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Nonprofit Sector Faces Pressing Challenges in Worker Stress, Public Trust, and Donor Participation, Shows New Report at the 2023 Upswell Summit

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Lundi, novembre 13, 2023
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Independent Sector launched the report in advance of the 2023 Upswell Summit , co-hosted with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas in Dallas, Texas on November 15-17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Independent Sector launched the report in advance of the 2023 Upswell Summit , co-hosted with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas in Dallas, Texas on November 15-17, 2023.
  • The 2023 Upswell Summit will provide a central meeting place for more than 600 nonprofit and foundation leaders, philanthropists, business and corporate leaders, activists, academics, journalists, and changemakers.
  • The report covers sector health data, as well as Independent Sector’s analysis from 2022 through the second quarter of 2023.
  • View the official PSA for the 2023 Upswell Summit here: https://youtu.be/sKKuyP41vDI
    You may also follow along on social media using #Upswell2023.

$34.2 Million Donated During Annual Give to the Max Day Campaign

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Vendredi, novembre 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of thousands of donors from Minnesota and around the world gave $34.2 million to 6,615 organizations during Give to the Max Day yesterday, the 15th annual statewide giving campaign for Minnesota nonprofits and schools.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of thousands of donors from Minnesota and around the world gave $34.2 million to 6,615 organizations during Give to the Max Day yesterday, the 15th annual statewide giving campaign for Minnesota nonprofits and schools.
  • This year's campaign results rank between Give to the Max 2021 and 2022 as the second highest result ever, missing the all-time record by less than one percent.
  • In addition, a new record was set for the number of nonprofits and schools receiving gifts as part of the campaign.
  • To date, more than $300 million has have been donated through the first 15 Give to the Max campaigns.

15th Annual Give to the Max Day Set to Raise Millions for Thousands of Minnesota Organizations

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Lundi, novembre 13, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GiveMN's 15th annual Give to the Max Day is set for Thursday, Nov. 16. Give to the Max is a statewide grassroots giving event that raises millions each year for more than 6,000 nonprofits and schools. Considered Minnesota's holiday for generosity—and one of the largest giving days in the nation—donors have given more than $290 million to more than 10,000 organizations since the inaugural Give to the Max Day in 2009.

Key Points: 
  • Give to the Max is a statewide grassroots giving event that raises millions each year for more than 6,000 nonprofits and schools.
  • Each year, Give to the Max Day offers a reminder of the power of collective generosity.
  • For many small- and medium-sized organizations, Give to the Max often serves as their primary fundraising campaign each year.
  • This year's campaign is presented with support from sponsors at the Bush Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Southwest Minnesota Initiative, and West Central Initiative.

Nexus Community Partners Announces $50 Million Open Road Fund for Black Minnesotans and Dakotans

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Lundi, juin 5, 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minn., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexus Community Partners, a leading organization creating pathways to equity for communities of color in the Twin Cities and beyond, announced the $50 million Open Road Fund, a wealth-building community resource for descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade living in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Resourced by the Bush Foundation, eligible Black residents will have access to apply for the fund starting June 19th, also known as Juneteenth.

Key Points: 
  • This $50 million resource is seen as one way to help the Black community cultivate wealth and prosperity.
  • "Through this $50 million Open Road Fund, Nexus has a chance to provide a return on the investment Black folks have long made to this country and create Black wealth.
  • To us, Black wealth-building is about creating spaces and opportunities that help all Black people to thrive," said Repa Mekha, president and CEO of Nexus Community Partners.
  • The opening of the application process will be celebrated with an invite-only Juneteenth event for those connected with Nexus, the creation of the Open Road Fund, community leaders and media.

Start Reading Now to participate in Give to the Max November 1-17

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Mercredi, novembre 16, 2022
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Give to the Max is a statewide giving event that raises millions each year for more than 6,000 causes across Minnesota and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Give to the Max is a statewide giving event that raises millions each year for more than 6,000 causes across Minnesota and beyond.
  • Considered Minnesotas holiday for generosity, donors have given more than $225 million since the inaugural Give to the Max Day in 2009.
  • Start Reading Now is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit addressing the fact that on average, low-income families have less than one book at home.
  • Since its founding in 2016, Start Reading Now has served over 22,000 students and donated over 250,000 books!

$34 Million Donated During Annual Give to the Max Day Campaign

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Vendredi, novembre 18, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of thousands of donors gave more than $34 million to 6,439 organizations during Give to the Max Day yesterday, the 14th statewide annual giving campaign for Minnesota nonprofits and schools.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of thousands of donors gave more than $34 million to 6,439 organizations during Give to the Max Day yesterday, the 14th statewide annual giving campaign for Minnesota nonprofits and schools.
  • This year's giving total came in just shy of last year's $34.3 million for 6,457 organizations, an all-time record.
  • They say many smaller organizations rely on Give to the Max as their biggest fundraiser each year.
  • Through this online marketplace for generosity and giving events like the annual Give to the Max Day, GiveMN has helped to generate more than $300 million for more than 14,000 nonprofits.

Give to the Max Day Set to Raise Millions of Dollars for Minnesota Communities

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Lundi, novembre 14, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GiveMN's 14th annual Give to the Max Day is set for Thursday, Nov. 17. Give to the Max — Minnesota's largest grassroots giving campaign and one of the largest in the country— is a digital statewide fundraiser benefiting thousands of nonprofits and schools across the state.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, Give to the Max Day serves as a kickoff to the season of generosity, and tens of thousands of donors give to organizations across every Minnesota county.
  • As part of Give to the Max Day, GiveMN is awarding more than $100,000 in prize grants throughout the day to boost the generosity of donors making gifts on GiveMN.org.
  • Donations are automatically entered to win a random "Golden Ticket" worth $500 to $10,000 during drawings every 15 minutes on Give to the Max.
  • Give to the Max is a celebration of Minnesotans who give back to organizations that strengthen communities across the state.

Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming President and CEO

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Mercredi, septembre 14, 2022
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Washington, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Sector (IS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Akilah Watkins a national expert on equity, policy, and community development as the next president and CEO of the Washington, DC-based membership organization.

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  • Washington, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Sector (IS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Akilah Watkins a national expert on equity, policy, and community development as the next president and CEO of the Washington, DC-based membership organization.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend a warm welcome to Dr. Watkins, said IS Board Chair Fred Blackwell, president and CEO of the San Francisco Foundation.
  • I am deeply honored to become the leader of an organization that catalyzes social mission-focused organizations to advance the common good, said Dr. Watkins.
  • Dr. Watkins understands the history and potential of Independent Sector, said Reedy, IS Board treasurer and president of the Bush Foundation.

New GREATER MSP resource reveals city and county plans for spending $1.2B of American Rescue Plan Act funds

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Lundi, juillet 18, 2022
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Thanks to the newly released MSP ARPA Tracker created by the GREATER MSP Partnership, decisions made by cities and counties to allocate ARPA funds are now visible publicly.

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  • Thanks to the newly released MSP ARPA Tracker created by the GREATER MSP Partnership, decisions made by cities and counties to allocate ARPA funds are now visible publicly.
  • The MSP ARPA Tracker( mspfederalfundinghub.org/arpatracker ) is a searchable, easy-to-use digital resource that tracks the spending plans of 12 counties and 17 cities in the Greater MSP region.
  • Combined, these local governments are receiving $1.2 billion in flexible funding via the American Rescue Plan Act's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program (SLFRF).
  • City and county staff from across the region collaborated with GREATER MSP to compile the information.

Minnesota Nonprofits Launch Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund

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Jeudi, mars 3, 2022
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Minnesota small businesses can now apply for low interest financing of up to $200,000 from the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund (MIGF).

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  • Minnesota small businesses can now apply for low interest financing of up to $200,000 from the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund (MIGF).
  • The five community lenders that have envisioned the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund have shown incredible leadership in support of our BIPOC small business communities.
  • The Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund will be a much-needed new source of funding.
  • The Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund (MIGF) increases access to flexible and affordable capital and support services for small businesses across the State of Minnesota, with an emphasis on long-term recovery, growth, and businesses in low-to-moderate income or underbanked communities.