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CDP recommendations for philanthropy and COVID-19

Candid

This year, we are asking funders to recognize that sustained financial attention is at the heart of effective recovery from the pandemic. As the report shared, COVID-19 funding dropped from 2020 to 2021, in the number of donors, the dollar amount awarded, and as a percentage of total grants paid.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

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. . Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

Qgiv

They give their time freely, often with no expectation of recognition or attention. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause!

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations. Our coalition shows what nonprofits can do when we work together to build data sets that are more reliable, local, and representative.

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Your Best Fundraising Era Yet: What Your Nonprofit Can Learn From Taylor Swift’s Marketing Strategy

Bloomerang

Think of local business owners, community members, and other potential supporters who might resonate with your cause. One way you can make the most of this time is to use the attention and momentum you have to promote your next initiative or project. Take a page out of Swift’s book and find partners for your campaign.

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Local fundraising a snap with app created in Calgary

AFP Blog

Local fundraising a snap with app created in Calgary : Last February, the Charity App Challenge brought together several local non-profits and software developers to build a mobile application over two days. The challenge saw local programming teams compete to create an innovative and entertaining web-based fundraising app.

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