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Due diligence before you donate

ASU Lodestar Center

Americans donate nearly $300 billion annually to more than 1.2 Most donors believe that they are giving to worthwhile causes, but few conduct the necessary research to determine how effectively an organization uses donations to accomplish its mission. This is why due diligence is so important before making a donation.

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Post-Pandemic Outlook on the Sustainable Development Goals Through a CSR Lens

sgEngage

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the progress towards accomplishing the SDGs, reversing years of improvement for Goal 1–no poverty, Goal 2–zero hunger, and Goal 3–good health and well-being, in particular. Read more about Purpose at PIMCO and their mission to combat global hunger specifically aligned with SDG 2.

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I'm Taking the Pledge Against Hunger, Won't You?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As our nation's needs soar, and charitable donations plunge, it is taking its toll on the nonprofit sector. Foodbanks, soup kitchens, and many other nonprofits that address the hunger issue are being hit by a triple whammy. That's why I'm taking the pledge to end hunger because if we all do a little bit - it can go a long way.

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Creative Event Ideas To Get Students Involved In Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

Pair food drives with storytelling sessions where students learn about local hunger challenges. Platforms that streamline donations, share progress, and offer real-time updates are invaluable. Turn a clean-up day into a friendly competition by awarding prizes for the most trash collected. Short, impactful shifts often work best.

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50+ Year End Fundraiser Email Subject Lines

CauseVox

Some examples of powerful action verbs include: Help Save Change Beat Donate 6. Avoid Jargon And Cliches If your email subject line includes industry-specific jargon and cliches ( Help us move the needle, Close the feedback loop today, etc.), puts your open rate at 0.28% above the charity industrys average given 10,000 subscribers.

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Great reads from around the web on June 15th

Amy Sample Ward

Semphonic President and Conference Founder Gary Angel says " What a gift to have the best minds in the industry to work together and the big bonus is helping 2 chosen non-profit organizations."" They work in tandem with a nationwide network of member food banks in the fight to end hunger. "" Apply today!

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GivingTuesday 2018 Scales Generosity and Kindness to New Highs

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The total number of donations reported is approaching 4 million, a 45-percent jump compared to 2017, marking the most successful year yet in terms of giving. Facebook and PayPal together offered a $7 million match for Giving Tuesday donations and saw that match gobbled up “within seconds” after 8 a.m.