ardentCause

ardentCause exclusively serves the nonprofit industry.  Despite scarce resources, facing big challenges, those who "do good" can accomplish even more with the right technology tools and technology assistance.

ardentCause delivers  software solutions and services to both foundations, and the charitable organizations they fund, to help them make the most accurate decisions, efficiently grow, build capacity, and fulfill their missions. 

Here are some links to excellent resources of benefit to nonprofits.  These will continuously be updated, so check back in the future.

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To meet major challenges faced by nonprofits and their funders, the easy online CauseEffectz solution helps grant-making foundations and nonprofits measure significant program outcomes; continuously communicate results to grantors and donors; and visualize the future. It has been designed with the non-technical user in mind, so CauseEffectz saves time and helps staff become even more productive. 

Everyone makes better decisions using CauseEffectz

Stakeholders see easily-viewed dashboards, complemented by  success stories conveyed through pictures.  Program reports are continuously updated, and results are measured, monitored and shared.  Precious time is saved and resources are conserved.  Fundraising becomes much easier.

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Non-Profit News

Rick Cohen reports live from the Congressional hearing regarding how the IRS handled the Tea Party groups' applications for tax-exempt status.

habitat-humanityNumbers for nonprofit-built homes have declined year-over-year since 2010. Is there a demand for lower-income homeownership opportunities that’s going unmet?

peter-b-lewisThere was a feel-good moment for philanthropy in Cleveland on Sunday when Peter Lewis gave the commencement address at Case Western Reserve University.

same-sex-sanityGay, lesbian, and bisexual persons are more prone to mood and alcohol-use disorders in states where their rights are abridged. Go figure.

granbury-tornadoThe damage done to Granbury, Texas, has disproportionately affected some of its most vulnerable citizens. Fundraising efforts proceed without the fanfare attracted by those on the East Coast.

740parkA billionaire donor may have had a chilling effect on a pair of documentaries.

Indoor hybrid medical cannabis Gro5As legalized marijuana takes root in the state of Washington, it brings along a crop of unusual quandaries to solve.

EndowmentMost nonprofits dream, at some point, about that endowment that would ensure their stability from year to year. But endowments aren’t for every nonprofit. This article walks the reader through their up and downsides.

scouts-statueAs the BSA approach their decision to relax their ban on gay involvement in scouting, organizations with strong convictions continue to weigh in.

laurene-jobsThe widow of Apple founder and impresario Steve Jobs is now the ninth-wealthiest woman in the world. Fortunately for all of us, she has an eye toward charitable giving.

proxyAre corporations changing from the inside? Shareholder proposals continue to crop up in major corporations, often prompted by nonprofit activists, but evidence of voluntary changes adopted by corporate shareholders is still lacking—particularly for proposals calling for corporate disclosure of political spending.

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theatre-lyricWe follow up on a story from earlier this year that’s shown a turn for the better.

NewsA Chicago nonprofit founded late in 2011 with a mission “to bring dignity and self-determination to both sides of the giving equation” is now going national with its innovative crowd-sourced funding model.

A full house consisting of Michigan Nonprofit Association member organizations and PRSA Detroit members (Public Relations Society of America) participated in a free half-day workshop providing support and insight into nonprofit public relations. PRSA Detroit’s membership consists of individual public relations professionals. The workshop was held at Wayne State University in Detroit. The morning keynote […]

WaterA study done by The Center for Effective Philanthropy reiterates something we pretty much already knew; grantees like foundations better when they share information – all kinds of information.

17 colleges and universities from Michigan Campus Compact (MiCC) membership were recently named on the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.  Deserving recipients include the Presidential Award Finalist, Kalamazoo College, and Honor Roll with Distinction recipients Michigan State University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Western Michigan University.  Albion College, Alma College, Aquinas College, […]
This fall season Michigan Nonprofit Association’s (MNA) continued its efforts to involve staff in civic engagement opportunities by coordinating an organization wide food collection intended to create complete meal boxes for local families in need. Opportunities like these help MNA staff connect with the local community, service organizations, and learn more about an existing community […]
What a privilege to be able to attend the MNA CMF SuperConference!  I was inspired and energized, learned a great deal of information and met new people with whom we can build relationships.  That is everything you could ask and more from an intense two day experience. Revelation 1 came from a workshop led by […]
This week marks the 47th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.  This act prohibits discriminatory voting practices that have been responsible for the widespread disenfranchisement of millions of people over the course of U.S. history. While our nation has made multiple strides in the area of voting rights, in recent months we have seen an […]

CauseEffectz Stories

 CauseEffectz  gives nonprofits the ability to measure and visualize their achievements,  and helps communicate their successes to the world, as easily as taking a picture with a phone.  An an example, here is the feed from our internal CauseEffectz deployment - our volunteer stories - automatically updated to this website with every new activity.

Susie Schechter keynotes at WLAM Foundation Reception!
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Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Reading Works Exec. Director, Susie Schechter and Community Outreach Director, Monique Norfus join Nancy Glen, WLAMF Board Trustee at the annual Scholarship Reception at the Local in Ferndale.
Reading Works Agency Partner Participates in Community Literacy Program
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Mon, Mar 18, 2013
Sister Janice Brown of Dominican Literacy Center in Detroit joined the Berkley Community Read in the Park event
Destination Imagination!
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Tue, Mar 5, 2013
What a thrill for Rosemary and John at DI on Saturday!  https://idodi.org
Crayons, Notebooks and Glue Sticks, Oh My!
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Tue, Jan 22, 2013
Nancy joins other student volunteers for MLK Day of Service at Lighthouse of Oakland County to sort school supplies collected by the organization..
Angel Tree Program
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Sat, Dec 15, 2012
Nancy and her family participated in the Angel Tree Gift Giving Program at the Matrix Human Services Center in Detroit. Crafts, lunch and songs all added to the holiday spirit!
Food Bank Support
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Thu, Nov 1, 2012
A local Food Bank was the recipient of over 400 lbs of food collected by students and their families at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills.
CMF/MNA Super Conference
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Tue, Oct 9, 2012
The ardentCause team supports the Conference, "Strong Partners for a Strong Michigan."
Belle Isle Legacy Luncheon - Hats encouraged!
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Thu, Sep 20, 2012
Nancy attended the 8th Annual Belle Isle Conservancy "Polish the Jewel" luncheon held at the beautifully renovated Belle Isle Casino. The Conservancy's mission is to preserve, protect, restore and enhance Belle Isle as a public park now and forever.
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Detroit Zoo
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Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Rosemary and friend, Ralph enjoy an evening event to support the Detroit Zoo.
ardentCause supports the Detroit Jazz Festival at Hart Plaza
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Wed, Sep 5, 2012
Detroit Federation's Israeli Camper Program
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Mon, Jul 23, 2012
Nancy and her family are again hosting Israeli campers who are attending a summer camping program at Tamarack Camps in Ortonville.
UWSEM Tocqueville Society Family Volunteer Day
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Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Genie and Nancy volunteer at the client based Hope Center Food Pantry in Macomb County.