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Member Spotlight February – Four Members of Nonprofit First Finalists in 12th Annual Ascension Awards   Four Members of Nonprofit First Finalists in 12th Annual Ascension Awards Four members of Nonprofits First are finalists for the Nonprofit of the Year at the 12th Annual Ascension Awards presented by the Black Chamber of…

Member Spotlight January – Donorbox With over $2 Billion in donations raised and more that 195,000 fundratising campaigns in 96 countries, it’s no wonder so many organizations trust Donorbox for their fundraising needs. With a new year upon us, and missions to accomplish, nonprofits are looking for tools to meet…

Happy New Year – A message from our new CEO Trudy Crowetz In this post-pandemic era, Nonprofits First is poised to provide outstanding programs to the many causes that we serve so that they can achieve their missions with exceptional performance and results. Thanks to our generous supporters, we will…

Member Spotlight December – From Our Members: Stress Relief Tips For The Holidays! Kelly Garvis | Development Director NAMI Palm Beach County Taking care of oneself is crucial, especially during busy times like the end of the year for nonprofits. Here are some tips for individuals working in nonprofit organizations: Maintain…

Member Spotlight November – Gulfstream Goodwill Gulfstream Goodwill Industries has a long history of helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The nonprofit based in West Palm Beach operates four homeless shelters, a charter school, and adult programs for those with disabilities.  We asked the agency what our…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Promise Fund of Florida The Promise Fund of Florida works tirelessly every day to ensure that underinsured and uninsured women have access to timely and quality breast and cervical cancer treatment and resources. In Palm Beach County (PBC), almost half (45%) of cervical cancers…

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight – Hispanic Human Resources Council Hispanic Human Resources Council (HHRC) provides close to 300 children a year with education, nutrition, health, and mental health services in their preschools.  The agency also offers programing for families and works with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to uplift children…

Communities in Schools of Palm Beach County, Inc. Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County, Inc. has served more than 400,000 students, giving them additional resources and support to help them succeed in school. The nonprofit is now working to get students prepared for the coming school year. We asked…

Milagro Center The Milagro Center helps underserved and academically at-risk children and youth through cultural arts education and other programs. The Delray Beach nonprofit also places youth involved in the juvenile justice system in individual or group mentoring matches. We asked President and CEO Barbara J. Stark to explain how…

Disability Awareness Month: Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO) Coalition for Independent Living Options helps people with disabilities learn life, social, and job skills as well as get rent and utility payments, food delivery, and  trauma counseling.  The nonprofit also uses donations to modify homes for seniors, including installing ramps…