NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

Officials and advocates are increasingly attacking philanthropic and charitable organizations on ideological grounds, with calls to strip their tax status or pen investigations based on the substance of their ideas, rather than the legality and appropriateness of their charitable activities. Have you walked on a trail through beautiful woods?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

Nonprofit Administration and Development Charitable Organizations Philanthropy Homelessness 115

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s been hard to find steady work and rising food costs make it difficult to afford groceries. Jenna had never gone to a food pantry before and felt ashamed to have to do that. But when she reached out to the Northside Community Food Pantry, she was treated with respect and dignity.

Food 217

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 217

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

We had some existing fundraising activities for me to build upon, fortunately. I tweaked those activities, and money started pouring in! Other Activities: What do your volunteers do when they’re not working? What types of volunteer activities do they like? And you know what? I realized I was good at fundraising!

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s been hard to find steady work and rising food costs make it difficult to afford groceries. Leah had never gone to a food pantry before and felt ashamed to have to do that. But when she reached out to the Eastside Community Food Pantry, she was treated with respect and dignity. How are you making a difference?

Food 175

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 175

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can say something like this – Over the past two years, we have seen triple the number of people at the Riverside Community Food Bank. Thanks to donors like you, we are able to meet our demands and provide local residents with boxes of healthy food. Diana had never gone to a food bank before and felt ashamed to have to do that.

Food 166

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofits 166

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. While its always great to try and encourage active volunteers to sign up to join new opportunities, its also a fantastic idea to do that same thing for your inactive volunteers.

Recruitment 58

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 58

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To do so, the foundation focuses on improving housing stability, expanding the production or preservation of affordable housing for families, and ending youth homelessness. Notwithstanding the emergence of several funder collaboratives in recent years, such coordinated activity is still more of an exception than the rule.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 126

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Or your food bank receiving dozens of 55-gallon barrels of peanut butter (that happened to me once!). Step 4: Follow up .

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Food Poverty 122

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advocacy covers a range of activities for nonprofits and includes much more than just legislative lobbying. When you actively engage your board in advocacy, they can amplify your mission and drive meaningful change. It’s a critical way to connect policymakers with the ideas that move our country (and your nonprofit) forward.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 115

Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

EXAMPLE: If you work at a food bank, you may believe the fact that you distribute food via pantries located in neighborhood schools, churches, and community centers is super important. As counter-intuitive as it may seem to you, most donors don’t want to know how the sausage gets made (or food gets delivered). Yes, it can.

Food 125

Food Homelessness Poverty Education 125

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Most of the time, this involves serving meals at a soup kitchen, working at a homeless shelter or ringing a bell outside a store. Find Simple One-Time Activities. Try to develop a list of activities that can be done on a one-time basis and that require little training/prep time. But you never know!). Get the Word Out.

Homelessness 75

Homelessness Advertising Food Activism 75

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. For example, this post by the Houston Food Bank tags and shows appreciation for their sponsor , CVS Health.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Activism Leadership 145

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 you have volunteer tutors who can help students who are homeless with their work? Do your beneficiaries have access to medical care once a month? Does your organization provide a meal?

Homelessness 124

Homelessness Nonprofits Agriculture Management 124

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For example, one analysis found that most people losing SNAP benefits due to work requirements are those facing the largest barriers to work —such as homelessness or disability—and, therefore, the least likely to be able to earn enough to exceed the income limits. In effect, SNAP acts as a fiscal stimulus during periods of recession.

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Poverty Social Policy Children 133

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APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. The Advisory Board puts on an annual competition among chefs to create dishes with zero food waste. They could advise the organization based on their personal experiences.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I became the volunteer manager at a non-profit, FACETS , that works with people struggling with homelessness and poverty. Before COVID, there had been about 200 active volunteers including intermittent help for events as well as scheduled assignments like homework help and admin support.

Homelessness 69

Homelessness Poverty Non-Profits Food 69

The Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

“Volunteers are the life-blood of The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. We wouldn’t able to achieve our goals without the commitment of our supporters,” said John Bode, Food Center & Volunteer Manager,” The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Volunteers are crucial to the work we do at Miriam’s Kitchen.

Volunteerism 98

Volunteerism Volunteerism Food Recruitment 98

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Demonstrates that You Are Active and Relevant. Having an up-to-date and visually appealing website helps people to see that your nonprofit is actively working in your respective community. Maybe you’re fighting to keep the ozone layer intact, providing food for malnourished children, or rescuing homeless animals.

Homelessness 84

Homelessness Activism Children Marketing 84

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

This idea can be expanded to include whatever crazy act you want: Hot Tamales for the Homeless, Cartwheels for Cancer, Trampoline Jumping for Toddlers—or any alliteration campaign fits your cause. no city license for a food festival). But don’t get your swimsuit and nose plugs just yet.

Fundraising 76

Fundraising Fundraising Insurance Homelessness 76

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Some donors are drawn to just one cause area, such as homelessness or food insecurity. But most donors are drawn to several cause areas, so they may donate to a homeless shelter, a chess program for middle school students, a dog rescue, and an organization that supports women with breast cancer. The Bottom Line.

Homelessness 126

Homelessness Children Food Health 126

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. Even though it may go against your instincts to ask for money, it’s a must-do activity if you want your nonprofit to grow and thrive. Using heartstring words like “homeless,” “abandoned,” “deserving,” “malnourished,” “unjust,” “innocent,” etc.,

Children 122

Children Education Education Homelessness 122

Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

So, we looked under the hood to see which sub-categories were most searched within each of these areas: February 2024 top 10 sub-category searches, arts and culture Ranking Sub-category Main category 1 Art museums Museums 2 Ethnic museums Museums 3 Ballet Dance: Performing arts 4 Traditional knowledge Cultural awareness 5 (Tie) Sacred sites Cultural (..)

Culture 52

Culture Food Homelessness Education 52

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. AND, if you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you are doing one or all of these things: Spending quite a bit of time scrambling to keep your social presence active. Believe me, I hear you. Saving bears?

Non-Profits 124

Non-Profits Nonprofits Children Nonprofit Organizations 124

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers say low pay and understaffing are contributing to high turnover, exacerbating what they contend are already difficult working conditions. Still, “the Coalition respects employees’ rights to engage (or not to engage) in union activity,” they said.

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Medical Management Law 52

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Because of you, there is food on the shelves of our pantry right now. Use something like this: “ Hi Mary, this is Paul from the Crestwood Food Pantry, how are you this evening? Treat everyone as a wonderful, active Board member, and maybe some will be inspired to step up as a result. Be sure to tag them all!

Food 130

Food Children Values Homelessness 130

Candid

MAY 23, 2024

The survey found critical gaps between the demand for and availability of essential services like food, financial aid, transportation, and housing. They’re finding it difficult to secure stable employment due to all of this, which brings on financial stress and food insecurity. And the cycle continues.”

Health 52

Health Medical Food Collaborations 52

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. If any particular activity is disallowed (e.g., For example, say a group of motivated people banded together to help end homelessness. Contributions to Section 501(c)(4) organizations are not tax deductible.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 59

Nonprofit Administration and Development Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising 59

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Frequent communications with supporters will help keep them engaged during the campaign and show that you’re actively involved in the Giving Tuesday as well. . Activities most participated in. Matching gifts are a part of corporate philanthropy programs designed by a company to support its employees’ philanthropic activities.

Retention 122

Retention Participation and motivation Production Fundraising 122

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. Create a fundraising plan to bring in the money you need, mapping out all your fundraising activities for the year. And if you aren’t active, get active!)

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofits Activism 111

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 Nonprofits Environmental Agriculture 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The simplest way to make a difference with your investments is to divert some returns to things you care about: your children’s school, a homeless shelter, or an environmental group. Engagement funds: Public equity funds led by managers that use their clout to actively advocate for positive impact are another option.

Environmental 129

Environmental Energy Finance Retail 129

CNPE

JANUARY 6, 2022

all want a vibrant and safe downtown,” but am I really thinking about what would make a homeless family feel safe downtown? We provide professional development opportunities, including running the School for Fundraising and Engagement and hosting the Community Activation Network (CAN). People who choose our words carefully!

Race and Ethnicity 52

Race and Ethnicity Homelessness Values Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 4, 2024

4 It is a $2 billion capital investment in clean energy 5 that aims to get Boston to total renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2040, and to develop the green workforce and center food and transportation justice, among other goals Wu had highlighted as councilor. 40 It was the first time he had been in a community-based work environment.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 114

Nonprofit Administration and Development Environmental Energy Nonprofit governance and management 114

Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

billion monthly active users, this is where you will find the largest share of your audience, regardless of the type of work your nonprofit does. See if your volunteers and supporters are active on the platform. If you operate a food pantry, create graphics or infographics that teach people about food insecurity.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Ethics Food 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Invest in the right software.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Management Leadership 115

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Include plenty of non-Ask activities in your plan to balance out the Asks like thanking donors well , sending holiday cards, holding thankathons, and surprising donors with thank-you video. Instead, ask people to give to save a dog, tutor a child, or feed a homeless person. Lack of special thanks. That’s boring.

Fundraising 80

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Values 80

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Lay out a plan that identifies all the Asks, donor communications, warm touches, and marketing activities you plan to do between now and the end of the year. Ask donors to contribute to your food pantry so you can feed 100 new families going through tough times. When will you start your year-end campaign? No one cares about your goal.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Values 119