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Fundraising

Latino Community Foundation | December 15, 2021

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), in partnership with 20 foundations and donors, raised $10 million for the Latino Power Fund in less than 6 months. The response from a diverse group of funders signals a commitment to invest boldly in a power-building movement led by Latinos and ahead of a consequential mid-term election year. Devastated by the health and economic impact of COVID-19, Latinos have suffered disproportionately these past 18 months. Over 32,000 Latinos lost their...

Fundraising, Nonprofit Technology

You:Flourish | September 16, 2022

You:Flourish, the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application designed specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, has launched its equity crowdfunding campaign to the public on Wefunder, empowering people to take action and address the significant mental health crisis among the LGBTQ+ community. The app is slated to launch in the first quarter of 2023. You:Flourish's Community Round of investment is open to anyone from traditional investors to individu...

Nonprofit Technology, Philanthropy

Swords to Plowshares | February 27, 2023

Recently, Swords to Plowshares, a veteran services organization based in the Bay Area, was awarded a grant of $50,000 by Safeway Foundation. This grant will directly support veteran-specific employment and job assistance, as well as wraparound services for veterans experiencing housing instability. Swords to Plowshares has benefited immensely from Safeway's ongoing support for military veterans. With this year's award, Safeway Foundation's lifetime contributions to S...

Nonprofit Technology

VolunteerNow | November 24, 2021

VolunteerNow, a national technology nonprofit, received a $250,000 challenge grant from Lyda Hill Philanthropies, in recognition of the organization's 50th anniversary this year. The grant will match dollar-for-dollar all donations directed towards a $500,000 capital campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary and fund 10 different projects needed to maintain and enhance the organization's innovative VOLY.org platform. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, Tammy Rich...