Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? You’re not a beggar!

Homelessness 114

Homelessness Foundations Values Advertising 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Casey Foundation. Dozens of states and localities passed new short- and long-term protections for tenants and explored new kinds of partnerships with nonprofit and community groups. Casey Foundation’s mission is to create a brighter future for America’s children, young people, and families. The Annie E.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 126

Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. This operational efficiency is critical not just for service delivery but for strengthening the foundation of volunteer-driven community support.

Volunteerism 94

Volunteerism Volunteerism Homelessness Recruitment 94

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Earlier this month, I put a call out to nonprofits communicators asking them what worked for their organization on Facebook in 2017. The world’s most popular social networking site announced major changes to its newsfeed algorithm, changes that would see most nonprofits organic page reach plummet even further. It’s cheap. I love that.

Homelessness 67

Homelessness Foundations Communication Nonprofits 67

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 6, 2023

Edmondson & Anahide Nahhal In 2019, Joyce Craig, the newly elected mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, was grappling with two major crises : The city was reporting an opioid-related death every few days, and chronic homelessness was rising. An acceptable entry point has enough support from the team and others to move forward.

Collaborations 111

Collaborations Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This holiday season, give back by shopping for unique gifts from nonprofit online stores. In this gift guide, you’ll find selections from nonprofits that you won’t see in regular shops. What’s more, your purchases from nonprofit shops will support the essential work of these organizations and the individuals they help year-round. .”

Children 105

Children Environmental Agriculture Nonprofits 105

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

In response to research that shows nearly 1 in 3 nonprofits lack any professionals of color on their boards (BoardSource) and to foster more inclusive and equitable communities, the Nonprofit Leadership Center launched the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2021.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 13, 2023

But a conference , hosted by Neighborhood Economics this past April, which brought over two hundred people to Jackson, MS—ranging from impact investors to foundation, nonprofit, and church leaders—purposefully sought to break the mold. Rhea Williams-Bishop of the Kellogg Foundation focused on disparities in education.

Finance 79

Finance Homelessness Healthcare Foundations 79

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofits Activism 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

53% of nonprofit staff who are extremely or somewhat satisfied in their current roles donate to the organization where they work ( World-Changing Work Report ). 77% of the total was made by individuals, 18% by foundations, and 5% by corporations ( Giving USA Report ). Nonprofits lose 20.18% of their email revenue ($92.8

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Philanthropy 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

Fundraising 137

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofits 137

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 6, 2023

They decided to start their own nonprofit, with the goal of getting food to those in their community who needed it. “It Two years later, Beyond the Crisis is a fully fledged 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, with a board, a funding model, and a clear, concise mission: “To help address the problem of food insecurity.”

Food 92

Food Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. LinkedIn Pages.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Activism Leadership 144

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? You’re not a beggar!

Homelessness 53

Homelessness Foundations Values Advertising 53

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 21, 2022

After encountering hundreds of remarkable leaders through their own work at the Aspen Institute, Acumen, and the McNulty Foundation, the authors have found a common thread: moral courage. “The right way to expand a nonprofit’s impact is to build programs on three pillars: breadth, depth, and durability. by Brett Davidson.

Leadership 136

Leadership Energy Homelessness Environmental 136

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. Almost all nonprofits can benefit from inkind donations to some degree.

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Values Food 116

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Taylor and Molly Blondell surveyed over 30,000 environmental and public health grants distributed by 220 foundations, which awarded approximately $4.9 How Location Affects the Foundation-to-Grantee Pipeline Most foundations are located on the coasts of the United States—mainly in New York and California.

Environmental 82

Environmental Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 82

Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2021

Today's article covers an integral project for all nonprofits - creating and refining mission and case statements. These documents are a vital foundation for all communication activities a nonprofit will undertake, as Grant Cobb, Head of Marketing and Analytics at GivingMail, explains. Let’s get started. Outline Key Documents.

Disaster Relief 105

Disaster Relief Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations. Two of them—Dr.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 17, 2023

Because the impact from these for-profit investments is exactly the same as the impact from our nonprofit grants: More than half of the organizations are directly impacting more than 10,000 lives, more than 40 percent are impacting 50,000 lives, a quarter are impacting 500,000 lives and more than a fifth, millions of lives.

Marketing 122

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 122

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Yet many people who write nonprofit fundraising emails do not spend much time on the subject line, nor do they take the time to learn about the types of subject lines that get results. Whenever I sign up for emails from a nonprofit, I’m interested in what they’re doing. Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta .

Homelessness 130

Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising Food 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. But what exactly is blockchain it and how is it relevant for nonprofits? Relevant Use Cases for Nonprofits. Blockchain Simplified.

Technology 100

Technology Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness 100

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 12, 2023

Image Credit: Etienne Girardet on unsplash.com Many people working in nonprofits and philanthropy say they want to reduce poverty, and increasingly, foundations, nonprofits, and social-movement organizations are developing communications strategies and telling stories that aim to dispel the myth that the US economic system is equitable and fair.

Poverty 105

Poverty Ethics Culture Philanthropy 105

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are constantly striving to create a positive impact on the world around them. Whether it’s through social services, environmental conservation, or advocacy for marginalized communities, nonprofits are at the forefront of creating a better future for all. The answer lies in metrics and tools.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Foundations 52

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups. What expectations did you have of the nonprofits where you previously served as a board member?

Participation and motivation 80

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit governance and management 80

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

Leadership 108

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 108

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

Through its iconic mobile showers, the San Francisco nonprofit LavaMae has found new ways to serve the homeless in the absence of more radical reforms of affordable housing. The Rockefeller Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies have long been strong supporters of networks of city learning, such as 100 Resilient Cities and C40.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A gas station that is creating viral TikTok videos to collect donations for the homeless. ?? Senior Manager, Corporate and Foundation Giving, Marine Mammal Center , Sausalito, CA ($65k - $75k) 4. Nice round-up here of which beauty brands are turning to cause marketing for the holiday season. Marketing Your Cause 1.

Insurance 147

Insurance Children Homelessness Food 147

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. reaching our goal of $5,000 will help us provide 1,000 meals to the homeless.)

Nonprofit Administration and Development 65

Nonprofit Administration and Development Homelessness Advertising Production 65

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. Members of nonprofit Advisory Boards can contribute to fundraising in many ways.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 29, 2018

Bean donation to the National Parks Foundation "cleanse" the company brand ? ??Companies 21 examples of nonprofit websites with amazing content. My favorite is Shelter Scotland , which offers advice on everything from homelessness to dealing with your landlord. Have a great and safe long weekend! Partnership notes ??Will

Retail 113

Retail Homelessness Food Foundations 113

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. Avoid them!). Broken Model #1: Self Pay.

Fundraising 126

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 126

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MAY 28, 2014

Network for Good’s Nonprofit of the Week spotlight gives us the chance to highlight the work of some of the our community’s superstars. Check out the great things these organizations are doing for their communities: Taproot Foundation seeks to build capacity through pro bono service by uniting skilled professionals with nonprofits in need.

Homelessness 50

Homelessness Children Culture Nonprofits 50

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 24, 2023

” Funders are getting more intentional about the different tools and approaches they can use to create impact, from getting out of the way of talented nonprofit leaders, to leading large-scale systems change, to funding innovation and agility in the social sector. BALANCING POWER. RE)DESIGNING THE ENTERPRISE.

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Governance Foundations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Why Excessive Wealth Matters Academics and nonprofit activists have long talked about income inequality—and, more recently, have begun to address the more significant issue of wealth inequality. Last year, Jeff Bezos donated $120 million to fight homelessness, then invested over $500 million in a venture that will likely make it worse.

Public and Social Policy 83

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public Policy 83

Getting Attention

MARCH 25, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Communications & Development Intern , The National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington DC). Communications & Development Intern , The National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington DC).

Public and Nonprofit Management 68

Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing Homelessness 68