Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

These include categories like grants, donations from individuals, support from companies, and earned income from services or products. Research funding strategies Researching your peer organizations funding strategies involves checking out public financial sources and, ideally, talking directly with those peers to get more details.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Earlier this month, Samsung Hope for Children, the national philanthropic initiative of the world’s technology leader, and the Dan Marino Foundation launched a new social action campaign, “Team Up for Autism,” in conjunction with the first annual WalkAbout for Autism organized by the former NFL quarterback’s foundation. A big success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

By Nate Andorsky , CEO of Creative Science , a digital agency that aligns behavioral science with design and technology to help nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven companies rethink the way that they engage with people. Ask for a Pledge to Increase Conversions. 5 Tips for Using Behavioral Science. for Online Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

Existing supporters are the ones spreading the word to friends and colleagues. By offering peer-to-peer, you’re providing supporters another way to participate, thus enabling them to tailor their experience with your organization. A peer-to-peer fundraising event is one in which your supporters raise money on behalf of your cause.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Major crypto gifts haven’t slowed down, with multi-million dollar pledges happening in December and January so far. This year the IRS will be asking all taxpayers if they have transacted in “virtual currencies” on their 1040 tax return – further incentivizing potential donors to support their favorite nonprofit to offset their gains.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Fox Foundations mobile-optimized donation form : Giving apps Mobile giving apps range from simple tools to complex and multifaceted pieces of software. Supporters can simply scan your printed QR codes using their phone cameras, and theyll automatically receive a link to your online giving form.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. Individual pledge commitments or reports on pledged revenue by date, campaign, or program can be tracked easily. Supporters can even text a unique code and donate from their mobile device.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. DOCNs approach is to create inclusive and supportive spaces where they can connect, strategize, and align efforts. So, how can we empower BIPOC donors?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Whether they have necessary administrative support, without which half their time may be eaten up with non-donor-facing tasks. If your fundraiser is doing everything within their control, and actively reaching out to build meaningful relationships with supporters, then you should reward them. And, ultimately, maybe even a legacy gift.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

In the wake of their deaths, individuals, communities, and organizations have shown solidarity with words, actions, and millions of dollars pledged to end anti-Asian discrimination, violence, and hate. Foundation funding trends for AAPI communities. percent of foundation funding for decades. million) came from foundations. [ii]

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Stage 2 is about building a solid foundation, and this does NOT include asking for money yet. Most foundations want you to have about 3 years of programming with data that demonstrates your approach is successful before they invest in you. In fact, most foundations wont fund your program year after year.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

With these numbers growing every year, it is important that your foundation enables its website to fit on any device, from a desktop, tablet, to a smartphone. Storytelling is a huge part of convincing potential supporters to donate to your cause. The flexibility to donate an amount the supporter can afford. Powerful pictures.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

Much of the non-governmental funding went to the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), which received almost $188 million in donations (including earned interest) as of March 22. As far as we know, this is the highest amount ever raised by a single community foundation for a non-terrorism-related disaster.

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The Verge

JULY 11, 2020

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged a total of $250 million toward COVID-19 research, “to support development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Gates stepped down as Microsoft CEO in 2000 and left his full-time role at Microsoft in 2008 to focus on the foundation work.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

First, we aimed to support organizations and social movements combatting racism that need to know where and how they can find the resources to fund their strategies and maximize their impact. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . a major part of the?recent

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

We’re talking about pledge now, pay later fundraising. There are some truly exciting things coming down the pipeline for digital fundraising and a lot of them feature the Pledge Now, Pay Later model. What Is Pledge Now, Pay Later? What Are The Benefits Of Pledge Now, Pay Later? Let’s check it out.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge. When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. Despite its name, the pledge is not legally binding. . A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such. It will take time and effort and care. But I won’t wait.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Because pledge fulfillment rates are typically in the 80-90% range, multi-year giving provides a predictable revenue stream, allowing nonprofits to plan and implement long-term projects with greater confidence. Each interaction is a chance to reinforce their decision to support your cause and to deepen their commitment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff. And, on the following Tuesday, I will participate, support, and enjoy “ Giving Tuesday.” I’m spending the day with family in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? foundations’ giving. This data is then made available in Candid’s Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps , as well as for use in research. Real-time data includes a combination of grants and pledges. foundation grantmaking.

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

In fact, these were strategies that many in the sector had been building evidence to support for years. Since the COF pledge, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) has been monitoring whether funders have maintained these commitments to reduce grantee burden. In our report Before and After 2020 , we compared the data from 61 U.S.

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Tableau

MAY 25, 2022

Our pledge to champion data skills on such a large scale goes to the very heart of our mission: to help people see and understand data. . This is why we are inviting partners across our ecosystem to join our new Pledge for Data. Data skills are foundational in a digital world. Tableau Academic Programs .

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Tableau

MAY 25, 2022

Our pledge to champion data skills on such a large scale goes to the very heart of our mission: to help people see and understand data. . This is why we are inviting partners across our ecosystem to join our new Pledge for Data. Data skills are foundational in a digital world. Tableau Academic Programs .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

77% of the total was made by individuals, 18% by foundations, and 5% by corporations ( Giving USA Report ). The top countries where individuals give the most often (not necessarily the most money) are (1) Myanmar, (2) The United States, (3) New Zealand, (4) Australia, and ; (5) Ireland ( Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index ).

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

As founder of AtlasDaughters, director of the Marks Family Foundation, and mother to a daughter, I know firsthand the importance of educating and empowering young women in philanthropy to accelerate their giving to maximize impact. Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott. Why focus on young women in philanthropy?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Foundation Center’s Glasspockets Site ReLaunches with A Wealth of Data About Foundation Transparency. One of my favorite sections of the site includes the benchmarking data for foundation use of social media by channel which makes it very easy to do research. The Glasspockets Site has just been relaunched.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. Earth Day brings together 1 billion individuals across 190 countries to support the modern environmental sustainability movement. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

billion social media impressions and over 110 community coalitions in 2018, meaning supporters weren’t just giving, they were engaging with organizations online. Pledges: How many people do you want to pledge a donation to the cause? Use #GivingTuesday To Drive Gift Committments With Recurring Donations Or Pledge Now, Pay Later.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Kearns reportedly tried to contact Robinhood’s support department four times, but only got an automated message. Later that month, when the news of his death spread, Robinhood promised to change how its app worked , educate its users, and pledged $250,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We competed against other participating organizations, racing against the clock to raise funds and secure matching funding from the Skoll Foundation. We did very well, and with the Skoll Foundation’s matching support, each gift to our campaign more than doubled its impact. It’s not too late to pledge your support for our work.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitated a peer exchange of community foundations that are hosting GivingDays using the Knight Foundation GivingDay Playbook , a guide with templates, tips, and examples hosting a successful day of giving. I’m also an ambassador for GivingTuesday.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Text-to-give (also known as text-to-pledge or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising in which donors give by sending a keyword to a text fundraising phone number. You select a unique keyword (such as “GIVE”) and are assigned a phone number for supporters to text. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

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