EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. The National Zoo.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

AmeriCorps, the national service program that annually matches volunteers with community needs across the country, will award grants totaling more than $370 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations spanning the public and private sectors for the upcoming fiscal year. Nearly half ($177.4 The balance ($192.6 Smith via a statement. “By

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a giving vehicle established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Today, they are philanthropy’s fastest growing vehicle, accounting for 3% of all giving. Share This Post!

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. See if any of the funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Global Fund for Children. National Park Trust.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Katzen agreed. .

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

And with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health, there has never been a more important time than now to address mental health conditions. . For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Daniel’s Fund.

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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. Connections like this are built over time. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

World leaders, local communities, civil society, health organizations and the private sector all came together to create the Global Fund as a way to pool their resources, expertise and reach in service of that goal. Every three years, the fund is replenished by the 193 member nations of the UN.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health, there has never been a more important time than now to address mental health conditions. . For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Daniel’s Fund.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Perhaps it would be prudent to take some time to grieve and heal, without holding yourself too much to account right now. 1) Establish a Memorial Fund One way to honor someone’s lifetime values is to establish a fund that carries these values forward in perpetuity. That being said, you note you are overwhelmed and raw.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Below are my 5 top tips to save you precious money and time when preparing your own appeal. Give yourself plenty of time to find the best deals — and to recover if the order is wrong or your package gets delayed. Your local printer can perforate for you, too. Organization is key to making this time productive and stress-free.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. often include funding alerts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. For the table, please include the day of the week and times to post.”

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Let them know that you have limited time and will only be writing grants to foundations that closely match your project needs for the coming year. Don’t spend a ton of time on this, and don’t write a grant to an organization just because a board member introduces you to a foundation.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit looking for funding, grants are a great place to start. For nonprofits, finding grants is an essential component of funding operations and initiatives. Local foundations and businesses may have grant programs specifically for nonprofits operating in the area. But where do you find them?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 But not this year.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. The median household wealth for homeowners is about 44 times that of renters. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 5) National PR. 1) #iGiveLocal.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

The idea rose to wide national consciousness a decade ago, with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “ The Case for Reparations.” Given the scope of the problem, a national strategy to close the historic wealth gap would almost certainly require more political capital than is available in these polarized United States. million to Black residents.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it. At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. Track trends in your industry.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

Their peer-to-peer campaign was timed just right since going back to school was top of mind for so many. Their site included impact statements coupled with graphics to showcase how the donated funds would be used. Does your cause not necessarily have national or local attention during a certain month or day?

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

That’s the conclusion reached by a team of researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts after completing a study in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, a New York City charity that buys and cancels medical debt. The remaining 80% of accounts had already been farmed out to independent collectors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination. Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. And with a Candid profile, you benefit from increased visibility across the sector, as we push this data out to partner platforms including Meta, Network for Good, and donor-advised funds.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change. From governmental opposition to cultural and societal opposition, these are challenging times for those who are societal changemakers.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. Options include: Find a local attorney experienced in nonprofit charitable gift planning. My boss wants me to “make it happen.”

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. henegarcenter.com Jacksonville Civic Council Shaping Jacksonville’s future as a premier national and international city. We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. As long as economic volatility is still a factor, many families will have a hard time continuing to make charitable contributions. Don’t neglect your peer-to-peer participants.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. National Repeat Day (June 3). National Repeat Day (June 3). Polish for a Purpose.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Spring is a time that sees more people with a tidy sum of cash thanks to their tax returns, itching to go outside, and looking for things to do around key holidays like Easter, Passover, Nowruz, and Mother’s Day. March 7 is National Cereal Day and who doesn’t love a cereal buffet? Cereal-for-Dinner Dinner Party (March 7).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This time of year serves as a reminder to give generously, with an emphasis on charitable giving. Do you want to give to a local, national, or international organization? Are you seeking to make a financial donation or an in-kind donation , such as volunteering your time or contributing items like clothing and food?

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. Giving by funder country.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Census suggests that Asian Americans have a median household income of $108,700—significantly higher than the national median of $75,580. This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.) But time is always an issue. As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library.

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