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Four Diamonds Co-Founder Charles Millard Dies at 93

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Charles and his wife, Irma, co-founded Four Diamonds in 1972, following their son Christopher’s nearly three-year battle with cancer. Their intention was to help other families whose children were fighting cancer at what is now Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. 4 in Washington state.

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How to Show Visual Impact on Your Online Donation Forms

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Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester added a banner image with cute pictures of children. Let’s look at some examples: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance. Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance added images to their giving plans to show visual impact of a recurring gift. Studies show that 0-4 seconds is the optimal load time.

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The Champion Healthcare Fundraisers are Overlooking

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In the development world, regular campaign studies reveal donors’ up-at-night issues, shape fundraising priorities, and advance relationships with prospects. Similarly, community benefit staff often arrive with a public health background and a passion for health justice.

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Looking forward to 2009

Judi Sohn

Yes, we’re making a difference against colorectal cancer, and that’s ultimately our big-picture goal. We don’t resolve to cure colorectal cancer in a year; instead we resolve to chip away at a very specific, very targeted part of the rock that needs banging on. Do you want to feed the homeless or cure cancer? Donor Power Blog.

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Unique Tips for Fundraising Professionals, Live From the 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions

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Jen shared that “caring,” “kind,” and “compassionate” were the most frequent responses when psychologists asked donors to describe themselves in a study. Their supporters may refer to those same beneficiaries as “our children” or “the future of our country”. Fundraising Tip: Listen to Donors to Tap Into Their Kindn ess.

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Good News for Giving 2.0: Your Organization’s Champions Are Your Most Valuable Resource

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

book launch at Stanford University with my children, Harry and Sara. It was an inspirational talk that spoke to my inner philanthropists and hopefully awakened the urge to give in my children! My colleague, Kami Huyse , has a terrific blog post that links to the different campaigns and has summarize the tips offer in the study.

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6 Ways To Raise More Online During Year-End 2021

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Stupid Cancer encouraged their community to share their own stories on social media. For example, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois said that they received donations from 419 new donors through their peer-to-peer year-end campaign, which accounted for 75% of all their new donors in 2020.

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