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Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Lauderdale/Broward is a thriving chapter serving more and more people each year with a passion for philanthropy. Guided by an active board of fundraising professionals and community members, our chapter has more than 30 years of experience offering innovative educational programs that encourage ethical and effective fundraising practices. With our community, we celebrate giving in South Florida.

Dear funders: Nonprofits need your support to include human capital needs. At least, that’s what the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s most recent report confirmed. State of Nonprofits in 2023: What Funders Need to Know revealed the top concern among nonprofit executives is staff-related issues, including burnout, filling staff positions and retaining staff

Bold Voices explores Broward's biggest issues. You'll get to know some of the people and organizations creating a bold impact in our community, and take a deeper dive into the world of local philanthropy with the experts at the Community Foundation of Broward. Are you ready to BE BOLD?

BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. We provide leaders with an extensive range of tools, resources, and research data to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact, and serve as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership.

In its first year, the Nonprofit Center has already established itself as a go-to resource for nonprofit professionals, volunteers and supporters to amplify their charitable organizations’ impact in our community. Check us out!

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This database of the literature of philanthropy incorporates the unique contents of Candid's libraries and contains more than 33,000 records, the majority of which include descriptive abstracts. You can 'borrow' for FREE using OverDrive, Libby app or by registering! Find books and publications on board governance, starting a nonprofit, CEO transition planning, marketing and communications, and MUCH MORE.

Online and live training classes on governance, nonprofit management, fundraising, proposal writing, and starting a nonprofit

The CSC's mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, and resources necessary to enhance the lives of the children of Broward County and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

Join Cathy Brown, Angelica Rosas, Cassandra Burrell, and Tina Hudson for an exploration of the 2023 Grantmaking Framework for the Community Foundation of Broward.

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The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.

Non-profit organizations are the backbone of our communities, providing essential services like job training, arts programs and housing assistance. We offer eligible organizations grants for employee and board member training to further help their programs succeed.

Florida Nonprofits is a state-wide center and professional network of 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Florida. It was founded by nonprofit leaders in 1989 to enhance the well-being of all people in the communities in Florida by building the capacity of the nonprofit sector. Florida Nonprofits assists Florida’s more than 50,000 public charities to reach their mission by strengthening their leadership, management, financial, and public policy capacity.

Florida's Nonprofit State Association - Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA) provides a collective voice for nonprofits at the local, state, and federal levels to inform, promote, and strengthen the influence of the nonprofit sector. FNA serves as a central resource and referral center for all nonprofits to gather, analyze, and share important sector data, fostering statewide nonprofit communication and collaboration.

The Florida Nonprofit Alliance commissioned an interactive report that creates a vibrant picture of the nonprofit sector’s positive economic impact in the State of Florida. Providing both the state’s elected officials and its nonprofit sector with clear, concise, and accurate information on the breadth and financial scope of the nonprofit sector provides factual support for the investment in the services and resources nonprofits supply.

With Foundation Directory Online, you can put Candid's extraordinary database and fundraising expertise to work for your organization, project, or client, while uncovering information on all 242,000 U.S. Foundations. It's the smartest, fastest way to win more funding.

​​ECI provides grant coordination services at no cost to community based nonprofit organizations, located in Broward County! These services provide assistance in grant application development such as, technical support, editorial review, basic grant writing tips, planning and evaluation. Our office also offers training opportunities related to these topics on a quarterly basis. If you need technical assistance with a current application for funding or editorial support, please contact us. (Assistance applies to organizations and programs related to human services priorities for the Broward County Human Services Department and the community. Restrictions apply.)

GPA SF is a regional chapter of the National Grant Professionals Association (GPA) which includes grant professionals from diverse fields such as education, government, healthcare, the nonprofit sector, and private enterprise. You’ll find us in non-profit organizations, hospital systems, colleges and universities, government agencies, and as independent consultants. GPA helps you do your job better! As a member of the South Florida Chapter (GPASF), you can MEET other grant professionals in our area and SHARE information, knowledge, and ideas within our network on Grant Zone. The Chapter’s monthly meetings are offered in person and via the GPA conference line for members whose deadlines keep them from leaving their office. Monthly meetings are a great way to learn of opportunities for professional development from local and national subject matter experts, to network with other area grant professionals, and receive continuing education to enhance skill sets and maintain GPC Certifications.

Great Grant Seeking Podcast is hosted by Lauren Steiner, grant seeking and fundraising expert and founder of the country’s leading grants consulting firm, Grants Plus. Lauren helps nonprofit organizations elevate their grant seeking programs, taking them from underperforming to highly efficient and effective fundraising machines.

Created by the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, the Legal Compliance Checklist for Florida outlines laws that affect Florida nonprofits’ governance, finances, advocacy, human resources, and fundraising and how to comply with them. The Legal Compliance Checklist is free for FNA members and $15.00 for non-members.

Join Cathy Brown for an overview of next steps once you receive grant funding.

Join Cathy Brown for a brief overview on developing and refining a project idea into a fundable proposal.

Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence has partnered with MindEdge Learning, a leading provider of online higher education and professional development, to offer their full suite of on-demand, self-paced certificates and courses. These courses are designed for adult learners, combining interactive exercises, videos, and real-world examples or case studies. In addition, you will have access to an expert in a related field who will answer your questions—usually within 24-hours—through MindEdge's "Ask the Expert" feature. These courses and programs have been approved for CFRE, CEU, SHRM, PDU, and HRCI credits.

The National Council of Nonprofits produces and curates tools, resources, and samples for nonprofits. View the most recent additions, browse by category or tag, or search for the specific information you are looking for

The Nonprofit Executive Alliance consists of Chief Executive Officers of a broad cross section of Broward's and Miami Dade's most respected health and human services organizations.

Looking to fill an open job, or to see what jobs are available? Here are a few job boards to check out: CFRE Job Center - https://careers.cfre.org/jobs; AFP Broward https://www.afpbroward.org/job-board; Career Source Broward - https://careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/find-a-job; Florida Nonprofit Alliance - https://jobs.flnonprofits.org/

helpful resources for starting a nonprofit, such as checklists, nonprofit associations, legal support, and government agencies.

Nonprofits First serves every cause, supporting and connecting missions to foster the greater good and wellbeing of all. This is where nonprofit purpose, passion and performance create life-changing impact we all can believe in.

Free Online Learning on Your Terms This program was developed for emerging nonprofit leaders and those new to the sector. The content is designed to broaden awareness across a breadth of management topics in a flexible, online offering. Learn from faculty and practitioners and apply these nonprofit management essentials to your position. Nonprofit Management Essentials is fully funded by The Allstate Foundation and powered by content from the Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management.

Community of professionals, volunteers, and organizations working toward a greater Miami, by increasing the ability of organizations and individuals to drive social change by curating elevating experiences for education and networking that enhance our sense of community.

As social change organizations have started to address systemic racism within their systems and structures, many have sought the leadership of Black people, Indigenous people, and other People of Color. In many cases, however, these organizations have not created the conditions that support BIPOC leaders to flourish. Nevertheless, leaders of color have brought strength, experience, and brilliance into positions of power and created ways to advance much needed change. Brilliant Transformations: Toward Full Flourishing in BIPOC Leadership Transitions reflects the insights of leaders of color who have navigated positions of power in social change organizations as they succeeded white predecessors. It reflects a wide range of experiences of BIPOC leaders from across the United States related to their transitions, strategies for navigating these transitions, and specific recommendations for how to make these transitions better.

Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy is the nation’s longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy. The Annual Report on Philanthropy, is a 350+ page report with chapters that provide in-depth analysis of findings on total charitable giving, giving by sources, and giving to major recipient categories. In addition, each chapter provides strategic insights into the latest giving trends and facts. A summary infographic is provided here; more information and the full research report available at www.givingusa.org

This report provides new insights into changing patterns and long-term trends of Latinx generosity and is comprised of data from literature reviews, three national datasets, and two focus groups of diverse Latinx donors, philanthropic advisors, and nonprofit professionals. View the report, the appendices, and the infographic

M+R Benchmark Study is an annual summary of digital fundraising trends, insights and results. A summary of report findings can be found here https://www.nonprofitpro.com/article/mr-benchmarks-2023-finds-online-giving-stalled-despite-growth-in-monthly-giving/#ne=df7f14ac85b63a5beddf7393a1e6fd11&utm_source=nonprofit-pro-today&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2023-05-04

CEP’s new report provides insight into how nonprofits are faring in 2023.

4 page summary of statistics focused on Account and Donor Characteristics and the flow of funds in and out of DAFS. The 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds includes information about DAFs from 2014 to 2022, covering aspects such as account size, age, type, succession plan, donor demographics, contributions, grants, payout rates, and grantmaking speed. The report represents the most extensive independent study on DAFs to date. Thanks to the collective efforts of 111 DAF programs that voluntarily provided anonymized data to the research team, the dataset covers nine years of activity from more than 50,000 accounts, with over 600,000 inbound contributions to DAFS and more than 2.25 million outbound grants from DAFs.

Despite philanthropy’s long, deep traditions and importance to many Americans, recent data trends have surfaced that have rekindled concerns about the health of the sector. Two such challenges are the declining number of donors and the general decline in trust in all institutions

The CONNECT program connects nonprofits that want to work on – or start - a research, program evaluation or data analysis project with skilled graduate students who provide customized support, project management and specific deliverables for organizations. You don’t have to have a project identified or prior experience with research, program evaluation or data analysis to participate in this program. The Nonprofit Center recently hosted a webinar to help local nonprofits learn more about this opportunity to work with grad students on specific projects. More info can be found here https://rgkconnect.lbj.utexas.edu/

Learn about a community nonprofit partner who supports accounting and financial solutions for all nonprofits from new, small, grassroots organizations all the way up to national or international organizations.

TechSoup equips changemakers with transformative technology solutions and skills they need to improve lives globally and locally. We do much more than offer discounts on the tools that you need. Read about all our great initiatives and how we get these resources — and more — into the hands of people working for good all over the world.

Never miss a gift. We work with nonprofit development teams to ensure they're able to accept impactful gifts, whether given through tax-smart vehicles like donor-advised funds, stocks, or IRAs, or through a legacy commitment in a will or trust. View Research Reports on Planned Giving, Stocks and Donor Advised Funds, as well as Webinars, Templates, and other Resources.

If you are considering board service, make sure you have the answers you need. Use the board’s culture and structure, as well as the overall health of the organization you’re considering to guide your decision-making process.

The Social Impact Council is a collective council comprised of charitable organizations and businesses working together for social good. As a council, they are intentionally focused on aligning intersections of collaboration to better serve and build a stronger, more robust community.

The Fund Raising School offers the First Day Podcast! Highlighting current news and research, this weekly 10 minute podcast provides fundraisers with the latest information in fundraising and philanthropy.

Address today’s fundraising needs and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities using practical tools, innovative strategies and ethical practices taught by The Fund Raising School. Classes hosted around the country, including RIGHT HERE IN FORT LAUDERDALE!

volunteer work is vital for many nonprofit organizations across the globe to actively create change in their communities. Dedicated volunteers are the lifeblood of these organizations, as they are often instrumental in meeting the goals and objectives of organizations through direct and indirect support. This guide from Imprint provides nonprofits and organizations with tips and strategies to better attract, recruit and retain volunteers within an organizational effort.

Nonprofit Finance Fund has an open 12-part, nonprofit financial management series in English and Spanish. Prioritizing support for frontline and people of color-led nonprofits, consultants break each section of nonprofit financial management into easily digestible topics with free accompanying templates/worksheets—including cash flow management, budgeting, reading income and profit/loss statements as well as how to assess an organization’s revenue and expense picture.