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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund. Still, Im says that a big part of the project is outreach to funders to try and convince them not just to support local journalism but to consider doing so with fewer restrictions. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed. So, we have to honor that, too.”

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Special Appeal Pledge Tracking for Your Back to School Fundraiser

Greater Giving

Unlock the Power of Special Appeal Pledge for Your Back to School Fundraiser As you gear up for an exciting Back to School season, there’s a powerful fundraising tool you should consider incorporating to take your next event to new heights – the “Special Appeal Pledge.” What is a Special Appeal Pledge?

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Is Your Nonprofit Half Way to Your 2020 Fundraising Goal$?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to AFP’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project , giving was down 7.4% What’s Your Projected Income? 1) Pledges. First, take a look at the money that has already been promised to your organization through pledges. It can be helpful to identify any pledges that may be delinquent and have past due payments.

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Multi-Year Gift Agreements: Your Donor Retention ‘Ace-In-The-Hole’

Bloomerang

How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%. Multi-year giving isn’t just a statistical trick, but a genuine opportunity to steward your donor over the course of their pledge.

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Mastering Next Year’s Budget With Revenue Projections and Donor Attrition Analysis

Neon CRM

This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year. First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. Pledges by funder type. Below are pledges by funder type: Corporations account for 59% of pledges for Ukraine relief and 64% of the total dollar value of those pledges.

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5 Tips To Help Your Nonprofit Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds

Bloomerang

Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge. When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. Despite its name, the pledge is not legally binding. . My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful. It will take time and effort and care. But I won’t wait.

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