Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Making the Decision Planning a charity event can be both exciting and challenging, especially for nonprofit professionals new to the fundraising scene. In this guide, we’ll delve into the definitions, benefits, and considerations for each, helping you make an informed choice for your upcoming charity event.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

In this post, we’ll be covering strategies to engage hospital employees, drive awareness in your community, and get creative with hospital fundraising ideas that can be held in a variety of formats that don’t require a lot of time to execute. How Do Hospitals Raise Funds?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

There are many different types of situations that fall under this definition. A few common ones include false expense claims, misrepresentation of data on financial statements, and fundraising fraud (in which a scammer impersonates a nonprofit to collect donations under the guise of charity and pockets the money they raise).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

This has definitely not gone unnoticed by nonprofit marketers, with a number of high profile organisations starting to utilize these channels to communicate with their audiences, both cheaply and effectively. Charity Water. In a series of videos, the charity rope in big names to show red items and speak out about the (RED) cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Also, for the record, I am definitely an advocate of using a “Donate Now” button over a text-based link. That’s good because recent data from Network for Good indicates that 6X more money is raised through branded “Donate Now” pages. Runner-ups were charity: water and Peta. * 10×10 Campaign.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Your nonprofit’s digital presence is more important now than ever in order to reach donors and raise funds. This can definitely be a complicated topic, so we’ve broken it down into a guide that covers the basics, accessible design elements, and common mistakes to avoid. Read our guide for the top tips to improve it. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

Is success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS and the people who suffer from the disease or is the first example of the power of crowd charity? Can other nonprofits reproduce it? The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over $88.5 My answer: yes and no. million. I chronicled some of these back in 2008.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Your dollars raised have stayed the same, or decreased, year over year. If you’re just cruising, it’s possible the need for your charity peaked a while back, and now is ebbing more than it’s flowing. And when making promises to a group where trust matters, the second rule definitely applies. — Seth Godin.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2014

My point here isn’t to devalue cancer awareness, but to show that more awareness is needed for diseases like ALS. Many often wonder how can we raise money from Facebook. My thought has always been that you don’t raise money through Facebook. My thought has always been that you don’t raise money through Facebook.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 6, 2020

There are many moving parts to juggle in the quest to make sure you’re raising maximum funds and providing a great experience for attendees. Minimum raise: To be the highest bidder, each consecutive bidder must top the previous by at least the minimum raise amount. Checkout is a stressful moment for any charity auction.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. You should be aware individual donors may receive a tax deduction for gifts of goods but not for donated time (refer to IRS Publication 561 for further details).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Now that it’s so popular, there’s definitely interest from the higher ups. Yes, we definitely are. Anything else?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 10, 2016

Essentially a digital payment system that allows 2-tap giving by using a donor’s saved credit card information in their Facebook account, we are definitely entering a new era in online and mobile fundraising. Fundraisers would make good campaign hubs for fundraising campaigns on Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I discovered it because of a charity challenge they're running on Twitter to raise awareness of their book, plus raise some money to help Room To Read. The definition of Inbound Marketing is marketing focused on getting found by customers. You can read a more detailed definition here. 11 cents = $32.78

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

It's something that I try to tackle by having a clear personal definition, for my own word choice. Internet Fame and the True Impact of Influence — SocialFish – "You may be aware that there is a big debate going on in the social media blogosphere about “influence&#. What do you think?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts. This motivated their supporters to raise significantly more than their fundraising goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

Network For Good has a round up charities you can donate to that are providing assistance. You get a vocabulary word and you must choose the correct definition to make the donation. Fight Hunger us working to end child hunger by 2015 through a global day of awareness called Walk the World and other fund raising and action activities.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Goals for all your different objectives—total dollars raised, number of donors, number of new donors, etc.—you’ll Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies by Channel There is no one right way to raise money for your nonprofit. By setting S.M.A.R.T. you’ll have all the data you need to refine and improve with each successive ask. Check it out!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online. Live and Silent Auctions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

Total raise $5563 or 10% over goal of $5,000 in 2 weeks. 80% of the goal was raised before the Online Memorial Event on July 3rd. With online contests or when there is a “matching grant,” I’ve been able to raise more, but I did not have one. For the event, I used the Facebook Insights, Rowfeeder, and Storify.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Dozens of crowdfunding platforms make it increasingly easier for people to raise money for any cause, from cancer research to disaster relief, often quite independent of direction from any charity. He raised over $760,000 by appealing to his worldwide following. Within a matter of weeks this campaign raised $3.8

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Definition of Data Analytics for Nonprofits. Definition of Data Analytics for Nonprofits. If your nonprofit has a Google Grant, you’re aware of the different metrics you can track as part of a successful Google Grant management strategy. Charity auctions. Cost Per Dollar Raised. 4 Types of Data Analytics.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s because donations to these organizations are usually tax-deductible for the donor, making it easier to raise funds. For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. The answer could be “both.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. I'm not sure that charity: water's biggest challenge is scale, as it is demonstrating impact and long-term sustainability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

Photo emailed from Cambodia by Elephant, Sharing Foundation 's in-country director In this post, I share some learnings as a free agent fundraise r (an individual who uses personal fundraising to raise money for a charity) who is leveraging their personal network to support a nonprofit's programs that help children in need.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 15, 2020

Your nonprofits digital marketing efforts should definitely include Youtube as it’s potential to increase outreach and donations is huge. Child protection charity Thorn created a powerful trailer for their channel that perfectly captured their mission, check it out to inspire yours. Really use the Creator Academy lessons.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Definitely.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2018

By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. All charities ( with a few exceptions around hospitals and schools ) are eligible, so you’re not competing with other charities for a limited pool of funding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

There are definitely some benefits to having your executive director or CEO being present on social media channels. But it is also important to understand that there are definitely challenges to be overcome as well. The Twestival and Charity Water's house social network are stellar examples. I think it depends. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Definitely.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Bringing some fun into your charitable campaigns via gamification and rewards is a great way to raise awareness for your cause, create an engaging experience for your fundraisers, and turn them into lifelong advocates for your cause. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a great example of a gamified charity initiative.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

An interesting point about using MySpace: "It can definitely be used for recruitment and as a mass communications tool, particularly for younger voters who tend to use email less. " These are examples of vlog or blog raising - raising money from people via your blog. Its part of the " Have Money Will Vlog."

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Definitely. (There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2015

From Dan Pallotta’s widely viewed TED talk, “ The Way We Think about Charity is Dead Wrong ,” to conferences and publications, overhead is hotly debated. There was low awareness of payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), despite that they are being assessed by more than 200 municipalities in more than half the states (3).

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) In addition to raising money, you might also use a fundraising event to facilitate other goals, such as: Acquiring new donors. An indoor charity gala, on the other hand, can be hosted year-round.

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