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

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A great new campaign from Maxwell House Coffee to help homeless vets. But we too can heal if, as Lincoln said, we choose the better angels of our nature. ???? ?? Partnership Notes 1. Check out other examples of cause products. What is a cause product? Great question! It's a product that's created specifically to support a cause.

Production 130

Production Activism Homelessness Energy 130

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as volunteers working at a food bank or clients, if you have their permission. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Your donors have a lot going on and won’t have a lot of time to read your report.

Food 309

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofits 309

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness. Impoverished individuals are treated as passive recipients of solutions, with no active role in the process. The second example illustrates an important intermediary step towards eliminating homelessness from a Zero-Problem Philanthropy vision.

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 139

Ann Green

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as Alicia helping Cara with her reading. Use everyday language such as – With your help, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Your donors are busy and don’t have a lot of time to read your report. Of course, use you much more than we.

Homelessness 209

Homelessness Activism Nonprofits Communication 209

Ann Green

JANUARY 25, 2017

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as Kevin helping Jeremy with his reading. Use everyday language such as – With your help, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Your donors are busy and don’t have a lot of time to read your report. Write in the second person and use a warm, friendly tone.

Homelessness 180

Homelessness Activism Nonprofits Communication 180

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

DPP publishes a physical newspaper and is active on social media. Farha is the global director for The Shift , a human rights organization that seeks to end homelessness, unaffordability, and evictions globally. Here are two images from their work explaining TIFs as a form of tax capture.

Public and Social Policy 68

Public and Social Policy Finance Community Development Construction 68

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2024

Throughout the United States, the housing crisis is more evident than ever, indicated by record homelessness numbers and the sky-high cost of rent. Nearly 40 percent of those who experienced homelessness in 2020 were Black, and 23 percent were Latinx, far above these groups’ shares of the US population (13 and 18 percent, respectively).

Public and Social Policy 123

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Values Education 123

Ann Green

JUNE 26, 2023

This allows prospective donors to see who their donations are helping and how they’re actively making a difference in people’s lives. For instance, if you’re an animal shelter, go beyond sharing that you recently took in a homeless dog and found it a home. Of course, you’ll want to get permission from your beneficiaries first.

Construction 251

Construction Homelessness Medical Communication 251

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as volunteers working at a food pantry or a one-to-one tutoring session. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Make it visual Your donors have a lot going on and won’t have much time to read your report.

Food 215

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 215

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as Sarah helping Megan with her math. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Your donors are busy and don’t have a lot of time to read your report. This is a great way to keep it simple and easy to understand.

Homelessness 160

Homelessness Activism Nonprofits Communication 160

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work. private foundations are most likely to fund nonprofit organizations working to [your cause/mission e.g., reduce homelessness] in [your city]?” #3

Homelessness 111

Homelessness Ethics Energy Foundations 111

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

1] State charitable solicitation laws as well as consumer protection laws regulate cause marketing activities, and aim to protect against deceptive or misleading solicitations and advertising. in-store sales), as well as any states in which it is actively advertising the promotion (e.g., TV, mail, radio).

Law 147

Law Advertising Non-Profits Charitable Organizations 147

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 Poverty 126

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 9, 2020

From the Super Bowl to monster trucks, tech conferences to BBQ festivals, Larry has seen most every kind of sponsorship tactic and activation that events use. A gas station that is creating viral TikTok videos to collect donations for the homeless. ?? Larry has bought and sold every type of sponsorship under the sun.

Children 147

Children Homelessness Insurance Food 147

Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

ShowerUp: Building connection with hot Showers and open hearts In urban environments where the needs of the homeless are often overshadowed by the daily hustle, ShowerUp steps in to provide not just cleanliness but dignity as well.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Homelessness Recruitment 111

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as Josh helping Kevin with his math. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Your donors are busy and don’t have a lot of time to read your report. This is a great way to keep it simple and easy to understand.

Homelessness 152

Homelessness Activism Nonprofits Communication 152

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as volunteers working at a food pantry or a one-to-one tutoring session. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Engage them with some great photos , which can tell a story in an instant.

Food 173

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 173

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Organizations should explicitly set their metric for success as materially changed reality for the 100 million, instead of just considering their program activities as success in and of themselves. For businesses, are you assessing and actively promoting racial and economic equity in every aspect of your operations and strategy?

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 141

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

For example: in a lead campaign for a homeless charity, a photo of two empty beds performed much, much better than an emotive photograph of a man living in homelessness. . Your time has value, and this activity is not free for your organisation. . 1) Listen to the podcast with Facebook Ads expert Adrian O’Flynn.

Non-Profits 132

Non-Profits Homelessness Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 132

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Choose photos of people participating in an activity, such as volunteers working at a food bank or a one-to-one tutoring session. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Your donors have a lot going on and won’t have much time to read your report.

Food 165

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofits 165

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 the first 13 years of its existence, growth was slow but steady. Curated content relevant to your mission.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Nonprofits Activism Leadership 144

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The second step is to identify your “product” (likely a program, or activity) into a generally understood category. Do you have a homeless shelter or “community home for those in crisis?” Choose the type of person most likely to be a donor. Step 2: Identify Your “Product” That Solves a Problem. This isn’t about spin.

Values 137

Values Altruism and Helping Production Construction 137

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 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 111

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 31, 2025

Shoe Drive Fundraisers According to Funds2Orgs , the shoe drive fundraiser is an extremely profitable long-term revenue-generating activity. It operates a thrift store to generate funds to help end LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in Atlanta. Then, the shoes will get picked up by your fundraising provider, and youll receive funds in exchange.

Social Enterprise 59

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Fundraising Fundraising 59

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

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The list offers a wide range of activities to choose from to support the financial growth of the organization. This is a low-lift activity that gets prospects in the “funnel” for a later solicitation by someone else. This is fun and easy and could become an ongoing activity. This is a perfect task for a board member.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Homelessness 98

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. Use Twitter to follow up with journalists who are active on the platform. Step 4: Follow up . Don’t waste their time.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Food Poverty 122

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.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Poverty Social Policy Children 135

Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Is reminding folks you haven’t solved hunger, homelessness, or poverty a good thing? Because all the time you’re spending on anniversary activities you’re not spending on higher-yield strategies. Everybody has birthdays… ho, hum. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Opportunity for what? Is this really something to celebrate?

Food 121

Food Homelessness Poverty Education 121

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The generosity of Millennials and Gen Z in human services Millennials and Gen Z are not just the future of charitable giving; they are actively influencing human services organizations today. Their giving patterns are shaping the future of fundraising for human services.

Disaster Relief 107

Disaster Relief Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness 107

Non Profitvote

AUGUST 16, 2024

Laurie Liles, the Chief Public Policy Officer, shares insights into this impactful collaboration and its significance in empowering communities through active participation in the electoral process. This inspiring journey serves as a reminder of the vital role nonprofits play in shaping the future through active civic participation.

Public and Social Policy 77

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Education Education 77

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. By detailing the activities of the group before it begins, you can be ready to get them started on the right foot once the group is formed. How often will the board meet?

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 12, 2024

First launched in 1989, CAHOOTS reroutes 911 and nonemergency calls related to mental health, substance use, or homelessness. Eugene, OR, is the home of one of the most well-known of these programs, Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets (CAHOOTS). Instead of police, trained crisis-care workers and medics respond to these calls.

Health 115

Health Psychology Homelessness Medical 115

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view. Conduct outreach and engagement activities in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner, and consider hiring staff or consultants with expertise in working with BIPOC communities.

Leadership 117

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 117

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You must proactively practice the craft of fundraising to reap active participation in philanthropy. I may want to help end homelessness, but not have a clue how to make a difference on a scale that moves the needle. You must allocate human resources to strategically plan and implement development strategies.

Fundraising 136

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofits 136

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. I also found that cities were quicker to first adopt energy-efficient buildings where mission-driven organizations are actively involved in addressing social problems.

Civil Society 119

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Construction Governance 119