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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

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A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals.

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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MENTOR launched National Mentoring Month in 2002 as a way to unify and expand mentoring efforts, as well as raise awareness about youth mentoring in the United States. To find your own local affiliate, head to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America website and search for your area! Boys to Men Mentoring (San Diego, CA).

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Cause Awareness & Giving Day Campaigns for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The rise of social media has also given rise to online giving on cause awareness and giving days. The urgency of a campaign occurring on a certain day inspires individuals to donate, but only if your nonprofit prepares in advance and creates an online campaign that taps into the impulsivity of cause awareness and giving day donors.

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When people feel emotionally invested in an organization’s story, they are more likely to perceive the organization positively and become advocates for its cause. This means that storytelling fosters a stronger emotional connection with donors, encouraging them to stay committed to the cause.

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When we look at the giving landscape in North America, the preferences and motivations for giving vary across different generations. As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. organizations** 25.9%

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25 Global Trends in Giving That Nonprofits Need to Know About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

These donors are most likely to support the causes of children and youth (15%) , health and wellness (11%) , and animals and wildlife (11%). Increased access to online and mobile giving technology in Africa, Asia, and South America will likely grow these numbers significantly in coming years.

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America's Giving Challenge for Facebook Causes

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The Case Foundation, Facebook Causes and PARADE Publications just launched the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge, a competition designed to raise both awareness and funds for charitable causes. From now through November 6, they’ll be giving away a total of $170,00 in prize money to participating U.S.-based

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