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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah.

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How to Help After the Maui Wildfire

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To ensure that your money is going to the right places, use tools like Charity Navigator , Candid (formerly GuideStar) ,and TEOS (tax-exempt organization search) to evaluate the legitimacy and impact of the organizations you’re donating to before you give. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here.

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A Run for Inclusion—Why I’m Running the Publix Half Marathon to Benefit Kyle Pease Foundation

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Not only have Kyle and his brother Brent completed multiple endurance races together, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, but Kyle has taken his journey to the next level by starting a foundation that gives people with disabilities the opportunities to participate in sports and race events just like him.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. Employees can then donate this money to support the charity of their choice.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Says one survey respondent, "Our greatest challenge is building a strong Board of Directors that is willing to fundraise for the organization. Anyone who joins the Board now has clearly defined roles and willingly makes a personal donation in addition to actively fundraising.". Systems-level collaboration.

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Target Facebook Challenge: Ten Large Charities Compete for Votes To Divide the $3 Million Pot

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

companies, and even foundations to give away money. Charity SmackDown had teams of celebrities paired with corporate sponsors to raise money for nine different charities. Winning an online fundraising contest requires a particular strategy. on Facebook, Network for Good, Global Giving and Parade Magazine in 2007.

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Amanda Rose, Twestival Leader, Reflects on Twestival

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Amanda Rose at the London Twestival Photo was taken by @mikebutcher The Twestival combined online twitter fundraising with a groundswell of offline self organized events in 202 cities around the world on February 12th. Would Twestival forever change the nature of social media fundraising. How did the relationship originate?