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Did you know that Microsoft is giving nonprofit organizations run by Black and African American leaders more resources to support their mission? It's called Nonprofit Tech Acceleration (NTA), see 3 ways nonprofits can leverage it here: https://bit.ly/3pSiSXI

Save yourself a lot of "oops!" and "acks!" by reading this blog post from National Council of Nonprofits' board member and The Kresge Foundation staff member Caroline Altman Smith. This post is full of great information to consider before you ask! https://lnkd.in/gFMFRegf

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Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. has incredible news! We've been awarded BOTH the Google for Nonprofits Grant and the Microsoft for Nonprofits Grant!These grants are a powerful boost to our mission of advocating for justice in unsolved cases. Google's advanced tools will empower us to share stories and information more effectively, raising awareness and amplifying the voices of families who seek answers. Microsoft's collaboration software will connect us with communities and media like never before, strengthening our outreach and advocacy efforts.For families: This is a significant step towards healing. With these grants, we can ensure your loved ones' stories are heard and keep the fight for justice alive.Together, with Google and Microsoft by our side, we can bring renewed hope to the Suwannee Valley!Stay tuned for more updates on how these grants will make a difference. To learn more about Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. and how you can get involved, reach out to us at our new email address (thanks to Google) at Info@SuwanneeValleyUnsolved.Org.#TheirLivesMattered

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Ever wonder how to have a GREAT intro conversation with a funder? Caroline Altman Smith (Deputy Director of Education at The Kresge Foundation and one of my all time favorites!) shares in this National Council of Nonprofits blog what you can do to build excitement about your work and a great relationship with a potential new funder. "Keep it simple, keep it personal, prepare well, and follow up."Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFMFRegf#nonprofit #philanthropy #thriveleaders

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Google's non-profit grants also include Google Earth and Maps.It allows the non-profit organisation to show their impact by developing compelling #data visualizations to track and share the organization’s impact. The Google Maps Platform helps people locate community programs and resources that are closer to them.Google for Nonprofits provides Google Maps Platform credits of $300 to nonprofits.Benefits📢 Connect people to resources📢 Visualize your impact📢 Take supporters to the location📢 Publish simple maps on your site📢 Create a donor mapHow do Google Earth and Maps work?Google Earth’s mapping tools offer a wide array of dynamic features, such as the ability to take supporters on location via virtual tour. You can create rich visualizations and feature engaging data on a map with premium access to the Google Maps Platform.WhatsApp or call +233502567544 to apply for a Google Non-Profit Grant.asarekesse.comPatrick Chandiga Justine Irene Siaw Google for Developers Lydia (Quayson) Adjei, SPHRiTM Wendy Atswei Laryea, ACMI Yaw Perbi, MD, MA (Global Leadership) YPORead more here: https://lnkd.in/drKWye5R

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The last 6 weeks have been filled to overflowing with shift and upheaval, particularly for our conference. First we had to move to a virtual conference. Then we had to move the date (October 4-6)We lost planning committee members as well as speakers in the process. I have had to keep reminding myself what’s important: 1. Getting women together to learn about their own self-belief, embrace worthiness, and have confidence in themselves.2. Raise money to offer grants to nonprofits doing the work of helping women and girls learn about their own self-belief, embrace their worthiness, and have confidence in themselves. I’m proud to say, we’re still here. We’re still finding ways to come together and keep believing in our vision. To help us grow in our belief, we’re creating opportunities to gather ahead of the conference to meet attendees, speakers and learn about our nonprofit grantees. We’re even finding new partners every day. Tomorrow is a gathering opportunity and it’s being sponsored by our newest partner Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial.This means it’s FREE to attend and your first drink is FREE! JOIN US TOMORROW at Blackbird Public House for some fun and fundraising! Meet representatives from Healthy Denver Inc. and Dress for Success Denver. Meet some of our speakersMeet fellow attendees The link is in the comments. If you’re in Denver tomorrow, we’d love to see you!

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In the process of developing three non-profits over ten years, my greatest joy? Helping a dozen other nonprofits across the US flourish by sharing our model for media, messaging, storytelling, and donor cultivation. My message: be different by design from other nonprofits. Share your three defining differences that set you apart from other nonprofits. My guide for this nonprofit mentor coaching has been Youngme Moon, the Donald K. David Professor and senior associate dean and chair of the MBA program at Harvard Business School. She is the author of Different - Escaping the Competitive Herd – Youngme Moon (2010) - Standing Out in a World Where Conformity Reigns but Exceptions Rule.“Effective marketing is the art of collaboration – ascertain the dimension of our donor’s desire, paying heed to things they want, but paying attention to what they do not want.·What are donors looking for today? A sound more resonant, meaningful, a vibration that they can experience, in their bones, as being somehow ………different. ·Different requires an approach more adventurous.·Marketing sits at the intersection where a nonprofit meets people. ·Messaging is to be discursive in the unpredictable way donors are discursive.·Differentiation is a way of thinking. It’s a mindset. It’s a commitment to engage with people…in a manner they will value, respect and yes, perhaps even celebrate.”Dorothy Day Tampa – different, by design.

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Nonprofits, it’s time to work SMARTER, not HARDER! Google Tools have revolutionized how tasks are managed and even automated.Listen to this insightful conversation featuring Frame Up Alumna and founder of Tech with Heart Foundation, Michelle Calloway, alongside our very own KBL team member, Shalyn Getz! In this video, Michelle and Shalyn explore the power of Google Tools and share practical tips on how your nonprofit can leverage these tools to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful results.#kblimpactpartners #frameupforfunding #nonprofitsuccess #technologysolutions #nonprofits

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Microsoft crossed 1 million hours of employees volunteering efforts to nonprofits. In 2023, our people set records for giving and volunteering, including in Washington State where Microsoft employees donated more than $84M, volunteered more than 450K hours, and supported over 4,800 causes, nonprofits, and communities.Giving is core to our culture at Microsoft and how we live our mission.How we make a difference through giving -https://lnkd.in/dWNDcwMMMaking a difference through givingMicrosoft employees are passionate about giving time, money, and skills to address the issues facing our world. It’s part of our culture and how we live our mission. https://lnkd.in/df8tJXBq#EmployeeEnaggement#Employeevolunteering#CorporateMatch#CorporateSocialResponsibility

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