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MacArthur Offers $100 Million For One Good Program

The NonProfit Times

Lever For Change managed MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving initiative which initially was going to provide $1 million to 250 nonprofits but ended up awarding $640 million to 361 organizations for their work with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. The $640 million was nearly 2.56 times the original plan.

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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Stories also need to connect, inspire and motivate people to act. People want to know and see the impact of their donations. It is no secret that people tend to put off doing something important until the last minute. When people feel a sense of urgency, they are more prone to act on behalf of a cause. Sense of urgency.

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Unlock the Power of Maps to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising

The Fundraising Authority

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. This can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring people to get involved with the nonprofit’s mission.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses. Seeing the limitations of microfinance, Matt sought alternative financial solutions to improve financial access across Africa. 11% are enrolled in a monthly giving program. ?

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Announcing Our Second Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Supporting Small-Scale Farmers Globally

Saleforce Nonprofit

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. Why Small-Scale Farmers? Emma Visman. Eric Munoz.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and. BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Online Catalog. Amnesty International Shop. promoting human rights.

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Onboarding Your Program and Fundraising Volunteers

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Now we’re going to look at the next step, and what some people might consider why any volunteer is really there: getting the volunteer up to speed on their specific role, and duties within that role. If it’s possible to introduce people from these areas, all the better.