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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1 70% of grants and pledges were made with identifiable announcement dates, with 83.5% billion in emergency funds. billion ($1.6

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

Candid

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. Data collection focused on the largest 800 funders nationally plus the top 25 grantmakers in each state and Washington, D.C.,

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Create Teams of Different Pledge Classes Now, let’s talk about a secret ingredient that can make your capital campaign soar: the power of friendly competition within your own ranks. By creating teams based on different pledge classes, you can tap into the natural camaraderie and rivalry that exists within your chapter.

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Your Official 17NTC Local's Guide to DC

EveryAction

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Washington Wizards (Chinatown/Verizon Center). The Dabney.

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Big Data on Planned Giving

Connection Cafe

Since 2017, FreeWill has helped over 85,000 people pledge more than $920 million to nonprofits. The pledges have been enabled by our free estate planning tool, which nudges people to think about charitable giving while making a will (or guides them through the process with a lawyer). On average, Washington, D.C.

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

The Robert Half Bowl-a-Thon to sponsor Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. In addition to recurring giving, we also offer a Pledge Now, Pay Later feature, making any size donation available to your donors. Look at those amazing results headed to the Treehouse, a nonprofit in Seattle. Give Them A Tour.

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5 Creative Angles to Consider for Your Next Fundraising Campaign

Classy

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington linked their supporters to self-care products and services from locally-, women-, and BIPOC-led self-care businesses in hopes of raising money toward their mission to advance reproductive freedom.

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