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‘We’re feeding more people with less’: What food security nonprofits need now

Candid

Across the country, food security organizations are facing a perfect storm of rising demand, plummeting donations, and cascading cuts to federal nutrition programs. Donations are down. But the strain isnt just on food supply: Its also on staffing, technology, transportation, facilities, and volunteer coordination.

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How to Create a Donation Page for Free in 7 Steps 

CauseVox

A donation page is like your nonprofits digital giving hubits the place where supporters can easily contribute and feel connected to your mission. Having a dedicated donation page ensures that giving is simple, accessible, and distraction-free. Clean Water For The Worlds optimized donation page hosted on their website with CauseVox.

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Giving Is the Heart of Matter: How Your Philanthropy Helps

GrantNews

To illustrate, donatable gifts can be defined as “time, talent, and treasure.” ” These resources are donated to help make the world a better place. The Many Forms of Philanthropy New and seasoned philanthropists are encouraged to research a cause before donating.

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How we all benefit from nonprofits every day 

Candid

In fact, a 2023 report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI found three-quarters of survey respondents felt society as a whole benefited when Americans donate money to charity. For example, some will provide transportation to chemotherapy for cancer patients and others offer free CPR training.

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Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy

Candid

These include categories like grants, donations from individuals, support from companies, and earned income from services or products. Research funding strategies Researching your peer organizations funding strategies involves checking out public financial sources and, ideally, talking directly with those peers to get more details.

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The Rise of Community Health Workers: A Best Practice for Modern Community Benefit Initiatives

Blackbaud

CHWs not only deliver clinical care but also help tackle underlying social factorssuch as housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation challengesthat disproportionately affect marginalized populations. Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities.

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Where Does Grant Funding Come From?

GrantNews

Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships. Board members determine how funds are distributed, but some donations come with restrictions based on the donors wishes. Corporations For-profit businesses. Government Federal, state, and local governments.

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