Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. Individual pledge commitments or reports on pledged revenue by date, campaign, or program can be tracked easily. The constant grind to find new funds is the challenge of every nonprofit.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Launched in 2019 as a joint project of the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy and the Sergey Brin Family Foundation , ASAP supports collaboration, open science, and early data sharing at scale, with a focus on three areas: PD functional genomics , neuro-immune interactions , and circuitry and brain-body interactions.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Gates Foundation awards $35 million PRI for anti-viral therapeutics. September 16, 2021 UK-based Exscientia , an AI-driven pharmatech company, has announced a $35 million program-related investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop anti-viral therapeutics against coronavirus and other viruses with pandemic potential.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

One sign that a company might support your organization and mission is whether it has taken a pledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), meaning it has an active interest in how its company affects the environment and the well-being of society. What kinds of companies might support my organization? . How do I find corporate funders?

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 These grants typically have goals associated with them—the foundation has a specific mission, or the government grant wants to address a specific societal issue.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support. 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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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

nonprofits to raise funds for technology projects. It is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for nonprofit technology projects. There are some nonprofit-oriented crowdfunding websites which include: Causevox is a charity crowdfunding platform for nonprofits and individuals to raise funds for their causes and projects.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Many nonprofits receive anywhere from 10-90% of their revenue from foundation grants. These contributions are typically high dollar grant awards that come from foundations, corporations, or the government. Here's how it works: Grant Management plans consist of three main sections: Grant Proposal, Award, and Grant Details.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

At its heart, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. Are you interested in getting involved in the project? Do you support the project? Are there any concerns or questions you have about the project?

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Media Cause

MARCH 24, 2021

Current projections for the year by the National Women’s Law Center indicate a continued decrease in the gender wage gap, but we also know Covid has disproportionately forced women out of the workforce , especially in lower-wage jobs, as they took on the bulk of domestic burdens, such as child care, caused by the pandemic. .

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2019

At the MHP Foundation , we knew that setting up and implementing a recurring giving program was in REACH for us. They enjoy hands on projects to make what we call “the MHP difference” for our patients. Because they are a hands-on, project-focused group, they might be less likely to make gifts that happen automatically.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

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. The Trevor Project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

In December, I wrote about Pepsi's bold move of not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages but using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project. For those who don’t know, the Pepsi Refresh Project is a new effort to empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

An aggressive email campaign was the foundation. A matching grant pledge prior to the big day encouraged supporters to dig deep, resulting in a 40% revenue increase compared to the previous year’s total by the time the day drew to a close.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The Story of Stuff Project made this video to inspire more people to choose family over frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday. The Story of Stuff Project made this video to inspire more people to choose family over frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

The number of new retained donors dropped 14.9% ( Fundraising Effectiveness Project ). 77% of the total was made by individuals, 18% by foundations, and 5% by corporations ( Giving USA Report ). 84% text-to-pledge gifts are fulfilled ( MobileCause ). 17% have donated while playing ( Charities Aid Foundation ).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

Every month, Barbara’s team had to do hours of detective work to find a missing pledge payment, or correct coding errors, or ask Alan’s team multiple times for reports on event sponsorship purchases. The pledge payments? And worse than that, Alan’s data rarely (if ever) matched up with the organization’s bank account. Barbara asked me.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Rockefeller Foundation. So it is not surprising that school children across the United Kingdom helped to create a Forest of Promises — a pledge from children to our planet — during the COP26 conference.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s your job to remind folks who’ve not yet renewed or fulfilled on their pledges that it’s time to do so. You can also create lists of SYBNTs (gave some year but not this), pledge reminders, and downgrades. Call donors who’ve not yet paid their pledges. . TIP: Maybe try a challenge email matching for a specific project.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

As engagement in DEI work deepens, it becomes clear that well-intentioned pledges of commitment to incorporate core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. The foundation of this skill set is the ability to give and receive feedback. Is there a process where one can provide upward feedback?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We competed against other participating organizations, racing against the clock to raise funds and secure matching funding from the Skoll Foundation. We did very well, and with the Skoll Foundation’s matching support, each gift to our campaign more than doubled its impact. It’s not too late to pledge your support for our work.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Because my team and I have been deeply involved in providing data for Candid’s many foundation landscapes, I volunteered to help with the new page. Our work on the project, and the people contributing to it, grew quickly after the launch. Several days of intense work followed.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Friends of Madison Park Foundation values all the donors who make it possible for us to maintain our beloved park and meet the high standards of our community. We now have three projects going that will impact more than 80 percent of our park by the end of the fiscal year. You are our heroes!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Another idea is to embrace online auctions.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

But since they’re such big projects, capital campaigns bring inherent risks and challenges, and they require you to plan like you’ve never planned a fundraising campaign before. But you can’t point to a specific project or set of investments that will take you there. Don’t set unrealistic goals or projections.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Plan your fundraiser around a day where your supporters will go out and participate in service projects over the course of a day. You can either choose what service projects to participate in or encourage people to pick a volunteer opportunity close to their hearts, like a clean-up day at a park or sorting food at a food bank.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Jolkona partnered with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF), which pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Starting July 26th, Groupon Seattle’s G-Team allowed subscribers to join Jolkona and SIF in making an investment in women’s leadership by pledging support in increments of $10.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

Trying to provide all the proper links and information within our microsite and Facebook application proved too cumbersome, and so we chose to go with a user flow that included a pledge, followed up with an e-mail offering all the details and links to get the precise information needed for a participant’s location. What are your KPIs?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You collect pledges from family and friends based on the number of miles you walk. After the walk-a-thon is over, you gather all the pledged donations and contribute them to your cause of choice. Sponsorships If your nonprofit is looking for funding for a specific event, activity, or project, seek out a corporate sponsorship.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Leverage #GivingTuesday as a day to ask potential new supporters to engage with you in easy, low-pressure ways such as holiday email raffles or signing a pledge that aligns with your organization’s mission. And even though this was written with hospital foundations in mind, it includes tips that all organizations can use!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

For instance, organizing a walk-a-thon involves deciding on logistics, pledge collection and boosting excitement throughout your community. Aunts, uncles, and grandparents from all over the world can help fund your projects because of the involvement of a family member. Different campaigns will involve varying levels of planning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Disruptive Model: School Project Crowdfunding. I could tell they were passionate, fired-up people who had great ideas for strategies and projects to help kids learn better,” said Best in a 2014 interview in Fast Company. “[My first project] was literally for pens, pencils, crayons, glue and rulers. More than 1.5

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

If you're trying launch a project, like a community center or a film festival, KickStarter or Indiegogo might be the way to go. The Scoop: Perhaps one of the most buzzed about crowdfunding platforms, Kickstarter is a way to fund projects. If a project succeeds, Kickstarter will charge a 5% fee to the funds collected.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 13, 2012

Last week, I pledged to highlight the ocean on "Water Wednesdays" for the next four weeks, so today I'm sharing this beautiful video of whales "singing" from The Oceania Project's YouTube Channel. I just thought their sites were worth sharing.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Rewarding consumers through a loyalty program is a foundational way to show appreciation. Remind donors when it’s time to renew or fulfill a pledge.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 12, 2010

Kickstarter is a website for creative folks to find funding for their dream projects. The site doesn't link them with foundations or grant applications; instead, it makes it easy to reach out to regular people for donations of as little as $1. Currently, the site supports US-based projects only. Pledge levels.

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