Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.”

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Some have even described it as a grassroots rally on paper.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

If we mobilized and rebranded as the “for-impact sector,” our purpose would become more clear, united by our mission to create positive change in our world. Jude drive the survival rate of childhood cancer patients from 20% to 80% since the hospital was founded in 1962 — how’s that for impact? million impact organizations in the U.S.,

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Dedicating time and resources to the following areas will create a solid foundation to maximize the impact of your communications activities. . Ensuring you have the time to copy-edit your work—and have at least one additional person look at it, as well—will help to catch both big and small issues. Make time for copy editing.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. Don’t muddle trivialities, like how to fill out a reimbursement form, with significant issues like these. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. In a kinder, gentler marketplace coasting was allowed. An organizational chart.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Besides inter-organizational collaboration, nonprofits also continually work on improving internal efficiencies and innovations; we're always looking for ways to work smarter, faster, and with more impact. Feature: Tools for Project Collaboration Management ," from Idealware's Kyle Andrei.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The December issue of NTEN's quarlerly journal for nonprofit leaders is free and hot off the press. Featured in this issue: " From Outcomes to Impact ," by Julie Macalik with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, which provides guidance for measuring the real impact of your nonprofit. "

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend. What’s the problem?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The Google AI Impact Challenge attracted 2,602 applications from six continents and 119 countries, with projects addressing a wide range of issue areas, from education to the environment. . Transforming AI insights into real-world social impact requires advanced planning. . The key findings in the report are listed below.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. The call to action for nonprofits and social impact organizations is clear: cultivate an intrapreneurial culture that attracts, nurtures, and retains the visionary leaders of tomorrow.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. When my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote two books about the impact of the digital revolution on associations, we interviewed entrepreneurs both inside and outside our community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

News articles on your website can serve the same function as blog posts on your website provided they are dated and written like a blog post, not a press release. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news. Supporters and donors want to hear positive stories about how your organization is making an impact.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.

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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. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Art of Event Promotion Through Media Relations As an event organizer, one of your primary goals is to ensure that your event reaches its maximum potential in terms of attendance and impact. Press Release Creation : Crafting well-written and attention-grabbing press releases is a fundamental task for the Media Relations team.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change presents variations on that theme: tips and quizzes, inspiration and cautionary tales, examples and humor, all from peers and experts in the nonprofit and technology communities. In the current issue you'll find: " Risks and Rewards for Nonprofit Leaders ," by Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute.

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

As a result, not enough funding is flowing to climate change efforts and even less of it for reducing harm to communities most impacted by the climate crisis. . There was also a growing understanding that centering equity in these grants was essential to mitigating the inequities of COVID’s impact. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing various societal issues—hunger, poverty, environmental conservation, and healthcare, just to name a few. One powerful tool that can significantly impact your nonprofit’s online success is keyword research. This data can inform your nonprofit’s strategic decision-making process.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

In the new funding area of accelerating women's inclusion in leadership roles—primarily in health, law, and economics—the foundation has committed $100 million over five years and $230 million over ten years, with an initial contribution to Co-Impact 's newly launched Gender Fund.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Here’s what they said.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hint: Make your mission tangible and specify how each donation will impact the cause, e.g. “$20 can feed two families this holiday season.”. Read more about individual marketing tactics and diversifying your promotional approach for maximum impact: Marketing Your Giving Tuesday Campaign to Get Donors Giving. Email Marketing.

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Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Should our nonprofit address these issues? Do our supporters want to hear from us about these issues? Your crisis communication plan’s purpose is to guide your organization’s public communication in response to an event that could negatively impact your organization. Should we still ask for donations?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and continues to cause distress, corporations are being entrusted – and expected – to lead the way to support and help solve the world’s most pressing issues. Five pressing issues that have emerged as priorities for corporate philanthropy and volunteerism are: 1.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2021

In this virtual seminar, a panel of experts will explore key topics about member engagement in today’s challenging environment, including maximizing touchpoint impact, reimagining member service, and more. The online session will start with a presentation of insights around issues that are impacting today’s associations.

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Candid

MAY 26, 2022

People with disabilities, those living in poverty , LGBTQIA+ communities, children and youth, older adults , and many others have also been disproportionately affected by the broader impacts of COVID-19. . It is important to note that we do not see COVID-19-related giving as moving money away from other pressing issues.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Our nonprofit Trailblazers know better than anyone how to rise to the occasion of the world’s most pressing issues and how important relationships and reliance on community can be. Direct and Expand Your Program : Discover how to use technology to deliver your best programs and services and amplify your program impact.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Effective foundation partnerships: Create opportunities to scale – When foundations join forces, they can concentrate resources to address issues at a larger scale than they can alone. This can lead to even bigger partnerships and greater impact. When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear. New Collaboration Models Emerge.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

Participatory practice is a concept which means giving voice to those in the community who know the issues best, and then planning and organizing solutions to these issues using the resources of the nonprofit to implement solutions. This data is how we measure our impact. This is where participatory practice comes in to play.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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Candid

JUNE 17, 2021

In terms of issue area, giving to public-society benefit organizations saw the largest increase, growing 15.7 In some ways, 2020 is a story of uneven impact and uneven recovery. Giving USA and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy press release 06/15/2021. Giving by foundations jumped 17 percent (15.6

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 10, 2021

Press Release. A leader in the industry for many years, the VolunteerHub team has assisted its clients with a wide variety of challenges and roadblocks that impact their performance, strategy execution, and mission attainment. With Taskly, organizations have easy access to SHRM-certified HR experts.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Candid staff also scan websites, press releases, social media, and news sources for grantmaking information. These searches tend to focus on narrow, high-profile issues, such as Covid-19 or racial equity. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

The annual financial audit is a great time to review your statements through a risk lens and search the corners of your financial statements for long-forgotten issues that could contaminate an entire balance sheet. Often, the issue is not one of competence but of systems. This will help you prioritize solutions.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

Among the funders for its first local chapter, Press Forward Chicago , were the Democracy Fund and the Chicago Community Trust, demonstrating the intersectional nature of local news funding. In Sacramento, California, the James B. A 2021 study by the foundation found local outlets struggling to secure new revenue streams.

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Candid

MARCH 13, 2024

Candid’s Insights team seeks to leverage the data we collect to increase knowledge about the scope, equity, economics, and impact of the social sector. One of our major research initiatives over the last two years has focused on Black experiences and Black leadership. The report generated a response beyond our expectations.

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