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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

Qgiv

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. That leads to a lighter load on the system, which reduces healthcare costs for everyone accessing healthcare locally.

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Low Pay, Working Conditions Pushing Union Drive In Denver

The NonProfit Times

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers say low pay and understaffing are contributing to high turnover, exacerbating what they contend are already difficult working conditions. We’re hoping to connect with more of our co-workers and bring more people in so everyone’s voice can be heard.

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Donating money has increased in 2017 among those donors from developed nations (from 40% in 2016 to 42%), but has declined among developing countries (from 25% in 2016 to 24%). 9% of donors would use voice-command giving through their home personal assistant or car radio ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). International Giving.

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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

Neon CRM

Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? You might still see yourself as a local animal shelter, but if 80% of your programmatic impact reports focus on one cohort of service (in this case, dogs from Tijuana), some of your donors may not feel the same connection to your mission. Are you working with new demographics?

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Qgiv

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

ASU Lodestar Center

Remind me again how this is linked back to reducing poverty in this country, or creating sustainable local food systems, or increasing graduation rates, or fighting institutional oppression? It demands a perspective that is self-reflective, microscopic, local, and grand. Can we break that down one more time? Because I'm lost.".

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Tips for Riding the Media Wave to Increase Nonprofit Support

Connection Cafe

Here’s an example, let’s say that your organization has a homeless shelter and the city that you live in has recently cut funding for local homeless shelters. Waiting a week to respond to a story the local TV stations were covering means that you’ve likely missed the opportunity. Respond in a Timely Fashion.

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