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Women’s Gymnastics Team at Michigan State University Receive NIL Contracts With Emphasis on Charitable Giving

NonProfit PRO

In a historic move, all 19 members of the 2022-2023 women’s gymnastics team at Michigan State University have received name, image and likeness (NIL) contracts with an emphasis on charitable giving—an agreement that will strengthen Spartan athletics while empowering student-athletes to change the world.

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Enhancing Student Success Across Campus with Western Michigan University + Salesforce

Cloud 4 Good

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a large, public research-intensive university that has been helping students reach their potential through a pursuit of purpose since 1903. To learn more about Western Michigan University, including how they’ve made a commitment to diversifying the tech field through Talent for Good , visit wmich.edu.

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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

DipJar

We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. . In addition to individual adoptions, the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan also partners with community organizations to provide service animals.

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Cloud for Good Partners with Western Michigan University for Salesforce Apprenticeship Program

Cloud 4 Good

March 11, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – Today Cloud for Good announced Western Michigan University (WMU) as the latest higher education institution partner for the Talent for Good apprenticeship program. Cloud for Good is proud to welcome Western Michigan University as a Talent for Good partner,” said Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt. “WMU

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Donors Choose Anonymity with Record $550M Public University Gift

NonProfit PRO

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, inspired the largest gift ever made to public higher education: $550 million. It was made anonymously by a couple who is looking for nothing in return – not even recognition – to benefit themselves.

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Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE Earns Highest Professional Credential from AFP

NonProfit PRO

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE of Detroit, Michigan.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (HOPE Fund). Areas served: Southeast Michigan. The New York Women’s Foundation. Stonewall Community Foundation. New York Foundation. Maine Community Foundation. New Harvest Foundation. Leeway Foundation.

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University of Michigan – Setting a Higher Standard for Giving Days

Connection Cafe

On Giving Tuesday 2015 , The Office of University Development at University of Michigan set an example for how this kind of thoughtful planning and preparation can dramatically increase results: 1000 donors completed gifts online within the first 49 minutes. $1 1 million was raised by 10:03 a.m. Advanced Planning.

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DipJar’s Giving Trend Reports: Q2 2022

DipJar

A few recent examples include the Utah Pride Center , the Humane Society of SW Michigan , and Make-a-Wish Iowa. “We’re very pleased to see events and in-person fundraising coming back, as it is such a critical channel for so many non-profits.” . Successful DipJar customers can be found in every corner of the country.

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Case Study: NPower Michigan and Board Collaboration Tools

NTEN

By Chris Bernard, Idealware When [NTEN Member] Andy Wolber worked for NPower Michigan—first as a consultant, then later as executive director—the organization had a geographically spread-out board of 10-15 members. Read the entire case study in NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ]

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The Virtual Food Drive: Turning a Website Visitor Into a Donor

NTEN

An excellent example of that is the virtual food drive held by the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Out of curiosity, I decided to visit t he Food Bank Council of Michigan’s virtual food drive to learn more. The site provides helpful context on how donations have expanded food distribution in Michigan.

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Presentation for the Council of Michigan Foundations | Beaconfire Wire

Allegiance Group

Redesigning rebranding » Presentation for the Council of Michigan Foundations Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 12:53 pm by Eric (25 posts) It was my pleasure to address the Council of Michigan Foundations this morning. As promised, here is the presentation available for download as a PDF File.

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When is Equal Pay Day for social sector leaders in your state?

Candid

. $104,160.00. Connecticut. 144,692.00. 100,755.50. 108,885.00. 112,104.00. 111,948.00. 111,829.00. South Dakota. 101,964.50. 110,005.00.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

sgEngage

Michigan Avenue. Connecting the dots between research and practice, the symposium will facilitate reflective and thought-provoking conversations about big ideas like the intersections of gender, philanthropy, equity, and impact. The symposium will be held March 28–29, 2023, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile at 540 N.

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Providing education for incarcerated students

M+R

Our campaign garnered bipartisan support for lifting the ban and spurred policy shifts in states including New Jersey, Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina. Congress and efforts to lift the federal ban on Pell Grants. .

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. They accept applications at any time. There are no deadlines or specific grantmaking cycles. National Park Trust. Check out their current funding opportunities. The Dallas Foundation.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to strengthen their hometown of Flint, Michigan, and communities around the world. By connecting people, their passions, and their region’s resources, they have worked toward an inclusive and equitable West Michigan. Areas served: Grand Rapids/ Michigan.

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Eight tips for funders to help grantseekers navigate your website?

Candid

For example, “grants are currently being offered to nonprofits in Detroit, Michigan in the areas of health, education, family services, sports, and community improvement”. . Or, if there is one grant opportunity, indicate your giving preferences in your grant introduction. Also, do you make grants to individuals?

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10th Annual Salesforce Education Summit: What You Need to Know

Cloud 4 Good

Make sure to tune in early and catch Cloud for Good’s Pre-Keynote Commercial featuring some of our incredible customers, like Harvard Radcliffe, Indiana University Foundation and Alumni Association, Western Michigan University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Summit Awards.

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Reactions from Cause Camp 2022

Whole Whale

Nearly three years after its last in-person conference, Cause Camp finally welcomed attendees back IRL this May in Grand Rapids, Michigan for their 2022 event.

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Michigan Launches M.S. Specialization in Social Computing

AFP Blog

Michigan Launches M.S. Specialization in Social Computing: "Michigan Launches M.S. Specialization in Social ComputingANN ARBOR, Mich., March 23 -- Facebook.

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of VolunteerHub

Volunteer Hub

Just three years later, Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout southeast Michigan were adopting VolunteerHub as their preferred volunteer management software. “In 1996, I was leading a nonprofit group and needed a better way to manage operations and interact with volunteers.

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Cloud for Good Certified as Great Place to Work for the 8th Year in A Row

Cloud 4 Good

Cloud for Good Partners with Western Michigan University for Salesforce Apprenticeship Program. Other Recent Press Releases From Cloud for Good: Cloud for Good Recognized as a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department Of Labor. Cloud for Good and ASU Announce Talent for Good Partnership.

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The Power of Place: The @home Campaign

NTEN

Whether he’s under a bridge in New Mexico or speaking with residents in a tent city in Michigan, Mark is using his smartphone to check in, to tweet a person’s story, or to post a raw video on his website. Mark’s work -- crisscrossing the country to tell the stories of homeless men and women -- relies on mobile technology.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to strengthen their hometown of Flint, Michigan, and communities around the world. Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. Areas served: US. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation.

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How Cloud for Good is Innovating the Indiana University Advancement Experience with Salesforce

Cloud 4 Good

Written by Blake Becker You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: Enhancing Student Success Across Campus with Western Michigan University + Salesforce Blog: Maximizing Your Student Success On Salesforce Success Story: Centralizing Communications With UMass Amherst + Marketing Cloud. We simply couldn’t have done it without Cloud for Good.”

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Dear COVID-19, I’m Breaking Up With You

Blue Fox

million people [PDF] Nyaka , Michigan/Uganda: Releases first full-length documentary – award winning, truth-telling, INSPIRING, and streaming free [VIDEO-40 min] What are you up to? Let us know and we’ll give you a shout out, too.

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What Does Organizational Behavior Have to Do with Nonprofit Technology? Everything!

NTEN

Western Michigan University School of Public Affairs and Administration. Kelly Trusty, Ph.D. Assistant Professor. What's your organization's tech strategy type, and what does that mean for your organization? Prospector! Could this be a new set of superheroes? Well, sort of.

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Debunking 3 Myths About Digital Transformation

Saleforce Nonprofit

Greg holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Salesforce.org, Greg was a senior director at DoSomething.org, the world’s largest nonprofit for young people and social change.

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How Faith-Based Hope Endeavors Effectively Fights the AIDS Epidemic and Changes Lives in the U.S. and Africa

Tech Soup Blog

This is the story of how a Michigan faith based organization called Hope Endeavors leads significant humanitarian work from a home office.( Two 14-year-old girls, one in the US and one in Malawi, had their lives changed when they joined forces to fight the AIDS epidemic in Africa. read more ).

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Top benefits for association leaders to connect with their volunteer members

Nimble AMS

According to the Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook , when volunteers are acknowledged, it gives them a chance for reflection, self-assessment, and a boost in self-esteem and motivation. Why association leadership should make face time with volunteers. At some level, all volunteers desire to be recognized for their efforts.

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4 Reasons Why Hybrid Fundraising Events Are Here To Stay (And Why That’s A Good Thing)

Kindful

Check out this case study from Living Stones Academy, a Michigan-based nonprofit that pivoted to a virtual event in 2020. Simply put: If you need help, want to bounce an idea off of someone, or find out what has and hasn’t worked for others, you’re likely just a message board away.

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[PODCAST] INSPIRE with Jeff Nelson

NonProfit Hub

Jeff graduated from the University of Michigan and earned his MA in Teaching from Dominican University. He received his MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. The post [PODCAST] INSPIRE with Jeff Nelson appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Colleges & Universities Choose Salesforce to Accelerate Advancement ROI

Saleforce Nonprofit

Innovative colleges and universities, including USC , Stanford, Purdue, Rutgers, Michigan State, UPenn, and Notre Dame have recently implemented the Salesforce platform to help modernize their fundraising, personalize engagement, and conduct AI-powered research and reporting to inform strategy and measure ROI.

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Happy Grant Professionals Week—Our Top 5 Grant Writing Articles

NonProfit Hub

Making Nonprofit Website Grants Work for You—Interview with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Tell Me a Story: How to Use Interviews to Enhance Your Grant Proposals. 10 Grant Writing Mistakes That’ll Cost You the Mother Lode. The Benefits of Using Volunteers and Requesting ‘Dollar for Doer’ Grants.

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How can diversity strategies help nonprofit leaders realize more funding opportunities?

ASU Lodestar Center

As an undergraduate, she focused on Environmental Studies at the University of Michigan, and after completing her undergraduate degree, she worked in outdoor education. Jackelyn Latham is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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Nonprofit Audit 101

The NonProfit Times

We cover a lot of ground in the guide, including: Types and formats of audits Common misconceptions Three stages of an audit What happens if fraud is discovered Red flags for your auditor How technology can ensure a smoother audit What happens if fraud is discovered First Name * Last Name * Company * Email * Phone * Address * Street Address Address (..)

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Nonprofit Audit 101

The NonProfit Times

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3 Essential Questions to Assess Your Digital Transformation

Saleforce Nonprofit

Greg holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Salesforce.org three years ago, Greg was a senior director at DoSomething.org, the world’s largest nonprofit for young people and social change.

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Guest Post: What Good Could Come After a No?

Twenty Hats

in Consumer-Community Services from Michigan State University. She is an experienced meeting facilitator and trainer in nonprofit and volunteer management. Susan has presented educational programs for local area nonprofits, statewide conferences, and national meetings. Susan holds a B.S. She became a Certified Volunteer Administrator in 2020.