Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Out of 279 private foundations, only 16 said all their grants were multiyear, while 58 reported 50% to 99% and 89 reported 20% to 49%. These articles offer tips for developing a robust funding strategy. Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy. 4 things we learned about foundations and general operating support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. Donors can pledge as little as $.01 What The Trend :: whatthetrend.com. Google Internet Stats :: google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/internetstats.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. So, you may be surprised to learn that when we do trends analyses at Candid, we often don’t start with our full data set. Pledges are excluded. Be aware that it takes time to see trends.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

In the last few weeks, there have been a few good research studies and web sites relaunched that cover technology, data, funding, and trends. Here’s a roundup. You can find data on philanthropists who have signed the Giving Pledge and data shared by 54 foundations on a set of “transparency indicators.”

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. Mobile giving trends Best practices for raising more through mobile giving How mobile giving technology can help What is mobile giving? Well cover: What is mobile giving?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Our app is designed to take the stress out of event logistics, offering an all-in-one solution that simplifies everything from check-ins to real-time reporting. Step 3: Streamline On-the-Spot Pledges and Donations Throughout the evening, there may be moments where you ask guests to make a pledge or contribute to a special appeal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The recent spike in cryptocurrency fundraising was sparked by IRS guidance which provided clarity and ignited the trend. Major crypto gifts haven’t slowed down, with multi-million dollar pledges happening in December and January so far. You can read more about this issue in a research report from CoinCenter and Dr. Koomey here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. Donors can pledge as little as $.01 What The Trend :: whatthetrend.com. Cause Layouts :: causelayouts.com.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 27, 2025

Report The Nonprofit Email Report Learn More What to Include in a Donation Receipt What information should be included in a donation receipt? If you’d like help help generating ideas, honing your strategies, and keeping up on the latest trends, then you’ll love our monthly nonprofit newsletter. Sign me up!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. Each month, DollarPerMonth.org selects three charities for its members (who have pledged to donate a minimum of $1 per month) to vote on. Donors can pledge as little as $.01

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. Donors can pledge as little as $.01 What The Trend :: whatthetrend.com. Cause Layouts :: causelayouts.com.

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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. funders contributed $266.2

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. Donors can pledge as little as $.01 report back from Wimbledon. What The Trend :: whatthetrend.com.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

DOCNs report, Always Sounds Like Someone Else: A Portrait of High Net Worth Donors of Color , illustrates how BIPOC donors often face challenges finding spaces in philanthropy that acknowledge their contributions and align with their values. CFJP emphasizes commitment to transparent reporting by funders.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2011

The Giving USA 2011 report is out and the team at The Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University have given plenty of data and statistics to sift through. The largest pledged gift in 2010 was $250 million worth of art and furniture from George M. and Linda H. It’s well worth the $75 cost.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. This continues a trend that began in 2021, after a large uptick in donations and donors in 2020. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Recently we interviewed Abdul Dosunmu, campaign manager for the Donors of Color Network’s (DOCN) Climate Funders Justice Pledge , one of the intermediaries featured in the guide. Hear Dosunmu discuss key elements of the Pledge and why DOCN chose climate philanthropy as the place to begin building a movement for racial equity. “We

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . For foundations with reporting requirements, payment on these pledges will eventually be tracked as grants over time.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

The most recent examples of Candid research using real-time data are the COVID-19 report , produced in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) , and updates via our blog about philanthropic funding in response to the Ukraine crisis. Real-time data includes a combination of grants and pledges. Call to action .

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to a 2020 McKinsey report , [b]y 2030, American women are expected to control much of the $30 trillion in financial assets that baby boomers will possessa potential wealth transfer of such magnitude that it approaches the annual GDP of the United States. According to a report from the Dorothy A. billion between 2017 and 2023.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. adults have reported fundraising for or giving to a peer-to-peer campaign during the pandemic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The hashtag, #GivingTuesday, was trending on Twitter. As some nonprofit insiders complained, #GivingTuesday making too much noise. GivingTuesday trended for over 10 hours straight in the United States (9:30 am – 7:30 pm). Online , nearly 3,500 Social Media Ambassadors have pledged to support #GivingTuesday. On Tuesday,Dec.3rd,

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Let’s find out how to achieve that level of reporting Zen consistently.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We posted recently about how Small Donors are Giving Big since the pandemic began, and that trend doesn’t show signs of slowing down. But it’s not simply one trend alone that’s driving fundraisers to look more closely at micro-donations. Offer pledge reminders. Encourage recurring donations.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In fact, the coming year promises innovative workplace giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. As we delve into the CSR trends shaping the nonprofit sector, we’ll explore why these developments are relevant to nonprofits and companies alike.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. Each month, DollarPerMonth.org selects three charities for its members (who have pledged to donate a minimum of $1 per month) to vote on. report back from Wimbledon.

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

Since the COF pledge, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) has been monitoring whether funders have maintained these commitments to reduce grantee burden. Early evidence suggests that many funders have stayed the course, especially in the areas of grant reporting requirements, funding restrictions, and proposal processes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

What The Trend :: whatthetrend.com. An online database of what is #trending on Twitter with user-generated definitions of related hashtags. Live-streaming is ideal for reporting live from conferences, fundraisers, and protests. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is the State of Social Giving Report? The State of Social Giving Report is an in-depth analysis of online and social media-driven donation trends, highlighting the behaviors, motivations, and impact of different donor demographics. This trend extends across generations, too.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At the same time, they’ll solicit donations and pledges from their networks of family and friends for each service project they complete or hour of volunteer service they complete. However, you can have participants collect pledges and donations online instead of in person. Here are some examples of these fun peer-to-peer campaigns.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The IRS division that processes 990s reported that staffing numbers are down 5.1%.) Starting in 2020, Candid increased efforts to collect “real-time” data about grants and pledges sourced from the news, press releases, and funder websites. These extensions result in a backlog of files for the IRS, who are also understaffed.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

The app is designed to help people find and share popular energy-saving ideas, and reports that its users have collectively so far made “186 pledges to save $6243.27 … Elkin reports that his Facebook app Yes We Conserve has gotten about 5,500 visits as a result, but only 233 people have installed it.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. If you’re ready to explore the growing power of CSR, let’s dive into the latest trends in corporate giving.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

This can include recurring giving, suggested amount, customizable donation tiers with descriptions (suggested levels of giving), and Pledge Now, Pay Later. Monthly Recurring Payment and Pledge Now, Pay Later Options. Pledge Now, Pay Later. Be sure to make it easy for your donors to donate on any device. Monthly Recurring.

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Care2

OCTOBER 30, 2013

According to the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report by Blackbaud, only 2% of nonprofits raised between $10K and $25K on Facebook in a 12 month time period. According to the reports survey participants: 59% of nonprofits say they have not developed a social media strategy. Online Fundraising Social Networking Trends Web 2.0'

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