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Using Social Media to Put a Face on Homelessness with Mark Horvath

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He goes by the name Hardly Normal and fights to put a face on homelessness by using the internet, social media and InvisiblePeople.TV (content can be intense) to share stories about real people battling with being out on the street. Mark Horvath is a passionate guy with an incredible story.

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

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USD ( Blackbaud Luminate Online Report ). Monthly giving revenue grew by an average of 18.37% in 2018 ( Blackbaud Luminate Online Report ). per month – or $425 a year ( Blackbaud Luminate Online Report ). homelessness (8%), and education (7%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Fundraising Stats. 9% via PayPal.

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How The Salvation Army Uses Power BI to Boost Major Giving

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By extending the power of its Blackbaud CRM platform with Power BI, the team now sees more focused information about their major giving prospects. The organization offers support and aid in natural disasters and also provides ongoing community programs to address issues such as homelessness and food insecurity.

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An Insider’s Guide to bbcon 2023 in Denver

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Co-chairs of the Generosity Commission, Jane Wales (Vice President, the Aspen Institute) and Mike Gianoni (CEO, Blackbaud), will address the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the social impact sector today. Get to know our sponsors who help to make bbcon a reality and help you extend your Blackbaud technology investment!

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10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits

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According to the 2019 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report , online giving grew 6.8% per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report. For example, a $50 donation provides a spay/neuter surgery or a $10 donation provides five meals at a homeless shelter. in 2019 and accounts for 8.7%

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Trends in Grantmaking: Bring Your Community into Your Decision-Making Through Participatory Grantmaking

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Foundations and grantmaking organizations are trying to untangle some of the world’s messiest problems: homelessness, food insecurity, climate change, and the rights of people who are often overlooked, to name a few. Not only are the issues multifaceted and overlapping, but they can also change based on location.

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Fundraiser Burnout? Try Automation to Boost Both Efficiency and Employee Morale

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There are tons of choices from the Blackbaud Marketplace including the free app LetterBox by RedArc and DIY options for putting stewardship processes on autopilot so you can focus on the personal touches that only a human can do. If you’d like to explore the range of possibilities for automation, check out the Blackbaud Developer Conference.