NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Make sure to check out his upcoming webinar where Bill will talk about Making the Most of Recurring Gifts with The Raisers Edge — 2/22/12 @ 2pm ET — Register Now ! The concept of recurring gifts is simple. And what could be easier than having a monthly gift deducted from your credit card or checking account? Register Now !

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Established in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y as a day to encourage everyone to “give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity,” the nonprofit world knows GivingTuesday , the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a major fundraising day and serves for many as the unofficial start to the year-end fundraising season.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 19, 2011

2, 2012: A check mailed (and postmarked) on December 29th that arrived in the office on January 2nd. The nonprofit was notified of the gift on Jan. The IRS has stated that a charitable gift made by check is complete at the time the check is delivered or mailed, provided the bank eventually honors the check."

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Care2

APRIL 3, 2012

I have been waiting to get my hands on the latest 2012 Social Networking Benchmark Report because it’s one of the only comprehensive surveys that provides a good overview of how nonprofits are utilizing social media to brand themselves online, connect with new supporters, and raise money.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. And major and planned gifts will outstrip them all. it’s the “best”.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Since 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a worldwide day of (mostly) online giving. How to increase gift size and reach on your fundraising campaign. What are the top #GivingTuesday fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2022? Last year, 35 million adults participated in many ways on GivingTuesday 2021.

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Care2

DECEMBER 14, 2012

People donated more money to charity in 2012 than in 2011, according to a Blackbaud survey , where over 4200 donors from the US, the UK, and Australia responded to a variety of questions about their donation habits to nonprofits. one-time donations increased from 2011 to 2012. Recurring Gifts. One-Time Donations. In the U.S.

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sgEngage

JUNE 21, 2012

The Giving USA 2012 report is out and it gives us a look at philanthropic trends from 2011. Fundraising growth in the arts subsector was helped by an $800 million cash gift to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas from the Walton Family Foundation. To get the full report go to the Giving USA 2012 website.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2013

From sharing ideas to sharing rides to the NTC, this is an extremely generous community and the 2012 Champions Campaign is yet one more example. We've said it before, and we'll say it again: the NTEN community is pretty amazing.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Online sites, email campaigns, and social media had a much bigger emphasis on #GivingTuesday than in 2012. Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012. million processed on #GivingTuesday in 2012. The average online gift on #GivingTuesday 2013 was $142.05, which was significantly up from $101.60

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Lisa Greer learned this first-hand when she and her husband became part of the 1% virtually overnight in 2012. Why Fundraising Needs a Revolution In the wake of their newfound wealth, Greer and her husband learned that, strangely enough, you can’t just give million-dollar gifts to nonprofits.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 30, 2013

Nonprofits saw a 264% growth in Twitter followers in 2012. Nonprofits saw a 264% growth in Twitter followers in 2012. Technology: Out of 10,500 nonprofits worldwide in 2012, 90% were using the cloud. The average gift amount for monthly donors is $19. 62% of nonprofits say cloud computing is a low-cost investment.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Online sites, email campaigns, and social media had a much bigger emphasis on #GivingTuesday than in 2012. Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012. million processed on #GivingTuesday in 2012. The average online gift on #GivingTuesday 2013 was $142.05, which was significantly up from $101.60

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 18, 2012

You can learn more about the class on my website, brittbravo.com , and read 13 blogging success stories from past students in the September 2012 issue of the Juicy Blogging News. I'll email the gift certificate to you as a PDF so you can mail, or email it to them. It will look similar to last year's gift certificate (pictured above).

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2014

These gifts have ranged from pens, pins, plaques, to expensive gift baskets, coffee mugs and the naming of a building or room, in the case of philanthropists. Despite the assumption that gifting is good ethics, creates repeat donors and positive word-of-mouth, I have found no evidence that this is an effective strategy.

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2012

New for 2012: now with more scientific backing!). So, after brushing up on the new Google Analytics features , giving the gift of charity , and pickling your website , why not stop by your local animal shelter ? And then there are those Facebook friend requests that push the limits of decency. Remember back when marketing was simpler?

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

My favorite word for 2012 is SEGMENT! When creating the message to last year’s donors you’ll want to: Acknowledge their gift and support last year. Share the impact their gift made in 2012. Look to 2013, how can they’re gift make a difference. Make Every Email Count. Tap into your Constituents’ Network.

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2012

Is it time to make some resolutions for 2012, so you can raise more money in 2012? Encourage those who respond to your postal mail, telephone appeals, and special events to sign up for your email list – offer incentives like special content, matching gifts, and online premiums. So how did you do in 2011?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2020

Entrepreneur magazine's February 2012 issue offered these great, timeless tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Remember, a handwritten note is worth more than a gift card. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and And, Make it timely.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Here's a recap of last week's MAM programming for members (with links to the recordings): 2012 Year in Review: NTEN Community Impact. MAM week one winners will each receive a $50 Network For Good gift card from our sponsor, Event360 ! Tis the Season to go Mobile: Fundraising On-the-Go. Successfully Engaging Volunteers on Tech Projects.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2013

I looked at nearly $500 million in online giving from over 2,500 nonprofits in 2012 and found some interesting trends in the data.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 30, 2011

We've raised $11,457 to convene more local gatherings in 2012. > Please make a gift to support nonprofit technology in 2012. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in 2012. but there are only a few hours left for us to reach our goal of $15,000. Thank you for being a part of our community.

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NTEN

JUNE 15, 2012

They are all part of the diverse mix of nonprofit fundraising and marketing professionals attending the 2012 Bridge Conference – Harness the Winds of Change, August 7th – 9th at the Gaylord National Conference Center, National Harbor Washington, DC. As a Program Partner for the 2012 Bridge Conference – we want you to be there, too!

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Instead of lining up for great deals on over-priced electronics and gifts for your friends and family, Giving Tuesday is a chance for you to give back and be selfless. In 2012 alone, Giving Tuesday saw participation from 2,500 organizations and processed almost $10 million dollars in donations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 2, 2012

The type of thank you did not appear to depend on the size of my gift. Yet I plan to give again in 2012 to the Christian humanitarian organization and not to my alma mater, a decision which seems to run counter to commonly held assumptions about donor stewardship. For example, I gave $20.08 For example, I gave $20.08

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! Stop by our booth and pick up a free drink ticket, as well as online gift cards for the Foundation Directory.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 20, 2011

A few weeks ago a Facebook pal asked if they could give the Juicy Blogging E-Course as a gift. I asked the hubs if he would create a gift certificate for me, and here it is! The next Juicy Blogging E-Course runs from January 25-February 15, 2012. Isn't it cute?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2020

Entrepreneur magazine's February 2012 issue offered these great, timeless tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Remember, a handwritten note is worth more than a gift card. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and And, Make it timely.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Entrepreneur magazine's February 2012 issue offered these great, timeless tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Remember, a handwritten note is worth more than a gift card. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and And, Make it timely.

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Care2

APRIL 9, 2012

The 2012 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study was just released and is packed with insightful data on advocacy and fundraising response rates across the nonprofit sector. The number of gifts rose by 20%. In particular we were excited to see advocacy response rates increased 28% between 2010 and 2011.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The online average gift size exceeded $147.00 GivingTuesday online giving has grown 518% since its creation in 2012. million online gifts were made on GivingTuesday 2018. Facebook matched $2 Million in GivingTuesday gifts (PayPal matched $7 Million). ( Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Report ). during GivingTuesday 2018 (14.8%

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

The decline in donors has been a steady trend since 2012, with a 19% overall decrease. A donor is not a donor until they make a second gift. Download the New Donor Timeline and make a plan in your organization for acquiring that second gift. And the retention of those new donors was a leading cause of the decline.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, they are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors and are more likely to take additional actions for your nonprofit on top of their monthly gift. Emphasize the Impact of Boosting Your Gift Size.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

My days as an Ally are behind me, but the passion remains: in December of 2012 I found myself on a plane bound for a Tanzanian NGO. It wasn’t simply about throwing money at an international issue - it was about listening to local problems, local solutions, and local thought. I assumed I was well-equipped for this adventure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Launched in 2012, #GivingTuesday has tremendous opportunity to grow into a global day of giving that could raise hundreds of millions of dollars for organizations. 7) 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts and the top three occasions are memorials (43%) , birthdays (25%) , and religious holidays (10%).

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Instead of just offering what you want (annual fund, matching gifts, etc.), In addition to Frank Barry’s recent post on why you need a recurring giving program , the just-released 2012 eNonprofit Benchmark study found that online monthly giving is growing at a much faster rate than one-time giving. Monthly giving is important.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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