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How Text Messaging Has Revolutionized Giving

BoardAssist

The average mobile pledge fulfillment rate is 84 per cent, which is aided by SMS reminders. The most popular charitable group with Baby Boomers is religious charities, while Gen X and Millennials prefer children and youth development. Text messaging and social media are perfect partners for charities.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others.

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“Be the Change You Wish to See in the World”

Connection Cafe

A little known fact is that, before starting Convio, I was exploring three very different concepts: yield management for airlines; supply chain management for the automotive parts industry; and nonprofit fundraising after participating in a PBS pledge drive. In 1999, less than $100 million was raised online.

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