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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Since 2011, more than 13 million Syrians have been displaced. The blasts caused destruction for several miles, killing nearly 220 people and injuring more than 6,000 others. Know your local organizations. Pledges (announced intentions to award a monetary or in-kind contribution) are also not counted in total funding.

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What is Corporate Giving? The Ultimate Guide to Earning More

Nonprofits Source

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. But what if there was an easier, less energy-intensive way to earn more for your nonprofit’s cause? Corporate giving occurs when companies financially contribute to nonprofit causes.

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Case Study: Community-Based Fundraising

NTEN

There are so many ways to raise money for your nonprofit or charitable cause. These may be easy to execute, as they don’t require much planning, yet they are far less personal than community-based fundraisers, providing less of an opportunity to increase awareness about your cause. Case Study: The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community.

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2011 NTC Preview: A Scientist in Your Communications Department: Segmenting Messages, Customizing Content and Delivering Results

NTEN

This particular donor list is probably a mixed bag of long-time loyal constituents, inspired first-time event participants and their donors, returning lost donors, people who have just been touched by your cause, and a whole assortment of others. You can send them specific messages about events happening in their local community.

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Free Live Interactive Event: Future of Fundraising

Tech Soup

Jen Burton, Community Director of Causes Fundraising Focus: Facebook. Causes is the largest Facebook fundraising application and most nonprofits are likely familiar with it. In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

“Fundraising with social media (particularly Facebook) means under- standing that donors don’t separate liking, sharing, or pledging, from donating,” explained John. Whether it’s sharing a #CecilTheLion cartoon, or sharing a #PlannedParenthood petition, all of these actions are expressions of our passion for causes we love.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Cause-First.

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