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Are corporations making good on their racial equity pledges?

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Last summer , the murder of George Floyd and the global racial justice movement brought issues of racial inequity and injustice to the forefront. A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 billion dollars.

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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

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If you need to get the word out about a scheduling change or technical issue, there’s no better way to share the information than with an instant text message. For example: UPDATE: We’re having some tech issues but will be back online ASAP. 6) Encourage pledges. Last minute changes and glitches can happen!

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The philanthropic response to the rise in Asian hate

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In the wake of their deaths, individuals, communities, and organizations have shown solidarity with words, actions, and millions of dollars pledged to end anti-Asian discrimination, violence, and hate. Corporate pledges in response to anti-Asian hate in 2021. A few early pledges, however, suggest it is likely.

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

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For example: Every November, men all over stop shaving and grow out their beards and mustaches for Movember to raise awareness of men’s issues. 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 are Challenge Gifts?

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Challenge gifts are issued only once a contingency, or “challenge,” has been achieved. Money-based challenge gifts will typically indicate an amount that is pledged, an amount that must be raised to complete the challenge, and a time allotment in which the nonprofit is expected to complete the challenge.

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Got Silos in Your Nonprofit? It’s Time to Build Some Bridges!

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Every month, Barbara’s team had to do hours of detective work to find a missing pledge payment, or correct coding errors, or ask Alan’s team multiple times for reports on event sponsorship purchases. The pledge payments? Start small and practice for a while, then tackle bigger issues once you’ve experienced some successes.

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Evaluating Event Formats: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid

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This allows them to form stronger emotional bonds with your nonprofit, helping them to “buy in” to your mission and pledge their support. Sponsor involvement. In-person events give you a great opportunity to involve your corporate sponsors. Reduced personal interaction.

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