Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What is a charity gala event? A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit. Round tables make for better conversation flow, but long tables provide a more communal feel. The post Demystifying Charity Gala Planning appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Charity Village

JUNE 17, 2024

On August 15, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for dealing with a difficult conversation at work. One of the most asked about topics in workplace conflict resolution is “How to prepare for a difficult conversation like giving someone feedback about a ‘problem’ behaviour.”

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload. Using language that can be off-putting to potential donors According to the Better Business Bureau , only one in five Americans “highly trusts” charities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2020

No Conversion to USD: Many accounts won’t let you cash out. Where do charities find cryptocurrency donors? Features you don’t want : Don’t Only Accept Bitcoin: Moving between cryptocurrencies is a taxable event. Give them options. Select carefully.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. Nonprofits and charities in over 50 countries can be eligible for Google Grants. You should set up the conversion in Google Analytics and import it into Google Ads. So what are Google Ad Grants ?

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

To improve the conversion rate of your donors, in other words, […] The post Optimize your website to improve donor conversions this holiday season appeared first on CharityVillage. Is your organization’s website ready to optimize on potential donors this holiday season?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. When the pandemic hit, that event finally came.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In 2020, these steps will be a response to certain trends and conversations you’ve likely caught wind of over the last few years. The Rise of Giving Experiences and Conversations About Sustainable Impact. Though the notorious Pineapple Fund was a fleeting effort, blockchain is still very much a part of social good conversations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

Maybe a friend shared the link with them, or they found your charity by Googling a topic you’re campaigning about. You’re a charity fighting for action on the climate crisis, and you had two ads on Facebook. Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? Your donors can find you in a wide range of ways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting. Charities that solicit both cash and stock grow 5x faster. Giving Season is upon us and the clock is ticking. Research shows that stock gifting also has a significant impact on nonprofits’ growth and sustainability.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The reason for this is that it gives the charity a good reason for contacting donors for general operating funds as opposed to asking for designated dollars, and it is a great opportunity to cast a wide net through an easily scalable medium (direct mail).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Presented by: Rebecca Alfred , Charity Relationship Lead at Trellis.org. Necessary social media post elements to increase reach and conversions (plus a real-life example to use as a guide). Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Cost: Free. What to do if you don’t have a big email list or social media following.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

For example, a smart contract to support charity donations might enable the automatic and instantaneous release of funds to a charity once the donor receives proof of a promised action by the charity.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. Title: Social Media for Social Good: How Digital Charity is Changing our World. Here’s the detail … ?Title: Date/Time : 9:30 AM Monday, March 14.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

In the coming years, nonprofits and foundations will emerge to help define and implement a code of ethics on subjects ranging from human rights in the metaverse to its environmental impact , but the good people of our community are needed now to explore and be a part of the conversation around the planning and experience of the metaverse.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The conversations about the ALS Association’s astounding success with the Ice Bucket Challenge continue. Do they distract donors from developing longer term relationships with the sponsoring charity? Are they reaching new donors who never would have engaged with the charity to begin with? So interesting. So much to debate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

And while charity events can be important for raising funds for your cause, it’s no secret they can also be a lot of work. Some might think a charity event is a one-size-fits-all type of thing. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal. Email is still king in the invitation world.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or below. —–. Extra: Listen to this podcast with Alison Fine, Allyson Kapin and I discussing why charities should use more kinds of social media. My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up! .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

On Tuesday, June 4 Tereza Litsa ( @TerezaLitsa ), co-founder of the #ReclaimSocial podcast , will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about the importance of being positive on social media. Charities quickly jumped to this movement to highlight their impact and their amazing work. How to Participate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Prefer to donate to local charities or make a long-lasting impact through their investments. The best way to find out is to ask them directly: Schedule regular check-ins with board members and personal conversations with donors, especially new ones! In summary, the researchers found that donors give for different reasons.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

There are undoubtedly for-profit business practices that we in the charity world use every day for the benefit of our employees and missions. However, we shouldnt rely on for-profit output measures to paint a complete picture of nonprofit success.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Encourage conversations, answer questions with enthusiasm, and address concerns promptly.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Follow others, share similar content, and contribute to conversations. Image courtesy of bfarch.tistory.com. Create “sticky” content. They allow supporters to share their efforts toward your project or cause, as well as your organization’s steps towards a better world. Grow your network. Find the social influencers.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

A study from the University of Notre Dame revealed that people are much less likely to donate to charities when using smartphones than when using computers. Track data points and metrics to evaluate your campaigns progress. Recent research helped shed some light on this issue and provided a clear path forward for nonprofit professionals.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

She offered to hold a trial in her California courtroom as soon as this fall, “given the public interest at stake and potential for harm if a conversion contrary to law occurred.” ” Musk alleges in the lawsuit that the companies are violating the terms of his foundational contributions to the charity.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Let me give two specific examples that came up in my first conversation with a lawyer about the proposed bill: 1. No more donations to our charity. We’re getting very worried that our organization and the people we serve: people with print disabilities (i.e., No more subscriptions from individual adults with disabilities.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Television advertising executives have launched AdGood, a Thousand Oaks, California, nonprofit intended to provide low-cost ads to charities via connected TV (CTV). The idea is to get unused ad space from CTV publishers to nonprofits. The announcement came during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Organization type: Donors to children’s and refugees’ charities are more likely to convert. Prior awareness: Spontaneous donors who knew of you before are more likely to stick around. Research: Donors who researched the spontaneous gift before making it have a high likelihood of giving again.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Clever campaigns also deliver a great return on investment, particularly for charities or nonprofit organisations seeking to deliver an outstanding result on a limited budget. Here are three marketing campaigns in the charity and nonprofit sector. So what are some examples of successful nonprofit marketing campaigns?

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

s Board is prepared to preserve the charity’s mission and stipulate to take the 'for sale' sign off its assets by halting its conversion, Musk will withdraw the bid," read the filing submitted in the U.S. Otherwise, the charity must be compensated by what an arms-length buyer will pay for its assets." "If OpenAI, Inc.'s

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I recently read your advice about how to tactfully ask for donor feedback without making promises, and I appreciate what you had to say. Ideally, this will open the door to a conversation about finally setting up that meeting. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

The conversation has shifted from blog comments to social media. 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits is a blog and webinar series (written and presented by Heather Mansfield ) on website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media best practices for nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop a legacy giving program. Recognize 30% of loyal donors will be open to a conversation about legacy giving . 30% of loyal donors = 150 open to PG conversations . — Charity Clairity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. That said, if engaging in a public conversation on behalf of your organization on Twitter is unsettling, there are other ways to engage: 1.

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fundraising events are popular with nonprofits and charities for a reason. In addition to bringing in important funds, these different types of fundraisers can create great momentum with new and existing donors, leading to more event conversions. And they can be feel-good ways to connect with more of your community!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, What kinds of questions would you suggest asking donors to help them feel heard—without making promises about acting on their ideas? “Why” Second, end the conversation with a smile. Charity Clairity. It will shine through!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

A fun run or gala charity auction is a lot more upbeat. I began by asking him what would be your top pieces of advice to anyone looking to build their charities wills and gifts programs ? Identify the different motivations that supporters of your charity or the wider population might have to leave gifts in their will to you.

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