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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. Eventgroove sweepstakes organizers have given away everything from cars to gift baskets! But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal. What Sort of Prizes Work Best?

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Donation Processing Set-up: 4 Tips for New Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

For one thing, donors will be far more inclined to give to nonprofits that prioritize the protection of their gifts. It cites the Save the Children and Utah Food Bank breaches as especially costly examples of weak security measures. After donors have submitted their gifts, you might also consider sending a customized donation receipt.

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Symantec Gives Back

Tech Soup

Matching Gifts, Dollars for Doers, and Nonprofit Board Service. Symantec offers a generous Matching Gift Program — up to $1,000 per employee per year — and also rewards sustained volunteerism by making a contribution to organizations where employees volunteer their time through their Dollars for Doers Program.

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#GivingTuesday is almost here! NTEN Members share their campaign plans

NTEN

In the two years since its inception, #GivingTuesday campaigns saw a 90% increase in online giving, and 40% increase in average gift size. Candy Cane Corner is a partnership between The Road Home, YWCA Utah, and Volunteers of America, UT to help bring holiday magic and cheer to needy families in the community.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

Qgiv

In their research project “Exploring the Love Language of Fundraising,” Jen and Adrian are uncovering how often the nonprofit sector focuses on money within their messaging – “Your gift can” or “Thank you for your donation” – which establishes a transactional relationship with them.

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Leadership Development in Nonprofits: Identifying Toxic Signs of Ego in Your Development Space

ASU Lodestar Center

She was the license holder and head curator for TEDxMesa, has worked with gifted youth, youth in crisis and children with special needs. She served on the Executive Committee of Greater Phoenix Mensa for several years, and was Assistant Regional Vice Chair serving Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Hawaii, Southern Nevada, and parts of California.

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How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Connection Cafe

Reviewing how much a donor has given you, time of last gift, and how many times they have donated – also known as RFM history – is probably the first stop for any fundraiser to help decide which prospects to contact, with what message, and with which ask amount. She lives across town in a nice neighborhood and is married with two children.