Colorectal Cancer Alliance Announces $3.4M in Partnership Funding to Address Health Disparities
NonProfit PRO
JULY 28, 2021
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance announced a trio of major gifts from corporate partners on Monday.
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation receives historic $50 million donation
Charity Village
APRIL 8, 2022
Toronto’s position as a global centre for breakthrough cancer research has been amplified by a $50 million gift to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in memory of the late Allan Slaight, the Canadian business legend and philanthropist.
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A New Nonprofit Donor Paradigm: Thoughtful And Passionate Gifts
Bloomerang
AUGUST 25, 2023
And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents. A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. If you want gifts, you must give them.
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How Game On Cancer Cracked the Code on Engaging Physicians and Cancer Survivors
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 21, 2020
A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization. This fall , Game On Cancer , a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign at Henry Ford Health System , finally cracked the code o n engaging patients and physicians. Pre-Game .
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An Insider’s Guide to Growing Your Nonprofit’s Gifts and Wills Program
Bloomerang
JULY 1, 2021
Legacy gifts are an area of revenue in the nonprofit sector that few can afford to overlook. Gary Moyle is a legacy manager with decades of experience, working for the Martlets Cancer hospice in England. The hardest part is measuring the effectiveness of a particular campaign and trying to predict gifts in wills’ income for the future.
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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 15, 2012
All that said, when doing your shopping this year, please be conscious of the power of your spending and put your dollars to work for good by purchasing from any of the 22 online gift stores that benefit nonprofits – especially on #GivingTuesday. Global Goods Partners Fair Trade Gift Store. SERRV Fair Trade Online Gift Store.
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Matching Gift Automation: What 11 Nonprofits Have to Say
Nonprofits Source
AUGUST 18, 2023
We’ve done our research and heard what nonprofit professionals have to say about matching gift software. And we’ve compiled a list of matching gift software reviews from the leading provider, Double the Donation , for your benefit. The smoother the transition, the quicker your team can begin driving matching gifts for your cause.
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4 Tips for Managing Massive Nonprofit Fundraising Events
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Ask local businesses if they can help you thank your volunteers by donating gifts or experiences. Brynn Brasington has 4 years of experience leading the largest walkathon fundraiser in the US, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, while serving at The American Cancer Society. About the Author.
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11 Holiday Gift Programs that Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
Did you know that in the United States more than 70% of holiday gifts end up in the landfill within 6 months? Below are 11 great holiday gift programs that benefit nonprofits and make the world a better place: 1. Oxfam America Unwrapped: Unique charitable gifts that do good. Gifts range from $12 to $10,000. View Gifts. [
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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org or GlobalGiving.org. Audubon Marketplace gifts are unique and play an important role in protecting our birds and butterflies. Perfect gifts for the nonprofit techie! Jude Gift Shop :: giftshop.stjude.org.
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Research And The “C” Word(s): Cancer & Causes
Achieve
AUGUST 26, 2015
My best friend has cancer. Cancer … the biggest and scariest of all “C” words. And, as a further blow, it was believed that he had bone cancer—arguably one of the most painful kinds of cancer to endure. This discovery was incredibly painful to hear and even more difficult to take to heart. I cried…A LOT. gather data.
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Storytelling with social media: Amplifying your nonprofit’s impact
Charity Village
APRIL 18, 2024
The abandoned dog that found his forever home, the woman who was able receive treatment and is now cancer-free, the mother and children fleeing abuse who accessed clothing and shelter, all thanks to your organizations. These are the stories that make your cause worth donating to.
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8 Tips for Managing Your Nonprofit’s Memorial Donations
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Memorial donations are gifts made in memory of someone who has passed away. There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. What are memorial donations? Involve the honoree’s family.
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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 20, 2019
For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop. Online Stores by Nonprofits.
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Father’s Day Fundraising: 9 Ideas That Will Get People Donating
Whole Whale
MAY 23, 2022
Also, Dads can be notoriously difficult to find a gift for as there are only so many coffee mugs, golf balls, and ties one person can need. For example, if you’re raising money for cancer research, tell stories about how cancer has affected fathers in your community. Promote matching gifts. Use social media.
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Small But Mighty: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising For Small Nonprofits
CauseVox
MARCH 11, 2022
Not only can you raise money through event registration, but you can also boost your revenue with sponsorships, branded merchandise, and matching gifts. Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021). Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021 – sponsorships). Corporate Matching Gifts.
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80 Why Leadership is the Real Elicitor of Major Gifts
NonProfit Hub
MAY 16, 2016
There’s a singular question that you can ask at your organization to figure out how to find more gifts. Who is the “someone” where major gifts are coming to? Williams argued that it’s actually leaders who receive gifts, not simply the organization. Consider this—let’s say your organization supports breast cancer research.
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Raising Awareness of Matching Gifts
Connection Cafe
MARCH 2, 2018
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive at HEPdata is, “How do I make my donors aware of the benefits of matching gifts?” Many donors don’t know about matching gifts, while others may think if they make a gift, the recipient institution is responsible for seeking the match amount from their employer.
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How Canadian Cancer Society Increased Donations by 78% During #GivingTuesday
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 18, 2014
One organization that’s really tapping in to the potential of #GivingTuesday to advance their mission is the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) who saw a 78% increase in donations during the week of #GivingTuesday this year, and an 85% increase in the number of donations they received! Focus on the Follow-Up.
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Nine Holiday Card Programs That Benefit Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 30, 2011
The Jimmy Fund/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute :: View Collection. This holiday season, show you care with cards that conquer cancer. Anderson Cancer Center Children’s Art Project :: View Collection. Also, next week I’ll be posting a blog that feature some of the best holiday gift programs that also benefit nonprofits.
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How To Raise Money For Charity: 5 Ideas To Get You Started
CauseVox
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Canine Cancer Alliance Wag Love Campaign. For example, Canine Cancer Alliance (CCA) raised nearly $30,000 using CauseVox to power their peer-to-peer fundraising campaign – Wag Love. Canine Cancer Alliance Website CTAs. To begin (and to maximize the power of your gift), contact the charity directly to see what they need.
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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 23, 2020
According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. For example, the Nature Conservancy offers both honor gifts and memorial gifts – each with their own donation page. 4) Know the Power of Email Fundraising.
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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling
Qgiv
JULY 10, 2023
The benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need. Example: A gift of $50 today can help a neighbor (not a hungry family) who faces food insecurity. She is not a cancer patient first.)
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75 6 Ways to Stop Your Website from Leaking Potential Online Donors
NetWits
APRIL 26, 2012
If they’ve lost someone to breast cancer, they’re most likely interested in funding that type of cancer. Instead of just offering what you want (annual fund, matching gifts, etc.), The Nomensa report offers a great example from Cancer Research UK : 2) Offer the opportunity to “join the club”. Be creative here.
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Crypto Fundraising 101: How to Start Fundraising Crypto & NFT Donations
sgEngage
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The average gift amount in 2021 was $813. 20 was the median donation amount for gifts below $1,000 in 2021. While major and mid-level donors have traditionally been older and younger generations have given smaller gifts, that is not the case with crypto donors. The average online donation in 2021 was $204. $20
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80 Raise More By Avoiding “One Size Fits All” Email Appeals
NetWits
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
2) A medical foundation exceeded their fundraising goals and averaged over $1,000 per gift when they personalized their email appeal by: Thanking people for last year’s gift (in the headline and first paragraph). Including last year’s gift amount. How much the event raised that year. Analyze the stats of previous emails.
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Celebrating 9 Years of Giving Tuesday
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Laura DePeters, managing director of social, content & paid media at American Cancer Society said it best, “Without our volunteers, advocates, and donors, The American Cancer Society simply couldn’t do what we do. American Cancer Society : “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018.
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Weekly update from PND
Candid
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City has announced a $50 million gift from Mike and Maria Repole and the Nonna's Garden Foundation to establish a research and patient care initiative. Memorial Sloan Kettering receives $50 million. November 10, 2021. November 9, 2021.
Weekly update from PND
Candid
JANUARY 14, 2022
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has announced a $100 million gift from the Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Foundation to establish a fund to seed promising projects in translational cancer medicine that might otherwise go unfunded. Druckenmillers commit $100 million to Memorial Sloan Kettering. January 12, 2022.
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5 Unique Ways to Thank Recurring Donors
Classy
MAY 3, 2021
Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to give everyday people the chance to fight back against cancer by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness. Bright Pink helps save lives from breast and ovarian cancer by empowering women to know their risk and manage their health proactively. Savory belt buckle.
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Honoring vs Celebrating Mother’s & Father’s Day
Whole Whale
MAY 5, 2022
It is even more important for organizations that deal with causes like Cancer and other diseases to be particularly sensitive to this issue. It is difficult to write for both audiences that are celebrating a traditional mother’s day and those that are treating as a day of remembrance. Avoid triggering those that have lost a parent.
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How to Make Facebook Fundraising Work For You
Media Cause
APRIL 16, 2021
Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C). We leveraged the Facebook Post Donate Button and saw average gift revenue more than double from Giving Tuesday benchmarks. The audience really appreciated the content as evidenced by the growth in average gift. . Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM).
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How to Show Visual Impact on Your Online Donation Forms
Qgiv
APRIL 23, 2021
As with one-time gifts, the image should relate to the giving plan and a brief description of what the recurring gift provides. 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.
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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 20, 2019
For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop. Online Stores by Nonprofits.
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102 Three Fast, Easy Ways to Market Matching Gifts
NonProfit Hub
MAY 6, 2015
Adam Weinger is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the President of Double the Donation, a company which provides tools to nonprofits to help them raise more money from corporate matching gift and volunteer grant programs. _. There are a host of ways to market matching gifts. So, strap yourself in. Email signatures.
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Bright Idea: Create Fun School Fundraisers at Just the Right Time
Qgiv
AUGUST 30, 2021
It’s important that donors understand that no matter how they choose to engage, they can always give a gift even if team fundraising isn’t their cup of tea! For example, if you’re raising money for breast cancer, you’re most likely going to have a large push for donations during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.
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The Champion Healthcare Fundraisers are Overlooking
sgEngage
AUGUST 25, 2021
Many development officers have a personal experience that connects them with their hospital’s care mission; they derive deep satisfaction not only from the success of a closed gift, but from the knowledge that those dollars may advance the cure for cancer or improve care in the community.
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Social Change Apps on Facebook to Support Breast Cancer, Environment, and Aids
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 7, 2008
But if you look at the Campaign for Breast Cancer Research cause on Facebook, the largest one - it has over 3 million members. If all of them installed the application once, that would earn $60,000 for Breast Cancer Research. I'm sure there are careful matching - for example, no cigarette ads linked to the breast cancer research.
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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 23, 2023
Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. The second prize is a $200 gift card to the best place for pho in town, Pho-Nomenal. While ChatGPT’s repsonse isn’t as personal as we’d like it to be, it sure gets the ball rolling!
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How Your Organization’s Charitable Arm Can Manage Restricted Funds to Grow Your Stewardship
sgEngage
JUNE 16, 2022
For example, a large donor might care deeply about finding a cure for colon cancer, so they give a hospital foundation $5 million to focus on that disease. The foundation may use that money along with other grants specifically for colon cancer to purchase equipment to better diagnose and treat patients with colon cancer.
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3 Reasons Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Drives More Engagement
Candid
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
These are often part of larger campaigns such as Giving Tuesday or Breast Cancer Awareness Month. . This includes the student who can only pledge a few dollars as well as affluent households contributing midsize and major gifts.
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Personalizing Donor Communication for Small Nonprofits
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 14, 2023
After a donor makes a gift, regardless of its size, send them a thank-you message. A larger gift may warrant more detailed messages, or even multiple communications, such as a personalized email and a phone call. Past giving history can provide insight into a donor’s motivation behind giving. How frequently does the donor give?
27 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Or, if you prefer to donate to a nonprofit in the name of a friend, colleague, or loved one, you can purchase a tribute holiday gift. Stand Up to Cancer Store. Either way, give back this holiday season and shop for good. UNICEF Market. Syracuse Cultural Workers Store. Smithsonian Store. Society B. Skatistan Store. SFMoMA Museum Store.
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Blue Fox Founder & CEO, Chantal Sheehan Shares Her Personal Story to Raise Awareness for Endometriosis Month and Women's History Month
Blue Fox
MARCH 23, 2022
To put that in perspective: 1 in 16 women suffer from heart disease 1 in 8 women suffer from breast cancer There are few known therapies for treating endo. What a gift. Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 10 women. (At At least = probably more because it's not diagnosed correctly.) Its effects can be (and often are) debilitating.
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