Candid

JULY 19, 2023

We asked survey respondents if rising inflation impacted their foundations’ grantmaking decisions. About one in five funders said inflation impacted 2022 grantmaking decisions Of 546 survey respondents, 79% reported that inflation did not impact their grantmaking decisions in 2022. private and community foundations.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Funders reported they had swiftly begun distributing emergency funds, had loosened requirements imposed on grantees, and realized the need to commit to deeper change in order to support long-term sector sustainability. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

with support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) .

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With thousands dead and more now homeless as a result of these earthquakes, it’s imperative that relief organizations mobilize quickly to help stabilize the situation in Turkey and Syria. The Syrian American Medical Society is collecting funds to support medical efforts in the area. Feed the Hunger, Inc.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Today we will talk about how to help your audience visualize the impact their donation can have within your organization and then how to communicate the results when a campaign has ended. There are several ways to communicate goals to your audience but this blog will cover two of the most common: Impact Goals and Financial Goals.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

The Bitcoin blockchain, for example, is supported by roughly 10,000 nodes hosting its freely downloadable database software, and it has never been hacked during its ten-year history. As a database platform, a blockchain can support a range of applications, of which bitcoin is only one.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As services are provided to some of the most vulnerable populations, there’s a need to ensure consistent funding. As these cohorts mobilize to support causes they believe in, they’re becoming highly-engaged advocates, sharing information on social media, and crowdfunding donations. 78% of Gen Zers stop their support.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight the innovative and impactful work of these Kindful customers. On this page, you’ll find their missions and ways to support their important work, as well as some resources for nonprofit professionals. Impacting: Mental health. Impacting: Mental health.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Calculating indirect costs can assist organizations in accounting for the full cost of impactful programs. Colleen spends about 25% of her time supporting the senior programs, 50% supporting the afterschool programs, and then 25% working on fundraising efforts to support the community center. operating costs).

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They understand the research showing consumers/people will buy more products, or even switch brands, if a brand supports a cause they care about. At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. These change over time, and cover: Grant category (e.g.,

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds. That approach allows them to gather the funding necessary to maximize their existing capabilities.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your request for support should connect with the passion your donor or prospect already has for the work your nonprofit does. When you ask for support in a way that’s concise, full of emotion, and clearly shows the reader/listener how they can help, you’re much more likely to get a donation. The Psychology of Words Words are important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. Other challenges for NGOs receiving payments include security, trust and misuse of funds. Why is that?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

What criteria should nonprofits consider before accepting a social impact investment? As a result, an emerging method of investment, called social impact investment, has investors monitor the outcomes produced by their donations while simultaneously producing profit from their investment.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

Rarely do funds cover operational or administrative costs and often they may have additional matches or indirect expenses needed to fulfill all requirements. The long-term sustainability of a charity is dependent on unrestricted funding sources allowing the organization to determine how and where resources should be focused.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. In the past, we would receive quarterly fund statements and an occasional letter or email about an event.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 6, 2021

They used a donation form exclusive to Giving Tuesday and used Qgiv’s landing page feature to show impact statements above the giving amounts to show how donations help. This made it easier for donors to see the impact their gifts will have. City Year Philadephia created a new Giving Tuesday tradition for their supporters.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

By broadening your definition of the Season of Giving, your nonprofit creates an opportunity for more meaningful connections with all your constituents, showcasing your support of ethnic traditions while asking for support of your cause. Mission —The voice of your appeal must prominently support your mission, beginning to end.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Focusing on the donor relationship isn’t about taking each and every one of your supporters out for one-on-one lunch. They need to feel like a part of your team and believe they are key in helping you impact more lives. And not just a generic “Thank you for your support.” Which sounds better? See the hero language?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

They believe in innovating when it comes to tackling complex issues like homelessness, reading proficiency, and poverty. United Way of Forsyth County funds over 60 different local programs, making sure they hold themselves and their partners accountable in order to make the greatest impact.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

We were shocked when we saw the 25 winners of the big $100,000 to $500,000 Google Impact Challenge Awards. Google Global Impact Award competitions have been held in India and the UK, and most recently in the San Francisco Bay Area. Students develop and run a business, gain confidence, academic support, and mentorship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These donors are most likely to support the causes of children and youth (15%) , health and wellness (11%) , and animals and wildlife (11%). 5) Messaging apps have very little impact on donors. The report also examines the impact of gender, generation, ideology, religion, and donor size upon giving and volunteerism.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. There are countless ways to make an impact. What impact does this organization have on the community? Will your Board support this program? Feed people?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

While evaluation is a helpful step, building a culture of innovation is equally impactful. Although the HUD Exchange’s Continuum of Care focuses specifically on homelessness, other coalitions use a similar framework to address specific issues. Nonprofits must continue adapting to changes in a highly-regulated field.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They understand the research showing consumers/people will buy more products, or even switch brands, if a brand supports a cause they care about. At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. These change over time, and cover: Grant category (e.g.,

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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. Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. However, BIPOC-led organizations are at a statistical disadvantage when it comes to securing funding, particularly from philanthropic sources.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. The more they tell you about what matters to them, the better job you can do of customizing an Ask for them that is an exact fit between your funding needs and their philanthropic desires.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

These are the folks who give you a predictable stream of income month after month, and who support your organization over time. Show Monthly Donor’s Impact. Donation tiers move us nicely into our next tactic for converting recurring donors: showing impact. There are so many ways to describe impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

For example, if you are raising funds for a much-needed van and someone donates a van that meets your organization’s needs, you can close that campaign and focus your efforts elsewhere. For businesses, the advantage of an inkind donation is that a gift of something the business already owns does not impact cash flow. Cool, right?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Among the thousands of nonprofits that use CauseVox, we’re always amazed at the impact each organization makes everyday. Eventually, they saw the need to harness technology to help simplify fundraising, inspire supporters, and rally communities. By providing regular updates, CSI was accountable for the funds raised.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

In most cases, nonprofits rely on donations from supporters or grants to function, and they often have tax-exempt status. Perhaps there is a large homeless population that could use support, or an uptick in stray, unneutered cats in your area. Can you partner with existing groups to make a larger impact?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For a truly successful #GivingTuesday, give yourself time to develop a plan, build up support and publicize. What will you accomplish with your GivingTuesday funds? Think of actionable steps and physical outcomes, such as reaching a benchmark on new construction or funding a specific program. Craft a compelling message.

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