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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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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Then help implement these tools.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

The Gates Foundation pledged $315 million over three years to CGIAR , a global research partnership focused on the needs of smallholder farmers, in support of efforts to help them adapt to a surge of climate threats that, in turn, are exacerbating global hunger and poverty. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital receives $50 million gift.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

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This peer-to-peer style fundraiser asks participants to collect pledges from their family, friends, or colleagues for achieving certain milestones, such as a pledge of $20 for every mile walked or hour danced. This promotes exercise and appeals to individuals and families alike. A walk-a-thon or dance-a-thon (or any other a-thon).

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Health screenings and social distancing protocols had to be organized. Emergency community shelters, typically located in tents or large indoor spaces, were deemed unsafe, and responders had to arrange for other solutions, like hotels or university dorm rooms. Know your local organizations. Be flexible. Fund recovery.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. The Fletcher School & Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. National University. Academic Institutions.

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#GivingTuesday – 4 Last Minute Tips (and 4 Ways to Get Ahead Next Year)

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As a fundraiser, you’re probably wondering how your organization can get a slice of that donation pie. If your organization is already setup to accept donations through Facebook – great! Place ad spend behind your content: You’ll hear me say this often, but your organic content is only as good as your paid ad strategy.

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