VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Join us as we celebrate the individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 call and contact centers nationwide!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. You’re not following a set path; you’re creating your own unique memories, meeting locals, and forming meaningful connections. Educate and inform your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Reflecting on the past success of your fundraising efforts while also learning about emerging fundraising trends can help you decide how to best allocate resources for the upcoming year. Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously. Gen Z are often referred to as ‘philanthro-kids’ and for good reason!

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

By creating an informative message that appeals to the general public, you can promote your mission and incite change. Don’t be afraid to take the production externally – ask a local production company if they will offer your nonprofit a discount. Research your local radio, broadcast television (ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, etc.)

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . Utilize this helpful document to build a profile for all potential funders with relevant information and contact information. Funding Priority: Education.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. Don’t forget the global context!

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Candid responded by publishing a website that provided information on funding for coronavirus relief, resources for nonprofits and individuals, news on the pandemic, and more. Creating the site was a cross-departmental effort in the spirit of Candid’s mission to “get [people] the information they need to do good.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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VisionLink

MARCH 3, 2020

While the CDC focuses on policy and testing certifications, and as local hospitals prepare, local communities and their public health officials need access to accurate, daily information about the numbers of residents concerned about the virus, those you are symptomatic, and those who are in self-imposed or officially mandated quarantines.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Track trends in your industry.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

This support will help librarians develop expertise in creating collections of historically valuable web materials that document their local communities. The project will create more than 30 TB of community history web archives and a suite of open educational resources, from guides to videos. About the Author. spanhidden.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An analysis of data from over 45,000 organizations that have shared demographic information about their CEOs’ race and gender in their Candid nonprofit profiles confirms the funding scarcity these leaders face. This disparity underscores what the leaders in the report say about the need for equitable support and resources. “I

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began. Appreciated? Entertained? Compelled to give?

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Its second objective: providing suggestions for resources to stay up-to-date on trends that may affect your nonprofit. Where to learn more: George Mason University’s Nonprofit Employment Data Project and Blue Avocado are two great places to find the latest information. Did we miss a good resource? This piece has two purposes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy. So, if your nonprofit works in environmental conservation, use a keyword research tool to identify common questions like “how to support local environmental initiatives.”

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Your best board members are like a treasure trove of expertise—guiding decision-making, fueling innovation, and opening doors to resources and networks that would otherwise remain out of reach. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. This was in the era before Facebook and there was far less information available compared today. (My The problem of “information overload” is nothing new and has been around for centuries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

With the entire world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, the vital services and resources that nonprofits provide are in historically high demand. As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. 1) Get your auction list in check. .

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Zach: Prior to working in libraries, I worked in the nonprofit sector for six years.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. You can start by sharing information and agreeing to work on something for a few short weeks or months. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sign up for Community Services Recovery Fund tips and updates: We will be launching free resources to help with the application process in the coming days and weeks. Use the flow chart below to determine where your organization should apply: Local Stream Investing In: People, apply to the Canadian Red Cross. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

More importantly, moving to the cloud is a great way to demonstrate transparency, strengthen institutional memory, conserve resources, collaborate, and display tech-savvy. Setting up Google Drive is a simple way to share all this information. 3) Conserve Resources. 1) Demonstrate Transparency. 2) Strengthen Institutional Memory.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Equip your new board members with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to succeed from day one. Engage with local organizations and associations. Offer mentorship and resources that help them grow into their roles. Welcome them aboard. But don’t stop at day one. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

3 – Local Grantmakers’ Organizations Most major metropolitan areas, and many other locales have regional associations of grantmakers. Second, see if the grantmakers’ organization hosts any “meet the funders” days, or allows local non-profits to make presentations to the group. #4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The average Facebook user has 338 friends, so if just one of your supporters shares information about your event you can increase awareness of your event significantly. Keep text brief but informative. Make it easy to make an informed and convincing ask. Want to go the extra mile?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. This resources is always good for a laugh.

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Candid

MAY 26, 2022

makes it more challenging for racialized communities to get informed and accessible care. Does your funding for humanitarian recovery in Ukraine allocate for health care resources to address the compounded traumas of COVID-19 and displacement? Fund as locally and grassroots as possible. Build an equitable response.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Or you could reach out to your state association of nonprofits , local United Way or Jewish Federation, local community foundation, local chamber of commerce, or volunteer center. It’s the committee’s exclusive job to extend invitations for an informational interview to potentially join the board.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Families in need can access small, affordable loans and expert local resources to make household taps and toilets a reality, immediately. The amount of their monthly contribution is informed by Water.org’s cost to create change for one person in need.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

For example, an action alert message to legislators doesn’t have to be about a specific piece of legislation—it could be educating them or sharing a resource. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. This can be done through education as well as action.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

Local foundations and businesses may have grant programs specifically for nonprofits operating in the area. Applying for grants from local foundations and businesses can be a great way to jump-start fundraising efforts for nonprofits. These organizations can provide hefty grants to supplement financial needs of the nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

For instance, if you’re resource-constrained, work on ideas that require less effort. Perhaps you could organize a peer-to-peer knit-a-thon, an auction of hand-made knitted items, a sale of knitted products and knitting supplies (you could partner up with a local yarn producer!), 2) Brainstorm. That’s ok, too!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions. Building relationships with key stakeholders allows board members to advocate effectively and access resources that further the organization’s mission.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Use these insights to inform your nonprofit’s year-round fundraising activities. Here are some ways you can find and get in front of new funders: Attend a “ Meet the Funders ” panel in your community or ask to take a local funder out to coffee to learn more about their organization and funding priorities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods. In Chicago, Habitat’s commitment is to local families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing and development projects. Second-to-None Support & Resources.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. The fundraising landscape changes quickly, so staying informed and being open to new methods and approaches will help secure success.

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