Squeezed in 2025: The People Problem for Nonprofits (NP2025 3 of 3)
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Squeezed in 2025: The People Problem for Nonprofits (NP2025 3 of 3)

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The People Problem: Volunteers and Staff Are Disappearing (NP2025 3 of 3) Beyond the budget, nonprofits in 2025 face an equally urgent issue: a shortage of people. Volunteer numbers have declined sharply in recent years, leaving many organizations without the support they need to run programs and events. While virtual and skills-based volunteering are growing trends, they haven’t replaced the lost volume of in-person engagement. At the same time, workforce shortages are disrupting internal operations….

Grants Checklist by State for Nonprofits

Grants Checklist by State for Nonprofits

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NonprofitPlan.org offers a detailed checklist for nonprofits seeking grant funding, ensuring that organizations are fully prepared for their state and federal grant applications. This guide outlines essential requirements such as legal compliance, governance, financial management, and program development. Key elements include mandatory state incorporation, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and maintaining good standing with the state. Nonprofits must also provide detailed project proposals, financial statements, and evidence of past performance to demonstrate their stability and impact. Originally…

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Funding: Grants from Foundations, Gov and More

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All nonprofits need to be able to apply for grants. There are a few good sites that consolidate grant information and allow for searching to find the best potential sources for your charity. Before jumping into the grant search process, make sure that all your promotional materials and “trade dress” are in top shape. Your web site, letter head, social media sites (and handles) all need to be organized and ready. Your vision and mission…

Worldwide Happiness … and Benevolence …

Worldwide Happiness … and Benevolence …

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Yes, there’s a happiness index. And, yes, there are countries where happiness is much higher than other countries. And, yes, there’s the annual World Happiness Report that tells you all about it. (The UN has designated March 20 as World Happiness Day, now in it’s 10th year of happy days.) You would think where the sun doesn’t shine (much) in the dead of winter, that northern countries (and states) that the happiness of the country…

Donor: Giving Tuesday

Donor: Giving Tuesday

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It is giving season, with Giving Tuesday after the long Thanksgiving weekend. Now is the best time of the year to reach into your coffers and give to your favorite charities. Also consider that donations can help reduce your taxes.  GivingTuesday.org  #GivingTuesday GivingTuesday.org is an “open source” environment to encourage giving and the philanthropic ecosystem. Find resources for individuals and nonprofits here: https://www.givingtuesday.org/participate/ As you consider what charities to support, remember to give a quick…

World Water Day 2023 – Accelerating Change

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Originally published at SustainZine March 23 2023. World Water Day, Accelerating Change. World Water Day 2023: A Call to Action (https://www.worldwaterday.org/). Be like the humming bird, be the change you want to see in the world. Approximately 750m people worldwide do not have ready access to clean water. Double that for people without clean septic/sanitation. The health and wellness of these 2b people can be improved dramatically with clean water and safe septic. World Water…