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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Use This Sample Letter With Your Board To Boost Year-End Giving

Bloomerang

It’s long been documented that the most successful nonprofits have (1) a board that plays a critical role in their fundraising and (2) built a strong collaborative partnership between the board and leadership staff. Or it could mean that you make a multiple-year pledge for each of the next three to five years.

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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

Candid faces similar challenges in answering questions about the philanthropic response to current events—but with an even more significant time lag. Funders can learn how much their colleagues are giving and what they support, find opportunities for collaboration, and identify gaps. . foundations’ giving. foundation grantmaking.

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Got Silos in Your Nonprofit? It’s Time to Build Some Bridges!

sgEngage

Every month, Barbara’s team had to do hours of detective work to find a missing pledge payment, or correct coding errors, or ask Alan’s team multiple times for reports on event sponsorship purchases. The pledge payments? The Benefits of Working Collaboratively. Why is this so hard?” Barbara asked me. Those coding errors?

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

Sports & Challenge Fundraisers Capitalize on your donors’ competitive nature with a sport-focused or physical challenge fundraising event. Impactful Collaborations & Partnerships Your fundraising events can also celebrate your nonprofit’s partnerships and even forge new connections with businesses.

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How to Monitor & Adjust Your Fundraising Development Plan Throughout the Year

CauseVox

Consider any unexpected challenges that have affected your fundraising efforts. By carefully analyzing your progress, identifying challenges, and considering external and internal factors, you can make informed adjustments to your fundraising development plan. How have things been coming along? Have you encountered new obstacles?

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

When V2I’s co-founder, Fadi Al Qassar , told us about the challenges his organization was experiencing and we learned about all the positive impact that might be lost, we were keen to help in whatever way we could. This concept focuses on long-term, system-changing interventions in contrast to shorter, more specific challenges.