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🌟 501cTV Welcomes Trudy Crowetz from Nonprofits First! 🌟 We’re thrilled to have Trudy Crowetz join us to shed light on the incredible work done by Nonprofits First, a true beacon of support for nonprofit organizations striving to achieve their missions with excellence. 💼✨ Nonprofits First faces the ongoing challenge of meeting the ever-growing demand for capacity and infrastructure support that nonprofits need to thrive. They’ve responded with innovative capacity-building programs, expert training workshops, and tailored resources to empower each agency. In today’s episode, Trudy will share: 🔹 Insights on these impactful initiatives 🔹 The challenges faced by Nonprofits First 🔹 The incredible difference they’re making in our community Now more than ever, Nonprofits First needs our community's support. Your financial contributions are vital to ensure they can continue providing these essential services. Let’s rally behind Nonprofits First and help them empower other nonprofits to create lasting change. Together, we can make our community a better place for all! 💙🌍 #NonprofitsFirst #CommunitySupport #CapacityBuilding #NonprofitExcellence #501cTV #TrudyCrowetz #MakeADifference #SupportLocal #EmpowerChange

📢 Exciting News! 📢 The Center for Effective Philanthropy has just released its latest report, "State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know." This insightful report offers valuable insights into the current landscape of nonprofits, highlighting key challenges and opportunities facing organizations today. Among the key findings are concerning trends around burnout and staffing vacancies, alongside positive indicators like balanced budgets and funders' commitments to adapt grantmaking practices. Having supported nonprofit organizations for more than 16 years, I've witnessed firsthand the toll that staffing burnout can take on organizations. That's why I'm committed to offering personalized virtual assistance solutions through Make Kindness Count. With strategic support, your administrative burdens can be alleviated allowing your team to focus on what truly matters: making a difference in the lives of others. Let's work together to ensure your staff can thrive while fulfilling their mission. #NonprofitBookkeeping #VirtualAssistance #VirtualAssistant #NonprofitFinance

Waco friends, Today is Giving Tuesday—a moment to pause after days of deals and shopping to consider the power of giving back. This year has been especially challenging for nonprofits, with data always pointing to election years being the toughest for fundraising. While I realize my personal stance in this, I'm speaking on behalf of nonprofits outside of mine as well. What many don’t realize is that even a small gift can make a huge impact. From providing meals to those facing homelessness, supporting youth leadership programs, and expanding arts and culture, to creating spaces where our community can thrive—every dollar matters. I invite you all to take a few minutes and consider a gift before the end of this year. If you have questions on nonprofits and their missions, feel free to reach out to the local foundations, Waco Foundation and Cooper Foundation are well versed in who is doing what and also offer some amazing ways to give their their community funds (which goes back to the community). They also provide year-round training for us as we often feel so isolated on our islands doing the work we do. Without them, we'd be wandering around like chickens with socks on. Giving today won’t solve every challenge, but even a $5 gift can be the catalyst of creating future impact, as we all work tirelessly to make a difference in the community. Explore local nonprofits, find causes that align with your values, and give in whatever way you can. And while this may not be true for all nonprofits locally, volunteers are just everything, your time contributes so much for us. We all depend on local philanthropy, and your support—big or small—drives meaningful change.

Exponent Philanthropy is exploring new ways funders can increase their impact! Read and download "How Grantees Think Funders Can Improve" today. This report surveyed over 400 nonprofits across six foundations over the last two years. It highlights how funders can improve in effect and process. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4aCklUc.

95% – That's the percentage of nonprofit leaders who are concerned about burnout, according to a recent survey on the state of nonprofits in the United States from the Center for Effective Philanthropy. ⚠️ 75% say that burnout is impacting their organization's ability to achieve its mission. Do these findings resonate with you? What trends are you seeing in the nonprofit sector? And—if you're a funder—what steps are you taking to support the well-being of your nonprofit partners? Let us know in the comments below! #NonProfits #Burnout #EmployeeWellbeing #CapacityBuilding

Check out The State of Nonprofits 2024 report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy for key findings impacting nonprofit organizations, among them ongoing concerns about staff burnout. https://lnkd.in/giSMqwJi

Capacity building isn't just a one-time effort, it's an ongoing arc where foundations and nonprofits can work together through cycles of assessment, implementation, and reassessment. This continuous process allows for adjustments and improvements over time, ensuring that organizations not only survive but thrive. In fact, many foundations are adopting this approach as part of their commitment to trust-based philanthropy. They incorporate feedback loops—mechanisms where nonprofits can provide input and collaborate with funders on improving strategies. This process of continuous learning and adaptation is crucial to maintaining trust and ensuring that capacity-building efforts are responsive to the actual needs of nonprofits. Capacity building is more than just providing resources—it’s about investing in the long-term success and resilience of nonprofits. #CapacityBuilding #Nonprofits #Philanthropy #TrustBasedGiving

NEW REPORT: The Research Team at the Center for Effective Philanthropy just released today the "State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know." This report is based on an annual survey of U.S. nonprofits that receive foundation funding. The findings highlight ongoing issues with burnout and staffing within nonprofits. Interestingly, nonprofit leaders are now increasingly concerned about their own burnout, impacting their organization's mission achievement. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gCP-sqPu Awesome work Christina Im, Seara Grundhoefer!

The nonprofit sector faced unique new terrain in the wake of the COVID-19 #pandemic. Over 4 years later, the field is still adapting to the aftermath of COVID-19. The Center for Effective Philanthropy debriefed the latest info on the #nonprofit ecosystem for #funders, sharing about what they need to consider in the age of shifts throughout the pandemic. Learn more & download the full report ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eRXb9TUX

✨ Today is National Nonprofit Day! As we celebrate and honor organizations around the world who are serving and improving our communities, let's consider how we can make our giving more equitable. Leaders of color receive just 3.6% of nonprofit funding, and causes like women and girls (1.9%) and the LGBTQIA2S+ community (0.28%) are often overlooked. By shifting the power of philanthropy, we can change who gives, how we give, and what gets funded. Nonprofits, especially grassroots initiatives, need flexible, trust-based support to drive real change. Check out this round-up of nonprofit organizations to find new partners to support: https://lnkd.in/eTUt8RHp #NationalNonprofitDay #SupportNonprofits #CollectiveGiving