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Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability

Candid

Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations). Whether its an online forum or an in person collaborative event, creating spaces for your community to connect on their own builds stronger ties.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Their Financial Relationships to Advance Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

Or think about a housing nonprofit realizing that its primary bank engages in predatory lending practices that push families into homelessness. For example, housing nonprofits can work with CDFIs specializing in affordable housing loans, while environmental organizations might consider collaborating with green investment funds.

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6 Unique Volunteer Opportunities to Offer Supporters

Ann Green

In-kind donations keep many types of nonprofits going, from homeless shelters to thrift stores. In-kind donation drives are often mass collaborations between your nonprofit and a range of organizations, so having individuals step up to build those connections can be invaluable. Donation organizer and cataloguer.

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Executive Director

Anedot

During that time, we’ve refined and optimized our processes to offer a unique and highly impactful service to those living homeless while housed. Position Responsibilities: Reporting to and collaborating with the Board of Directors, key responsibilities are: 1.Leadership Leadership & Management: a.

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Senior Operations Manager

Anedot

We achieve this through our point-to-point food recovery program, where our staff drivers and volunteer Food Runners collect excess fresh food from businesses, schools, hospitals, and more, delivering it directly to food distribution partners, including homeless shelters, senior housing centers, and after-school programs.

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How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?

Blue Avocado

Robin Andrew from The Crayon Initiative Host Local Events to Foster Collaboration and Increase Mission Awareness The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center engages the local community through initiatives that correspond with our mission and vision. We encourage volunteerism, allowing individuals to actively contribute to advancing LGBTQ+ causes.

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Are Women Donors the Key to Unlocking More Giving?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The last decade has seen an explosion in donor advising and education groups, giving circles , pooled or collaborative funds , impact investing networks, philanthropic prizes, and pledges. Women are more collaborative: Women are more likely to engage in collaborative giving than men (e.g. a giving circle).