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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

The Gates Foundation pledged $315 million over three years to CGIAR , a global research partnership focused on the needs of smallholder farmers, in support of efforts to help them adapt to a surge of climate threats that, in turn, are exacerbating global hunger and poverty. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital receives $50 million gift.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Download this Board of Directors Fundraising Worksheet to help your board members execute their board pledges to raise or give donations. It’s easier than it sounds.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

This peer-to-peer style fundraiser asks participants to collect pledges from their family, friends, or colleagues for achieving certain milestones, such as a pledge of $20 for every mile walked or hour danced. This promotes exercise and appeals to individuals and families alike. A walk-a-thon or dance-a-thon (or any other a-thon).

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Emergency community shelters, typically located in tents or large indoor spaces, were deemed unsafe, and responders had to arrange for other solutions, like hotels or university dorm rooms. Non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) staff deployment, coordination, and collaboration also needed to take place virtually.

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#GivingTuesday – 4 Last Minute Tips (and 4 Ways to Get Ahead Next Year)

Achieve

Create a #GivingTuesday Facebook fundraiser, rally your local businesses/volunteers/team to create fundraisers on your behalf, pledge an additional match if you can, and get in on those donations! Collaborate with local businesses and partners. Erica holds a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Central Florida. Get creative.

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Class 12 Allies Begin Journey With CORE Retreat

ASU Lodestar Center

After hearing inspiring words from our staff and a PAAZ alum, our new allies took the AmeriCorps Pledge and joined the thousands of other service members changing the world, by starting in their local community. Stage 6: Collaboration and Breaking Barriers. I'm already loving my new family so much.”. Stage 2: Hearing the Call.

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