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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8% organizations** 11.8% They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support.

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Generational change in giving and philanthropy? 

Candid

The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions of giving? A historic transfer of wealth on the horizon By some estimates, the greatest generational wealth transfer in the history of the world is already underway.

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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Bitcoin blockchain, for example, is supported by roughly 10,000 nodes hosting its freely downloadable database software, and it has never been hacked during its ten-year history. Additional Blockchain and Crypto-philanthropy Resources: Crypto-philanthropy: How Bitcoin and Blockchain Are Disrupting the World of Giving.

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Women’s History Month: 11 Nonprofits That Are Advocating For Female Empowerment

Kindful

This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the innovative and impactful work of these Kindful customers. Plus we’ll include resources and data about women in philanthropy that we compiled with nonprofits in mind. Resources and data about women in philanthropy. Boulanger Initiative. 500 Women Scientists.

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Great reads from around the web on January 26th

Amy Sample Ward

Perhaps around passing one of the most important legislative bills in your organization’s history? Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. Well, I wish you lots of luck and good fortune." Doing Good.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities.

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

NetWits

Title: Social Media for Social Good: How Digital Charity is Changing our World. Description: As non-profits turn their sights to the social web for mission delivery, advocacy, fundraising and awareness building, more for-profits organizations are supporting charity work with specialized programs and initiatives.

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