Nonprofit News
Three Misconceptions Around Collective Impact
Jun 9 2015Related to: Collaboration
Collective impact is a concept that has resonated with many in the field over the years since we first wrote about it in 2011. The 5 conditions—common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support—provide a helpful framework for practitioners looking to bring coordination among... Read Article
Grant Opportunity: “Seeds of Native Health”, deadline Jul 20
Jun 8 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Fund Development
Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation’s national program is pleased to announce its 2015 “Seeds of Native Health” Promising Program request for proposals. Thanks to generous support from the... Read Article
2015 Nonprofit Benchmarks Report
Jun 1 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Technology
The numbers are in, and they look good!M+R and NTEN’s 2015 Nonprofit Benchmarks Report returns for the ninth year, the ultimate guide to nonprofit industry standards for online fundraising, advocacy, and list building. The data from the nonprofits we... Read Article
Utilizing Campaigns to Grow Organizational Strength
Jun 1 2015Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Technology
Do you have a goal in mind?Campaigns are short-term and should be done with the purpose of accomplishing a goal. A successful organization will have many campaigns [over] time. Sometimes campaigns can grow larger than expected and build great momentum for your organization, which is why it is important to be... Read Article
How Do You Give Back?
Jun 1 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Technology, Related to: Volunteer Management
Thousands of nonprofits in New MexicoEach has a unique vision... Read Article
Real Change Through Collective Impact
May 31 2015Related to: Collaboration
No single organization has the ability to solve any major social problem at scale by itself. Collective impact is a powerful new approach to cross-sector collaboration that is achieving measurable effects on major social issues.
Check out this powerful infographic video on Collective Imact:
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Collective Impact: Creating Large... Read Article
On the air: How to Get Found Online, Friday, June 5
May 31 2015Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Technology
Tomorrow, tune in for the interview with Upleaf and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence on Nonprofit Radio with Tony Martignetti! Tony had Elizabeth Beachy (Owner & Director of Strategic Communications at Upleaf, also our web developer) and Arika Sanchez (formerly our... Read Article
Invest in a Girl
May 26 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Volunteer Management
At Camp CEO, high school girls are paired with successful, female community leaders for a weekend-long personal development experience. In the remote setting of Camp Elliott Barker in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, girls will have the opportunity to learn by example through the lives of their adult mentors.... Read Article
Walk Like MADD, July 18
May 10 2015Related to: Fund Development
Why We Walk For those who no longer can, and alongside those who are learning to walk again.With supporters who share our vision of no more drunk driving victims.Because together we will end drunk driving.Come walk with usWhen:July 18, 2015
What Time:5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where:National Hispanic Cultural... Read Article
Who Loves Coffee and Chocolate?
May 10 2015Related to: Fund Development
Go ahead and indulge then! You will be supporting an important cause that anyone can fall victim?
ID Theft Resolutions is hosting a coffee, chocolate and pastry tasting at Joliesse Chocolates to raise funds to support their programs.
Joliesse Chocolates will provide French pastries,... Read Article