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Always fun to learn what is coming into your community, yet even better when you help build connections as businesses work to get established in your community. That’s what is going on here with the sharing of ideas, energy and resources for this school coming to Apex! What can we do for your business? #BuildingConnectingInspiring #GrowingCommunity #SharingResources

Hey, Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services (Wells Fargo), for a company “known for creating innovative solutions,” why is your funding portal a Sisyphean chore? Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services administers funding from various private and family foundations and manages applications through a single portal. (So far, so good.) They use a universal application that’s identical for each funder. (Promising!) BUT, you can’t send one application to multiple funders. (D’oh!) That means if you apply to multiple foundations, even though they have identical applications, you have to set up a NEW application for each foundation AND  Manually Re-enter  Each Question’s  Response. Not sure how this process is an “innovative solution,” but from where we’re sitting, the math isn’t mathing. Instead of trapping nonprofits in a nightmare of your own creation, why not simplify your application process and stop wasting nonprofits’ time and labor? We’ll take a logical solution over an “innovative” one. Have you or your loved ones been subject to mind-numbingly repetitive applications or other #CrappyFundingPractices? Tell us about them here: https://lnkd.in/gStX7dBd. https://lnkd.in/gtcppNA8

City of Refuge, Inc. leveraged our Giving Cart feature in a big way to amplify their back-to-school campaign in Atlanta. The organization—dedicated to helping families transition out of crisis through health and wellness, housing, and youth development—saw impressive results by giving donors more ways to support their mission. KEY RESULTS: 👟 🎒Raised $45,000 in just one month, providing 300 new pairs of shoes and 300 new backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need ✨$495 average donation size ➕26% of donors gave multiple gifts With Giving Cart’s flexibility, City of Refuge allowed their supporters to choose how to give—whether it was donating school supplies, funding after-school programs, or opting for recurring gifts—all in one seamless checkout process. Read the full case study for deeper insight into their success: https://bit.ly/4fucNp6

We are on a mission to breathe new life into Quibdòs early education system, a place where countless bright futures are being shaped. Right now, many of the schools located in Quibdò are in urgent need of renovation, and the students lack essential books and fundamental materials. Take a moment to look at this picture. This run-down classroom is the current reality for many children. But together, we can change that. We envision a vibrant, well-equipped school where every child can thrive. But we can't do it alone. We need your support to turn this vision into reality Here is how you can make a difference: - Share: Help us spread the word. The more people know about our cause, the more support we can gather. - Donate: Your generous contributions, big or small, will directly fund the renovations and new learning materials. Let's come together to give these children the education they deserve. Thank you for your support. #EducationForAll #CommunitySupport #HelpNow #NonProfit #ForTheChildren #ChangeMakers #ImpactLives #EmpowerYouth #TogetherWeCan #JoinTheCause #Equality

It’s that time of year when we look ahead, and Kind Theory is setting our sights higher than ever. We’re focused on expanding our impact, reaching more people, and building an even stronger community. To keep things running smoothly, we’re looking for support from monthly donors. Consistent monthly support allows us to plan ahead and keep our programs going strong. Every donation MATTERS. If you believe in what Kind Theory stands for, consider joining as a monthly donor! Image description: The graphic promotes a fundraising campaign for "Kind Theory," encouraging people to join as monthly donors. It has a headline that says, “It’s that time of year! Let’s grow Kind Theory together!” with supporting visuals of three hands in a fist bump, symbolizing unity and teamwork. The campaign goals are listed as “Expand Our Impact,” “Build a Stronger Community,” and “Support Monthly Events & Programs.” The text indicates a need for 20 people to commit to donating $50 per month. A yellow starburst highlights the call to action, “Join as a Monthly Donor Today!” with a clickable "Donate" icon. At the bottom, contact information is provided, including an email address and a “Learn More” button. #MakeADifference #SupportKindness #TogetherForChange #CommunitySupport #KindnessMatters #BeTheChange #KindTheory

Receiving donations to expand Museum hours and add more days is vital because it allows BxCM to serve more individuals and meet the growing demand for our programs and services in the Bronx.  Here’s how your generosity helps: 🌟 More Time for Fun and Learning: Longer hours mean more families, students, and community members can visit, even if they’re busy during the day. 🌟 More Opportunities to Explore: Extra days give us the chance to host more activities, events, and programs that spark creativity, curiosity, and connection. 🌟 A Place for Everyone: Flexible hours make it easier for people with different schedules to join in the fun and learning. 🌟 Stronger Connections: Being open more often helps us stay a reliable, welcoming space for our entire community. Every donation really brings us closer to expanding our hours and making an even bigger impact on the community. Be the X Factor and help create brighter futures for all! Heres how you can make your impact: https://lnkd.in/e6QNNwiw

Mistake #6 of “17 Common Mistakes Made by Nonprofits and How to Address Them”: Your nonprofit does not know what is driving it to want to fundraise. This is more common than you think! What are the nonprofit's aspirations, or funding gaps, or both? What are the out-of-the-starting-gate needs (e.g. scholarship, current and future programming, building space, larger capital reserves, etc.)? A good topic to focus on in 2025. And, how is it all tied to the overarching strategy? Also, remember that the last three days of the year are the biggest days of giving, so please consider posting about your nonprofit today and tomorrow to remind donors to think of you when making their end-of-year donations!

***GRANT OPPORTUNITY*** The Youth in Philanthropy Program will provide $5,000 for six high school classrooms for students to make grants to local nonprofits in their community. Students will learn about philanthropy, grant-making best practices, and how hashtag #nonprofits are meeting critical needs in their community, and then will be the decision makers to provide grants to their local community. Most importantly, this is a way to start to build the 'civic engagement' muscle in tomorrow's leaders!

🚀Open source scientific computing is something that truly intrigues me. The idea that people around the world collaborate to build tools that drive scientific, social, and technological progress often times for free is incredible. 📍This #GivingTuesday, consider supporting NumFOCUS, a nonprofit that empowers open-source developers to keep making an impact. Donations go toward initiatives like Small Development Grants, which help maintain and improve the tools we all rely on. 👉🏾If this work resonates with you, consider contributing. Together, we can support a future where innovation benefits everyone. 🚀Donate here: https://lnkd.in/e_mGXXGq #GivingTuesday #NumFOCUSImpact #OpenSource #BetterScience #OpenCodeForGood #OpenCode4Good #SocialImpact #GlobalDev