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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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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. your neighbors. your family members.

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What counts as racial equity funding?  

Candid

In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . For foundations with reporting requirements, payment on these pledges will eventually be tracked as grants over time.

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

sgEngage

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key.

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Create a standardized script. Keep an eye on trends in employer information. To illustrate our point, take a look at two possible phonathon script introductions: Phonathon Script Introduction #1: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign. Create a standardized script.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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Participants become your fundraisers by asking for pledges and raising money from their friends and family to sponsor them in the event. The labor and time investment vary dramatically, but one universal truth applies to auctions: you need someone with a GREAT mind for organization behind the scenes. Cast a vision for the event.

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