CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Then, we’ll provide a list of ideas to help you say “thank you” to your generous supporters. . Donor Appreciation Ideas. Ideas for New Donors. Ideas for Recurring Donors. Ideas for Major Donors. Event Appreciation Ideas. Appreciation Gift Ideas. Choose Your Appreciation Ideas.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Then, we’ll provide a list of ideas to help you say “thank you” to your generous supporters. . Donor Appreciation Ideas. Ideas for New Donors. Ideas for Recurring Donors. Ideas for Major Donors. Event Appreciation Ideas. Appreciation Gift Ideas. Choose Your Appreciation Ideas.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

GivingTuesday Ideas & Best Practices. What are the best #GivingTuesday fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2021? Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. Use #GivingTuesday To Drive Gift Committments With Recurring Donations Or Pledge Now, Pay Later. On GivingTuesday 2020, $2.47

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

After I attended Catalyzing the Sharing Economy conference (the sharing economy is defined as the use of networked, mobile, information technology to share goods and services), I shared a post with some notes and ideas about why I think it is the next generation of networked social change. Data Philanthropy. Share Companies and CSR.

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sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

2020 brought an inflection point in history that is providing an exponential opportunity for healthcare philanthropy. Trend: Fewer Donors, Larger Gifts. Many “COVID donors” were new donors to healthcare or made in-kind gifts. Healthcare organizations raised $4.9B in cash in 2020, a year-over-year increase of 2.7%.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations that strategize for and receive the source of funding. In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” To start, let’s dive into the key building blocks of success in this area: The Basics of Matching Gifts.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

To suggest more Giving Tuesday ideas, please email steven.shattuck@bloomerang.co. In this guide, we’ll dive into the top Giving Tuesday ideas, tips, and tricks we’ve compiled through our research and experience in the field. Then, we’ll dive into more than 20 campaign ideas that your nonprofit can adopt. . Matching Gifts.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents. A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. If you want gifts, you must give them.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

To stand out in the fundraising world, you need to find engaging gala entertainment ideas to captivate your audience and motivate them to continue their relationship with your nonprofit. From classic themes to innovative experiences, check out these gala fundraiser ideas: Why are fundraising galas popular?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . Some of the most notable advantages to nonprofits from employer matching gifts include: Added fundraising revenue. Improved donor retention.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? Asking hinges on which department gets credit for securing the gift. Asking depends on which campaign gets to include the gift towards reaching their monetary goal. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. Below are a few simple ideas you can pass on to your nonprofit’s supporters to help them create positive change with their mobile devices. It’s simple to receive in-kind gifts from supporters with the help of apps like Forward.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

But many traditional approaches to philanthropy can be unnecessarily time-consuming, burdensome, and inflexible. And more human and grantee-centered approaches to the funder-grantee relationshiplike deferential philanthropy and trust-based philanthropy continue to grow in popularity.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Here are some of my favorite creative charity event ideas. If you’re on a fixed budget or timeframe, a one-day online fundraiser is one of the best charity event ideas for your organization. Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area.

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sgEngage

APRIL 3, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably always looking for innovative fundraising ideas for your organization. In this guide, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about passive fundraisers and suggest four passive fundraising ideas for your nonprofit to consider adding to your revenue model. Let’s dive in!

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Double the Donation

APRIL 28, 2021

One of the most effective ways you can boost engagement at your company is through corporate philanthropy. When companies take part in corporate philanthropy efforts, it reflects well on them as a whole and encourages employees to get involved. In this article, we’ll outline seven employee engagement ideas centered around philanthropy.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Classy allows you to provide four recommended gift size options on your campaign pages, as well as the option to include a prefilled donation amount.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

And it’s why the way we’re used to categorizing gifts as small, medium, and large (or “new,” “mid-level,” and “major”) may not be the most fruitful strategy. Let’s stop giving gifts, and donors, these outdated labels. First time First-time donors are making their very first gift to your organization. With him, the force is weak.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Rob Reich, Professor of Political Science, Stanford University Center for Ethics in Society, Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society, has just released a new book called “ Just Giving: Why Philanthropy is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better.” In 2017, $410 billion was given in philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If your challenge relates to accepting gifts, an online donation form could be the answer. . Trying to increase donor gifts based on past giving? . Want to gather additional donor information while they’re making their gift? . Here are five things you had no idea your online donation forms could do: . .

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

I recently came across the My Colorado Project when Jason Manke connected with me, asking for feedback and ideas about community building and online community engagement tools. He’s been on the staff of Community Shares for three years now and drives the traditional and new media outreach to inspire philanthropy in Colorado. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 9, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. " Get more donors with free fundraising lessons and ideas – I love this new free series from Causevox – get a video a week filled with great information and actionable tips to help improve your fundraising right away. and Canada.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Her ideas resonated and connected really well with the a lot of my work.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Whether its exchanging ideas with peers, diving into hands-on workshops, or hearing an inspiring keynote, these moments remind us why we show up every day to drive meaningful impact. Topics span fundraising fundamentals and CFRE test prep, to major gifts and capital campaigns. To Register: [link] **Lets Connect!

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

A Major Gifts Officer is actively developing personal relationships with existing and potential donors. 49% have no idea how much money their organizations will lose to donor attrition each year. While many experts have expressed the opinion that this marks a turn against outcome-based philanthropy, we at Third Sector would disagree.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. It's a smart idea, but you should think twice before you consider ditching your current email address for Facebook email. " Tags: roundup bookmarks email facebook list philanthropy postalicious resources womenwhotech.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Essentially you can set up a page that allows you to fundraise by asking people to donate money in support of the cause you care about instead of buying you a gift. They call it “social fundraising that makes it easy for individuals to get involved in philanthropy in a whole new way!&#. 3) Jumo – [link].

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

I needed to know more about aid, about philanthropy, about the history of Western involvement in international development. In it, she examines the idea of alternatives to development (commonly referred to as post-development theory). In no regards did volunteers go armed with our own ideas, and stomp around crafting “solutions.”

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 13, 2025

One powerful yet often underutilized way board members can amplify their impact is byleveraging corporate philanthropy programslike matching gifts […] Not only through governance and strategic leadership but also by actively contributing to revenue-generation efforts through dedicated board member fundraising.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Also, ask employees for feedback—they can bring helpful insights from previous experiences and provide ideas from a new perspective. Unwrapit recommends rewarding employees committed to CSR with small tokens of appreciation, such as gift cards or an extra day of paid time off. Track ESG impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

For years now, there’s been a powerful evolving discussion in the social benefit sector around “ culture of philanthropy ” and why it’s so critically important to fundraising success. Fund in the United States and the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy in the U.K. . Fundraising is a servant to philanthropy. Be ethical.

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sgEngage

JULY 31, 2024

From a highly satisfied donor who has given two or more major gifts. For decades, I’ve asked organizational leaders what they would do with a windfall gift of $50 million. .” Think of philanthropy as water. Some combination of these. Is the Tide Turning on Endowment Giving?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core. In today’s global philanthropy landscape, the distance between donors and fundraisers is shrinking, with strategic partnerships on the rise and competition at its fiercest. Get in touch if you want to learn more. .

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