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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 Host a Pledge Drive: The Complete Guide

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A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. As your organization or participants meet those goals, donors increase their pledged donation. Create your pledge drive plan The first step to host a pledge drive is to create your plan.

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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

But how can you make sure the act of donating is both easy for donors and maximizes results for your organization? Defining Pledges and Donations When it comes to types of donations, there can be some overlap between the various categories. Here are simple definitions of and key differences between pledges and donations: Pledges.

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Product Update: CauseVox Auto-Pledge Helps You Get More Large Gifts

CauseVox

In recent years, pledges have fallen out of fashion: it’s not how today’s donors give, and it’s difficult for fundraisers to track and manage fulfillment. With Auto-Pledge, pledges will never be the same! Auto-pledges allow you to get larger amounts in a flexible way that works for your donors.

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Actions Speak Louder than DEI Corporate Pledges

Media Cause

Remember how many corporations and nonprofits hopped on that bandwagon, pledging to do better with racial equality? Well, some really nice person on the internet compiled the list of Fortune 100 Companies, the concrete actions they wanted to take, and what, if anything, has come from their pledges here. . Remember black out Tuesday?

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Let’s check out what to consider when measuring your results. For example, if you raised $5,000 as the result of a recent solicitation and spent $1,500 in mailing and printing costs to raise this money, your return on investment is $3,500 (Total Revenue: $5000- Total Expenses: $1,500 =$3,500). 1) Pledges.

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

Bloomerang

Because pledge fulfillment rates are typically in the 80-90% range, multi-year giving provides a predictable revenue stream, allowing nonprofits to plan and implement long-term projects with greater confidence. This means you can secure pledges quicker, and your supporters can make their commitments without the hassle of dealing with paper.