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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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How To Be An Inclusive Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Advocate – where you leverage your power and influence to propel change. Jennifer Brown Pledge to take the online assessment, discover where you lie within the continuum and embrace the teachings of this book. Active – where you put your learning into action. The road of inclusive leadership is a very personal one,” shares Brown. “As

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Enter And Credit Donor Advised Fund Gifts In Your Database

Bloomerang

Soft credit the gift on the record of the individual who made the grant recommendation This way you’re able to track and steward supporters who, though they did not make a gift directly (donor advised fund gifts are sometimes called “third party gifts”), did have considerable influence over the decision.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks. To leverage the influence of social norms, nonprofits can use social media to show the types of volunteer activities they value. This gives supporters an idea of what is important to the group.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (and How to Use It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Think of each participant as a mini-influencer, out there telling the story of your cause and galvanizing their followers to donate and participate. Participants’ friends and family can get in on the action, too, by pledging support for different lengths of time the participant will last!

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What Is Employee Giving?

sgEngage

By allowing employees to make donations through recurring payroll deductions or employee donation pledges, companies can encourage workplace engagement and enrichment while maximizing total donations. Many giving campaigns will encourage employees to make a charitable contribution through a recurring payroll deduction or financial pledge.

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9 Tips for Creating a Social Media Advocacy Campaign

Media Cause

Tag the campaign target—and influencers, journalists, and partner orgs. A critical piece of advocacy is reaching the target you are trying to influence. It’s also important to go beyond just tagging the target—be sure to include relevant influencers, journalists and partner organizations that can help your cause. Be persistent.