Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

It also demonstrates how each ebook that is added to the Bookshare collection is a brick in our members’ foundation of independence and inclusion. That’s why a group of Benetech supporters recently came together to give the gift of reading in honor of our long-time board member Jim Kleckner. Thanks so much for your help!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Confirms to the donor that you got their gift. Closes the loop on this gift and prepares them for the next gift. The salutation you use depends on your brand and your fundraising philosophy. After all, they gave your organization a gift. Thank you for your generous gift to xyz organization.’ And important.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In fact, most nonprofits require a minimum level of fundraising each year to reach their mission goals. This means they focus on keeping revenue (fundraising) high and expenses (direct and indirect costs) low. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. They also give you a unique opportunity to get the family members of those students to make a recurring donation. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place!

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Education Virtual Fundraising Guide 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

Would you stop doing crowd funding, social media infused fundraising and revert back to traditional methods of fundraising? That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history).

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs. Demographics: Foundations and corporate funders will want to know who is benefiting from your nonprofit’s services.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From brainstorming new fundraising ideas to reaching out to prospective donors, nonprofits use much of their team members’ time to figure out how to raise more money. Matching Gifts By far, the most popular form of corporate giving is matching gifts, with 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching gift programs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Today through Friday, November 22nd, you can give disabled veterans the gift of reading via Bookshare by joining Benetech’s Bookshare for Veterans crowdfunding campaign. For those of you who haven’t made a gift yet— the Challenge closes this Friday, November 22nd at 11:59:59am ET and many veterans still need your help.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Bonterra Solutions Donor Engagement Take your fundraising efforts to the next level and foster stronger donor relationships. Read their story on The Shalom Project Impact Powered by: Guided Fundraising Human services Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Previous Next See all How can we help you?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Awesome Foundation. New Earth Foundation. Cornell Douglas Foundation. Kellogg Foundation. Whole Kids Foundation. Emeril Lagasse Foundation. The Barney Family Foundation. Change Happens Foundation. The Harry Chapin Foundation. Johnson Scholarship Foundation. Burkle Foundation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. You’ll find their mission statements, creative fundraising examples , and how to connect with each of them below. California State Parks Foundation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 22, 2021

A recent study by Forrester found that higher ed institutions using Salesforce “improved relationships with alumni and enabled record-breaking fundraising,” saved $2.4 Morehouse Uses Tech to Transform Its Fundraising. Purdue For Life Foundation was designed last year to deepen ties to Purdue alumni.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such. It is unclear if the team of advisors to which she refers is one and the same as the Bridgespan Group but many of us in the fundraising world believe it to be so. . billion to 786 recipients since she announced her first gifts in July 2020.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This often involves direct donations but can also include in-kind gifts, volunteer time, pro bono services, and other forms of support. Benefits for nonprofits Nonprofits can access the following advantages by developing strong corporate relationships: Fundraising boost. Let’s look at the perks available for both sides.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

When our team last caught up with him, he was a busy student at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, rejoicing in his ability to read independently and reach his full potential. We are competing against other participating organizations—and racing against the clock—to raise funds and secure matching funding from the Skoll Foundation.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2013

While most of us were planning our July 4th barbeque, Valencia College Foundation was preparing to launch their First ONE campaign. This year the foundation took their six-week fundraising campaign online using peer-to-peer fundraising to supplement their offline campaign activities. Fundraiser Training & Support.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

The opportunities the students have through access to the latest technologies and an enhanced teacher training program are a world away from their former prospects. The NCA was generously gifted to CCF by our long-term supporter, Velcro Companies. 70% of the first 200 students to join CCF have gone on to university.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Once a donor’s initial gift is made, you can’t simply ignore them afterwards and expect them to give again. Personalize the ask In a study of email fundraising campaigns, we found that the emails with the highest engagement rates addressed the recipients by name and used “you” language, speaking directly to the recipient.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2021

On the upside, it gave us freedom to try new ways of working towards our missions; on the downside, it exposed the lack of diversification in fundraising strategies. Much like we’re guided to diversify our stocks, diversifying your fundraising strategy can ensure your organization is set up to maintain funding no matter the crisis ahead.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. It’s crucial to understand just how important year-end fundraising is for your organization.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Higher education giving has traditionally relied on major gifts, annual funds, and direct mail as the primary means of engaging new donors. Many K-12 schools have found success by centralizing their asks in celebration of the students, faculty and staff building a legacy. Allow supporters to fundraise on behalf of giving day projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Leng Sopharath, Phon Vandy, and CHom Thavy - Sharing Foundation College Students. It’s made think about how far social fundraising has come in the last four years. So, while I am delighted with the response to book , I’m even more pleased that the book is able to help young people in Cambodia.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. When I look back, this was one of the most sophisticated fundraising programs in Texas!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Most people you work with, from students to volunteers to Board members, will already know how to use them. The tool tracks gifts in real time, so you always know how much money you have raised. It also sorts gifts by campaigns and keeps track of gifts designated to a particular purpose. Ask before signing up!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Listen to the episode or read the description below to learn what Tim and fellow guest Scott Roberts of the UConn Foundation had to say about being creative with donor engagement during the current times. Scott Roberts is the president of the UConn Foundation, which serves the University of Connecticut. Staying on Message.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

First, I’ll cover our biggest fundraising effort of the year: individual philanthropy is crucial to us; it’s the portion that makes 10X impact possible! Consider third grade student Brennan Draves. In fact, his reading skills are above average and he is on track to be an honor roll student.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. To get started, review these three general categories of impact statistics: Foundational Impact Statistics These statistics should form the basis of your impact assessment.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. Research shows only 19% of new donors give again, but if you can get them to make a second gift they’ll renew at a rate of 61% — that’s triple! Grassroots fundraising guru Kim Klein suggests “ Is it all over between us?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. In reality, the van or other gift you receive is not exactly what you would have purchased. And it’s called an inkind gift.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

How have you considered your donors’ changed perspectives in your fundraising and marketing strategies? You may have cut back on fundraising appeals, assuming your supporters would feel strapped, uncertain and wary of commitment. . What would need to be in place before you began to even think about fundraising?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2011

My family is sponsoring her college education through the work of the Sharing Foundation. Keo Savon graduated from the local high school, steadily holding #3 and #5 in her class of 65 students. She will study chemistry, math, physics, biology, and Khmer literature at the University where she hopes to major in architecture.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Fundraising during a global pandemic . It’s no secret that the world is going through significant change and fundraising best practices are not exempt from that. Whether it’s donors or students, clear and streamlined communication is key for engaging with your stakeholders especially during these socially distant times.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2000. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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