CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits have moved from surviving to thriving. The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Here are some of my favorite creative charity event ideas. Click to Tweet. Polar Plunge.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Organizing a successful charity event involves more than just enthusiasm; it requires strategic planning and resourcefulness. Building Community Relationships In-kind donations also foster stronger ties with the community. You can reach out to local radio, TV, and print publications for in-kind trade.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

The rise of the livestream, combined with the growing popularity and widespread appeal of video games, has created an attractive new opportunity for charities — gaming fundraisers. These events are an exciting new kind of fundraiser in which gamers raise money for charity by livestreaming themselves playing video games.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Elevate Your Impact: Crafting a Winning Fundraising Plan for Your Next Charity Event As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of effective fundraising. This blog post outlines the key elements for creating a successful fundraising plan for your next charity event, empowering you to maximize your impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies. For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

In fact, according to data shared by Peer-to-Peer Forum , peer-to-peer fundraising is the number one tactic that inspires donors to give to charity and 39% of Americans who’ve donated to charity have done so because a friend or family member asked them to. That’s why it’s key to market your peer-to-peer fundraisers in your community.

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Charity Village

APRIL 16, 2021

The David Suzuki Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Future Ground Prize, presented by Desjardins and supported by Nature’s Way. This contest will celebrate existing citizen-led initiatives throughout Ontario that are making positive impacts on the environment in local communities.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. I can see there might be an issue with the optics of this situation, but also know companies set up foundations to advance initiatives and work they align with and care about. For example: The Foundation has grant guidelines. – – Too Greedy?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. Maybe even someone local about who you were unaware!

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. Hope you’re feeling it!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 Last Tuesday at about 10 a.m.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

I recommended six grants for my 2019 year-end distributions and the entire process required an investment of twenty minutes of my time; and what a wonderful feeling it brought me to know that my local food bank, animal society, homeless shelter, and others will have much-needed, end-of-year support for their missions.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. of those gifts were given anonymously.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

Local foundations and businesses may have grant programs specifically for nonprofits operating in the area. Applying for grants from local foundations and businesses can be a great way to jump-start fundraising efforts for nonprofits. Some national organizations offer grants to nonprofits that align with their mission.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation is now accepting applications for the Fighting Hunger Grants. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and Canada that fight hunger in our communities.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

Whether you’re a parental figure blocking out time in your schedule for school supply shopping or someone who isn’t in school anymore, there are plenty of ways to observe National Back to School Month and support students and teachers in your community. Volunteer at your local school. Charities to donate to. Junior Achievement.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. The top five donors by dollar amount—The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, IKEA Foundation, BP plc, Lego Foundation, and Google—account for 35% of total funding.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). The national arm of the National Association of Letter Carriers (as opposed to any of the locals) is by far the largest union in terms of revenue, bringing in $1.78 Unions, charity and voluntarism. Financial data.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

It only takes one day of collective giving to transform entire communities. Whether it’s a small community affair or a bigger, more widespread initiative, your organization can boost donations in a short time frame any time throughout the year. FAQ Page: Ever had burning questions about a cause?

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Grants from public charities increased 580%. While almost a third of grants went to organizations in Ukraine, recipient countries reflect giving to local chapters of the Red Cross and other international relief organizations, or to their Geneva-based headquarters. Company-sponsored foundation. Public charity. Population.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving. I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Learn how Summit Assistance Dogs and Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation ran massively successful virtual fundraising events : Tip: Schedule a demo with our team on how you can quickly start a campaign site for your virtual fundraising event. Download your Virtual Fundraising Planning Guide and Template: 5. Virtual Race.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It is impossible to imagine community life without not-for-profit organizations. Not-for-profits are our soccer teams and symphonies, hospitals and homeless shelters, foundations, and food banks; they protect our environment and provide education; their work is international and local; and they are where we worship and work.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Try: “ You’ve been such a loyal supporter of [name of charity] that we’re asking you to consider telling your best friends about your passion. community center; place of worship; school; service organization; place of business; public gathering, etc.)

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have worked alongside newer philanthropies like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve health through strategic grantmaking. More proactively, tangibly, and consistently contribute community benefit.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. I can see there might be an issue with the optics of this situation, but also know companies set up foundations to advance initiatives and work they align with and care about. For example: The Foundation has grant guidelines. – – Too Greedy?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. Malala Fund is partnering with ACE Charity in Nigeria to provide children. The game-changing part of Nayla’s platform?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, compare the impact of the following statements: “Because of our nonprofit’s tireless efforts, we were able to provide 100 laptops for local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

The three powerhouses, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and Better Business Bureau, that foundations, philanthropists, and donors use to seek out information and ratings about nonprofits released an open letter to the nonprofit and foundation world yesterday. How effective is that organization in creating real world social change?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Mellon Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

Organizations like the Lung Cancer Foundation of America use Canva to share impactful statistics, stories, and quotes in a visually engaging way. Utilize Relevant National Days and Holidays Align your posts with relevant national and international days, like World Water Day or International Day of Charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

As a result, fundraising continues to be of utmost importance for hospital foundations and other organizations providing programs or services to support patients. Hospitals can fundraise in a variety of a ways for their own foundations or other causes that support their patients. Hospital Foundation Fundraising Ideas.

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