Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million in grants to local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey.

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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.) As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library. But time is always an issue.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. The federal government is a major funder of homeless shelters through its grant funds for state and local governments.

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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 ! Governments — federal, state, county, and city branches can be a good source of funding. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?”

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

On June 1, programmers, activists, and civic leaders participated in the first ever National Day of Civic Hacking (NDoCH) across 83 U.S. The diverse crowd, made up of students, activists, government employees, and librarians, worked on datasets presented by the U.S. Using tweets' GPS, the database can then track where the rack is.

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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 Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Bezos Earth Fund has announced grants totaling $443 million in support of nonprofits working to advance climate justice, nature conservation and restoration, and the tracking of critical climate goals. million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts. million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 22, 2011

The letter begins "Series of meetings have been held over the past 7 months with the secretary general of the United Nations Organization. And no need to worry about the offer's legitimacy, because "everything has been taken care of by the Federal Government of Nigeria, The United Nation and also the FBI.". Name: Donna L.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

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. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis. National Christian Foundation. Here we share an update on what we know so far. 4,160,200.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. What potential challenges or risks will the nonprofit face?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

National Public Radio :: Download. The ultimate portable NPR experience for your iPhone or iPod Touch, the NPR News App allows you to follow local and national news and listen to your favorite NPR stations wherever you are and whenever you want to. App Name: NPR News. Updated: March 4, 2010. VolunteerMatch :: Download.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Every March, National Doctors’ Day provides a time when healthcare development operations can lead the charge to honor their physicians in a myriad of ways, often with gifts and messages. Promote and track the program! Track any feedback from doctors as well. Hold a kickoff at a volunteer’s home or local gathering place.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. I was assigned to the art school to track art classes and enrollments, and to work on reporting and making sure records were polished and current. Each funder–individual, foundation, corporation, or government agency–has unique needs and interests.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions. governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

This nonprofit strategic planning model helps organizations get back on track if they have strayed from the path to success. Decide how to address each of those elements to get your organization back on track. For example, let’s say your nonprofit has a good track record with grant writing.

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Forum One

MAY 5, 2010

Participation, as we discussed it, relates to lowering the barrier to entry for all citizens in government decisions. The unconference was about connecting government managers and staff, public engagement experts, online tool developers, and citizens to encourage shared insights, decisions, and actions in government.

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

He is an active member of the Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and serves as Co-Chair of the Web, Tech & Social Media track for Fund Raising Day in New York and also serves as Board Member for the Direct Marketing Fundraising Association.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Outside of our organizations, we have government institutions, and service providers. We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. The community, partners, government, are all necessary for really making a change. But, alone, the organization can’t make the change.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

While visiting the country, I met with members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) who are using a growing collection of technology tools to confront reported human rights incidents. Over the past few years, I have seen human rights groups become much more sophisticated about how they use technology to document human rights abuses.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , the second installment, Researching government funders here , and the third installment on researching foundations here. Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Drawing national attention to an important issue (and a good bit of recognition for your organization the process). Building local chapters. Connecting and enriching a national movement. Schedule local events in advance along your road trip route. Creating unique content for your blog and social media presence.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

National Volunteer Week has come and gone, but I ask you to join me every week in celebrating the amazing contributions of TechSoup's NetSquared community. Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. You like numbers?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We use apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate. 211 demand is growing 10 percent year over year, according to the founders of Reach , a text-answering app for the national health and human services helpline. Connecting People to Vital Services. Supporting Health and Wellness.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

obama reach vs local reach. Think about which things you really need to track and measure those, not everything you could possibly track. and pop.url for tracking retweets (Check out Laura Lee Dooley’s URL shortener report!). new that was the metric/goal to track and 6 months later there was only 18% negative ratio.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governance / @usdsoles. Governance. Leadership. Jan 13 - 15.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2021

At a local level, we see health inequities that exist across provinces, states, counties, and even neighborhoods. Through transformative partnerships, Nguyen and Dr. Mack are breaking down silos and blurring the traditional lines between professions, industries, and nations. Within COVAX, we brought together 193 governments,” she says.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

State/Local / #MCNAC16 / @SmartNonprofits. State/Local. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. State/Local / #MadisonNonprofitDay / @nonprofitday. State/Local. 2016 Alliance National Conference.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The program relies on multiple partners including the city of Boston, Boston University, local nonprofits, EVERFI , Boston’s Center for Teen Empowerment , and others. Cross-sector collaboration was apparent in other sessions as well, from disaster relief to cause marketing to the kick off session for the Corporations and Foundations track.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In 1999, the Greenpeace national offices in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway united to form one regional entity: Greenpeace Nordic. This allows the organisation to work collectively while ensuring local teams are on the ground to tackle local objectives. . Greenpeace Nordic exist because this fragile earth deserves a voice.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We’ve got some tools, questions to ask, and things like that when you’re looking at data-tracking systems. We’re so busy doing the work that we forget to stop, track what we’re doing, and share it with others so that they can engage in the organization. So how do we know what to track?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art. I’ve also found over the years that a small local grant can leverage larger grants. " On the practical art of finding government funder prospects I’ll let Stephanie take it from here: Government Grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

First of of all, there is the the appearance of a new and way-out idea that violates the status quo – such as say Local Food – the 100 mile diet. We see the Local Food Movement, Slow Money, Local Resiliency all growing. A million stories about local food or Home schooling on YouTube or on blogs are still fringe. .

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And we’re going to see what kind of shortfalls there are from a state and local perspective in the coming years because of COVID, but hoping that some of the other federal funds that we’re receiving through ARPA can try to help stop the bleeding a little bit. And as I said, these are not necessarily all federal. Steven: Yeah.

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