Welcome to Nonprofit Awareness 2.0

Welcome to the next chapter of Nonprofit Awareness. After what has been a long hiatus, the site is back and better than ever. And to reflect this renewed commitment to the non-profit sector and its activities, Nonprofit Awareness has become Non-Profits Now.

It's my goal for this site to serve as a resource for non-profit professionals, donors, volunteers, and anyone interested in making a difference. As you borrow the site, you'll be able to explore various charities, and receive the latest news coming out of the non-profit community. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, and the resources needed to make informed contributions.

Previous features will remain in the archive for your review. Keep checking throughout the week as more content is added to the site, and be sure to look out for the official site launch next Monday, October 18th.

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Social Velocity

Today's organization helps nonprofits use the tools of social innovation to advance their missions.

Social Velocity identified a need in the Southwest region of the United States for social innovation. Along the American coasts social innovation is happening, but less so in the middle of the country, specifically the Southwest. They are focused on the need for new ideas to help combat the social, economic, environmental and cultural challenges facing the region.

The company identifies social innovation as system-changing ideas that solve existing public challenges. These new ideas include:

• social entrepreneurship
• social enterprise
• venture philanthropy
• strategic fundraising
• growth and capital
• social investing

Social Velocity inspires this innovation by exposing the region to new ideas, connecting to the national movement, and employing systems and strategies for the region. The company works with nonprofits, their staff, board, and donors to accelerate the pace of social innovation. 

Their services fall into 3 categories:

1. Grow Program- help nonprofit organizations determine whether a program is ready to increase its scale, how to grow it strategically, where to find growth capital, and how to implement a successful plan.
2. Find Greater Resources- help nonprofit organizations introduce new revenue streams, communicate more effectively with potential donors, find good fundraisers, and leverage their board more effectively.
3. Connect to the National Movement- build connections between innovators nationally and innovators in the Southwest, Social Velocity helps to bring attention, resources and momentum to their region.

For more information about Social Velocity, please visit their website. This company is another great resource for nonprofit organizations.

Daniller + Company

Today we're focusing on Daniller + Company, an organization that supports the fundraising efforts of nonprofits throughout the United States. The company's mission is to make a positive difference in each of the organizations they serve.

Daniller + Company specialize in building membership and annual giving programs. Their services are designed to "help nonprofit clients, large and small, grow their member or donor base, develop more cost-effective programs, move entry-level donors into higher giving levels and more." 

Consulting services include:

• Membership and Development Assessments
• Upper Level Giving Programs
• Renewal Program Assessments
• Stewardship Consulting
• Acknowledgment Program
• On-site Member Sales

The company limits its number of clients so each client gets the attention they expect and deserve. Services are also tailored specifically to the organization's needs. Daniller + Company have demonstrated success in acquisition, conversion, renewal, retention, cultivation, and upgrade- using media including direct mail, telefundraising, and the web.

For more information on Daniller + Company, to read testimonials and learn more about how the company is helping the nonprofit community, please visit their website. This is a great resource for nonprofits.