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ShowerUP Solved Its BIG Problem — A Problem You Too May Have

Bloomerang

Big problem Paul had a BIG problem, though; but not the problem you would think. These are not easy problems to tackle, let alone establish sustained impact. Despite these successes, ShowerUp’s BIG problem was organizing their 1,449 volunteers. In 2021, they had net assets of $770K. Absolutely worth it.”

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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

Candid

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. million in less restricted funding for such impact-focused initiatives, often in the form of multi-year grants.

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Your Technology Problem Is Actually a People Problem

NTEN

Because at the end of the day, an organization’s technology problem is almost always actually a people problem. And the benefits — in terms of cost savings, staff satisfaction , better-engaged constituents, and ultimately in terms of significantly increased impact — are extraordinarily far-reaching. You can get there.

Problem 75
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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

Problem 75
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Could a Recurring Giving Program Solve All Your Problems?

Qgiv

Problems recurring giving solves. Donor retention continues to be a challenge for many organizations, so simply growing the number of recurring donors can dramatically impact donor attrition. Though that might not be all your problems, a recurring giving program will help with at least a few! 10 a month provides this. $25

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The community approach to problem solving

Candid

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . To be clear, participatory grantmaking has never been new.

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Addressing Hunger Together: Submit Your Ideas for the Next Impact Labs

Saleforce Nonprofit

With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society. Complex Problems Aren’t Solved in a Vacuum. That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. Submit an Idea.

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