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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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MENTOR launched National Mentoring Month in 2002 as a way to unify and expand mentoring efforts, as well as raise awareness about youth mentoring in the United States. BBBS has affiliates located all across the country and in many communities like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern New Mexico.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (and How to Use It)

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According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. Sounds good, right?

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How Loggerhead Marinelife Center is Raising Funds to Save Sea Turtles

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While this may sound like a lot of sea turtles, Tim Hannon, co-interim CEO and COO set the record straight, “The hurdles these turtles face are enormous, not many hatchlings survive until adulthood.”. People note the jars’ ease of use and enjoy the “cha-ching” sound made when a donation is received.

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How to Use Trial & Error to Find the Right Fundraisers for Your Nonprofit

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That said, some ideas sound promising as a concept may not be successful when implemented. The thing to hold on to is that your cause is a good one and your organization is making a meaningful impact. Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create. That’s ok, too!

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How to Show Donors the Impact of Their Donations to Your Nonprofit

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After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. About the Author.

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How to Raise More Money: Fundraising Do’s & Don’t’s

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Since it’s not, we chatted with Tiffany Allen , founder & creator of Boss on a Budget , to talk about the do’s and don’t’s when raising money. If the donation process is too complicated or long, you will lose their attention and potentially cause frustration. The Importance of the Donor Relationship.

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Turning Low-dollar Fundraisers Into Money Raising Superstars

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Have you ever thought to yourself, “ hummm, I wish I could turn my non-fundraising participants or low-dollar fundraisers into money raising superstars! ”? Sounds familiar, right? Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?).

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