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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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Woodson wanted to find a way to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions throughout history. According to a survey by the University of California at Santa Cruz , the number of working African American business owners fell more than 40% during the pandemic—a much steeper drop than other racial groups.

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

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1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 of the US population and account for 26% of total US giving* The Silent Generation, born between the mid-1920s and early 1940s, is a remarkable group that has experienced significant historical events and societal transformations.

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

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The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.

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6 Best Practices for Your Nonprofit Run, Walk, or Cycle Fundraiser

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They bring together communities, create unmatched energy, and tend to be big money makers and great at spreading awareness. Not only does hosting your event online make your supporters feel more connected to your cause, but it also puts your event front and center where they’re already at – on their computer or mobile devices.

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8 Best Practices for Nonprofit Event Fundraising

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Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. Some might think a charity event is a one-size-fits-all type of thing. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

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They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust. In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause. This gives supporters an idea of what is important to the group.

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Passing the Word: Getting Supporters to Share your Cause

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However, it’s important to first be honest: in today’s go-go world, it’s difficult for even the most cause-dedicated people to find the time to fully immerse themselves in a charity they’re passionate about. Lean on your core supporters. Fundraising Nonprofit Social Media'

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