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This blog post explores how Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) can expand their impact by choosing between 501(c)(3) status and fiscal sponsorship. Here, we’ll define both options, discuss scenarios for choosing each path, and examine their benefits and challenges. Featuring insights from leaders of New Chance Inc.—Ukraine Relief Program, United Stateless, and Slavic Refugee and Immigrant […]
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In the nonprofit landscape, ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) play a unique role: they serve as hubs of information and cultural orientation for newcomer communities, provide direct services addressing specific needs, and foster a sense of belonging and resilience within their communities. Like other nonprofits, to be successful and sustainable, ECBOs must develop and carry out […]
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As providers for their community, ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) take on a variety of important roles—all of which require adequate funding. Without proper funding, ECBOs would be unable to pay for programs and activities for their communities, training for their staff and volunteers, and basic business expenses. Many ECBOs first turn to grants provided by […]
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This guide, developed by Switchboard in partnership with Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD), describes how ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) can diversify their funding sources to improve organizational sustainability and outlines strategies for fundraising within various funding mechanisms while considering the specific challenges that ECBOs face.
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This resource shares fundraising considerations, tips, and tools for sponsors who are preparing to welcome and support newcomers.
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This toolkit aims to guide board members and executive directors on best practices for board development within ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs), including those who take part in the Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program. This document addresses the topics of board responsibilities, recruitment, new member orientation, diversity, fundraising, and conflicts of interest. The toolkit is primarily […]
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This tip sheet provides guidance on starting a social enterprise as part of your fundraising strategy. This resource is designed for ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs).
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This tip sheet provides guidance on planning for and launching a capital campaign as part of your fundraising strategy. This resource is designed for ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs).
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This tip sheet provides guidance on how to diversify your resources as part of your fundraising strategy. This resource is designed for ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs).
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This tip sheet provides guidance on grant writing for federal grant opportunities. This resource is designed for ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs).