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Read our blog to find the answers to five of the most frequently asked questions we get from donors and donor prospects. https://bit.ly/4c0p9CB

Nonprofit Sector Survey Finding 3: Nonprofits Continue to be Resilient and Hopeful Despite significant financial challenges, Central Iowa nonprofits remain resilient and optimistic. While 46% report having less than three months of cash on hand, only 26% rate their financial stability as fair or weak. Many have adapted to limited resources, using strong leadership and creative strategies to meet growing community needs. These nonprofits stay committed to their missions, proving they can make a positive impact even with tight budgets. Read the full survey here: https://hubs.ly/Q02RJPnw0 #NonprofitResilience #CommunityImpact #CentralIowa

"As part of the #WHY15 campaign, Nonprofit New York celebrates a $58 million restoration to city libraries, allowing them to serve their communities on Sundays, and a number of cultural institutions were relieved to find themselves back at baseline budget levels." "It is important to note that too many nonprofits and agencies did not see crucial funding restored. Some of these nonprofits will be forced to close their doors because their organizational needs were zeroed out of the recently approved budget. Nonprofits supporting the parks and open spaces - places that are crucial to public health and safety - are forced, once again, to confront the challenges created by a consistent lack of investment and funding." Read Nonprofit New York's FULL #WHY15 Statement on the FY 2025 Adopted Budget here: https://bit.ly/3RVyk00

The Alliance for Nonprofits shares a message about individuals impacted by the Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse, originally submitted to the community by Maryland Nonprofits & Maryland Latinos Unidos.  Please review the announcement and provide any information resources/services and donations.  Our prayers are with those tragically impacted as well as thousands of individuals who work at the Baltimore port. #nonprofits #nonprofitleaders Impact of the Key Bridge Collapse: Request for Collaboration and Resources Dear friends, Our hearts are aching amid the challenging circumstances following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Our attention is first and foremost on the families of those whose lives were lost and on the survivors. We acknowledge that those who lost their lives were from the immigrant community, which is being hardest hit by this disaster.  The bridge and the waterway will be closed for some time, affecting jobs and livelihoods in already struggling and underserved communities. In this scenario, we anticipate a significant surge in demand for support services, ranging from emotional counseling and financial assistance to job placement services and more.  Given the scope of the needs and the potential for our resources to be stretched thin, collaboration among nonprofits is more critical than ever. We are reaching out to fellow organizations, community groups, and faith communities to compile a comprehensive list of available resources, services, and assistance programs that can be mobilized to aid those affected by the Key Bridge collapse. Bilingual resources and services for immigrant communities are particularly critical in this response. We kindly ask that you share any information on: Emergency aid and relief services Counseling and emotional support services Employment assistance and job placement programs Food and energy assistance Financial assistance programs Services for immigrant communities Any other services or resources that could aid those impacted Submit Resources Here https://lnkd.in/dxCG8mgq Baltimore Civic Fund, with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, has established a website to donate to the victims' families and the families of the survivors, and we ask that this be widely shared. Our goal is to collect these resources into a centralized, easily accessible format that will be shared broadly within our network and with the public, ensuring that those in need can find the help they require efficiently and effectively.

How many nonprofit organizations are in your community? Explore updated Internal Revenue Service data in the CARES Map Room to see the rate per 100,000 people and total number of nonprofits in your County or ZIP Code. Check out the map and learn more about nonprofits near you today: https://lnkd.in/gTdkkTKw

Small, regional nonprofits don't have to put up with lesser IT service solutions. You can have full-stack IT services within an easily budgeted monthly payment. Find out more about benefits by reading our "IT Support for Nonprofits" PDF. https://oal.lu/nuzxl

Recent legislation has opened up incredible opportunities for nonprofits to access government dollars, but these coveted grants often come in the form of reimbursement-based awards that require organizations to complete the work before receiving any funding. This structure means nonprofits must foot the bill for their activities upfront, and it poses a particularly acute challenge for grassroots groups with less resources on hand. In a recent blog post, our colleagues Tivoni Devor and Ryan Ulbrich outline potential solutions for both donors and nonprofits. Learn how to better navigate and access these reimbursement-based government grants to continue maximizing your impact. Read more here: https://ow.ly/so3M50RF1fY

Trust is dwindling in nearly every sector, except for nonprofits. In the last year, our sector has actual seen an increase in trust. Dr. Akilah Watkins, president and CEO of Independent Sector, shares how building relationships within the community can lead to even more confidence in the work we do. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eexjTZPS

📣 Sector News 📣 Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada recently conducted a survey to fill long-standing gaps in knowledge about the nonprofit sector. Conducted in January and February 2024, the survey gathered vital insights from over 8,000 charities and nonprofits, providing essential data for understanding the sector's current landscape and evolving needs. Key findings cover subsectors, organizational sizes, legal statuses, volunteer engagement, diversity in leadership, communities served, financial situations, and the growing demand for services. This is the first major data collection since the 2003 National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations. Imagine Canada has provided a summary of the findings, which you can review here: https://ow.ly/XPmu50S1uzM

Help us get appropriate funding for the Alberta nonprofit sector! From our State of the Sector reports, we know that Alberta nonprofits need more funding. Let us know what your organization's funding priorities are by filling out this short survey here: https://lnkd.in/gHrTAUZ7 We will share these findings with funders, government, and other stakeholders and use it to help form our 2025 provincial budget submission and other advocacy efforts. #ABNonprofits