Hey Reader,
Since our little community of changemakers and nonprofit leaders has been growing over the past year, I've wanted to start a newsletter series to share resources and opportunities I know about or find, the latest social impact news and trends, and more!
I am hoping this will be helpful for you - no matter what format of change-making (nonprofit, social enterprise, special projects, etc.) you're involved in and what stage you may be in! If you're not interested in receiving these resources or information, no problem; you can unsubscribe any time.
Check out my updates and resources below!
My Latest Updates
In case you missed it: My Founder to Full-Time Academy for nonprofit founders (aspiring or current) is now open with my FIRST of several courses, Idea to Official. Idea to Official is all about helping those at the very beginning of their journey to start a nonprofit in the USA validate their idea and conduct effective market research, define their signature program and brand, learn the steps to file for nonprofit status in the USA, and more. If you're interested, check out the course here.
Videos for you: Ever have a nonprofit fundraising campaign flop, with few to no donors? (Or, worried that will be the fate of a future fundraising effort you may be planning?) In one of my latest videos, I share 3 reasons your fundraiser might not be working (and what you can do about it). Check it out: Nonprofit Fundraising: 3 Reasons Your Fundraiser Isn't Working
Stuff I'm reading: Social Impact News and Trends
- Green health: a tree-filled street can positively influence depression, study finds (The Guardian)
- Grassroots Volunteers Are Finding Vaccine Appointments for Others (YES! Magazine)
- Collaborating with others and other groups: Navigating Purpose and Collaboration in Social Impact Networks (SSIR)
Resources and Opportunities
USA-Specific
Resilia Micro-Grants ($1,000): Application due April 16
Learn more here.
Resource for Finding Grants for Nonprofits: Grant Gopher
International
Due before April 20: Echoing Green Fellowship applications - Seed funding and leader support for changemakers! Echoing Green is looking for visionary leaders around the world who are committed to upending structural oppression and creating change in their communities so that all people can thrive. You do not need to have your formal legal status as an organization in order to apply. See all criteria and learn about the application process here.
Keep changing the world!
-Amber