NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care. Expanding access to all types of care, including mental health services, is critical in the aftermath of a disaster.

Philanthropy 94

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 94

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Rhode Island based discount retailer Ocean State Job Lot annually raises $450K for Boston Medical Center selling charity pinups over the holidays. Santander’s Someone Else's Shoes shows the misunderstood realities of homelessness [VIDEO]. Brain Food 1. I'd love to hear about your successes and/or challenges! ??

Homelessness 100

Homelessness Retail Medical Food 100

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

Over the last year, parents and leaders from tribal lands in and around Humboldt County in Northern California and medical practitioners from the local Providence St. Many birthing mothers experience discrimination, lack of cultural empathy, and pushback on practicing traditions from medical staff who are ignorant of their history.

Medical 87

Medical Health Culture Healthcare 87

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The American Farmland Trust protects agricultural land, promotes environmentally sound farming practices, and helps farmers continue to grow food for us all. These gifts would be perfect for a loved one passionate about sustainable farming, growing food, and farmer appreciation. Shop their online store to help promote their mission.

Children 105

Children Environmental Agriculture Nonprofits 105

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 12, 2023

These are children whose mother has to make a decision between leaving her child home alone and going to work because she can’t afford childcare or staying at home with her child and then being fired from her job and not being able to afford rent or food for her child.

Children 136

Children Poverty Law Public and Social Policy 136

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This way we can help more homeless families find housing. Most of your donors don’t have a medical or social services background. They don’t use terms like food insecurity, at-risk populations, and underserved communities and neither should you. Could you help us out a little more this time with a gift of $75 or even $100?

Communication 57

Communication Homelessness Medical Food 57

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

A church running a text fundraiser could share a short story about a homeless family who counts on their food bank to stay alive. A healthcare nonprofit, for instance, could share an image of a patient in need of urgent medical care. Let’s consider another example of storytelling in action.

Retention 52

Retention Homelessness Healthcare Medical 52

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Using heartstring words like “homeless,” “abandoned,” “deserving,” “malnourished,” “unjust,” “innocent,” etc., Doesn’t “deserving homeless veterans” tug at your heart more than just “veterans”? There is a huge need for adequate medical care and attention for for those struggling with mental illness. Use ADJECTIVES!

Children 122

Children Education Education Homelessness 122

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The current market economy fails to effectively distribute goods and services to large segments of the population, resulting in poverty and maldistribution of food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and education. For example, housing organizations lobby for housing funding, food pantries lobby for food programs, and so on.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 117

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

This way we can serve even more people at the community food bank. Let your donors know their donation is helping families who were left homeless due to a fire or provided heating assistance during a recent cold spell. Most of your donors don’t have a medical or social services background.

Communication 45

Communication Homelessness Medical Food 45

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 17, 2021

They want to help build schools, lower pet adoption fees, and provide food to the homeless, not just give money to an organization. When donors contribute to your cause, they’re not only giving money to your organization. They’re giving it in support of the mission you represent and the purpose of the campaign.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Homelessness Medical Values 59

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 17, 2021

They want to help build schools, lower pet adoption fees, and provide food to the homeless, not just give money to an organization. When donors contribute to your cause, they’re not only giving money to your organization. They’re giving it in support of the mission you represent and the purpose of the campaign.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Homelessness Medical Values 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

For example, asking donors to give “$25 to provide a week’s worth of food to a family in need” is much more enticing than “$25 to help us reach our goal of $10,000.” For example, an animal shelter might use an offer like: “For just $6.20, we can provide a day’s worth of food, shelter, and medical care for a homeless dog or cat.”

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Food 111

Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area. Do your beneficiaries have access to medical care once a month? Do you have volunteer tutors who can help students who are homeless with their work? Does your organization provide a meal?

Homelessness 124

Homelessness Nonprofits Agriculture Management 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 17, 2023

After 20 years and more than 220 investments made supporting early-stage frontline social organizations, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation—the organization I have the privilege to lead—we have adopted a simple true north: What matters most is creating an impact in the lives of the most vulnerable populations—whether it’s addressing (..)

Marketing 110

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 110

EveryAction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. s homeless population. Their Integrated Care Center is a new model for delivering healthcare and wellness programs to low-income and homeless people.

Health 56

Health Healthcare Non-Profits Homelessness 56

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ask donors to contribute to your food pantry so you can feed 100 new families going through tough times. Or to help you eliminate your waiting list so every homeless person can get medical care. Do not ask people to help you meet your $10,000 goal. No one cares about your goal.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Values 119

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

So they provide emergency and longer-term, permanent supportive housing to individuals who are experiencing homelessness. So maybe we should think about having this be a central hub that could be for food distribution. And I think another thing too is the inclusivity. Okay, so I’m just going to talk about some examples here.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations 114

Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

On Twitter, you might connect the volunteers to the cause area: We cannot fix homelessness in a city with so little affordable housing, but we can provide a meal and referrals to medical, dental, and mental health services. If you operate a food pantry, create graphics or infographics that teach people about food insecurity.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Ethics Food 98

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

For instance, they may give to the homeless shelter because they feel bad for people who don’t have homes or because it feels good to help someone in need or because their favorite uncle was homeless for a while or because of all those reasons! Let them know exactly how many people your food bank helped. Naming names.

Altruism and Helping 132

Altruism and Helping Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 132