Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. Other challenges for NGOs receiving payments include security, trust and misuse of funds.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

Our latest Philanthropic Pulse Survey results, released in April, outline how nonprofits performed quarter-by-quarter in 2023. The survey was held in January 2024, and 397 respondents participated. What’s more, between Q2 and Q4, about 63% of survey participants said they observed changes in their donor behavior.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding. Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. Your relationship with the board is critical.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2021

Every year, Candid conducts the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. About the survey . In early 2021, Candid sent an online survey to roughly 4,000 of the largest foundations by total giving. [1] Nearly two-thirds of surveyed foundations increased their giving in FY 2020 compared to FY 2019.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofits focused on diverse talent acquisition in 2022, survey finds. PCORI announces medical research grants totaling $49.5 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has announced grants totaling $49.5 The grants will fund nine new CER studies, including three focused on telehealth and mobile health strategies.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

In a recent webinar, Blackbaud’s VP of Global Social Responsibility Rachel Hutchisson talked with Chantal Forster, the executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), about how the role of technology in today’s charitable organizations no longer hides behind a door marked “IT.”

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . Digging in to the problem .

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

A 2020 survey of foundation leaders found that while the majority had shifted internal practices around things like operations, vendor selection, investment priorities, and strategy development, there were few examples of increases in power sharing. Grantmaking Practices: Infuse Grantmaking with Empathy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

And yet, in the 2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 71 percent of respondents said that the need for their services increased during the pandemic. Unrestricted funds can be used for anything the organization needs, from starting a new program to buying copy paper.

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Candid

OCTOBER 1, 2021

170 million in challenge grants for low-income, undocumented students. September 30, 2021 The Schuler Education Foundation has awarded a first round of challenge grants totaling $170 million to five colleges in support of financial aid for low-income and/or undocumented students. Based on a survey of 1,626 U.S. and Catherine T.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

The American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work in America survey found that the majority (57%) of U.S. The global shifts and crises of the last few years have exacerbated these issues. On top of a deadly global health crisis, COVID-era job insecurity increased stress for many. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys.

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NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and a global economic recession have made nonprofit services an essential lifeline for millions of people. According to a survey of nonprofit leaders , 50% reported only three months of operating revenue, and nearly 20% only have a month of financial leeway. Maintain Government Grant Eligibility.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

They have to do all this while regularly drafting and submitting grant requests from funders who have different and changing priorities. Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement. Market forces. Field (i.e., About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2015

They have also provided resources for nonprofits to learn how to use tools to get feedback in t he Feedback Commons or the DIY Toolkit , and join GlobalGiving to earn points (which leads to more funding!) Five Ways to Help Your Nonprofit Learn from Feedback (and Earn More Funding Too!) – Guest Post by Alison Carlman.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Predicting the future can be a scary thing for nonprofits and the scariest part of it can be thinking about where, who and how they will receive funding in the future to continue their mission. Will funding come in the form of grants, traditional event revenue, donations, or something more radical?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Organizations that rely on donations and grants for funding are being forced to look at their revenue portfolios and determine whether their revenue streams will be sustainable in the foreseeable future. Nonprofits are reimagining funding models and will have to think innovatively to ensure their mission continues.

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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. In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94 Banks were not lending.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

. “A CRM system is not just a database, it’s a tool for managing the various relationships your organization has with businesses and community members,” Astheimer added, “It can be a transformational way to manage processes and see your interactions on a global scale.” Where do they live?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What’s more, 39% of surveyed companies indicated plans to expand their workplace giving programs in the next two years. Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. It’s not hard to see why, either!

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Socialbrite

MARCH 24, 2020

Surveys, polls and research of any scope. Whether it’s staying in the know of what’s being done to help the cause globally or securing the support of relevant local mass media, social listening tools provide a comprehensive overview of the media landscape. Surveys, polls, and research of any scope. Community outreach.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2009

Becky notices that NPower and Accenture are giving away iPod Shuffles to people who participate in a survey. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Sarah celebrates the completion of MaintainIT's three-year Gates Foundation grant. We've had a lot to talk about this week.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

In contrast to for-profit organizations, nonprofits rely on donations, usually a combination of individual donations, grants, sponsorships, and corporate donations, to fund their operations and further their charitable missions. Vision statement: To accelerate progress against catastrophic disease at a global level. In the U.S.,

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Have you had any major changes in funding? Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? If you don’t already have this information, consider conducting a donor survey. They could be helpful in finding new ways to talk about your mission in your fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and more.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

According to our 2012 NGO Global Cloud Survey , collaboration is already one of the top ten current uses for cloud-based software among charities. We work together in grant-funded projects, with teams of volunteers, with public agencies, with other nonprofits. Collaboration Is How Charities Function. It's our nature.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

And they’re certainly not exempt from a global pandemic. Closures and social distancing measures have wiped out organizations that didn’t have a rainy day fund. responding to a global pandemic is a matter of doubling-down on what they know. In March we launched a dedicated Boys and Girls Clubs COVID-19 relief fund.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Granted, the positives do outweigh the negatives, but it is important to step back occasionally and take a critical look at how social media is impacting nonprofit technology at your organization as well as your digital staff. The survey for the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report is now available in English , French , and Spanish.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This post includes four examples of how you can raise funds and why they might work for your nonprofit. Kindful + Double The Donation: Giving Tuesday Matching Funds: Strategies for Driving Donations. Get Fully Funded: How To Plan A Simple Yet Powerful Giving Tuesday Campaign For Your Small Nonprofit. Virtual Fundraising.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2012

Get your browser tabs ready: below are ways you can apply for funds, share your organization's best videos, win free webinars, and more. Here's how it works: take 5 minutes of your time to tell Nancy about your organization's messaging – the who, what, and how; what's working well and what's getting in the way – via this online survey.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

At the same time, nonprofits should be aware of the challenges and limitations to this emergent form of funding. The Nonprofit Finance Fund defines social impact investments as “investments that intend to generate positive social or environmental impact along with financial return.” Annual Impact Investor Survey. Flandez, R.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

Our survey of large companies found a robust interest for donating PCs. When all was said and done, we received a 2005 seed-funding grant from Full Circle Fund and launched the Refurbished Computer Initiative program. Refurbished Computers in the TechSoup Global Network. to scale up RCI in California.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I couldn’t help but also think how powerful it would be if an organization like the Case Foundation hosted a convening of those involved with various giving days and challenges to share best practices and learning, perhaps leading to something even global. Our friends at Fast Horse posted a nice summary here.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The following information and guidance are intended to inspire you to take a new look at your employee giving program or employee crisis fund through a fresh lens. This makes an employee giving program, or employee relief fund, a big brick in the foundation of any company. HR can also provide advice on conducting employee surveys.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Evaluation: Evaluating your programming and surveying your volunteers for feedback Volunteer management software allows you to manage each of these steps in a centralized platform. Global support for operations in different countries. This solution is great for organizations looking to report on impact for funding purposes.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re brand new and still waiting for funding or an established nonprofit that needs to cut costs, we understand your budget can be tight. How you can use it: JotForm provides you with the tools to improve the experience of your donors and volunteers with signups, registrations, and surveys. Kindful CRM Integration: Partially.

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