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Fiscal Sponsorship: Kansas City consistently ranks as one of the most philanthropic cities per capita which suggests that AVAILABILITY of funding is strong, ACCESS to funding, particularly by community-based organizations, is the region’s challenge. 84 out of the 2,600+ nonprofits with revenue more than $50,000, receive 79% of funding. Approximately 6% of all nonprofit funding goes to Arts + Culture, Environmental Quality, Mental Health, Crime Prevention, Homeless Shelters, Youth Development and Civil Rights combined. *The State of Kansas City’s Nonprofits (UMKC) #CCF #KansasCity

This insightful study highlights the DEPO-KC ‘raison d’etre’: providing Awareness, Assistance, Alignment, Advocacy, and Accountability for nonprofit stakeholders in need of resource support for digital services

Make your year-end gift count where it matters most! As we tackle Arizona’s housing crisis together, here are 3 reasons to choose the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) for your year-end giving: 𝟏. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 Arizona faces a shortage of over 65,000 affordable housing units. Your support helps fund real solutions, creating homes for those who need them most. 𝟐. 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 In just 5 years, AZHF has funded over 500 housing units by partnering with trusted nonprofits. 100% of every dollar goes straight to creating permanent supportive housing and changing lives in Arizona! 𝟑. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 AZHF is backed by the Arizona Community Foundation, ensuring your donation is managed responsibly and makes a lasting impact. It's all hands on deck to solve homelessness in Arizona. Help fund a place to call home by making a tax-deductible donation today!  𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎

📣 Supporting Eaton Fire Recovery Efforts Sharing some resources on how to help with the Eaton Fire relief efforts in Pasadena. Here’s how you can get involved: 💵 Donate Funds *Support Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF): Assisting students, staff, and families with housing, food, and other needs. *Donate to Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF): Providing grants to nonprofits aiding in local recovery. *Greenline Housing Foundation: Supporting first-time Black and Latino homebuyers and wildfire-affected families with rebuilding grants. 🏠 Volunteer or Offer Temporary Housing If you have rental units or space to share, consider hosting displaced families. Message us to connect. 🩹 Immediate Aid Contribute directly to families in need. 💡 Tips for Donating/Volunteering 1. Call donation centers first to confirm what’s needed (e.g., clothes). 2. Monetary donations provide flexibility for evolving needs. 3. Commit to supporting recovery efforts long-term—this will take years. For more details or to get involved, visit the City of Pasadena's Eaton Fire webpage: https://lnkd.in/g5-ZhX22. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 💪 #LosAngelesStrong #CommunitySupport #EatonFireRecovery

The Foundation’s six primary endowments are strategically designed to address these issues and empower nonprofits to break cycles of poverty and foster resilience across the county. View our latest press release to learn more about these funds and how they will support nonprofit agencies throughout Cabarrus County: https://lnkd.in/e2JfkMxg ➡️ Contribute to a Fund: https://lnkd.in/eqcsXna9 #cabarruscounty #communityfoundation

Placer County is partnering with local nonprofit AMI Housing to apply for a competitive Homekey+ Program grant from the state to help tackle homelessness. The initiative, if awarded, would bring up to $20 million in funding to expand permanent supportive housing through the purchase and renovation of a motel building in unincorporated Auburn. The county expects to submit its grant application in the next several weeks. An overview of the proposal: https://lnkd.in/gQzV8i9G More detailed FAQs: https://lnkd.in/gU_AvSUS

In a recent audit, San Jose's Housing Department revealed a staggering lack of accountability, with over $300 million in homelessness spending untracked. This alarming situation highlights the urgent need for transparency in nonprofit operations that receive public funds. As cities increasingly rely on nonprofits for essential services, it’s crucial to ensure that these organizations are held accountable for their spending and performance. With cities like San Francisco leading the charge for better oversight, it’s time for San Jose to follow suit. Let’s advocate for a registry that holds nonprofits accountable and ensures taxpayer money is used effectively. Together, we can make a difference in our community!🌆💰📊 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gpyiDnmb #NonprofitAccountability #Homelessness #SanJose

As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust serves as a platform for change, connecting philanthropy to impactful outcomes. Let’s work together to increase opportunities and well-being for every Chicagoan, because when our neighbors do better, we all do better. This giving season, consider supporting the #Chicago region by donating to the following funds: • The Trust’s Unity Fund is a collaborative effort that gathers contributions from various donors to support nonprofit organizations addressing our region’s most urgent needs—including providing emergency food, clothing, housing, health care, legal services, and more to individuals and families. Since its founding in 2008, the fund has made more than $19 million in grants to hundreds of nonprofits that serve our neighbors. • Giving directly to the Trust allows us the flexibility to mobilize grant dollars that advance equity and address the region’s most pressing needs. A gift to our Unrestricted Fund helps us achieve our vision of a thriving, equitable and connected Chicago region where people of all races, places and identities have the opportunity to reach their potential. Details: https://lnkd.in/ghw_rm6r

South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $2,500 South Dakota Fund grant to Family Connection. Funding will be used to create “To-Go” kits. The kits include age-appropriate items for children and helpful information for parents or caregivers about things they can do to help the children in their lives recover from the life changing experience of having an incarcerated loved one. To learn more about funding opportunities offered by SDCF, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gbDYrCSv Pictured left to right: Lou Crockett, Family Connection Executive Director; Bonnie Livingston, Family Connection Board Member; and Jeff Veltkamp, SDCF Director of Development #SDCF #FamilyConnection #FamilySupport #NonprofitFunding