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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

CDP has several recommendations to help funders maximize their philanthropic impact. Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Support underfunded areas of the disaster lifecycle.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. It’s no secret that recurring giving is one of the best ways for donors to give and make a substantial impact. Emergency campaigns. Micro-donation programs. Virtual silent auction.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. So, he biked uptown and rented a car. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”.

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How To Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

How To Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact. With the clock ticking, we’ve evaluated the impact of the biggest changes we can make for the planet. But are our ‘little changes’ actually making the big impact we’ve been promised – or should we do more? by Zoe Allen.

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How To Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

How To Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact. With the clock ticking, we’ve evaluated the impact of the biggest changes we can make for the planet. But are our ‘little changes’ actually making the big impact we’ve been promised – or should we do more? by Zoe Allen.

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13+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas and Strategies for 2022

Whole Whale

Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. While clearly a massive day for giving to local church parishes, in 1934 an enterprising group called the National Society For Crippled Children launched a campaign called Easterseals. billion ( NRF 2017 Survey ).

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Alexandra Rampy, Guest Post: The Cool Factor About Mobile

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Objective : Provide an alternative route to collect donations for those not wanting to donate online via credit or debit card. Organization(s) : Save the Children and Verizon Wireless. Objective : Provide a home site for of CDC’s mobile information about hurricane preparedness and the flu season. Talk about realtime impact!

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