monthly donors know the measure of their impact when they check the box to make their donation monthly. While the individual, monthly contributions may not be equivalent to a one-time grant from a foundation or multi-million-dollar corporate commitment, they add up. Why monthly giving matters.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If you don’t, you can search Candid’s Foundation Directory to find who to contact, or you can reach out via a contact email from their website. By building a relationship , you’re ensuring that when the next grant cycle comes up, you’ll be top of mind. A great place to start is by connecting with decision makers on LinkedIn.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

The Nonprofit Ready Podcast The Nonprofit Ready Podcast by The Nonprofit Ready Podcast by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation on iTunes Through the Noise Through the Noise by TTN on iTunes Tiny Spark We investigate philanthropy, nonprofits and international aid. Encourage the development of small organizations by sharing lessons learned.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How to find DAF funding using Candid’s Foundation Directory It would be nice if every donor-advised fund had a name that’s easy to remember, like “Bob’s DAF.” But usually, DAFs are represented by large investment companies, community foundations, or any one of the hundreds of other charitable giving platforms. to track down.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There are three core elements that immediately come to mind when I think of trust: empathy, power, and vulnerability. When I was a grant writer, my favorite people to connect with inside foundations were those staff who had previously worked in nonprofit organizations. These are core elements of trust and of any good relationship.

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

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 17, 2014

This blog post is second in a two part series on Foundation Supported Social Enterprises. The Nick Simons Foundation did not have a large staff. The foundation opened in 2005 when Nick Simons, a great lover and visitor of Nepal died. Click here to learn more Risk: Funding innovation requires foundations to take a risk.

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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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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

Tammy, I think you should email this post to Mrs. Gruin at the Gruin Foundation since they funded your trip to the wetlands last month. She’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness and enjoy the update on the foundation’s investment in our work on the ground.

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