Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

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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. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, if a business notices that many of its employees donate to the same cause, it can reach out to that organization and offer to sponsor their next fundraising event. You collect pledges from family and friends based on the number of miles you walk. Increased exposure.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the session, “GivingTuesday + Year-End Fundraising: A (Good) Marriage Story,” Melissa Benjamin from Fiver Children’s Foundation and Jenna Notarfrancesco from CauseVox, sat down to talk about how Fiver was able to raise over $32K with their #GivingTuesday campaign in 2020. CauseVox’s Pledge Now, Pay Later Feature.

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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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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Testicular Cancer Foundation’s Beard Patrol campaign has got No-Shave November down. In a nutshell, the dollars that participants would otherwise be spent on shaving products are donated to the Testicular Cancer Foundation. To help mitigate costs, ask local businesses if they’d be willing to sponsor your event.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is a relatively young nonprofit that was still finding its legs when COVID hit. Flexibility: this was particularly important for the audience that Spinal CSF Leak Foundation was trying to reach because many of their participants are bed bound.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. The Robert Half Bowl-a-Thon to sponsor Junior Achievement of Greater Washington.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

You can take the strategies you’d use to solicit sponsors for an event and apply to them to your campaign. Now that you have a solid foundation for your campaign from the silent phase, you’ll start communicating with your whole community and reach your final goal. One great way to do it is with Pledge Now, Pay Later functionality.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re looking to add some extra spice to your New Year’s party and raise even more, add a silent auction to the festivities like the Bethesda Foundation did with their Sweet Christmas Soiree. New Year’s pledge/sponsorship campaign. Winter Wonderland carnival. Plan a festive carnival for a fun night out for the family.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

I would omit foundations from this mailing and possibly leave corporate sponsors and event attendees out, too. But if you are planning a package with a letter, pledge card, and custom envelope, you may need to hire a professional. . Run a report to see how many mailing addresses you have for individual donors.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Our staff and clients are excited by the Obama administration's pledge to promote transparency in government, as well as the DC government's recent innovations with public data. Second, we're co-sponsoring and helping plan the eDemocracy2 Camp in DC on Sunday, April 19 (one day before the 2009 Politics Online Conference).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Foundation soon joined the project, lending a hand with their communications and social media savvy. A powerful payment management solution to facilitate recurring donations and pledges. A private community management system to engage your sponsors by building your own private online community. and cultural center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

It's called Bullseye Gives, a special Facebook page inviting folks to decide how they should allocate $3 million among ten large institutional charities, including: Parent Teacher Association Feeding America The Salvation Army American Red Cross National Parks Foundation Breast Cancer Research Foundation St.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The nonprofit privacy rights community was fully mobilized including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Fight for the Future, ACLU, Free Press Access, Demand Progress, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Mozilla Foundation, and many commercial web companies. Apple is a major donor with a pledge of $100 million.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

This foundation helps children at risk around the world. And while there are commercial or business event sponsors (see side bar ) there isn't an overt sales goal. (Still couldn't find them on Guide Star or Networked for Good perhaps their 501-c3 is under a different name?) Fundraising events should be fun!)

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

”, and is the foundation of any successful marketing strategy. Sponsor Sweepstakes. Research has also shown that people who pledge to make a donation will likely will follow through on that promise. For example, the American Diabetes Association has a micro site around making a pledge to stop diabetes.

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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. Employ both and don’t be afraid to let your passion shine through.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The App also provides: adoptable dog search by zip code, simple giving to help homeless pets, and their grassroots pledge to start seeing invisible dogs. Michelle, was a participant in the Measuring Networked Nonprofit peer learning groups supported through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Advisory members submit a pledge for what they can commit to do. Sponsor a table at the organization’s event. Connecting the organization with their company’s foundation or community relations program, which often cannot be accessed without a person. The organization brings its Advisory Board together three times a year.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some companies have taken actions such as pledging to match employee donations at higher rates to disaster relief causes, while others have developed entire giving initiatives related to disaster relief and crisis response. Pitch programs that require minimal oversight like a year-round employee volunteer program or matching gift program.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. Pledges: How many people do you want to pledge a donation to the cause? The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation partnered with #GivingTuesday to develop the #MyGivingStory initiative, a space for donors, volunteers, and nonprofit staff to tell the story about why they give.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving. American Cancer Society has been fighting cancer since 1913. More on how it works.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges. So a participant may pay $12 to participate and then have friends or family pledge a certain amount for every mile they complete.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Used TeamRaiser to recruit new sponsors and recuited 5,000 sponsors since 2005 and sponsored over 560 children. They created a creative online check-in process that allowed people to check in for the event online and pledge to complet fundraising post-event. Winner: United Nations Foundation. Email Communications.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Encourage them to set reading goals and reach out to their friends and family to collect pledges for when they meet their goals. Matching gifts drive. Student art show. Virtual college + career prep workshop.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

By Nate Andorsky , CEO of Creative Science , a digital agency that aligns behavioral science with design and technology to help nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven companies rethink the way that they engage with people. Ask for a Pledge to Increase Conversions. Make the Most of Herd Mentality.

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Forum One

AUGUST 4, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

APRIL 15, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

MARCH 11, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

DECEMBER 10, 2007

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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