Instagram Adds Group Fundraisers, Facilitating New Awareness Opportunities |
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by Andrew Hutchinson, content and social media manager, SocialMediaToday
Instagram has added the capacity to run group fundraisers on the platform, which will enable users to boost awareness of causes by having several people partner on a single fundraising promotion within the app.
As explained by Instagram:
"Offline fundraising is often a group activity, from things like walk-a-thons, to bake sales, to concerts, and we wanted to bring that same sense of community to Instagram fundraisers so people can activate together around a single cause. 100% of the funds go directly to the nonprofit you’re raising money for, too."
As you can see in the example, now, when you set-up a fundraiser on IG, you'll also be able to invite others to join the initiative, which will expand your reach potential by having more people promote the effort, while also, as Instagram notes, facilitating new forms of fundraising initiatives.
Instagram has been working to add more tools to help people raise funds on the platform, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform added personal fundraisers last July, then followed that up with Instagram Live fundraisers in August. Instagram also added the capacity for users to create and share nonprofit fundraisers directly within their IG feed last November.
And those efforts have facilitated new opportunities, with Facebook reporting that over $5 billion has been raised, in total, through its various tools on both its main platform and on Instagram.
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For nonprofits, moving forward requires looking back |
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Research reveals top concerns among nonprofits as they work on recovering from pandemic |
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by Leslie Wells, assistant director of communications, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI
New research on COVID-19’s impact on the nonprofit sector finds that organization leaders who want to find a way forward must first look back at how they have weathered the pandemic thus far. While the past 15 months have been a challenge for every sector, associate professor/researcher Marlene Walk is optimistic about the future of nonprofits.
“It's very interesting how nonprofits rose to the challenge while still serving those in need,” says Walk, who teaches at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental at IUPUI. “For many smaller nonprofits, this was a survival situation for both their clients and them as well.”
After analyzing data and examining trends, Walk has three pieces of advice for nonprofits as they navigate the return to work and the future of their organizations:
- Ask employees for their opinions, including about remote work and whether it can/should continue.
- Determine which organizational practices can be improved upon.
- Evaluate which new technologies adopted during the pandemic should be institutionalized.
The team released its updated report on May 5, 2021, focusing on three areas of impact: financial indicators, human resources and employees, and the most common COVID-19 concerns.
Survey results: Common COVID-19 concerns
Organizations in 13 states answered questions about their most pressing issues. Among them, finances were the most common COVID-19-related worry for organizations in nine of those states.
Nonprofits in eight other states ranked “struggling with how to safely offer services during a global pandemic” as their top concern. Lastly, nonprofits in six states were primarily worried about their own organization’s human resource considerations, including their employees’ job status, salaries, and overall well-being.
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What does leadership look like coming out of the pandemic? In this conversation, Sara Johnson, clinical associate professor and director of Executive Education at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI, shares how leadership is changing. Johnson also outlines the leadership approaches that will be critical as we emerge from the pandemic.
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Coburn Place has promoted Julie Henson to vice president of development. Henson, who has been at Coburn Place for six years, previously served as director of donor relations. |
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St. Richard's Episcopal School has hired Dr. Leslie Hosey as Head of School. Hosey previously served as the lower division head of The Roeper School in Michigan. |
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American Dairy Association of Indiana has appointed Heather Tallman as innovation partnerships manager. Tallman most recently served as program director for Indiana Grown. – Inside Indiana Business
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Indiana Black Expo has hired Bryan Kelley as vice president of community initiatives and marketing. Kelley most recently served as Indiana area development director at United Negro College Fund. — Inside Indiana Business
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The Indiana United Methodist Children's Home has received a $3 million grant from the Methodist Health Group to enhance their services. Read
Renew Indianapolis has received two $1.8 million grant funds from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for its Build Fund and Edge Fund programs. Read
Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People has received a $25,000 grant from Healthcare Initiatives, Inc., to support its BP8 Outreach Initiatives. Read
United Way of Central Indiana is distributing Day in Action Grants in amounts up to $500 for volunteer projects. If your organization has an operating budget of $1 million or less, and aligns with one or more of United Way’s four pillars (education, financial stability, health, and basic needs), you can qualify for a grant. Apply
For the 18th consecutive year, the Kendrick Foundation is proud to give academic scholarships to Morgan County residents pursuing careers in healthcare, awarding 20 applicants with $15,000 scholarships. Read
Adult & Child Health is hosting an in-person hiring event on July 14, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Open interviews and on-the-spot job offers for all levels of applicants are part of the three-hour event. RSVP
Is your staff receiving our weekly Not-for-profit News? Now, more than ever, it’s critical to stay on top of the latest in nonprofit local happenings, professional development opportunities, volunteer recruitment, and HR, fundraising and tech trends. We have it here — all in one publication. Make sure you and your team members subscribe!
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Donation: Brother intelliFAX-2840 fax machine that still works. Pick up near 106th and Pennsylvania Parkway. Contact Carla carla@paganelligroup.com or 317-550-1855 |
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Lead with Purpose 8-part training series, starting Aug. 12. This interactive series is designed for individuals new to or interested in nonprofit board service. In addition to educational workshops, participants will receive tools for immediate use, gain access to a board support LinkedIn group, and more. Cost: $400 (early bird discounted fee). Presented by Hedges. Learn more and register
Value for money: How the ROI methodology shows the value for money for all types of projects and programs webinar on July 16 at 10 a.m. This session will describe how the ROI Methodology works to demonstrate the value it brings to all types of evaluation situations. Presented by Indiana Evaluation Association. Cost: Free for IEA members/$20 nonmembers. Register
Beginner's guide to grant writing session on July 21 and Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Purdue Extension Marion County, Discovery Hall, 1202 E. 38th St. Specifically designed for beginner and intermediate writers, this session will give participants the skills and resources needed to develop a full proposal. Cost: $195. Presented by Purdue University. Register
NFP tax & accounting lightning rounds – 990s, ERC, QBO for NFPs webinar on Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. Join a nonprofit tax leader, a QuickBooks professional and a CPA as they break down some of the most common accounting and tax issues nonprofits face. Participants will be able to ask questions during this interactive session. Cost: Free. Register
Nonprofits: Creative special events with a virtual twist recorded webinar. How to make event enticing and effective. Presented by VonLehman CPA & Advisors. Cost: Free. Watch
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The Central Indiana Operation Backpack® Drive is currently underway, through July 14. For simple donation instructions, click here. |
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Review these 5 tips on how to ensure fundraisers, copywriters and agencies can excel in their roles without interference from board members, CEOs and other executive leaders.
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A report from CompassPoint found that a third of the nonprofit executive directors and half of the development directors surveyed anticipated leaving their current jobs in two years or less.
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Space available for nonprofit in Fountain Square area
Rental spaces available for nonprofits in newly renovated 6,200-square-foot building at 2119 Prospect St. Available as a single space or two spaces with designated entrance and bathrooms, HVAC and common areas, with parking in an adjacent lot. Buildout to suit. Contact Harold Miller, 317-753-2034.
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Office Space in Children’s Bureau, Near Northside of Indianapolis
More than 3,000 square feet of unfinished rental space available for a nonprofit. Build-out allowance based on lease terms. Rent includes utilities, cleaning, maintenance, building security, parking and access to common areas (including restroom, kitchen, and conference space). Less than ½ mile from several bus stops. Contact Lewis Rhone at (317) 264-2700.
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