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4 Ideas and Tips for Giving Tuesday: Keep the Momentum Going [Video]

Giving Tuesday is one day, but it’s an important one, so here are some 4 ideas and tips to keep the momentum going.— Subscribe to Our Channel: @Funraiseplatform Funraise provides exceptional, friendly digital fundraising technology. Built with innovation and nonprofit experience, Funraise’s state-of-the-art donation management tools centralize fundraising management in one platform, making it easy to create lasting impact with nonprofit-first technology. Experience why organizations like United Nations HCR and National Wildlife Federation trust Funraise to power their fundraising. Because your cause is our cause.—-For more for your nonprofit, find us online:Website: https://www.funraise.org/Strategy & Inspiration: https://www.funraise.org/resourcesMore Resources: https://www.funraise.org/blog

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Before You Start – Defining the Mission and Purpose of a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization [Video]

The IRS will grant 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status only to organizations dedicated to “charitable, religious, educational” or other qualified purposes. At the same time, nonprofits are prohibited from engaging in a variety of activities including those that generate “private benefit,” those that constitute political intervention, and those that generate a substantial amount of non-mission related business income.In this webinar, Jason Z. Qu, a senior managing attorney at the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, will explain what 501(c)(3) organizations can and cannot pursue with respect to their mission and core activities.

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Can tech save the world? An introduction [Video]

Introducing our series exploring the complex relationship between technology and the environment.For more information, check out:Can tech save the planet? https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics/can-tech-save-us-from-the-climate-crisis-10832The CD Climate Action Hub: https://charitydigital.org.uk/climate-action

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Hour Generation Foundation Plants A People’s Garden in Maryland [Video]

A new USDA People’s Garden is sprouting in Prince Georges County, Maryland.NBA star and DeMatha Catholic High School graduate Jerami Grant recruited students from his alma mater to help plant a garden that will feed needy people in the community.usda.gov/peoples-gardenfarmers.gov/urban-service-centers

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The benefits of 501c3 status for nonprofits [Video]

What is 501c3 status? How is it different from being a nonprofit? In this video, I’m sharing more information about 501c3 status and 3 benefits of having this status as a nonprofit organization. Here’s the breakdown: 00:00 Introduction06:10 benefits of 501c3 status06:22 – to obtain grants08:13 – donor write-offs01:08 – credibilityJoin my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

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Can a 100-Year-Old Charity Go Digital? [Video]

NonprofitNewsfeed.comGoodwill Moves to Ecommerce with GoodwillFindsGoodwill is trying to grow its online sales in order to generate more revenue to fund its job training and employment assistance programs. The nonprofit is facing increasing competition from for-profit resale sites like ThredUp and Poshmark. Goodwill recently launched GoodwillFinds, an ecommerce site where 14 Goodwill locations sell donated items, but it has challenges in competing with other sites. Successfully growing online sales is crucial for Goodwill to continue its charitable mission of helping provide jobs for those in need.Read more ➝ 👋 Did someone share this email with you? Consider subscribing for weekly updates. The News Feed is also a podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify ✅ Quick Summaries…Quick summaries written by CauseWriter.ai – custom-build AI tools for nonprofits.Blackbaud Pays $49.5M Over 2020 Data Breach | AP NewsThe software company Blackbaud will pay $49.5 million to settle a data breach case brought by 49 states, in which sensitive donor information was exposed in 2020. The breach contained health data, Social Security numbers, and financial information from Blackbaud’s nonprofit, university, and hospital clients. Blackbaud previously settled separate charges with the SEC for misleading investors about the breach. The large settlement demonstrates the serious legal risks nonprofits face regarding donor data security and notification procedures.Sham Nonprofits Ripped Off Kids’ Meal Funds in Shocking Pandemic Scheme | Twin Cities BusinessMinnesota’s top attorney dropped a bombshell this week, filing 23 lawsuits against fraudulent nonprofits accused of stealing from a federal program meant to feed needy children during the pandemic. An explosive investigation found these shady groups falsely claimed to open locations serving meals, when in reality, they had zero legitimate nonprofit activities. The attorney general is seeking to permanently dissolve the fake nonprofits in the wake of the jaw-dropping $250 million child nutrition fraud scandal involving a different Minnesota charity last year. This stunning development proves oversight of nonprofit pandemic aid remains critical to protect taxpayers and vulnerable youth.Elon Does Childish Elon Thing | The HillBillionaire Elon Musk offered Wikipedia $1 billion to change its name to “Dickipedia” for one year minimum, posting the proposal after criticizing the free online encyclopedia’s fundraising appeals. Musk’s offer came with the condition that Wikipedia cannot change the name back for at least a year, adding he is “not a fool.” Claiming the site does nothing – Wikipedia responded that it handles “over 25B page views per month and over 44M page edits a month, requiring substantial operating costs.”——-Listen to our podcast: Wholewhale.com/PodcastOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholeWhaleTweet us: @WholeWhaleOur website: WholeWhale.com/

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Public Data Access! For The Social Sector [Video]

An eye-opening interview with David Fox-Estrin, the Partnerships Director at Impala, a tech-for-good startup focused on making data accessible and actionable, especially for nonprofits. The discussion revolves around the mystery, myths and hurdles of public data access for nonprofits, and elaborates on the newest methods of assessing the data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of nonprofits and funders. David Fox-Estrin, who has a background in both corporate consulting and running a nonprofit, highlights the challenges nonprofits face in fundraising and how Impala aims to address them. Impala offers several products, including Essentials (combining data from sources like Candid, GuideStar, and Foundation Directory Online), Ecosystems (for evaluating philanthropic landscapes), and Paths (for mapping connections to funders). The conversation explores the concept of data justice, emphasizing the need to make data more accessible, especially for nonprofits in underserved areas. David mentions how Impala encourages transparency and helps nonprofits and funders understand each other better by providing comprehensive data. They also discuss the potential for collaboration among funders and how Impala’s platform can facilitate this by showcasing commonalities in grant portfolios. The energizing discussion touches on the challenge of changing the culture of secrecy among some foundations and highlights the growing importance of transparency in philanthropy. Learn more at Impala.digitalYou can also listen to the show on your favorite podcast channel. Additionally, the American Nonprofit Academy provides news, inspiration, and training for the nonprofit and social impact community.#nonprofit #socialimpact

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How to Untether Yourself from Chaos: A Step-by-Step Guide to Structuring Your Week [Video]

🎥 It’s way too easy to find chaos in your life! Let’s get into untethering from the chaos and gaining control of your schedule. 💪 Structure your week with management days, money days, and mission days. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to productivity! 📆✨Looking for more tips & templates to organize your grant writing life? Here are free resources: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-resources/Let’s face it, our days are filled with interruptions like emails, phone calls, and unexpected issues. It’s chaos! I was floundering in work, depleted, before I began structuring my days, weeks, and quarters grouping work flow tasks together.My method of organizing your days comes in three types: management days, money days, and mission days. By assigning each day a theme and sticking to it, you’ll regain control of your schedule and eliminate the chaos.Management Days are for your admin & operation tasks like all those meetings. Money days are for tasks that make your business money.Mission days are stepping away from the business to work on the business. So here’s how it works:Decide which days will be your management, money, and mission days. Plan it out for the next 8-12 weeks and stick to it.On management days, focus on meetings, operations, and admin work. Get all the necessary tasks done.Money days are for making money, whether it’s completing billable work or doing business development.Mission days are all about working on the bigger picture of your business. Step away from the office and engage your brain in creative ways.Remember to prioritize deep work, which is uninterrupted, focused work. Set aside a dedicated deep work day each week to really delve into a project.Be flexible with your mission day (typically Fridays) and use it for rest and recharge, or to dive into trainings and personal growth.By following this method, you’ll regain control over your schedule, increase productivity, and eliminate the chaos that’s been holding you back. So go ahead, give it a try and see the transformative impact it has on your life. You won’t believe how easy it is to bring order to the chaos!Curious how you could get into grant writing and build a career in it? Here is a free training on how to do that without volunteering or having prior experience: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writingTimestamp00:00 Intro00:46 Recap of chaos and introduction to deep work as the opposite.01:22 Introducing the concept of connected work and its importance.02:40 Explaining the three types of work days: management, money, and mission.04:29 Discussing how to schedule each type of work day throughout the week.05:27 Addressing the feasibility of implementing this method in a corporate environment.06:06 Encouragement to try out this scheduling model for the next eight to twelve weeks.06:19 Teaser for the next video on buying back time from chaos

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How to Apply to Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants | CIEE [Video]

#shorts #studyabroad #studyabroadscholarships #studyabroadgrantsWondering how to get study abroad scholarships and grants at CIEE? We’ve got you covered, as we review the types of scholarships and grants we provide, then explore 4 easy steps to apply. CIEE awards millions of dollars in scholarships and grants every year for college students interested in studying abroad! Apply Today: https://bit.ly/46Fu768