EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Imagine getting a thoughtful text message around Thanksgiving from one of your favorite charities. Several years later she had raised over 10 million and was featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show. Yes, it is possible to do text-to-give campaigns, but I’m not talking about that: I’m talking about donor stewardship.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

Like philanthropy, customer service is uniquely American. Innovative fundraising researcher Adrian Sargeant, co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, says, “Nonprofits are a means to an end for the donor. When people give to you, they’re not loving the charity. Donor Cultivation. Customer Service.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing. I’m tired of the same old, same old. We’d love to hear from you!

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

A June 2020 survey by the Pew Research Center found that approximately one out of every three AAPI individuals surveyed reported having been subject to racial slurs/jokes since the beginning of the pandemic, and one out of four feared someone might threaten or physically attack them. These trends are disappointing but not surprising.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. The Chronicle Of Philanthropy. National Center For Family Philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Giving Days organized by local communities are being adopted by many more communities than ever before and a stronger understanding how these efforts can help build the capacity of nonprofits to embrace social media and online giving, engage more donors, and raise awareness of charity giving. It’s a huge group: two billion worldwide.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Note: This article will focus on international development from my perspective working in an African country, although the questions raised are pertinent to any “developed” country or continent’s relationship to a “developing” region.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! People like me use lists of charitable organizations as a basis for our research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Google research has revealed a 30% uptick in searches from August to September related to charitable giving. Overall, the stats indicate a continued upward trend in philanthropy worldwide, a steady increase in online fundraising, and mounting evidence that as the use of social media grows, so does online giving. In 2014, 1.4

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

This can promote your event to different groups of people, especially walkers and bikers, who would be interested in signing up for a charity event that also furthers their own goals. Research local companies who share similar values as your organization and have a corporate philanthropy program. Social media.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

For those who itemize, the limit for cash donations is raised from 50 percent to 60 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. The Pease Amendment, which limited overall itemized deductions, is now repealed.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

It uses data from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS), the nation’s largest study that tracks giving patterns among the same households over time." It uses data from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS), the nation’s largest study that tracks giving patterns among the same households over time."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. Local Charities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 3, 2023

Passive fundraisers are a great way to supplement the funds you raise from events and campaigns. Panera Bread, Chipotle, and Panda Express are just three of the many chain restaurants that support nonprofits through their corporate philanthropy programs. Apply to partner with a large restaurant chain. Happy fundraising!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The unofficial results:  $14 million raised for more than 3400 nonprofits. This was among the key findings of the  “Community Philanthropy 2.0,” conducted by  Geoff Livingston (he is a Society for New Communications Research Fellow),  Qui Diaz  and myself. 

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop a legacy giving program. — Charity Clairity. CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

How Do Hospitals Raise Funds? This will vary from hospital to hospital, but lately we’ve seen hospital foundations focus on raising dollars for COVID-19 support funds, reserve funds for future equipment needs, continuing staff education and training, emergency funds, pro-bono services, their own research efforts, and more.

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NCE Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2011

PBSNewsHour had a recent segment on how charities are turning to social media as a fundraising tool now more than ever. In the video, which is embedded below, Allison Fine from The Chronicle of Philanthropy is interviewed by Ray Suarez. How is your agency using it as a fund raising tool in the new year?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person. per dollar raised compared with $0.50 Thanks for this question, Charity Clairity.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

One potent but underutilized tool at your disposal during this time is employee giving⁠ —a form of corporate philanthropy that directly engages a company’s staff. In addition, Double the Donation research indicates that individuals are more likely to give if they know a matching gift is available⁠. or gamification techniques (e.g.,

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. Double the Donation’s employee engagement research found that 71% of employees believe it’s important to work for companies that give back, such as through matching gifts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. Says Barb, “All of sudden it went crazy! .”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. Philanthropy and Fundraising. Charity Digital News published this interview with Rob Leyland, Innovation Manager, about their recent efforts. Here’s this month’s roundup. Social Change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

3) What is the greatest obstacle that NGOs in Mexico need to overcome in order to raise more money online? Mexican people are very generous in their private circle, but when it comes to philanthropy, the bad reputations of some of the large NGOs hinders the growth in online giving. Trust and communication skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2016

Nearly one in three (31.5%) people worldwide donated to charity in 2015 and one in four (24%) volunteered. Source: The Philanthropy Outlook. For every 1,000 fundraising emails delivered, a nonprofit raises $44. Source: CAF World Giving Index 2015. By 2018, the global population of social media users is projected to grow to 2.44

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and spread generosity. It was almost ten years ago that we published the Networked Nonprofit during the early days of social media and networks.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. What kinds of charities do people support? What kinds of charities do people support? The majority of Canadians donate money to charity. Eight Key Findings: 1.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2010

That said, I did a little research into some of the most popular social networking sites/companies used by nonprofits to see what kind of philanthropic and socially responsible programs the companies offered to nonprofits. Facebook helped launch the company Causes which has raised more than $20 million for various nonprofits.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Major giving and prospect research support. Because of this, you must understand your goal for the partnership before researching consultants to ensure you find the right one for your team. Research top providers. Research some top consultants who provide the particular services you need. Marketing strategy development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

On October 3, to raise money for the war, the U.S. If I make a donation to a qualified public charity, operating foundation, school, or even to government, my taxable income decreases by the amount of my donation. The United States was drawn into the war in the spring of 1917. Hager joined the faculty at ASU in 2008. think tank.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. Donating products to charities helps corporate bottom lines, reduces waste in landfills, and provides relief for people in need. One of the things we wished for as we navigated the campaign: benchmarks.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. And I dont think Im alone.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2013

million charities and religious groups, according to Giving USA. Most donors believe that they are giving to worthwhile causes, but few conduct the necessary research to determine how effectively an organization uses donations to accomplish its mission. Do your research. Community Manager. Nursing@Georgetown.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Tempel dean of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. associate dean for research and international programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. As annual donation amounts keep increasing, what’s important is a killer strategy for your nonprofit to raise the most money while keeping in touch with supporters.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 18, 2018

New records were set in ROI, donor advised funds (DAFs) and other areas as corporations addressed the rising importance of philanthropy in engaging employees, attracting talent, and building brands. In the past, corporate philanthropy was often viewed as a necessary cost center that returned few measurable results.

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