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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

It also hit manufactured housing communities, home to many in the tourism and service industries that drive the states economy. As of December 12, 2024, Candids tracking of press releases and other funding announcements have found 227 grants and pledges worth nearly $278 million for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Are corporations making good on their racial equity pledges?

Candid

A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 Yet a closer look at th is funding shows that pledges — particularly those from corporate funders — account for nearly three-quarters of the dollars we’ve tracked. What are corporate pledges? . billion dollars. 3] . 3] .

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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

6) Encourage pledges. Did you know that 49% of pledges are initiated through a text message link? Or that 84% of pledges opened during a fundraising event are fulfilled? It’s safe to say that pledge requests during your virtual nonprofit event are a must! Donate here: [LINK TO DONATION FORM].

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

I had planned to take the day off from work to remember and reflect on the service of those in my family (my grandfather, now passed), and in my community. The timing coincides with the President’s remarks in Arlington, but one minute of silence can be pledged at any time, really. Sharing across platforms – Twitter.

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Is Your Nonprofit Half Way to Your 2020 Fundraising Goal$?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Pledges. First, take a look at the money that has already been promised to your organization through pledges. Reports like a Projected Pledge Payment report can be extremely helpful in assessing the revenue you can expect to accrue in the coming months. So how can you predict what you’ll raise? 3) Past Trends.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Diversify Funding in 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Let’s dive into five ways that nonprofits can diversify funding in 2023: Monthly Giving and Pledges. 1) Monthly Giving and Pledges. There are two types of recurring giving: Monthly Giving Programs and Donation Pledges. This type of donation is similar to streaming services like Netflix. What are Donation Pledges?

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3 Ways to Spotlight Your Monthly Giving Program on #GivingTuesday

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with a $5/month pledge to Teeny Rescue Animal Shelter. Instead of a traditional dollar goal, let your donors know the desired number of monthly pledges you’d like to achieve in a single day. Remember: the smallest pledges add up to a sizeable yearly donation!). Give here: yournonprofit.org/givemonthly.

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