Care2

APRIL 9, 2012

This is an important trend to note because over the past few years, the open rates were declining. The number of gifts rose by 20%. This is not surprising since 2010 was a watershed year for many international nonprofits due to the 163% spike in fundraising around relief following the Haiti earthquake and flooding in Pakistan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

That was the gift of attending Nonprofit 2.0 She shared some insights about the Red Cross’s social media work leading up to Haiti. She made great points about what they had in place the day before the earthquake in Haiti struck: Robust listening program where staff skims and responds. A big thank you conference organizers!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

88% of nonprofits had at least one online gift of $1,000 or more. Haiti-related giving had a big impact on online giving trends. Online giving grew 34.5% of total fundraising now comes from online giving. of all online giving takes place in October, November and December. What this means for your nonprofit.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

While system data and trends show online giving is growing, consumer research reinforces the need for nonprofits to focus on how they integrate online and other technology into their marketing and development programs – not just for today, but for the future. . 2) Mobile technology.

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Care2

MARCH 22, 2011

The study said that the International sector drove this growth, which experienced a 163% increase in donations spurred by disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti and the flooding in Pakistan. Many nonprofits also saw an increase in the number of donations, a sign that that more people feel that economy is recovering.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2011

As we all know, text-to-give has proven successful(ish), especially around disaster relief like last year’s Haiti earthquake. What’s the next mobile trend to consider? This technology relies on a mobile bar code, or QR code, that debits money from a pre-paid gift card you purchase ahead of time.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

That might seem low, but it’s actually on track with other online trends. For example, 65% of charities still do not pre-select a mid-range gift on their donation forms even though the data shows this approach performs better. By contrast, online gifts made on a mobile device have only continued to grow. of total sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Whether you want to raise money for clean water in Ethiopia, vaccinations for children in Haiti, or a safe home for a puppy in Mississipi, with a Birthday Cause your friends can give in honor of your special day. So, I added some messaging that any amount would be appreciated. Asking for donations in lieu of birthday gifts is not new.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And so it’s not uncommon that as you’re working through your gift tables and your commitments that your leadership or your donors will want to rush out and, you know, launch the social media campaign or start a new grassroots initiatives. Not being able to build out your gift tables. Momentum is really important.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2011

The year-over-year growth was in large part due to the tremendous amount of online giving towards the Haiti Earthquake. Online fundraising during a disaster can be 3x to 4x normal trends and the vast majority of giving happens in just a few days. How much is the average online gift? How is online giving trending right now?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Nonprofit Research Collaborative Releases First Report Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 29th, 2010 The Nonprofit Research Collaborative released its first report today. sectional studies.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 20, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking How Nonprofits Can Avoid Online Credit Card Fraud Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on January 20th, 2011 Nonprofit organizations are a big target for online credit card fraud. Don’t use a blank gift amount on your donation forms.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2010 Online Giving Trends Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on February 15th, 2011 Blackbaud released its 2010 Online Giving Report today. This change can almost single handedly be attributed to giving to Haiti relief efforts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2011

Every Christmas since I was about 9 or so, my Grandmother has asked that, instead of gifts, my cousins and I each donate to a charity and wrap up the receipts or certificates and a letter talking about the charity and what it means to us. It's been a nice little tradition, but I wish I did more without the nudge from the Christmas Spirit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

And you don't have purchase new stuff to give a gift. There are lots of alternative gift giving opportunities too, take for example Save the Children gift catalog that lets you and your children explore a map of the world and imagine how simple gifts make a difference. There's a good case study of LinkedIn.

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