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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Rather than competing for limited resources, we are collaborating to secure funding and bring about policy change.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Financial literacy workshops. Don’t Forget Policies and Procedures There’s more to oversight than reading the financial statements. Be sure to review important policies and procedures.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

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. . Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. Areas served: Illinois.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Loss of investigative reporting: Investigative journalism, which is often resource-intensive, has suffered in many areas, leading to reduced oversight of local government and institutions. Research and advocacy: Conduct research on the state of local journalism, produce reports, and advocate for policies that support the industry.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Education and literacy – 5%. Research and public policy – 1%. 22) 85% say that NPOs, NGOs, and charities must invest financial resources in digital communications in order to stay relevant. International development and relief – 6%. Women and girls – 4%. Human and civil rights / racial justice – 3%.

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Why your organization needs to reinvest in the state of its member data

Nimble AMS

Another noteworthy trend is only a quarter of professionals say they can easily join member data from various resources to create a unified member report. Consider adopting data literacy and training goals to empower all staff to be responsible for analytics integrity. .

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Trust-Based Philanthropy: “Walking the Talk” Towards Long-Term Financial Wellness

sgEngage

Funders providing these types of gifts have a responsibility to trust their grantees to do what’s best for the organization while also supporting them with financial literacy. Interestingly, recommended solutions point to increasing financial literacy. How can funders tap into their own networks and resources to help bridge this gap?