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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Think of each participant as a mini-influencer, out there telling the story of your cause and galvanizing their followers to donate and participate. For instance, the Prostate Cancer Foundation hosted a great push-up challenge in which participants had to “commit to doing 10 push-ups for every $20 donation received.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Enter And Credit Donor Advised Fund Gifts In Your Database

Bloomerang

This is what establishes trust , which is the foundation of any sustainable relationship. CAVEAT: Do not ask the DAF sponsor to let you know this gift fulfills the donor’s pledge. IRS regulations prohibit a donor from fulfilling or reducing the balance of a ‘pledge’ (which is legally enforceable) with a payment from a DAF.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports.

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Love At First Sight: Getting To The Heart Of Fundraising With Effective Reporting

Bloomerang

Why report love matters Choosing a donor database is a pivotal decision for nonprofit fundraisers, influenced mainly by reporting capabilities. Listen to a nonprofit user The Education Foundation of Lake County ’s experience underscores the transformative power of an effective CRM.

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Gen Z: Engaging The Next Wave Of Donors

CauseVox

To best leverage collective impact and technology, peer-to-peer (P2P) campaigns are a popular way to engage and influence others – especially when shared across social media platforms. Fiver’s Children Foundation used #GivingTuesday to promote their widely successful 2021 campaign by adding it to the title and in their appeal.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Previously served as CEO of The Seany Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation. Lewis Foundation. Caryn York.

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