Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

FREE GIFT CARD: As of March 18, Best Buy's offering a free $50 e-gift card when you purchase a 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Right now, Best Buy's offering a $50 e-gift card when you purchase a 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR headset , which comes to $499.99. It's not the only bonus that comes with the Meta Quest 3.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2021

Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift. Like a still-life painting or a well-written haiku, archetypal images set a scene for readers in just a few words.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Unlike other forms of fundraising (most notably broad annual fundraising , which naturally gets more attention at year-end), building a consistent promotion strategy for planned gifts may pose a bigger challenge. When you send appeals for planned gifts later, supporters will be better primed to engage.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But that also means that you have options for grabbing a last-minute gift for that gamer in your life! No one could possibly have played all the awesome titles that came out across platforms. I certainly didn’t. I’ve gathered a few of the best titles […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

You just landed a ten million dollar mega gift for your organization. For those of us who have accomplished this, exhilaration hardly describes all the emotion that comes with raising a multimillion dollar gift from one donor. That may seem obvious, however, there has been some conversations as to whether mega gifts are a good thing.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2025

Major donors: Your nonprofit’s largest donors expect to be highly involved and updated often on how you use their gifts. Planned giving donors: Donors interested in planned gifts want to know more about your organizations long-term plans and how their donations will create a lasting legacy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start. Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. Offer donation matching to drive urgency and increase gifts in a short time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org or GlobalGiving.org. Audubon Marketplace gifts are unique and play an important role in protecting our birds and butterflies. Perfect gifts for the nonprofit techie! Jude Gift Shop :: giftshop.stjude.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Quick Tip: When you’re building your donation modal, bring your brand to life. Elevate different gift amounts and frequencies to be accessible for varied financial situations. In fact, the average one-time gift is about $168 on Classy, and the average monthly recurring gift is $30.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Uncover essential techniques to boost year-end fundraising, from growing engaged audiences to optimizing campaign timing and increasing gift sizes with smart automation. We’ll look at real-life examples from last year and get in-the-moment insights from thought leaders about their plan to knock 2024 year-end fundraising out of the park.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. One of the best ways to do this is by sharing a story about someone whos benefited from your organization and how your donors helped make a difference in that persons life.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As we approach the season of giving, our team has compiled a list of gifts that give back. This year, if you’re looking for gifts, why not pick a gift that has a little extra meaning and supports a great organization? Starlight Childrens Foundation Starlight Gowns are a perfect gift for a child going into the hospital.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

You could also try posing a question, like “True or false: $50 can save a life.”. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made. Tell the story of your campaign and how each gift can get you closer to your goal. Make it personal. Offer unique incentives or perks.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

It's also a great gift for a student. Lightweight and with good battery life, this little Chromebook is a perfect pick for working out of the house. If you're in the market for a budget Chromebook that you can sling into a backpack and take around town, this Asus deal is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed over.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Videos of your organization in action, statistics of how youre making an impact in your community, and constituent testimonials are just a few ways to bring your mission to life. Here are some steps you can take to improve online giving and receive more gifts: Have a donate button in your websites top navigation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org’s monthly donors are a powerful driver of long-term change and scale because their sustaining gifts create sustainable solutions. Mendrys went on to explain why giving every month matters, “The present cost to change one life is due, in part, to the success of the past. What they really need are affordable, lasting solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends. Donors are most interested in giving tribute gifts as memorials (43%), birthday gifts (25%), and on religious holidays (10%), such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Eid al-Fitr. This allows you to easily promote each tribute gift individually via email and on social media.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, Momentum’s free Chat-GPT is geared specifically toward major gift fundraisers. If a donor typically gives in Q4 but also makes special gifts around their birthday, you can plan your outreach accordingly. Say, “Write in the style of this successful appeal…” rather than starting from scratch.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Perhaps it was a message about the tangible impact of their gifts or the urgency of a specific need. But data only tells part of the story.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The new space was phenomenal—from outdoor climbing and obstacle courses, interactive exhibits that spanned life-size light-up games, to aeronautics with flying balls, to roller coaster physics, to water play with sound bowls. Firstname%, it’s only with your monthly gift that we can preserve these trails and native plant species.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Plus giving the mic and shining the spotlight on your volunteers also gives them a well-deserved moment to bask in the glow of genuine appreciation. Spend the day thanking instead of asking Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. In other words, they looked at retention and future gifts among both groups.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The future is not about a return to the past; its about building a new kind of engagement, where philanthropy breathes life back into compassion and commands meaningful change. It will be about embedding philanthropy into the rhythms of life rather than relegating it to occasional gestures.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

Sending out gift baskets of food that get dietary restrictions of employees wrong is also a problem, because it signals you dont really know the people youre trying to honor. We spend a lot of our waking life at work. It’s nice to be recognized for the contributions we have made to the mission of our team.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 15, 2025

Memorial donations are a beautiful way to honor someones life and carry on a positive legacy. Your organization might receive these gifts because the deceased person had a special connection to your cause or if their cause of death relates to your nonprofits mission. You can show the impact of memorial gifts.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In our first edition of our Smartest Home Readers’ Choice Awards, we’re asking Mashable readers about the smart home devices you use in your home and daily life. Your thoughts and feedback might just grant your favorite gadgets a Mashable Readers’ Choice Award — plus you could win a $250 Amazon gift card.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

If you can give your organization a long life, you can help more people. Planned Giving Campaigns: Encourage donors to designate planned gifts specifically for the operating reserves. Windfalls: Designate unexpected financial windfalls, such as one-time grants or gifts, to the reserve fund.

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Wired

MARCH 15, 2025

When you need something that's as unnecessarily masculinized as you can get for the Man in your life, we have you covered.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When it comes to getting gifts for the book lover in your life, you can never go wrong with gifting them books on their wish list. But, if you want to get them something other than a book, there are quite a few options out there. As an avid reader myself, I know how a […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

When you solicit a prospective supporter, you need to be prepared with data, compelling testimonials, personal knowledge of what motivates the donor as an individual, and a concrete plan of how their major gift will help you make major changes. Inform them about the real-life changes you are making with their support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Update your donation form and include the opportunity for a donor to leave a note about their gift. What could you tell about a donor who made a gift here? Use a donor’s preferred name or title, thank them for their specific gifts, and reference their history with your organization. Or written thank-you notes for gifts?

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. AI tools enable major gift officers to do more with their time by minimizing administrative tasks, helping with research, and drafting communications. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Is there a specific life you changed that you can talk about in your Letter of Inquiry? By providing regular, quality dental care, the volunteer-run clinic eased pain associated with toothaches, but the clinic also extended peoples quality of life because of the connection between dental care and overall health. Heres another example.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

When donors give, they want a meaningful connectionto clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. Donors can browse these pages to align their gift with their passions, creating a personal and transparent giving experience. Here’s how the key components come together.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 9, 2025

But you wear a life jacket anyway. Organization life cycle stage: Is your organization young and scrappy or more established and settled? When you go out on a boat, you dont expect a bumpy ride. When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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