NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Francis House, a homeless shelter in Boston, MA. The foot clinic has [served] thousands of people experiencing homelessness in the Boston region…earning Ibeabuchi the affectionate nickname, “The Foot Lady.” I kept wondering, why were people homeless in America?” I kept wondering, why were people homeless in America?”

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 52

The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

For example, a homeless shelter may come up with “providing meals, providing a place to sleep, and providing pro-bono medical care.” For example, a donor may buy medical care for two homeless clients for $200. Try to have at figure out at least three distinct services, and no more than five.

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising 97

Ann Green

JUNE 26, 2023

By adding relevant images to the suggested donation amounts on your page, you can make it easier for prospective donors to visualize the specific impact their gifts will have, whether that’s providing meals to shelter animals with a donation of $10 or covering their medical treatment with a donation of $50. It still applies here.

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Construction Homelessness Medical Communication 251

Ann Green

JUNE 11, 2024

Does she look confused and uninterested when you use terms like underserved and at-risk, or does he perk up and want you to tell him more when you mention you’ve been able to help homeless families move out of shelters and into their own homes? Most likely, your donors don’t have a medical or social services background.

Healthcare 169

Healthcare Food Homelessness Medical 169

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

As a disabled person, Im also acutely aware that climate change is a disability rights issue, disproportionately impacting disabled people who are more susceptible to being impacted by severe weather and less likely to be able to continue treatment, seek emergency medical care, or even flee to safety.

Insurance 74

Insurance Public and Nonprofit Management Health Food 74

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This way we can help more homeless families find housing. Most of your donors don’t have a medical or social services background. You can craft an appeal like this – Thank you so much for your donation of $50 last year. Could you help us out a little more this time with a gift of $75 or even $100? Use language they’ll understand.

Communication 147

Communication Homelessness Food Medical 147

Ann Green

JUNE 5, 2023

Does she look confused and uninterested when you use terms like underserved and at-risk, or does he perk up and want you to tell him more when you mention you’ve been able to help homeless families move out of shelters and into their own homes? Most likely, your donors don’t have a medical or social services background.

Healthcare 169

Healthcare Food Homelessness Medical 169

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Train your team and ensure you’re well stocked on refreshments, medical supplies, trail markers, and any other items you’ll need for a successful run. Or, if it’s too cold in your area to run outside, see if you can set up a course in the gym at a local school or community center. Gather volunteers and supplies. Promote the event.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Food Homelessness 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Another idea could be to ask for support to provide water, shelter, or life-saving medical care for the homeless who are impacted by the heat. Make sure the need is compelling and that you can tie it in with a specific dollar amount. . Plan a 24-in-24 campaign. .

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Medical 138

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data from wearable devices, medical records, and other sources, AI algorithms can identify patterns and early warning signs that may indicate a potential health problem (Sabry et al., At the same time, another may benefit more from exposure therapy and medication.

Ethics 130

Ethics Curriculum and Teaching Nonprofit Administration and Development Health 130

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

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

cancer, literacy, hunger, homelessness, etc.) We have worked with small NGOs, large healthcare systems, academic medical centers, urban and rural hospitals, FQHCs, technology startups, and a variety of community serving organizations. and many times they are just waiting for an invitation to be involved.

Marketing 133

Marketing Marketing Culture Recruitment 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

With limited affordable rental options in better resourced areas, people are sometimes held hostage in rodent- and mold-infested homes, battling the health consequences of toxic climate and environmental conditions , and far away from medical care, transportation, jobs, and quality schools.

Philanthropy 116

Philanthropy Homelessness Public and Social Policy Foundations 116

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Are you feeding the homeless or calamity victims? Assisting needy families with medical care? Before people will decide to support your cause, they’d want to know what it is that you really do to help your beneficiaries. . Sheltering stray dogs?

Marketing 144

Marketing Marketing Homelessness Medical 144

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Rhode Island based discount retailer Ocean State Job Lot annually raises $450K for Boston Medical Center selling charity pinups over the holidays. Santander’s Someone Else's Shoes shows the misunderstood realities of homelessness [VIDEO]. I'd love to hear about your successes and/or challenges! ?? Partnership Notes.

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Homelessness Retail Medical Food 100

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 21, 2024

The report also finds that women who enter jails are more likely to have a medical problem or severe mental illness, which exacerbates the psychological distress that they face while incarcerated. For instance, over one-fourth of incarcerated women experienced homelessness in the year before their arrest.

Homelessness 111

Homelessness Children Insurance Psychology 111

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Let your donors know their donation is helping families who were left homeless due to a fire or provided heating assistance during a recent cold spell. Most of your donors don’t have a medical or social services background. If that’s the case for you, too, tailor your communication to that.

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Communication Homelessness Medical Food 113

iMarketSmart

MARCH 19, 2025

Especially if that stranger appears to be impoverished or homeless and the donor once feared becoming like them, or if they knew someone who fell upon hard times. These donors are drawn to funding specific programs, or even specific individuals facing hurdles such as scholarships, medical costs, or training programs.

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Fundraising Fundraising Donor Motivation Values 59

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

Because of your kindness, she got the therapy, medical care, and parenting classes she needed and delivered a happy, healthy baby boy. Without you, the lives of [insert beneficiaries here, for example, homeless, abandoned, and neglected animals] in our community would look very different. We know you make a difference every day.

Homelessness 103

Homelessness Medical Nonprofits 103

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care. Expanding access to all types of care, including mental health services, is critical in the aftermath of a disaster.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 12, 2024

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

Health 115

Health Psychology Homelessness Medical 115

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Your donors can easily contribute using Apple Pay or Google Pay with a simple tap of their smartphones and instantly support initiatives like homeless shelters, medical aid, or community programs. To cater to their tech-savvy preferences, consider integrating contactless payment methods like Bloomerang Tap to Pay.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness 111

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

Homelessness 124

Homelessness Nonprofits Agriculture Management 124

The Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2022

Dawn says: Mel Trotter Ministries exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness. . Dawn says: Even amid COVID-19, Mel Trotter Ministries has been able to help many people within the community experiencing hunger and homelessness.

Homelessness 76

Homelessness Recruitment Medical Management 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

Health care systems and insurance companies would stop allowing people to go into significant medical debt simply for receiving needed health services. This would mean housing provided for all our neighbors, funded by governments and philanthropy—including those experiencing homelessness.

Nonprofit governance and management 141

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 141

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

For example, an animal shelter might use an offer like: “For just $6.20, we can provide a day’s worth of food, shelter, and medical care for a homeless dog or cat.” For example, a soup kitchen might use this offer: “For $1.87, we can provide a hot meal to a homeless person.” Your gift of $10.87

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Food 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 17, 2023

After 20 years and more than 220 investments made supporting early-stage frontline social organizations, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation—the organization I have the privilege to lead—we have adopted a simple true north: What matters most is creating an impact in the lives of the most vulnerable populations—whether it’s addressing (..)

Marketing 122

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 122

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. What brought me back to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is our mission and the 800-plus people dedicated to work on this mission,” she said.

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Medical Management Law 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In their online shop , 100% of all sales proceeds go toward helping save the lives of homeless pets! Susie’s Senior Dogs (SSD) is a nonprofit organization “working to bring awareness to the plight of homeless senior dogs. There are options from apparel to mugs and remembrance jewelry. . Susie’s Senior Dogs. Mending Kids.

Children 105

Children Environmental Nonprofits Agriculture 105

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Indeed, COVID-19 confirmed a tangible need for personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect first responders and essential workers, even in mission areas we never thought of before, like food banks and homeless shelters — and we are learning that protection from the mental and emotional strain of working in crisis is equally critical.

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Health Production Culture 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings. The top three causes are medical expenses (54%), disaster relief (12%), and education costs (12%). 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer.

Disaster Relief 77

Disaster Relief Medical Technology Volunteerism 77

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”? There is a huge need for adequate medical care and attention for for those struggling with mental illness. Use ADJECTIVES!

Children 122

Children Education Education Homelessness 122

Candid

MAY 23, 2024

Due to a shortage of resources or lack of knowledge for how to navigate the medical system, their pain worsens, which impacts their ability to work,” she said. This leads to increased stress and frustration, affecting their mental health.

Health 52

Health Medical Food Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

9) Religious donors are more likely to give to charitable organizations that provide basic needs and support the causes of children and youth, health and wellness, and hunger and homelessness. Non-religious donors are more likely to give to the causes of animals and wildlife, human and civil rights, and international development and relief.

Charitable Organizations 99

Charitable Organizations Technology Volunteerism Volunteerism 99

Top Nonprofits

JULY 15, 2024

In particular, these types of nonprofits have beneficiaries that can most benefit from receiving clothing: Homeless shelters. Individuals experiencing homelessness may not have access to clothing in good condition and may appreciate being given these items. Domestic violence shelters. Education nonprofits.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Homelessness Environmental Nonprofits 52

Anedot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Strong communication skills, time management, organization, and attention to detail Ability to track multiple participants with various needs and various stages of growth, including tracking progress in assigned databases. All convictions other than minor traffic violations require an exemption, including convictions that have been expunged.

Management 52

Management Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Collaborations 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 18, 2024

Instead of the human cost, they addressed the economic impact: the additional litigation, unpaid medical bills, and strain on police and fire resources. For instance, if advocating for affordable housing, present data on the cost of homelessness to the healthcare system. After repeated failures, her organization made a strategic shift.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Healthcare Homelessness 52