Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Despite “significant research gaps,” the evidence related to the land-based food chain “is certainly raising alarm,” said Lev Neretin, environment lead at the FAO, which is currently working on another technical report looking deeper into the problem of microplastic pollution in soils and crops.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? Philanthropy is uniquely positioned to lead thoughtfully, ensuring an AI-powered future that uplifts everyone. But AI adoption comes with challenges.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . Sure, you’ll raise some money.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2023

The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Penn State THON, the largest student-run philanthropy that delivers financial and emotional aid to families affected by childhood cancer, announced that it raised an all-time annual high of $15,006,132.46 following the organization's annual 46-hour dance marathon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

However, 19% of donors return within the first 90 days ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ). 29% of annual donation volume occurs from #GivingTuesday through the end of the year ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ). For every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raise $45 USD. Email Fundraising.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions of giving? What’s more, an estimated $12 trillion of that will find its way into philanthropy, either through foundations, donor-advised funds, impact investing, or personal direct action.  

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. However, due to lags in reporting, that data is two years behind.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They knew those most affected by the problems we face also held the solutions, so they worked to democratize the sector and make philanthropy accessible to everyday people. Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a movement, CCF raises awareness about the power dynamics and challenges created and perpetuated by current practices in the nonprofit sector. Redefining the future of philanthropy The Community-Centric Fundraising model is based on 10 principles designed to co-ground fundraising and philanthropy in racial and economic justice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways. millions followers on Twitch to raise over $2.3 Considering events typically have a 12-month planning cycle, this is a very big deal!

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. This desire to help others is also expressed in the philanthropy of those practicing Islam. Pandemic Impact.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 23, 2021

Take a minute to imagine this: your entire organization is passionate about raising money for your cause. The post Creating a culture of philanthropy requires investing in our staff, leaders, and volunteers appeared first on CharityVillage. The marketing and […].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 A peer-to-peer fundraising event is one in which your supporters raise money on behalf of your cause.

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sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

2020 brought an inflection point in history that is providing an exponential opportunity for healthcare philanthropy. healthcare organizations that raised more than $1M in at least one of the past three calendar years reveals three main trends: . Healthcare organizations raised $4.9B Trend: Outpouring of Support.

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This short primer on micro-philanthropy campaigns can turn one breath-taking image and a short but motivational story into a social media sensation… and potentially bring in new supporters excited about your cause. Micro-philanthropy is about small donation, BIG IMPACT. But dozens—or hundreds, or thousands! —of

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

— Mixed up about Metrics Dear Mixed up about Metrics, Too often nonprofits tell fundraisers they must raise $XXX XXX or else! Some fundraisers are expected, at minimum, to raise their salary. Some are told they must raise double their salary. The organizations culture of philanthropy (or lack thereof).

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Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

billion raised in the United States. In this analysis, well look at subject areas, which are derived from Candids Philanthropy Classification System and based on the organizations stated mission and programmatic descriptions from the IRS Business Master File. Human services 3. Education 4. Environment 5.

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Or you could attend a convening or a conference hosted by Native Americans in Philanthropy. 2025 and beyond: Continuing to learn and raise awareness Listening and learning is a practice we engage in that allows us to use each new round of grantmaking as a way to evolve alongside our grantees. But take the first step now.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Donors are most interested in giving tribute gifts as memorials (43%), birthday gifts (25%), and for religious holidays (10%) $222 is the median amount raised by one-time peer-to-peer fundraisers; $501 is the median amount raised by return fundraisers. Classy ] GivingTuesday 2023 raised $3.1 billion—only 0.6% per visitor.[

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. For every 1,000 fundraising messages sent, nonprofits raised $78. M+R Benchmarks Report.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They still rely on external media outlets to help get the word out about their work and raise their profile. But a gala event that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a local nonprofit hospital is not a slam dunk for the editor of a national business publication that covers health care.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2025

Our colleagues at the Generosity Commission , the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , and others have long documented the phenomena of decreasing volunteerism and giving. Johnson Center for Philanthropys 11 Trends in Philanthropy report, we asked: What about todays volunteering landscape is working?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

On the other hand, being overly simplistic or general with your hashtags like #givingtuesday, #philanthropy, #donate, #charity, etc won’t help much. Many encourage their supporters to post “unselfies” to spread your message and raise visibility on #GivingTuesday. can definitely backfire and seem off putting.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. As Pride Month begins, it is essential to recognize the significance of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy in fostering positive change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. Supporters will be able to effortlessly raise money for your cause once your charity is enrolled with major crowdfunding sites. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in together.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad experience working with a group of people to make a decision. In our years of talking to staff, boards, and communities about participatory philanthropy, people often talk about their worst participatory decision-making experiences. Most of us have. Most groups of people do not self-manage well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. Online giving is their forte, with crowdfunding platforms and social media serving as powerful tools to raise awareness and funds. organizations** 11.8%

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Customized appeals always raise more revenue. The post Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds? “Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels.

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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. Because… money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Even before Facebook helped raise $10 million dollars for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for Hurricane Harvey relief, Facebook “Donate” buttons and fundraisers created by Facebook users were popping up in the feed with increased frequency.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 15, 2022

Shift4, a provider of integrated payment and commerce technology, announced the launch of the “Caring with Crypto” campaign to raise more than $20 million for nonprofit organizations on The Giving Block. Shift4 aims to create the largest cryptocurrency fundraising campaign in history.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

So, what can philanthropy leaders do to support your CEO, making them more valuable to fundraising efforts and extending needed tenure. Being bold means you have to “sell” the ROI of the CEO’s time in philanthropy relationship building, the CEO’s critical value with larger donors, and respectfully push for more access to a CEO.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

70% of donors would increase their philanthropy if they received what they neededfrom charities (Penelope Burk, Donor-Centered Fundraising ). Since they are paid (unlike board members), it truly is their job to assure everyone in the organization is on board with the importance of philanthropy in fulfilling their vision and mission.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. It’s better to overachieve than risk raising less than you planned.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2021

Nearly three out of four young adults are willing to raise money on behalf of an organization that matters to them. 88% of dollars raised comes from 12% of an organization’s donors. For every 1,000 website visitors, a nonprofit raises $612. Philanthropy Outlook Total Giving Projections. 17% are made by foundations.

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