Ann Green

MAY 3, 2018

If I already give to homelessness prevention organizations, you could say you know ending homelessness is important to me. One letter addressed me as Mrs.Green, which irked me because I don’t like being referred to as Mrs. I don’t know why this organization addressed me as Mrs. because I always check the Ms.

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Homelessness Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Organizations 155

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 21, 2012

In my fundraising work with smaller nonprofit organizations, the number one thing I see hindering our grantwriting projects is staff members’ fear of calling potential foundation funders to introduce the organization and to inquire about the possible fit of project(s) with the funder’s interests.

Homelessness 226

Homelessness Foundations Community Development Children 226

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The bottom line is nonprofits need supporters to grow and thrive. Nonprofits need a team of people who care deeply about the work – pulling together and working toward a goal. This is how nonprofit organizations gain momentum. A nonprofit cannot be a solitary enterprise. How many kittens will get spayed?

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Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 19, 2011

If you offer services for the homeless, for example, you wouldn’t want your logo to look like one for a contemporary art museum. Julia is Principal of Julia Reich Design , which helps nonprofit organizations bring their mission to life with award-winning brand strategy, graphic design, and web design services. Is it authentic

Homelessness 191

Homelessness Psychology Health Communication 191

Ann Green

MARCH 25, 2020

Your nonprofit organization needs to continue communicating regularly with your donors. A local nonprofit movie theatre that’s closed sent out a note of gratitude emphasizing they’re continuing to pay their staff including hourly employees who sell and take tickets and work the concession stand. Keep it short. Choose kindness.

Homelessness 160

Homelessness Food Communication Fundraising 160

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s possible to make this a better experience for both donors and nonprofit organizations. You don’t have to do an “annual report” Nonprofit organizations aren’t required to do an annual report. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Here’s how.

Food 215

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 215

Ann Green

APRIL 22, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations send all their donors and other supporters exactly the same communication, such as appeal letters, thank you letters, and annual reports. This organization has several different programs you can support or you can give to where it’s needed most. This annual report seem very promotional. .

Homelessness 169

Homelessness Communication Education Education 169

Ann Green

APRIL 13, 2020

I hope both you and your nonprofit organization are doing okay right now. We greatly appreciate your gift to our COVID-19 Emergency Services Fund and are glad to count on the ongoing support of friends like you to help us provide vital services to men and women on their journey out of homelessness. They want to help if they can.

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Food Homelessness Communication Fundraising 199

Ann Green

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. Often the only times you hear from these organizations is when they’re asking for donations. Is there something going on during a particular month that’s pertinent to your organization? Time of year.

Communication 182

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 182

Ann Green

MARCH 19, 2019

Nonprofit organizations love their jargon, don’t they? Does she look confused and uninterested when you spew out words like underserved and at-risk, or does she want you to tell her more when you mention you’ve been able to help homeless families move into their own homes? But guess what? Stop using jargon around your office.

Healthcare 150

Healthcare Homelessness Food Communication 150

Ann Green

JUNE 11, 2024

Yet, some nonprofit organizations are still using jargon in their donor communication. 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?

Healthcare 169

Healthcare Food Homelessness Medical 169

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 18, 2019

For example, you don’t “have a homeless shelter;” you “provide warmth, security, and stability to people in distress.”. By creating a strong UVP statement, your organization can bring in new donors and ensure that your existing donors are renewing year after year, or even making larger gifts over time.

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Values Homelessness Production Nonprofits 152

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

private foundations are most likely to fund nonprofit organizations working to [your cause/mission e.g., reduce homelessness] in [your city]?” #3 And never enter confidential information into a prompt. Try this prompt in Google Bard: “Which U.S.

Homelessness 111

Homelessness Ethics Energy Foundations 111

Ann Green

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Some nonprofit organizations do a good job of communicating with their donors, but many do not. Often the only times you hear from organizations is when they’re asking for donations. Time of year Is there something going on during a particular month that’s pertinent to your organization?

Communication 163

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 163

Ann Green

APRIL 29, 2021

So why are some nonprofit organizations still using jargon in their donor communication? Imagine you’re at a family gathering (provided everyone is either vaccinated or taking other measures to stay safe) and you’re explaining what your organization does to your 75-year old Aunt Shirley. We’ve also seen more authenticity.

Healthcare 153

Healthcare Food Homelessness Communication 153

Ann Green

JUNE 5, 2023

Yet, some nonprofit organizations are still using jargon in their donor communication. 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?

Healthcare 169

Healthcare Food Homelessness Medical 169

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s possible to make this a better experience for both donors and nonprofit organizations. You don’t have to do an “annual report” Nonprofit organizations aren’t required to do an annual report. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. Here’s how.

Food 173

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 173

Ann Green

JULY 7, 2020

If your nonprofit organization works with the BIPOC community, then they are affected by racism. If you’re working on issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, education, health care, etc, these have ties to racism. It’s very likely that all of these situations are affecting the people/community you work with.

Homelessness 156

Homelessness Food Culture Communication 156

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Set Up Your Accounts as Nonprofits. If you’re not aware, many social media platforms now offer special features and resources for nonprofit organizations. YouTube also has several features exclusively made for nonprofits, such as fundraising tools, production resources, Link Anywhere cards, and dedicated technical support.

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Marketing Marketing Homelessness Medical 144

Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. Today, we’ll take a look at two inspiring customer organizations, ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Homelessness Recruitment 111

Ann Green

MAY 26, 2022

So why are some nonprofit organizations still using jargon in their donor communication? Does she look confused and uninterested when you use words 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 into their own homes?

Healthcare 142

Healthcare Food Homelessness Communication 142

Anedot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We achieve this through our point-to-point food recovery program, where our staff drivers and volunteer Food Runners collect excess fresh food from businesses, schools, hospitals, and more, delivering it directly to food distribution partners, including homeless shelters, senior housing centers, and after-school programs.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

This section should identify the type of nonprofit organization that you have and how you’re set up. For instance, if your nonprofit is a 501(c)(3), you will list that in this section. 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.

Homelessness 124

Homelessness Nonprofits Agriculture Management 124

Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Time of year Is there something going on during a particular month that’s pertinent to your organization? Perhaps it’s homelessness or mental health awareness month. Nonprofit Editorial Calendars Get your nonprofit organized with an editorial calendar How to create and use a nonprofit editorial calendar

Communication 143

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Nonprofits 143

Ann Green

APRIL 21, 2020

In the best of times, nonprofit organizations don’t do a very good job with their donor engagement. If your homeless shelter has to take on extra measures to keep it clean, emphasize the importance of the health and safety of your clients, many of whom are at greater risk of getting COVID-19. Focus on your mission.

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Retention Food Homelessness Health 147

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It’s possible to make this a better experience for both donors and nonprofit organizations. Use everyday language such as – Because of you, we found affordable housing for over 100 homeless families. There’s often very little appreciation for donors. And yes, it’s time-consuming to put together. Here’s how.

Food 165

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofits 165

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization.

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Public and Social Policy Homelessness Values Food 116

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Do you have a homeless shelter or “community home for those in crisis?” Sean Kosofsky is The Nonprofit Fixer. For 27 years, he’s helped and led nonprofit organizations and campaigns. He transforms organizations, inspires people to action, and magnifies their impact. This isn’t about spin.

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Values Altruism and Helping Production Construction 137

Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

This applies to not only universities and hospitals programs, but smaller nonprofits too. For instance, look what a mega gift can do for a smaller nonprofit with a vision of launching a housing program for homeless families. Kick-start your endowment. The funding often is used to do assessments and plan for larger projects.

Public and Nonprofit Management 114

Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Collaborations Universities 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 28, 2010

Food banks and homeless shelters: St. Please Note: If your nonprofit has already been added to Foursquare and you want to make changes, then you need to sign-up for a Foursquare business account. Related Links: Webinar: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Successfully Use LinkedIn And Foursquare. Mary’s Food Bank.

Retail 85

Retail Homelessness Food Universities 85

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

How would you feel if a nonprofit organization sent you an appeal or thank you letter and never mentions you’ve been a generous donor for over five years? Chances are most of the other donors of that organization are getting the exact same letter. My donation to that organization goes to a specific initiative.

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Communication Homelessness Medical Food 113

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. Do you say homeless people or individuals experiencing homelessness?… We trust people more than we trust companies.

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Recruitment Homelessness Participation and motivation Advertising 108

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. 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.” Your gift of $10.87

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Food 111

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Volunteers appointed to Advisory Boards can share their professional and personal expertise on everything from programming to the organization’s role in the community. For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 22, 2021

It could be a GlobalOwls campaign for homeless people or a “Feed the Hungry” Facebook ad. In this article, we will discuss the best tips on writing compelling social media posts for your nonprofit organization. . How to Write Engaging Social Media Posts for Your Nonprofit Organization .

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Nonprofits Homelessness Children Retention 94

Socailbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Climate change, political gridlock, the pandemic, homelessness, war, wealth gaps, and racism are all around us, and they’re only getting worse as the days go by. For nonprofit organizations and communicators in particular, we have a responsibility to find ways to inspire constituents to act on important issues that affect us all.

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Activism Construction Energy Homelessness 111

Care2

MAY 30, 2011

But some members of Congress and the Obama administration are seriously considering a wrongheaded proposal to cut the deficit in part by hurting nonprofit organizations. These organizations provide comfort to the sick, disabled, hungry and homeless.

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Law Homelessness Nonprofits Associations 69