The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs. How is declining trust affecting your association?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Indigenous Governing Bodies: Indigenous Governing Bodies that are not registered as nonprofits or as qualified donees, ex. First Nations bands. Systems and Processes, apply to Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).

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Fund Service Guide Community 96

Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. How an Idea Becomes an App. Organizers narrow the list down to about 10 to 14 ideas.

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Local Challenge Romania Open 36

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They can improve engagement, performance, governance, and fundraising skills — all of which can propel the organization to the next level of impact. Many facilitators adjust fees so they can compete with local facilitators. They can provide an unbiased viewpoint and innovative ideas that might not have been considered otherwise.

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Facilitation Search Local Hunger 95

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. Some government funding hinges on full-time enrollment numbers, and fewer full-time students means less subsidy. Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate.

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Education Student Award University 81

Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While there are many types of grants your organization can apply for, there are three main sources of funding for these grants: the government, corporations, and foundations. Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Check out our last installment here !

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

I can’t just let him, or his ideas that could help save a life, go. You may have ideas that they would welcome, including resources that may be available to finance the new undertaking. The upside is this will not require separate books, government reporting, and boards and committees.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Within weeks, it had raised $10,000 to buy new bins for trash and recycling in the park, designed by local artists as public art." ''via Blog this''' It promoted the project through videos, mass emails, and social and mainstream media—typical fundraising tools.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Within weeks, it had raised $10,000 to buy new bins for trash and recycling in the park, designed by local artists as public art." ''via Blog this''' It promoted the project through videos, mass emails, and social and mainstream media—typical fundraising tools.

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News Local Government Test 20

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2011

Each month, the NetSquared community (a project of TechSoup Global) meets up offline at NetSquared Local events around the world to discuss ideas, meet new people, and work together to make social change. Recently, many of these NetSquared Local meetings are being streamed live on the Internet via livestream or online recording.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city. The website and Community Blog are your online spaces to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. Offline, we take things local! Read on and learn how to get involved.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Board members should dedicate 18 hours to convince foundations, government officials, legislators, business leaders, and community influencers that their organization is a wise investment. Dedicate 16 hours per year to attend local boardroom training, conferences, and webinars to gain knowledge about effective board governance.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Foundations are discovering that they cannot address immediate disasters or address long-term systems change without finding creative ways to combine their resources and build true partnerships with government, business, donors, and nonprofits. Why Collaborate? When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear. As many as 5 million U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Spend two hours googling “creative fundraising ideas” to get inspired. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. If events are really your thing, here are a TON of ideas.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Reach out to Asian American student groups on college campuses as well.

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Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

Forum One

AUGUST 26, 2021

In her role as the federal CIO within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), she is focused on bringing enterprise perspectives and innovative insights to the ever-evolving and complex world of government. As Martorana emphasized, the government must focus on advancement while also prioritizing the safety of its people.

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Government Podcast Digital Accessibility 46

Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we will cover the six areas that any nonprofit board should be overseeing and providing some basic tips on proper board governance. But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term.

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Nonprofit Government Roles Review 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What Ideas Were Generated? We then brainstormed solutions that could address the most prominent challenges, and explored ideas that responded to provocations like: What are ways of enabling farmers to feel confident in any guidance provided to take action on day-to-day needs? These ideas are just the start. Dun-Ying Vicki Yu.

Hunger 52

Hunger Global Impact Rwanda 52

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

All was going well until I made the first of many mistakes in volunteer coordination: my ego and inexperience prevented me from fully supporting a volunteer leader’s new, creative ideas. For the past 16 years, I have coordinated volunteer programs within local government. I did not want to give away the good stuff.

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Volunteer Americorp Leadership Maryland 75

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 84

Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

And, with a few exceptions, the government hasn’t stopped expecting nonprofits to adhere to its rules, either. With opportunities to meet with supporters in person appearing on the horizon, your team has likely been re-evaluating your fundraising software , brainstorming new ideas, and maybe even started to plan some events. .

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The foundation plans to fund 20 plus projects with new ideas on how to increase participation in U.S. Foundation staff members are hosting these in several cities to show their interest in promising ideas on rejuvenating democracy. Facilitate these activities at either the local, state, or national level. and James L.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Government Fund Local Report 89

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

The first is developing strong local partners , such as disability NGOs, libraries or educational institutions that help us customize our services to the specific needs of their communities. They also provide outreach and user support, which helps us keep our costs low as well as build local capacity to meet accessibility needs.

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India Literacy United Kingdom United States 225

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. State/Local.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

How can your organization connect with local women’s networks to reach more women and grow your donor base? We’ll explore this idea and more at All In, All Rise, WPI’s upcoming national symposium on gender, charitable giving and building an equitable philanthropic sector. Women give holistically.

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Honduras Philanthropy Iran Michigan 81

Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Below, we’ve highlighted five creative angles to consider for your next fundraising campaign, complete with five nonprofit examples to show how these ideas can be brought to life. . Ask a local business or corporation that aligns with your mission if they’d be interested in teaming up to sell their products in support of a good cause.

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Campaign Fundraising Cancer Contest 128

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We need every solution and every solver…What this moment calls for is a mosaic of voices — the full spectrum of ideas and insights for now we can turn things around.” – Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. “To address our climate emergency, we must rapidly, radically reshape society. Wilkinson, ‘All We Can Save’.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 13, 2015

It is full of examples of interesting ed tech from for-profits and nonprofits, as well as local, state and federal government agencies. Born accessible is a play on the term born digital and is used to convey the idea that materials that are born digital also can and should be born accessible.

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Education National Technology Student 100

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Government agencies are often dispatched to address disasters, but so are many disaster relief nonprofits who lend a hand alongside governmental relief efforts. Because many disaster relief organizations are non-government entities, they rely on donations to get the job done. Donate to local nonprofits in the affected area.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2021

Arts organizations serve as a vital heartbeat for local communities, infusing creativity, transforming spaces, and bringing together diverse audiences. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) plays a critical role in funding art and creativity in local communities across the United States.

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Arts Culture Arkansas Experiment 46

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. How long will terms be?

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

SB] 2 offers programs in technology, engineering, design and entrepreneurship to local youth, and supports local, early-stage companies. [SB] One such idea I brought up is reshoring—that is, bringing well-paid factory jobs back home from overseas, and particularly to the South Bronx as a hub of local sourcing and production.

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