Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive. This pattern of recruiting talented leaders only to question their authority and capabilities can lead to feelings of tokenism, insecurity, and exhaustion. “If

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. I also knew I needed help.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., My question is how can I go about getting this initiative started? The National Council on Nonprofits recommends looking for an organization whose mission is similar to yours. Here you can find a fiscal sponsor directory.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Connecting national and chapter data can help your staff and chapters save time, stay connected, and deliver a better member experience. It can also give chapters access to data that they can use to improve their local member engagement. There are multiple ways your national and chapter offices can support each other.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. They noticed then, and assigned me to a local “individual giving manager.”

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you…. National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. National Repeat Day (June 3). Repeat donors.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., For example, you might anticipate: Gymboree would be receptive to donating clothing, money, and time to local and national organizations that support children and families. Please submit your question here. All you need is transparency.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Do you want to give to a local, national, or international organization? Asking these questions will get you started in the right direction. Whether donating cans at your local soup kitchen or providing millions of dollars in funding for disaster relief, due diligence leads to more informed giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Once the panel discussion begins I’ll be taking questions from the audience as well as fielding questions via Twitter. If Your local to DC, but not attending the conference. we’ve organized a local DC Tweetup. Head over to the Aloft Washington National Harbor – ( map ) at 8:30 pm EST on Thursday.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Do you want to serve locally, nationally or internationally? . For more of the questions you should ask as you consider board service, read our book Giving Back , downloadable from the top of every page of our website. From Giving Back : FAQs about Joining a Nonprofit Board: Established or Start Up, Local or International.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” First, let’s start with the most basic question. Search large, local companies — See if any large companies in your area offer a giving program. How do I find them?

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2015

This week is National Volunteer Week ! Inspired by National Volunteer Week, we’d like to reiterate some of the ways one can volunteer and get involved with NTEN and be at the center of social change. 501 Tech Clubs 501 Tech Clubs are informal, local groups of nonprofit techies that get together for regular in-person convenings.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

According to Independent Sector , the national average value of a volunteer hour is $29.95 National Volunteer Week Even if you HAVE been thanking volunteers well, you have a great opportunity coming up to thank your volunteers. Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff. Add to your bottom line.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering for Arts Organizations , Guest Post by Mary Trudel and Rory MacPherson. The question. Just over a year ago, we asked ourselves a question: How are arts organizations using digital and social media, and what sorts of results are they getting? was created.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)! She has spent the past 7 years working on various types of base building strategies, including working with Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program. Sarika brings expertise around volunteer leadership development through the context of national organizing.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. How do you cultivate DAF donors ?

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library. Or will the biased side of generative AI become more dominant?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years. This begs the question: What should community college completion look like, and what measures of attainment equate to success in this higher education sector?

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Think about this: according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics , there are 1.5 It means that there is a lot of local competition that you need to be aware of at all times when you are picking out your event dates. You don’t want to end up competing with another local event on the same exact evening.

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

When it comes to developing messaging for a fundraising appeal, I’m asked one question more than any other: How do I get started? Though it can be a challenge to get past writer’s block and craft effective messages for a year-end campaign, I always suggest that you first ask yourself these four simple questions: 1. And that’s okay!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

On June 1, programmers, activists, and civic leaders participated in the first ever National Day of Civic Hacking (NDoCH) across 83 U.S. Arthur Grau of NetSquared Honolulu reported back on the National Day of Civic Hacking/Code for Hawaii event in Honolulu. Image 1: National Day of Civic Hacking, IntelFreePress.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Among other key areas, the Ford Foundation enables indigenous peoples and local communities to establish alliances and networks locally and globally, and access public and private decision-making spaces to build their collective power, so they can shape decisions that affect their land and rights, and curb climate change.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not?

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not?

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Media Cause

APRIL 19, 2021

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. . It’s a question of whether we choose to recognize that or not.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In high-performing, flexible organizations, this openness to productive change–inclusion–becomes the status quo,” write Scott Nielsen and Helena Huang in the National Civic Review. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., For example, you might anticipate: Gymboree would be receptive to donating clothing, money, and time to local and national organizations that support children and families. Please submit your question here. All you need is transparency.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2016

It takes both a local and national presence to implement the strategies that will allow a nonprofit to make an impact. The mission of an organization is to be carried out by the national office and local affiliates, however each is charged with implementing different tactics to accomplish that mission.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

Last week, I had a lot of fun test-driving Qriously , a new application that replaces advertisements on smart phones with questions, creating real-time feedback about the topics you are interested in. Share Your Questions to Win. The question you’d like to ask. How the question will help inform your work.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Its purpose is to activate the voters that support your campaign (or your cause), and get them down to their local polling place to cast a ballot on Election Day. Great question! From urban neighborhoods in Brooklyn to snowy rural areas in Alaska, GOTV is going on right now - and will continue until the polls close nationally.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The sold-out event brought audiences from across the country to a uniquely-branded virtual experience to share a meal and create connections over dialogue—yes, we actually sent meals to all attendees via local caterers the day of the event! National Council for Mental Wellbeing. social justice issues?that?impact?the Participants?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

From this learning, I was left with the question, “How can collaborations thrive when everyone feels that they are “unique”? Our work in social impact and philanthropy is full of potential to create a more meaningful impact, and social change is interconnected and interdependent at the local, national, and global levels.

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This will ensure your project complies with all local, state, and federal regulations. The National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS) is a leading fiscal sponsor association. Don’t be shy, ask questions! Ask the fiscal sponsor for references and verify that other projects are happy working with them. Understand the fine print.

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