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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. Prioritizing donor retention will ultimately build a dedicated pool of supporters who will lend support any time you need it.

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The HUGE Difference Between Pledges and Donate Now, Pay Later

Whole Whale

There’s a big difference between making a pledge and making a donation. A pledge is when you promise to give a certain amount of money to a cause, usually over time. To put it simply: does the money leave a donor’s wallet now or later and does that money end up in a nonprofit bank account now or later.

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How To Raise Money For Charity: 5 Ideas To Get You Started

CauseVox

Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. Thankfully, there is actually another way (a great way) for you to help a charity you love —you can fundraise for them ! ” tweet this.

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Here’s How To Increase Auction Revenue By Planting Donors At Your Nonprofit Gala

Bloomerang

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. Carefully comb your donor records.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When A Donor Says “No”

Bloomerang

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been getting a lot of resistance from donors saying “no” when I ask them if they’d like to get together.

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Gen Z: Engaging The Next Wave Of Donors

CauseVox

With CauseVox’s hands-free peer-to-peer, you can harness the power of your community and empower young donors to share your mission and amplify your cause. Our smart forms can automatically detect whether a donor is on a desktop or mobile device, optimizing their online giving experience from the get-go.

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