One Degree Impact

🔍 AI for Good Needs More Than Just Good Intentions—It Needs Good Data Our Founder & CEO, Jessica Merrell, highlights a critical challenge: Without strong, accessible data, AI will struggle to solve the biggest challenges facing nonprofits and mission-driven work. A recent article from Stanford Social Innovation Review underscores why data is the key to making AI work for social good. At One Degree Impact, we use grant research as a strategic planning tool to help organizations build capacity, secure funding, and drive data-driven impact. Let’s ensure AI serves all communities by strengthening the data behind it. 📢 How is your organization thinking about AI and data? Let’s discuss! #AIforGood #Nonprofits #ImpactDriven #OneDegreeImpact

Tip of the Day: Stay Learning💡 Stay informed on grant trends and funding priorities to give your proposals a winning edge!📚🥇 #onedegreeimpact #learning #tipoftheday #grant

Here are 3 strategies to remember when trying to build trust with funders!⭐️ #onedegreeimpact #trust #relationships

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬🗺️ Our new blog, “Building & Maintaining Trust with Funders”, is live on our website! Read it now at onedegreeimpact.com! #onedegreeimpact #relationships #trust #funding

Stronger together!💪 Teaming up with other organizations can amplify your impact, so make those connections and get to work to achieve your goals!! #onedegreeimpact #collaboration #teamwork

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠⭐️ Here are some strategies for showcasing how your project will continue to have impact beyond the life of the grant: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲: Detail how the grant will help develop skills, infrastructure, or systems that ensure long-term success. 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: Highlight collaborations with other organizations, local stakeholders, and communities that can provide ongoing resources or expertise. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬: Include specific actions, such as training staff or developing maintenance systems, to maintain progress. 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Emphasize additional funding sources and revenue streams (ex. partnerships, donations, or earned income) that will maintain your project’s financial stability. 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭: Include a plan for ongoing assessment and adjustment based on community feedback and evolving needs. #onedegreeimpact #sustainability #grants

🔵ODI Advice🔵 ✨New Year, New Goals. In 2025, make it a priority to define measurable objectives for your programs, fundraising, and community efforts. Set clear goals to pave the way for meaningful progress! #onedegreeimpact #goals #2025 #progress #advice

🔵𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬🔵 Budget changes happen, but handling them well can make all the difference! From clear communication to tracking every adjustment, here’s how to navigate grant budget revisions with confidence!🙌 #onedegreeimpact #budgetblueprint

Thanks Tom Kelly for highlighting this insightful part of our conversation!! Strategy is EVERYTHING when it comes to grants and we love sharing our insights with NPOs both big and small! 💡

Cheers to a New Year!🎊🥂 As 2024 ends, we reflect with gratitude on the meaningful work we have achieved alongside our clients. Their passion drives our dedication, and we’re honored to play a role in advancing meaningful change. Looking ahead to the New Year, we’re filled with optimism for the possibilities that lie ahead. We’re ready to tackle new challenges, seize opportunities, and continue making a difference together in 2025! #onedegreeimpact #newyears #2025