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The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta recently launched Community Campaign 2010, a viral fundraising campaign that hopes to use the dollars raised to aid the most vulnerable among us, ensure that Jewish culture and traditions live on, and strengthen the. MORE
Government Open Data canadians consultations federal government gov 2.0 In the spirit of openness, I have decided to publicly share my open-ended responses to the ongoing Canadian Open Government Consultation , which has been taking place since December 6th, 2011 and is scheduled to end January 16th, 2012. The consultation covers questions on Open Data , Open Information , Open Dialogue and the Open Government Strategy. MORE
Applying for a government grant, especially a federal grant, can be arduous. I've compiled the best free resources that teach what governments' grants are (again, from the federal and also state, local, and even Tribal governments), where to research what government grants are available, what the process is to apply for them, and more. MORE
Don Griesmann writes Don Griesmann's Nonprofit Blog and he wrote a very informative post about the federal Office of Management and Budget Announces Recovery Act Reporting Webinars (click this link to see his post). Tags: grants how to federal funds These informative webinars will be of crucial interest to any nonprofit or other entity applying for or planning to apply for American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 funds. MORE
From the people who brought us the Civil Rights Movement and Haight-Ashbury, draft-dodging and fuel-efficient draft airplanes comes a new movement meant to revolutionize the ways we think about aging. MORE
I spoke last night to a group of Trustees at the UJA Federation of NY hosted by the Volunteer & Leadership Development Division. Uncategorized Reisha Goldman UJA Federation of New York. MORE
Back in early 2011, I created a collaborative Google Spreadsheet (available at www.mobilegovernment.ca ) to compile a list of Canadian government organizations (federal, provincial , municipal +crown/agency) that have created mobile websites and/or mobile apps. Some noteworthy highlights include: Many federal departments have begun their transition into mobile by creating mobile friendly versions of their websites. MORE
Recently I spoke to a group of federal workers who are on loan to the Combined Federal Campaign , which was created by President Kennedy in 1961 and just last year raised close to $300 million. Tags: Cause Practices combined federal campaign public speaking MORE
This bill is one of the first federal initiatives to address the nonprofit sector as a whole. It will take the first steps toward integrating the nonprofit sector into the federal policy making process by establishing formal structures in Congress and federal administrative agencies focused on the success of nonprofits." [[link] To quote the National Council of Nonprofits about this bill, ".Despite federal law Non Profits nonprofit federal relations MORE
Maybe the federal government won’t ever work up or agree to a budget to cover an entire fiscal year, but your nonprofit has to. For a larger view of what resources are available via the federal government, click over to USA.gov’s site for nonprofits. MORE
Exempt organizations officially recognized by the I.R.S. as such, must allow people who request them to see the organization's tax return forms 990 or 990-T or the nonprofit's tax exemption application materials (i.e. anything that the nonprofit provided to the I.R.S., along with it's application for nonprofit status (form 1023) such as the organization's articles of incorporation, etc.). Read the these two I.R.S. MORE
The two federal programs that are most often discussed as targets for cutting are Social Security and Medicare. And every political stripe agrees that as the growing number of Boomer retirees move into these programs, stresses will be felt throughout the federal budget. Indeed, the report claims that the savings comes mostly from adjusting billing predictions, not from a reduction in care: A proposed rule was displayed at the Federal Register today proposing a 3.35 MORE
They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality. Equality Federation. Equality Federation is the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for LGBTQ people. MORE
The enormous, threatening federal deficit can be solved only by a balanced approach requiring tough political choices both to raise taxes and to cut spending. Shamefully, I admit that Federal budget policy is not something I know much about. MORE
Long-standing causes like the Audubon Society, the March of Dimes, Federal Duck Stamps, and others almost certainly have asked how they can wrest money from their own extensive archives. MORE
Mint is doing a cause campaign honoring Louis Braille and benefiting the National Federation for the Blind.Starting last Thursday, March 26, you can purchase specially minted coins bearing the likeness of Frenchman Louis Braille and in memory of his bicentennial. MORE
Last week, the Federal Web Managers Council, comprised of Cabinet agency Web Directors released its study titled, “ Putting Citizens First: Transforming Online Government. &# Its purpose is to “recommend specific strategies for revolutionizing how the U.S. Within this document, the Federal Web Managers Council also reveal their shared vision for the government’s presence online. “There are about 24,000 U.S. Government Web sites now online.&#. MORE
If you don’t think you can pull together a thank-you video quickly, Emily Roush-Bobolz, Communications Manager at the Hemophilia Federation of America shares how she did just that. Emily Roush-Bobolz is the Communications Manager for Hemophilia Federation of America. MORE
You pretty much know the answer, but for official confirmation let’s turn to Erica Groshen, a vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: It’s easier here than in, say, the UK or Germany “for employers to avoid adding permanent jobs,&# she told the AP recently. MORE
So I was pleased to see the National Wildlife Federation 's recent audience-based approach to designing a more useful and engaging Web site. Nothing's more vital to your org's health than constant interaction with your base to ensure that your marketing, programming, etc. is directly intersecting with their needs, wants and interests. MORE
I just received the following information from the Federal grants database, this morning, about the Federal Recovery Act funds. Tags: Recovery Act grants how to federal funds Recovery Act and Grants.gov "A new feature was unveiled on Grants.gov to help users find and apply for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant opportunities. MORE
Tags: Social Media Autism Speaks beth kanter Care2 Danielle Brigida Marc Sirkin National Wildlife Federation Women Who Tech MORE
Knowing that I’ve worked on US government-funded grants for over 15 years, a friend recently asked me for advice on how nonprofits can secure federal funding. Below is my advice on how to get started in identifying federal grant opportunities. MORE
Endorsement of a proposed acquisition by appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies and by nonprofit organizations that the land is of high conservation value is a primary program consideration. From The Foundation Center. Deadline: April 1, 2010 annually (Pre-proposals) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Accepting Pre-proposals for Acres for America Conservation Program Acres for America, a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. MORE
Oklahoma nonprofits brace for ripple effects of federal shutdown As the nation and the world are doing, the U.S. Since they are not working together, the possibility of a federal debt default is slowly steadily increasing daily, and threatening the U.S. news funding the economy federal shutdown nonprofit federal relations federal funds MORE
In the US, on the other hand, the Senate recently blocked a Republican-sponsored bill that would block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from blocking service providers who block, or at least slow down, internet traffic. Yet this has not happened without federal regulation. MORE
EveryAction clients have already used advocacy forms to send hundreds of thousands of messages to federal elected officials. Users create an Advocacy form in EveryAction the same way as if they are using email or Social Advocacy to target Federal Officials. Click here to find out why leading advocacy organizations like Greenpeace and Equality Federation have already made the switch. Change doesn’t just happen in Washington, DC. MORE
How companies are supporting federal workers during the shutdown. Also, the Combined Federal Campaign was hurting before the shutdown, now it's at a standstill and may not recover.?? MORE
I do, so I was excited when Kristin Johnson of the National Wildlife Federation agreed to share how they do it. Ever wonder how national nonprofits with hundreds of staff manage all that content on their websites? Who decides what goes online, and who actually puts it there? MORE
Whether it’s providing social services or cleaning up the environment, you could get a steady stream of income from your local or federal government for your nonprofit. I took a workshop with Joyce Scott of Superb Speakers , and she was FULL of advice on how to get federal government contracts. MORE
But many medical marijuana dispensaries have been making huge sums of money even as they claim to be nonprofit, according to court and law enforcement records, industry insiders, police and federal agents. There were some big nonprofit moves covered in the news this week. One nonprofit agency innovated and voted in new rights for the often unseen homeless American. MORE
By partnering with larger organizations as a sub-contractor, you can help them perform the work (keeping your staff employed) without being directly obligated to the Federal government and all the bureaucracy that that entails. Tags: Nonprofit funding stimulus federal MORE
1) Is the Federal government shutdown affecting your nonprofit? Relevance Rules federal government shutdown message development messaging Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing relevance rules Nonprofit communicators! MORE
Patrick’s, Halloween, the Super Bowl, etc.According to National Retail Federation, the biggest holidays for retail sales are: the winter holidays (i.e.Christmas/Thanksgiving) by a country mile, back to school, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, followed closely by Easter.Even though Easter falls three. MORE
Tags: Proctor and Gamble American Idol Federated Charities Katie Couric Hilary Swank Randy Jackson Charlize Theron United Way Pierce Brosnan MORE
From the federal government's federal grants database, grants.gov, this morning. In addition, on August 12, a webinar on finding federal Recovery Act funding for contracting and grant opportunities will be presented by Grants.gov and FedBizOpps.gov. "To Tags: Recovery Act grants how to federal funds Grants.gov and Recovery Act Webinar Series "Grants.gov will be hosting a three-part webinar series on August 13, 18 and 20, on Recovery Act Money and Grants.gov. "In MORE
The reality is that right now our nation's leadership is looking at the nonprofit sector not only as one that can do with less (or even wholly without) in the federal budget, it may be an American business sector that they turn to in order to raise new taxes - or both. This is big stuff that must be addressed and we must address these federal budgetary and legal proposals now. Taxes nonprofit federal relations federal funds MORE
Rather like they are ‘simplifying’ the work of the Federal Aviation Administration by not getting around to reauthorizing it , thus allowing billions in revenues to slip past the Treasury and tens of thousands of FAA staff to take a forced month-long furlough. MORE
As we enter ‘crazy time’ in the electoral calendar (a calendar that now runs from the Friday after the last election to the day of the next one), we will hear ever more about the desperate need to balance the federal budget and pay down the national debt. Social Security payouts make up some 20% of the federal budget , tied with national defense and one percentage point behind Medicare/Medicaid. MORE
Until then, here is a useful news video from CNBC catching us up with the political pushback that the merger received in Congress before the August recess: Uncategorized 3GPP Long Term Evolution AT&T Business communication economy Federal Communications Commission Networks T-Mobile Technology MORE
Above all, the IRS compliance requirements and federal law require that a nonprofit given official federal (and most often by states as well) charity status be open, reporting fully, in a timely manner, to any and all requests from the public for the organization''s board ratified financial and operations information. Yes, the federal government and law say the organization must provide information and complete and truthful information on its own self. MORE
The Federal Election Committee will keep an eye on statistics. With the (delayed) start of the Republican Convention in Tampa earlier this week, the really officially serious campaign season starts. MORE
National Federation for the Blind Sports Illustrated Time Inc. In Time , Sports Illustrated and other magazines there’s been a series of ads running in hot rotation and in support of a website called ‘Takemefishing.org.’ MORE
federal agencies). federal agencies are encouraged to work collaboratively with non-federal project partners. From The Foundation Center. National Whale Conservation Fund Releases Request for Proposals Deadline: August 8, 2007 The National Whale Conservation Fund was established to support research, management, conservation, and education/outreach activities related to the conservation, and recovery of whales (cetaceans). MORE
Federal Related Topics Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
If you don’t think you can pull together a thank-you video quickly, Emily Roush-Bobolz, Communications Manager at the Hemophilia Federation of America shares how she did just that. Emily Roush-Bobolz is the Communications Manager for Hemophilia Federation of America.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 18, 2011
I do, so I was excited when Kristin Johnson of the National Wildlife Federation agreed to share how they do it. Ever wonder how national nonprofits with hundreds of staff manage all that content on their websites? Who decides what goes online, and who actually puts it there?
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 16, 2019
How companies are supporting federal workers during the shutdown. Also, the Combined Federal Campaign was hurting before the shutdown, now it's at a standstill and may not recover.??
Seeking Grant Money Today
OCTOBER 6, 2013
Oklahoma nonprofits brace for ripple effects of federal shutdown As the nation and the world are doing, the U.S. Since they are not working together, the possibility of a federal debt default is slowly steadily increasing daily, and threatening the U.S. news funding the economy federal shutdown nonprofit federal relations federal funds
SocialButterfly
JANUARY 7, 2009
Last week, the Federal Web Managers Council, comprised of Cabinet agency Web Directors released its study titled, “ Putting Citizens First: Transforming Online Government. &# Its purpose is to “recommend specific strategies for revolutionizing how the U.S. Within this document, the Federal Web Managers Council also reveal their shared vision for the government’s presence online. “There are about 24,000 U.S. Government Web sites now online.&#.
A. Fine Blog
JULY 28, 2011
I spoke last night to a group of Trustees at the UJA Federation of NY hosted by the Volunteer & Leadership Development Division. Uncategorized Reisha Goldman UJA Federation of New York.
Seeking Grant Money Today
AUGUST 4, 2009
I just received the following information from the Federal grants database, this morning, about the Federal Recovery Act funds. Tags: Recovery Act grants how to federal funds Recovery Act and Grants.gov "A new feature was unveiled on Grants.gov to help users find and apply for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant opportunities.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
FEBRUARY 20, 2009
Knowing that I’ve worked on US government-funded grants for over 15 years, a friend recently asked me for advice on how nonprofits can secure federal funding. Below is my advice on how to get started in identifying federal grant opportunities.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
NOVEMBER 25, 2005
The enormous, threatening federal deficit can be solved only by a balanced approach requiring tough political choices both to raise taxes and to cut spending. Shamefully, I admit that Federal budget policy is not something I know much about.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JULY 28, 2011
The two federal programs that are most often discussed as targets for cutting are Social Security and Medicare. And every political stripe agrees that as the growing number of Boomer retirees move into these programs, stresses will be felt throughout the federal budget. Indeed, the report claims that the savings comes mostly from adjusting billing predictions, not from a reduction in care: A proposed rule was displayed at the Federal Register today proposing a 3.35
Getting Attention
MARCH 12, 2009
So I was pleased to see the National Wildlife Federation 's recent audience-based approach to designing a more useful and engaging Web site. Nothing's more vital to your org's health than constant interaction with your base to ensure that your marketing, programming, etc. is directly intersecting with their needs, wants and interests.
Non Profit Marketing 360
AUGUST 4, 2011
Rather like they are ‘simplifying’ the work of the Federal Aviation Administration by not getting around to reauthorizing it , thus allowing billions in revenues to slip past the Treasury and tens of thousands of FAA staff to take a forced month-long furlough.
Getting Attention
OCTOBER 1, 2013
1) Is the Federal government shutdown affecting your nonprofit? Relevance Rules federal government shutdown message development messaging Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing relevance rules Nonprofit communicators!
Seeking Grant Money Today
OCTOBER 26, 2010
Applying for a government grant, especially a federal grant, can be arduous. I've compiled the best free resources that teach what governments' grants are (again, from the federal and also state, local, and even Tribal governments), where to research what government grants are available, what the process is to apply for them, and more.
Seeking Grant Money Today
MAY 10, 2010
Exempt organizations officially recognized by the I.R.S. as such, must allow people who request them to see the organization's tax return forms 990 or 990-T or the nonprofit's tax exemption application materials (i.e. anything that the nonprofit provided to the I.R.S., along with it's application for nonprofit status (form 1023) such as the organization's articles of incorporation, etc.). Read the these two I.R.S.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JUNE 24, 2012
But many medical marijuana dispensaries have been making huge sums of money even as they claim to be nonprofit, according to court and law enforcement records, industry insiders, police and federal agents. There were some big nonprofit moves covered in the news this week. One nonprofit agency innovated and voted in new rights for the often unseen homeless American.
Non Profit Marketing 360
OCTOBER 26, 2012
Maybe the federal government won’t ever work up or agree to a budget to cover an entire fiscal year, but your nonprofit has to. For a larger view of what resources are available via the federal government, click over to USA.gov’s site for nonprofits.
Seeking Grant Money Today
MARCH 21, 2010
Endorsement of a proposed acquisition by appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies and by nonprofit organizations that the land is of high conservation value is a primary program consideration. From The Foundation Center. Deadline: April 1, 2010 annually (Pre-proposals) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Accepting Pre-proposals for Acres for America Conservation Program Acres for America, a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
JULY 31, 2012
Back in early 2011, I created a collaborative Google Spreadsheet (available at www.mobilegovernment.ca ) to compile a list of Canadian government organizations (federal, provincial , municipal +crown/agency) that have created mobile websites and/or mobile apps. Some noteworthy highlights include: Many federal departments have begun their transition into mobile by creating mobile friendly versions of their websites.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JULY 9, 2007
federal agencies). federal agencies are encouraged to work collaboratively with non-federal project partners. From The Foundation Center. National Whale Conservation Fund Releases Request for Proposals Deadline: August 8, 2007 The National Whale Conservation Fund was established to support research, management, conservation, and education/outreach activities related to the conservation, and recovery of whales (cetaceans).
Wild Woman Fundraising
JULY 21, 2011
You pretty much know the answer, but for official confirmation let’s turn to Erica Groshen, a vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: It’s easier here than in, say, the UK or Germany “for employers to avoid adding permanent jobs,&# she told the AP recently.
Non Profit Marketing 360
DECEMBER 9, 2011
In the US, on the other hand, the Senate recently blocked a Republican-sponsored bill that would block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from blocking service providers who block, or at least slow down, internet traffic. Yet this has not happened without federal regulation.
Non Profit Marketing 360
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
As we enter ‘crazy time’ in the electoral calendar (a calendar that now runs from the Friday after the last election to the day of the next one), we will hear ever more about the desperate need to balance the federal budget and pay down the national debt. Social Security payouts make up some 20% of the federal budget , tied with national defense and one percentage point behind Medicare/Medicaid.
Non Profit Marketing 360
AUGUST 30, 2012
The Federal Election Committee will keep an eye on statistics. With the (delayed) start of the Republican Convention in Tampa earlier this week, the really officially serious campaign season starts.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
JANUARY 10, 2012
Government Open Data canadians consultations federal government gov 2.0 In the spirit of openness, I have decided to publicly share my open-ended responses to the ongoing Canadian Open Government Consultation , which has been taking place since December 6th, 2011 and is scheduled to end January 16th, 2012. The consultation covers questions on Open Data , Open Information , Open Dialogue and the Open Government Strategy.
Cause Related Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Long-standing causes like the Audubon Society, the March of Dimes, Federal Duck Stamps, and others almost certainly have asked how they can wrest money from their own extensive archives.
Non Profit Marketing 360
AUGUST 24, 2011
Until then, here is a useful news video from CNBC catching us up with the political pushback that the merger received in Congress before the August recess: Uncategorized 3GPP Long Term Evolution AT&T Business communication economy Federal Communications Commission Networks T-Mobile Technology
Non Profit Marketing 360
JULY 26, 2011
From the people who brought us the Civil Rights Movement and Haight-Ashbury, draft-dodging and fuel-efficient draft airplanes comes a new movement meant to revolutionize the ways we think about aging.
Cause Related Marketing
JUNE 22, 2011
National Federation for the Blind Sports Illustrated Time Inc. In Time , Sports Illustrated and other magazines there’s been a series of ads running in hot rotation and in support of a website called ‘Takemefishing.org.’
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
Recently I spoke to a group of federal workers who are on loan to the Combined Federal Campaign , which was created by President Kennedy in 1961 and just last year raised close to $300 million. Tags: Cause Practices combined federal campaign public speaking
Seeking Grant Money Today
JUNE 10, 2012
The reality is that right now our nation's leadership is looking at the nonprofit sector not only as one that can do with less (or even wholly without) in the federal budget, it may be an American business sector that they turn to in order to raise new taxes - or both. This is big stuff that must be addressed and we must address these federal budgetary and legal proposals now. Taxes nonprofit federal relations federal funds
Cause Related Marketing
MARCH 31, 2009
Mint is doing a cause campaign honoring Louis Braille and benefiting the National Federation for the Blind.Starting last Thursday, March 26, you can purchase specially minted coins bearing the likeness of Frenchman Louis Braille and in memory of his bicentennial.
Cause Related Marketing
MARCH 24, 2009
Patrick’s, Halloween, the Super Bowl, etc.According to National Retail Federation, the biggest holidays for retail sales are: the winter holidays (i.e.Christmas/Thanksgiving) by a country mile, back to school, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, followed closely by Easter.Even though Easter falls three.
Cause Related Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2008
Tags: Proctor and Gamble American Idol Federated Charities Katie Couric Hilary Swank Randy Jackson Charlize Theron United Way Pierce Brosnan
Seeking Grant Money Today
JULY 25, 2010
This bill is one of the first federal initiatives to address the nonprofit sector as a whole. It will take the first steps toward integrating the nonprofit sector into the federal policy making process by establishing formal structures in Congress and federal administrative agencies focused on the success of nonprofits." [[link] To quote the National Council of Nonprofits about this bill, ".Despite federal law Non Profits nonprofit federal relations
Seeking Grant Money Today
AUGUST 12, 2009
From the federal government's federal grants database, grants.gov, this morning. In addition, on August 12, a webinar on finding federal Recovery Act funding for contracting and grant opportunities will be presented by Grants.gov and FedBizOpps.gov. "To Tags: Recovery Act grants how to federal funds Grants.gov and Recovery Act Webinar Series "Grants.gov will be hosting a three-part webinar series on August 13, 18 and 20, on Recovery Act Money and Grants.gov. "In
Wild Woman Fundraising
MARCH 11, 2010
Whether it’s providing social services or cleaning up the environment, you could get a steady stream of income from your local or federal government for your nonprofit. I took a workshop with Joyce Scott of Superb Speakers , and she was FULL of advice on how to get federal government contracts.
EveryAction
JUNE 6, 2018
They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality. Equality Federation. Equality Federation is the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for LGBTQ people.
Seeking Grant Money Today
MAY 7, 2013
Above all, the IRS compliance requirements and federal law require that a nonprofit given official federal (and most often by states as well) charity status be open, reporting fully, in a timely manner, to any and all requests from the public for the organization''s board ratified financial and operations information. Yes, the federal government and law say the organization must provide information and complete and truthful information on its own self.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JULY 15, 2009
Don Griesmann writes Don Griesmann's Nonprofit Blog and he wrote a very informative post about the federal Office of Management and Budget Announces Recovery Act Reporting Webinars (click this link to see his post). Tags: grants how to federal funds These informative webinars will be of crucial interest to any nonprofit or other entity applying for or planning to apply for American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 funds.
EveryAction
JULY 12, 2017
EveryAction clients have already used advocacy forms to send hundreds of thousands of messages to federal elected officials. Users create an Advocacy form in EveryAction the same way as if they are using email or Social Advocacy to target Federal Officials. Click here to find out why leading advocacy organizations like Greenpeace and Equality Federation have already made the switch. Change doesn’t just happen in Washington, DC.
A. Fine Blog
JUNE 18, 2010
Tags: Social Media Autism Speaks beth kanter Care2 Danielle Brigida Marc Sirkin National Wildlife Federation Women Who Tech
Nonprofit Consultant Blog
APRIL 26, 2009
By partnering with larger organizations as a sub-contractor, you can help them perform the work (keeping your staff employed) without being directly obligated to the Federal government and all the bureaucracy that that entails. Tags: Nonprofit funding stimulus federal
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