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Beyond the Idea Accelerator with Ann McAlpin: "Connections - Aged-Out Foster Kids and Caring Adults"

NTEN

As the grand finale to NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit , a number of intrepid 14LCS attendees pitched and developed 24 awe-inspiring projects during the Idea Accelerator. The Summit may have ended, but many of these projects are only beginning. What does this project need? What’s next for this project?

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Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Candid

Further, the study found that union members were more likely to volunteer for charity and to be more engaged in the community in less formal ways (such as going to meetings, tutoring, and mentoring). Projects like these are vital for understanding how unions and worker advocacy in general fit into the larger social sector mosaic. [1]

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Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. And projections from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI in Indianapolis show it’s likely to happen again. Foundation and corporate giving are also projected to increase. It’s a big project, I know.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

There are grants out there for programs, general operations, projects, and capital – but not all funders award all of these. Some focus only on program and project support, while others may offer general operating support (these are not as common, though). Here are 3 ways that your program/project can match a funder’s interests.

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

Neon CRM

I Support The Girls “Through an international network of Affiliates, I Support the Girls collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folx experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.”

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Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

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How Gen Z Donors Harness the Power of Online Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But no matter how strong their social media mastery is, kids are, well, kids, and they need help and guidance from their parents, teachers, and mentors as they navigate the pathways of the Internet in order to avoid its sketchier neighborhoods. Help them set up and manage their campaign.

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