NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Almost 90 percent of SNAP participants in households with children (and at least one adult without a disability) are employed at some point within the year. Research shows that investing in children through public benefits programs could reduce child poverty rates. Work requirements also do not sustainably increase employment.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Poverty Social Policy Children 124

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay.

Homelessness 142

Homelessness Poverty Health Nonprofits 142

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Day of Service — #MLKDay 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay February 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay 6: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay 15: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay 18: World Whale Day — #WorldWhaleDay 20: World Day (..)

Homelessness 88

Homelessness Poverty Nonprofits Health 88

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. We advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are under protection of juvenile court. For example, a food pantry might come up with sticky-note drafts such as: We provide emergency food boxes to people in need. Or we feed ?

Food 105

Food Entrepreneurship Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay.

Homelessness 145

Homelessness Poverty Health Nonprofits 145

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Lilly and 15,000 young people in our area are hungry, homeless and may never “be O.K.”. But the people who teach our children, work at our food pantries and run our shelters are asking you to help – starting Monday, September 16 – the first day of the Upper Valley’s ambitious “Are you O.K.?”

Homelessness 215

Homelessness Children Food Universities 215

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, you could ask donors to provide meals for kids for the summer; this is a great idea because the cause is timely and the need is urgent as children impacted by food insecurity no longer have access to school lunches. Make sure the need is compelling and that you can tie it in with a specific dollar amount. .

Fundraising 138

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Medical 138

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 Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Assume this e-mail is being sent by the following organization: A homeless shelter in a major US city that serves 1,000s of people per year. Dear Joe: Thanks to you 2,349 men, women and children had a warm place to stay and a hot meal to eat this year. She lived with her children at our shelter for 7 weeks.

Non-Profits 79

Non-Profits Children Homelessness Fundraising 79

Candid

JULY 19, 2023

For example, several foundations prioritized funding to address basic needs and reach communities most impacted by inflation: “Due to the rise in homelessness and food insecurity in our country, grantmaking did lean more toward basic needs.” “We We opened our application process to any local nonprofit serving children and families.” “We

Foundations 98

Foundations Homelessness Values Children 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Casey Foundation’s mission is to create a brighter future for America’s children, young people, and families. To do so, the foundation focuses on improving housing stability, expanding the production or preservation of affordable housing for families, and ending youth homelessness. The Annie E.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 126

The Agitator

JUNE 25, 2018

Here are some of the titles of journal articles that faced me: Pictures of me: user views on their representation in homelessness fundraising appeals. The ethical dimension of fundraising in the homelessness sector. They are being told about a problem and they want to help, but the children are already happy and getting well water.

Homelessness 65

Homelessness Food Children Ethics 65

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

A key message for a food pantry might be “No one should go hungry and you can help us make sure that our neighbors have a nice dinner for Thanksgiving.”. For example if you need help caring for animals in your shelter until they’re adopted, you can say “Please help provide food and shelter for the 26 animals in our care until they’re adopted.

Fundraising 122

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Children 122

Ann Green

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This will help us serve more families at the Parkside Community Food Bank. Your gift will help us purchase winter coats for homeless children. Think about how much your donors will appreciate this nice gesture. Here’s a sample note. Dear Steve, Thank you so much for upgrading your gift to $75. Write an amazing letter.

Retention 132

Retention Homelessness Children Food 132

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2011

million for children’s hospitals this month. Collect candy for the poor, homeless or troops abroad. Collect food and coats. Spirit Halloween, which has 900 temporary stores from Labor Day to early November, has already raised $2.5 It’s worth looking in to. Just give people a heads up before you drop by.

Fundraising 248

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Recruitment 248

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 17: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD19. 16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. 20: Universal Children’s Day — #ChildrensDay. 3: World Wildlife Day — #WorldWildlifeDay. 21: World Down Syndrome Day — #WDSD19.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Children Homelessness 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 18: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD18. 16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. 20: Universal Children’s Day — #ChildrensDay. 3: World Wildlife Day — #WorldWildlifeDay. 21: World Down Syndrome Day — #WDSD18.

Volunteerism 101

Volunteerism Volunteerism Children Homelessness 101

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Using heartstring words like “homeless,” “abandoned,” “deserving,” “malnourished,” “unjust,” “innocent,” etc., Doesn’t “deserving homeless veterans” tug at your heart more than just “veterans”? A small donation today can keep our neighbors from putting children to bed hungry. Use ADJECTIVES! Please give your best gift now.”

Children 122

Children Education Education Homelessness 122

Getting Attention

JULY 15, 2013

Communications Assistant , Food and Water Watch (Washington DC). VP/Director of Marketing and Communications , Horizons for Homeless Children (Roxbury, MA). Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. New Opportunities. Recent Opportunities.

Marketing 69

Marketing Marketing Homelessness Associations 69

Getting Attention

MARCH 25, 2013

Communications Coordinator , Food Trust (Philadelphia, PA). Communications & Development Intern , The National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington DC). Social Media Marketing Coordinator , Save the Children (Westport, CT). Communications Assistant , Red Rover (Sacramento, CA). RECENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Public and Nonprofit Management 68

Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing Homelessness 68

EveryAction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. s homeless population. Their Integrated Care Center is a new model for delivering healthcare and wellness programs to low-income and homeless people.

Health 56

Health Healthcare Non-Profits Homelessness 56

Getting Attention

MARCH 22, 2012

National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington, D.C.). 7) Communications Manager , Starlight Children’s Foundation (Los Angeles, CA). 17) Media Manager , San Francisco Food Bank (San Francisco, CA). Project Vote Smart (Philipsburg, MT). 3) Communications Associate and Director of Development and Communications.

Marketing 58

Marketing Marketing Homelessness Associations 58

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you work with children, a child’s drawing is an obvious choice. 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? Be sure the ingredients are clearly labeled in case someone has food allergies.

Food 130

Food Children Values Homelessness 130

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Many will say their children are their proudest accomplishment. Some donors are drawn to just one cause area, such as homelessness or food insecurity. “What are you most proud of in your life?”. This is another great question that invites the donor to share about something wonderful they’ve achieved in their life.

Homelessness 126

Homelessness Children Food Health 126

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 28, 2013

That would be cancer … global warming… natural disasters… homelessness… domestic violence… human trafficking… malaria… undrinkable water… torture and injustice… poverty… hunger… there are a lot of scary problems in the world! Rivers, forests, children, seniors, immigrants, the sick, the lonely, the impoverished.

Homelessness 99

Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising Children 99

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. In the summer, write about helping your dog handle the heat or how kids who are on free/reduced lunch at school are struggling for food now that school’s out. Saving bears? Talk about the impact of your work.

Non-Profits 124

Non-Profits Nonprofits Children Nonprofit Organizations 124

Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

For example, if you have a photo of volunteers planting trees or tutoring children or stocking the shelves of a pantry or doing whatever your organization does, figure out how best to showcase that photo on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. On Instagram, you might share just the photo without any text.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Ethics Food 98

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. Only you know about the insulation of your house, your heating system, your car problems, or the educational needs of your children.

Environmental 133

Environmental Energy Finance Management 133

The Agitator

OCTOBER 4, 2012

As another example, our Charity Dye Center for Inquiry K-Kids Club just raised $200 by marking up the price of candy bars and selling them to school and neighborhood friends, and then identified that the local Dayspring Center could use diapers and baby formula for the homeless families and children they serve. ” Brad Boyd.

Non-Profits 68

Non-Profits Children Homelessness Leadership 68

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

It can be direct — EDF vs NRDC, Duke vs Stanford, Convio vs Blackbaud, Save the Children vs Worldvision — between organizations doing essentially the same thing in the same way. There are two critically important things to do vis-a-vis your competition — differentiate from them and learn from them.

Homelessness 63

Homelessness Children Food Communication 63

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Are they wanting to fund children’s programs? That higher education level, the ability to communicate, the ability to complete their education affects probably their spouse or their partner, it might affect their children. If the experience of those children is not positive, then is it really a celebration?

Children 79

Children Curriculum and Teaching Education Education 79

Ken Goldstein

JUNE 19, 2014

Everybody wants decent jobs and a decent place to live, and enough food that their children don''t suffer. Here''s another quote for you: "I don''t think I''m alone when I look at the homeless person or the bum or the psychotic or the drunk or the drug addict or the criminal and see their baby pictures in my mind''s eye.

Homelessness 54

Homelessness Children Food Health 54

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Maybe you’re fighting to keep the ozone layer intact, providing food for malnourished children, or rescuing homeless animals. Being in the nonprofit sector, a huge part of what you do likely revolves around emotion. These topics alone start to evoke emotion from supporters.

Homelessness 84

Homelessness Children Activism Marketing 84

Fundraiser Ideas

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

As an adult, I expanded beyond my own church roots to working for non-profit rehab programs, homeless shelters, education programs, gift shops, and development. We were able to get the facility and commercial kitchen where we prepared and served the meals donated, and people from all around the area donated so we could purchase food.

Non-Profits 68

Non-Profits Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising 68

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. If your ideal donor is a mom with school-age children, set up a table at family-oriented festivals. Avoid jargon, acronyms and insider talk.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofits Activism 111

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Black children have been brought up in a system that perpetuates a predominantly White, heteronormative narrative around who stewards and cares for outdoor spaces. Fighting for a better world for ourselves, our communities, and the children of the future often inadvertently heals us. Maybe this alone was the inherited belief.

Leadership 128

Leadership Environmental Children Activism 128

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Black children have been brought up in a system that perpetuates a predominantly White, heteronormative narrative around who stewards and cares for outdoor spaces,” writes horticulturalist and Black Liberation Collective member Gabby Treadwell.

Homelessness 72

Homelessness Environmental Children Food 72