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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

Defining Pledges and Donations When it comes to types of donations, there can be some overlap between the various categories. Here are simple definitions of and key differences between pledges and donations: Pledges. A pledge is a promise to pay a certain amount of money to an organization at a later date.

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How to Host a Pledge Drive: The Complete Guide

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A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. As your organization or participants meet those goals, donors increase their pledged donation. Create your pledge drive plan The first step to host a pledge drive is to create your plan.

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Pledge Fundraising for 2022: Ideas and Insights

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Did you know that 84% of fundraising pledges are fulfilled and that the average mobile donation pledge for fundraising events is $167 ? These are only a few of the statistics that show how effective pledge fundraising can be for nonprofits. What is pledge fundraising? How can I use pledge fundraising in 2022?

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

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A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

It takes careful planning, determination, and, of course, the funds to make it happen. Create Teams of Different Pledge Classes Now, let’s talk about a secret ingredient that can make your capital campaign soar: the power of friendly competition within your own ranks. No, not those pledges, I’m talking about financial pledges.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission.

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Top Fundraising Tips from Meat Fight, a CauseVox Customer

CauseVox

We recently sat down with Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice Laussade, to have a fun conversation about her experience with CauseVox, key fundraising tips from Meat Fight that allowed them to raise more money, and the do not do’s for nonprofit fundraisers. We love this, because raising money for a good cause should absolutely be fun!

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