Joshua Elder

📢 Calling all #nonprofitleaders... Ready to unlock the secrets of fundraising success? 💰 Our free Fundraising Quiz will assess your current strategies and pinpoint areas for improvement. It's like a personalized roadmap to help you raise more money and achieve greater impact. 🎯 Take the quiz and discover your #fundraising strengths and weaknesses, actionable tips to boost your fundraising results, insights into donor behavior and motivations & strategies to build stronger relationships with your supporters. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your fundraising game! Take the Fundraising Quiz and start building a more sustainable future for your organization. 👉 Click here to take the quiz: https://lnkd.in/gw-5sSsF #nonprofit #socialimpact #fundraisingstrategy

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The Impact of Logic Models on Nonprofit Grant Writing 💡 In nonprofit grant writing, logic models are essential for securing funding. They provide a strategic framework for demonstrating impact and aligning resources with desired outcomes. This article explores their vital role in enhancing credibility and achieving funding success for nonprofits! https://lnkd.in/eX5Q7UEs   --- #GrantWriting #LogicModels #GrantServices #NonprofitImpact #NonprofitConsulting #IMPACTability #MaximizeYourImpact #SoukupStrategicSolutions #NonprofitSuccess 

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The National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) and 21/64 have partnered to explore the ways that consultants and advisors help foundations and donors achieve their goals, and how consultants and advisors can better serve the needs of their clients. If you are a donor, grantmaking foundation staff or trustee, consultant to grantmakers, or philanthropic advisor who works with donors, this survey is for you! It will take no longer than 15 minutes. Learn more and take the survey: https://lnkd.in/drfkGKgv

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ICYMI: Our new Community Engaged Grantmaking guide offers a structured approach to democratizing philanthropy by outlining a spectrum of community engagement — from informing communities of grantmaking opportunities to community-driven decision-making through democratic participation. In this guide, we explore five distinct models of community engagement that help donors and foundations ensure that the voices of those most impacted by social challenges are central to the grantmaking process. We also share real-world case studies, such as how the Shift Health Accelerator Collaborative Fund and other leading organizations are already advancing equity and community involvement in their work. Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/g7zdtSyx #participatorygrantmaking #communityengagedgrantmaking #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #alltogetherbold #ChangePhilanthropyBoldly

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Building authentic relationships is at the heart of successful fundraising. It's about more than just donations—it's about connecting with people, understanding their values, and fostering long-term partnerships. When trust and sincerity guide our interactions, the support we receive becomes more meaningful, lasting, and impactful. Let's focus on creating real connections that inspire lasting change.

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Check out Coming Together, Not Apart, the latest report from the Council on Foundations exploring how philanthropy supports efforts that bridge divides and bring people together across lines of difference. The report also explores the challenges in funding this work amid toxic polarization and heightened divisions. 🔗 Download the full report for actionable insights and strategies: https://lnkd.in/dt9Pdj_p #Pluralism #Belonging #HumanConnection #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #EinhornCollaborative Jonathan Gruber

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The National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) and 21/64 are partnering on a survey to assess the practice of philanthropy by understanding the behavior and attitudes of grantmakers and the consultants and advisors who serve them. If you are a donor, staff at a grantmaking institute, or a consultant or advisor who works in the field of philanthropy, take this survey and share your insights on the role of consultants and advisors in helping Grantmakers advance their philanthropy:

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The National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) and 21/64 are partnering on a survey to assess the practice of philanthropy by understanding the behavior and attitudes of grantmakers and the consultants and advisors who serve them. If you are a donor, staff at a grantmaking institute, or a consultant or advisor who works in the field of philanthropy, take this survey and share your insights on the role of consultants and advisors in helping Grantmakers advance their philanthropy:

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🎉🎉The Examination is #Hiring📢📢 We are seeking to #recruit a new Director of Development! The Director of Development will cultivate and steward a diverse array of individual and institutional donors and will serve as a key thought partner in crafting fundraising strategy and systems/processes. They will bring a lens towards nonprofit fundraising, and a passion for The Examination's mission to prevent global health threats and empower vulnerable communities. A link to a full job description and application can be found here. https://lnkd.in/eFBjAaGh About The Examination The Examination produces fearless journalism for a healthier world, investigating health threats and empowering communities, covering tobacco, big food, pollution and more. Through our research and journalism, the Examination has been able to elevate concerns like increased smoking rates in parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, escalating obesity epidemic in Latin America and Africa and its causes, global air pollution, and how the risks resulting from these issues are most concentrated among the poor. The goal is not only to elevate global health risks, but to get this information to individuals and groups that can advocate for and facilitate change. Learn more about The Examination here. https://lnkd.in/gV8WZg69

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Want to amplify your grant’s impact? Data-driven grantmaking is the key! By leveraging data, grantmakers make evidence-based decisions, ensuring funds reach where they’re needed most. Discover how data can transform your grant strategies today. 👇 #CommunityForce #CF #NonProfitTech #ScholarshipManagement #GrantsManagment #grant #socialimpact #FellowshipManagement #automation #efficiency #nonprofit #foundation #university #government #impactfulgrants #highereducation

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Are you a donor or a grantmaker? Help our colleagues at 21/64 & the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) gain valuable insights on how you engage philanthropy consultants or advisors to advance your giving. Click here to start the survey > https://bit.ly/49FGn76

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Unlock the Key to Funding Success: Our latest article, "How to Write Winning Grant Proposals: 9 Tips and Techniques," provides invaluable insights for nonprofit professionals. Learn how to craft compelling grant proposals, align with funder priorities, and increase your chances of securing crucial funding. #GrantWriting #NonprofitManagement #FundingSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Grants Simplified, Success Amplified With Instrumentl, your grant work becomes effortless. Prospect, track, manage and succeed – all from one user-friendly platform. https://lnkd.in/efwVPvGY

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Ready to revolutionize your grant proposals and community projects? Dive into our latest blog post on "Meeting the New Demands of Grant Funders: The Rise of Meaningful and Inclusive Community Engagement." Discover why playful placemaking is the game-changing strategy that funders can't resist! ad From breaking barriers to sparking creativity, learn how engaging your community through play can double your chances of securing funding. Don't miss out—read now and join our upcoming webinar to see playful placemaking in action! #CommunityEngagement #PlayfulPlacemaking #GrantFunding #UrbanPlanning #InclusiveDesign

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At PLAYCE Studio, we understand the growing importance of meaningful and inclusive community engagement in design and planning processes. Our article, posted on the National Association of Park Foundation's blog, dives into the increasing demands from grant funders for projects that prioritize community input and showcases how playful placemaking can be the key to meeting these new requirements. 📊 Did You Know? Over 60% of grant applications now require community engagement. Projects with high levels of community involvement are 70% more likely to secure funding. 💡 Learn More Curious to see how playful placemaking works in practice? Join our upcoming webinar, "Play to Engage: Transforming Community Spaces Through Playful Placemaking", where we’ll dive into compelling case studies and highlight real-world success stories. Stay tuned for more details about the webinar and get ready to be inspired! #CommunityEngagement #Placemaking #GrantFunding #PlayfulPlacemaking #PLAYCEStudio

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Day 3 of 15: highlighting lessons from Urban Institute's Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary project. How Labor Unions and Industry Associations Can Accelerate Youth Apprenticeship (https://lnkd.in/ehHBJwDV), by Zach Boren and Andrew Campbell, continues the series of resources featuring lessons for different types of key stakeholders in youth apprenticeship. Unions have a long and deep history in registered apprenticeship, while industry associations are newer to the model. But both can similarly sponsor national programs, develop apprenticeship standards and certifications, provide training, and convene employers. Youth apprentices in union-based apprenticeship programs have higher wages than those in nonunion apprenticeship programs. Both unions and industry associations are effective in keep up with the latest trends in the industry’s employment and training needs and work closely with numerous employers. They have several opportunities to expand youth apprenticeship: - Expand the talent pipeline by complementing their adult-oriented apprenticeships to youth as a way to systematically recruit, train, and mentor young workers for good jobs. - Leverage public interest in union jobs, using youth apprenticeships as an effective pathway into union membership for the next generation. - Expand into industries beyond construction. where the vast majority of union-based apprenticeship programs remain. Unions facing talent and membership shortages in their occupations can learn from their peers in the construction trades. -  Build partnerships to recruit young people. They can reach new populations by working with the education community and other youth serving organizations to build greater awareness, interest, and clear pathways into registered apprenticeship opportunities. - Lean into pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeship prep programs like the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum offered by North America's Building Trades Unions, as an effective way for youth to test their interest in apprenticeship and help them be prepared to succeed in an apprenticeship program.  

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Leading a nonprofit in this uncertain moment? Check out this election scenario planning toolkit developed by The Bridgespan Group. An impressive set of resources and reflection questions to prepare for the unknown (it’s never too late) or known at some point post Election Day (and all the legal challenges). https://lnkd.in/epMs7gSV

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🚀 The 2024 Virtuous Education Nonprofit Benchmark Report is here! 🚀 This year’s report highlights key insights into the fundraising performance of educational institutions, covering: ✅ Improved donor retention, surpassing pre-COVID levels ✅ Education leading in average gift amounts ✅ The impact of the second gift on long-term retention ✅ Opportunities in donor expansion and recurring giving Leverage these insights to drive your organization’s growth in 2024! 📈 👉 Download the full Education Benchmark Report now to dive deeper into the data and strategies: https://vrtuo.us/3zW8WSg #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Education #DonorRetention #Report #Philanthropy

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