NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2023

In 2011, Covenant House saw the need for a technology that could assist their work and empower them to provide more and better support to their communities. Apricot by Social Solutions helped them exceed their goal of adding 400 available beds by 167%, allowing them to provide 293 more beds than originally planned!

Homelessness 238

Homelessness Technology 238

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Prest Crossroads Rhode Island A mother and her children benefiting from the support of Crossroads Rhode Island, a recipient of a Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grant. Also, the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions commit to $50 million for clean water; and a $30 million grant for a cancer center at Health Crown Point hospital, in Indiana.

Homelessness 270

Homelessness Children Health 270

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $75 million to boost enrollment in higher education among students in Washington State, and the ClimateWorks Foundation will give $21.5 million to address fertilizer's effect on climate change, food security, and energy.

Homelessness 258

Homelessness Energy Food Foundations 258

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness. backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness. An effort in Bend, Ore., By George Anders Oregon State University – Cascades Erik Nelson, a housing program specialist with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, talks with citizen delegates.

Homelessness 294

Homelessness Universities 294

Candid

JANUARY 26, 2022

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . The severity of the hunger and homelessness crises varies by region, state, and community.

Homelessness 124

Homelessness Charitable Organizations Food Collaborations 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

By Jennifer Loving & Ben Spero We’re leading a collective-impact effort to prevent homelessness in Silicon Valley. Our public-private partnership offers a profound model for systems change.

Homelessness 98

Homelessness 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. Housing is the solution to homelessness.

Homelessness 111

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 23, 2018

The post How a Homeless Shelter Used Facebook Live Video to DOUBLE Results on Giving Tuesday appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Your Facebook Group May Soon Be Able to Host A Watch Party. How to Use Facebook Live: The Ultimate Guide [link]. Do you have a Facebook Live story or tip to share?

Homelessness 171

Homelessness Foundations Communication Nonprofits 171

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 20, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Eric Risberg, AP Troy Brunet volunteers with Project Homeless Connect in San Francisco, leading its effort to give eyeglasses to people who need them. People who provide eyeglasses to homeless people, work to empower women, support students, and more discuss what drives them to donate their time.

Homelessness 259

Homelessness Associations 259

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for nonprofits, especially organizations that work directly with vulnerable populations, like Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, the oldest and largest homeless shelter in Philadelphia.

Homelessness 246

Homelessness Nonprofits 246

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2022

They feed the hungry, house the homeless, stand up for those too often not heard and so much more. Nonprofits are one of the most powerful forces for good in our world. However, even with the best intentions, nonprofits can sometimes fall short of realizing their mission. One reason for this is failing to budget for equity.

Homelessness 290

Homelessness Nonprofits 290

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The real problem of homelessness: no place to sleep. Show Notes Leesa Sleep Sapira Sleep One Company Tackles Homelessness: One Mattress at a Time Mark Horvath & InvisiblePeople.tv How Leesa balances its donation with new and returned mattresses. More than half of their donations are new mattresses. Watch This!

Homelessness 263

Homelessness 263

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 24, 2024

million to back programs for homeless New Yorkers with serious health needs, and the new Adobe Film & TV Fund will award $6 million to help filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds find careers in entertainment. Also, the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $17.6

Universities 286

Universities Homelessness Health Education 286

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 22, 2023

Plus, CalOptima Health has given nearly $30 million to bolster services for chronically homeless people in Southern California, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network received $25 million for research, early detection, and the development of new treatments for the disease.

Education 268

Education Education Homelessness Universities 268

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, the Chartwell School, a private school that serves youths with dyslexia and other language-related learning issues, received a $45 million bequest, and two donors gave $25 million to help people struggling with homelessness and opioid addiction.

Homelessness 254

Homelessness 254

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press New York Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Humanitarian access to northern Syria is complicated by the civil war, while sending funds can be blocked or slowed by U.S. sanctions, despite an exemption for relief efforts.

Homelessness 260

Homelessness Associations Fundraising Fundraising 260

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Also, the Kansas Health Foundation will award $30 million to 30 grassroots organizations that advance racial health equity throughout the state, and Citi Foundation will give $25 million to develop and promote solutions to address homelessness.

Homelessness 256

Homelessness Health Foundations 256

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Nonprofits are staffed by incredibly competent and dedicated people — experts who understand their work backward and forward, whether it be housing the homeless, feeding the hungry, or supporting these programs through effective fundraising and building sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.

Culture 246

Culture Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising 246

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Leah Garrett, VP of development and communications for Community of Hope, has mastered fundraising and communications to improve health, end family homelessness, and make Washington, D.C., more equitable. Her accomplishments have earned her NonProfit PRO’s 2022 Fundraiser of the Year Award.

Homelessness 246

Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising Health 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Plus, Salvation Army of San Diego landed $35 million to expand programs serving people struggling with homelessness, and five other donors gave big gifts to support democracy programs, climate resilience, and medical care. By Maria Di Mento. Jenna Braunstein George R.R. Martin, center.

Homelessness 244

Homelessness Medical 244

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 23, 2023

Invest in the right technology that better empowers you to serve people in need and reduce homelessness in your community. Apricot has the capabilities to help you meet the growing number of participants, guide participants to a pathway of self-sufficiency, and quickly build reports that show impact, all while fulfilling compliance needs.

Homelessness 246

Homelessness Technology 246

NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2023

Nonprofit professionals tackle poverty, hunger, homelessness, environmental justice, etc. Nonprofit staff need their imaginations. problems that defy technical solutions. If the sector is to go beyond Band-Aid solutions, nonprofits need ample doses of creativity and innovation for finding new solutions.

Homelessness 243

Homelessness Poverty Environmental Nonprofits 243

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 15, 2024

million to the California homeless charity that benefits from the auction This is the first year that a meal with Benioff, Salesforce's chairman and CEO was the prize of the auction, which benefits the Glide Foundation in San Francisco.

Homelessness 258

Homelessness Foundations 258

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2024

Also, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded $1 billion to eliminate tuition at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Home Depot Foundation gave $9 million to build and repair 500 housing units for more than 3,400 homeless military veterans.

Foundations 214

Foundations Homelessness Philanthropy Technology 214

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Use everyday language such as Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Most of your donors dont use words like underserved or at-risk, and neither should you. Housing prices continue to skyrocket and a shelter or motel is no place to raise a family. Now, these families have a place to call home.

Food 169

Food Nonprofits Homelessness Activism 169

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Young Lions Jazz Conservatory Jay Kahn’s gift will support the Young Lions Jazz Conservancy, among other music-education groups, as well as nonprofits that help people experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness 226

Homelessness Foundations Universities Education 226

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Proceeds from the sale of tees (and related car decals) help people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless access the food and supplies they need to keep and continue caring for their beloved pets. T-shirts come in three colors: heather grey, dark sports grey and coral.

Children 264

Children Homelessness Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 264

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Most government funding goes toward countless public programs that are critical for society, such as afterschool programs, homeless shelters, and groups working with disabled veterans. Moreover, its important to remember that government grants and contracts are not simple charity.

Governance 105

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2023

She landed a part-time position as the Hungry and Homeless Coordinator for the City of Independence, where she built coalitions and coordinated initiatives aimed at serving homeless individuals and families.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Collaborations Education 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

Laura Petitt School-to-Work and Big Futures Coordinator III, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Meet Certificate in Leadership Class of 2023 Alex Strieder, Housing Stabilization Manager, Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Amanda Griffin, Executive Director, Children’s Dream Fund Amber Nixon, Manager of Outreach & Advocacy, Florida (..)

Leadership 246

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Homelessness 246

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations). Trust is the cornerstone herean active, vocal community builds credibility for your nonprofits mission.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 18, 2016

A while ago I saw this Facebook post by Mark Horvath, founder of Invisible People , a unique digital storytelling organization that uses video and social media to fight homelessness and poverty: Since we are big fans of repurposing here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide, I asked Mark to share his process with our community. Mark Horvath.

Non-Profits 211

Non-Profits Homelessness Retail Poverty 211

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 5, 2024

Example: The executive director came to the conclusion that she would extend an invitation to the reporter to visit after she had a discussion with him about homelessness. ” Fixed: The executive director concluded she would invite the reporter to visit after discussing homelessness with him. .”

Homelessness 208

Homelessness Marketing Marketing Nonprofits 208

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at some examples of Social SEO in action: Optimizing Profiles for SEO Example: A homeless shelter nonprofit enhancing its Facebook profile by including keywords such as “homeless support services” and “emergency shelter” in its bio section.

Homelessness 209

Homelessness Environmental Health Associations 209

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2021

November 13-21: National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. National Caregiver Month. Mo-vember (men’s health issues). You also have: November 2: Dio De los Muertos ends. November 19: Great American Smokeout. November 16: International Day of Tolerance. November 17: World Prematurity Day. November 20: World Children’s Day.

Homelessness 281

Homelessness Children Philanthropy Culture 281

Anedot

MARCH 11, 2025

During that time, we’ve refined and optimized our processes to offer a unique and highly impactful service to those living homeless while housed. Develop and manage relationships with key donors, community contacts, nonprofit directors, and grant makers in the homeless/social service area. Fundraising & Development: a.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Finance 52

Ann Green

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Perhaps it’s homelessness or mental health awareness month. Then report back to them with any updates and thank them for getting involved. Time of year. Is there something going on during a particular month that’s pertinent to your organization? Thanksgiving, the holidays, and winter can be a difficult time for some people.

Communication 333

Communication Economic Issues Recruitment Homelessness 333