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Volunteers Are a Precious Nonprofit Resource

NonProfit PRO

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more.

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Today is National Telephone Day!

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More than two hundred 211 agencies across the United States offer a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who can help you access the best local resources and services to address nearly any need. The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 21 million requests for help every year.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Urgent Action Fund’s Rapid Response Grants resource the resilience of human rights and gender justice movements by supporting the security and advocacy interventions of activists when a swift response is needed.

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20+ Digital Marketing & Fundraising Conferences for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Most of the conferences listed are in the United States and Europe and we’d appreciate your help with building an international list. The United States. ? Website: resource-alliance.org/events. Website: resource-alliance.org/events. Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. Dates: October 12-14, 2022.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

Our funder list below focuses on funding for those prioritizing senior care, opportunities and resources for elderly individuals, and for researchers focused on concerns that affect the elderly. Grant Research Tip: When searching for funding, it is important not to overlook potential federal or state resources. Areas served: US.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Grant Research Tip: While there are more than 100,000 potential grant funders across the United States, they typically are very specific in what they fund and where they fund. They accept submissions from any United States-based, IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations focused on work that benefits America’s children.

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3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Fail and How To Avoid Them

NonProfit PRO

In the United States, about 1.5 million nonprofits exist. But, then a natural question is how many of them fail? As we know, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as many as one-third of nonprofits were at risk of closing their doors. So, what are the top reasons nonprofits fail—aside from a situation like the pandemic?