Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2023

March is Women's History Month, and we are closing it out with a snapshot of life as the leader of a nonprofit crossing intersections of gender, ethnicity, and age. It is common to not be taken seriously, to experience gender-based harassment, and to lack access to the resources and relationships necessary to fund mission-based work.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2022

About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Why is it important to this history? . Can you tell us about the Foundation Directory book

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Carefully listening to needs and wants has allowed us to build strong relationships and fund impactful grants. Trust was built through efforts to understand the history of those we serve, respecting cultures and norms, supporting unique needs in each community, and aligning our grants to their values and priorities.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One of the strongest indicators of whether a capital campaign to fund a large project will be successful is the nonprofit organization’s history of successful annual fundraising.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2021

Now, we are using our 75-year history and expertise to reach every community with COVID-19 vaccines. In 2021, the world’s largest children’s organisation is taking on a history-making mission for all of us. But leading the largest and fastest vaccination effort in history? Every year we vaccinate half the world’s children.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place. Plus, if you don’t ask, people may not know you need funds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Using the Wayback Machine – a website that allows you to view archived screenshots of your website all the way back to 1996, below is an exploration of how the World Wildlife Fund’s website and online fundraising campaigns have evolved since 2008. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008. World Wildlife Fund :: Today.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Check out the campaign here and learn more about this incredible organization. Higher Heights.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Far too many times in history we see nonprofits struggling to keep up with the latest technologies due to limited resources and limited funds – but not with Web3! Benefits of Web3 for Nonprofits: Security for donor PII and funds. Transparency to keep donors updated on how funds are used. What is the Metaverse?

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Hands on Fundraising

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Fundraisers – and fundraising – need to be funded. Meanwhile, the nonprofit sector has an unfortunate history of paying poorly – that matches up to a history of short stays for employees. (It The pandemic has caused an interesting shake-up: many employers are struggling to find or keep employees.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. This program is offered in partnership with WebJunction and with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. Big philanthropy’s support of HBCUs declined from 2002 to 2019 An examination of trends in philanthropic giving to HBCUs underscores a history of underfunding. In fact, large U.S.

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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. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Green Climate Fund.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Those concerns were borne out just a few months later in the form of a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER)—led by the same conservative activist who’d brought the higher education case—against the Fearless Fund and its Fearless Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Put together documents that discuss your organization’s purpose, goals, and history. Then, include tip sheets for how to best raise funds for your mission. The possibilities for how to fundraise are up to your supporters and can be as varied as those who agree to raise funds for you!

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

When the context is nonprofit fundraising, the “cause” is the donor, and the “effect” is the funds they provide. The way this idea plays out is that a significant portion of funds (typically upwards of 80%) raised by an organization often comes from a small percentage of the supporter base (less than 20%).

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. When problems emerge, you have to think of new and creative ways to deal with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

We don’t want nonprofits to miss out on an amazing opportunity to be a part of history, generate new donors, and participate in an exciting new campaign. We are encouraging nonprofits to register and bring a friend or two – creating communities of nonprofits all across America. 4) Leaderboard App.

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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. People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more. Collective groups may include all applicants for a particular funding stream or a larger public group.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities , by ABFE and Candid  For every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average historically Black college and university (HBCU). This report looks to fill that gap by examining U.S.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Thanks to integrated donor CRMs, I can easily segment and invite those individuals whose philanthropic history and capacity to give align with the organization’s goals. By carefully curating its event audience, the PMC not only raises significant funds but also makes a meaningful impact in the battle against cancer.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

These details reinforce the importance of tailoring donor asks to their giving history and making it easy for donors to give. EST, but the largest amount of funds raised—the most dollars—also came in during those hours. These donations came from over 133,000 donors, who gave a median gift of $35 and an average gift of just over $99.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. May is set aside every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans to American history and modern society.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

Donors can: Access their account anytime, and from anywhere Update their contact information and upload a profile image Update the frequency, next payment date, amount, or Fund on their recurring donations Nurture relationships Build and maintain donor trust by giving them access to their recent activity, giving history, and tax receipts.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. In the annual disaster philanthropy report, we tracked nearly $37 million in wildfire funding to date in 2020 by institutional philanthropy. million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Syrian refugee crisis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 12, 2017

The videos below are a snapshot of the history of nonprofits using video. World Wildlife Fund Canada. These early adopters were also embracing Myspace when the vast majority of nonprofits hadn’t yet had their aha moment about social media. You can also explore the winners of the DoGooder Video Awards back to 2010. You can too.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2023

This is why, today, in partnership with Candid, we are pleased to announce the launch of the most comprehensive report of its kind, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. It was the perfect combination to help this “average” high school student excel and graduate at the top of her class.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Learn the language and history.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. But you know that your need for funds is year-round. Fundraisers that launch on a holiday can be playful and upbeat and are a great opportunity to raise general funds.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

It is only in recent years that we have seen an emerging shift in the philanthropic response from relief to resilience , from funding recovery efforts to engaging with the root causes of many natural disasters. Two decades later, disaster recovery remains an essential part of wildfire funding. That is no longer the case.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 100% of profits help fund Surfrider’s mission to protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. 28) Sweet Relief Musicans Fund :: sweet-relief-musicians-fund.myshopify.com. 10) Getty Store :: shop.getty.edu.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Their donation history. Their volunteer history. If you’re not already implementing some sort of tool to locate these gaps in funding, you may be missing out on some major opportunities. Their donation history. Their volunteer history. Their full employment history. Their personal interests. Their clients.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 28, 2022

those who support your cause with their funds, time, or resources. Perhaps you collect names, contact information, engagement history, interests, and hobbies. You likely gather many details about your donors?—those

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Lots of people do—some are curious how an organization funds its work and others are looking for prospects of their own. Also, some of Candid’s Funding Information Network locations provide free databases that allow you to research individual donors’ giving history, such as Marquis Who’s Who on the Web and DonorSearch.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 5, 2017

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. They tend to prefer organizations with more history of success and a set of results to base decisions off of. Fund it yourself.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2022

February is Black History Month. Black History Month is a month that celebrates the achievements of African Americans and the struggles they’ve faced throughout U.S. Nonprofits that benefit African Americans or were founded by African Americans should consider fundraising during Black History Month.

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