Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. We are facing a future of growing human need.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For many nonprofits, 29% of annual donations happen between #GivingTuesday (November 30 this year) and December 31, and a shocking 11% of annual donations were reported to come in during the last three days of the year. The giving season is a time when donors are feeling extra generous, but nonprofits should be too.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. volunteer rate fell significantly between September 2020 and September 2021 , although recent data shows it rebounded to 28.8% How do volunteers advance nonprofits missions? According to the U.S.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Giving Block, a crypto philanthropy solution, announced it is on pace to process over $100 million in cryptocurrency donations in 2021 and projects $1 billion in cryptocurrency donations to be processed in 2022.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Whether it’s your first year participating in this wildly successful global day of giving or your ninth year, follow these tips to spread awareness about your organization and maximize those donations. It always falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving— mark your calendars, because GivingTuesday for 2021 is November 30th. Start early.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

We’re excited to share that Qgiv has been named a Silver winner for “Hot Company of the Year” in the 16th Annual 2021 IT World Awards® ! This recognition from Globee Awards further validates our commitment to our nonprofit clients and their fundraising needs.”. To learn more about this award, read the full press release below!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. It was incredibly easy to set up a fundraiser or make a donation. Thanks, coronavirus.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Giving Tuesday 2021 was our eighth consecutive record breaking Giving Tuesday! Our nonprofit clients and their supporters showed up in an incredible way. Following a year of 108% growth, Qgiv clients sustained giving momentum in 2021 and raised even more this year, increasing the total by another 2.5%. Read the Press Release.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

donors gave to nonprofits during 2023, according to data from Giving USA, is a high-water mark in terms of current dollars, and the amount exceeds pre-COVID-19 pandemic-giving, which peaked during 2019. The first full year of the pandemic, 2021, saw the highest amount of inflation-adjusted dollars donated. By Richard H.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

Karen brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit community and has provided counsel to more than 70 organizations, offering her expertise in major gifts fundraising, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. On Tuesday, June 21, Giving USA released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. billion in 2021.

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CauseVox

JUNE 8, 2021

As a modern nonprofit, if you are not taking full advantage of Google’s FREE $10,000/mo Google Ad Grant, you are missing out on valuable online growth opportunities. billion people making Google searches every day, the power of search ads has become something that nonprofits need to take advantage of. Don’t miss out!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising in 2021 is dominated by the digital space. But what are the best online fundraising platforms for nonprofits? So, what is the best online fundraising platform for your nonprofit? Best Online Fundraising Platform For Nonprofits: CauseVox. Let’s be real: it can be overwhelming. The short answer?

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4% As a sector, we have to change…” That’s why it is imperative nonprofit leaders learn how to talk to donors more effectively. Not because donors are better.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. But it’s not.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We’re excited to share that Qgiv has been named a Gold winner for “Customer Service Department of the Year” and Bronze winner for “Best Technology to Combat and Reduce the Impacts of COVID-19” in the 13th Annual 2021 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards ! Read the Press Release.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. Let’s dig into the lessons of 2020 and use those to make 2021 an online fundraising success. Planning with a Focus on Virtual. With 69% of all U.S.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In fact, more charitable donations are made at the end of the year than any other time. billion was donated to US-based nonprofits — a 25% increase compared to GivingTuesday, continuing its record of consistent growth every year. GivingTuesday 2021 is on November 30, 2021 and will be here before you know it.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

More specifically, text-to-donate for small nonprofits can be extremely beneficial. Even without the resources of a larger organization, your organization can use a reliable text-to-donate tool to collect gifts, send quick communications, and provide convenience for donors. How Text Fundraising Can Be Used For Small Nonprofits?

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With GivingTuesday approaching on November 29, nonprofits are working to strategize how to generate revenue and bring renewed awareness to their work. In fact, according to Fidelity Charitable , one-third (33%) of crypto holders have reported donating digital assets to nonprofits. Enter the crypto-philanthropy landscape!?.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Leverage these cost-effective strategies to shape your website into a powerful marketing tool: Create event and campaign landing pages: Dedicated landing pages can help you dive deep into the details of your upcoming events and spotlight why it’s worth your audience’s time to register, donate, or take another relevant action.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Giving Tuesday 2021 is on November 30, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Let’s get started!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cryptocurrency is surging in popularity, with the market cap reaching over $2 trillion in 2021. Many donors are now holding appreciated Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins and donating them to nonprofits that are equipped to accept them.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The platform works with nonprofits and boards to manage and invest funds by combining donation page giving with cash management. Before launching Infinite Giving in Atlanta, Georgia in 2021, Houghton was the vice president of the Atlanta Tech Village, a venture partner with Atlanta Ventures.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

million registered nonprofits in the United States vying for charitable giving from individual donors and institutional grantmakers. Both individual and institutional giving increased between 2015 and 2022, not only in terms of total dollars awarded but also in terms of average donation or grant size. Source: Data from Candid.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

OCTOBER 21, 2021

By Robyn Zimmann Senior Consultant at Cain Nonprofit Solutions It’s that time of year when all the annual fund letters from various organizations are starting to pile up on my desk. Better yet, 28% have said they now donate more than they did prior to the pandemic, while 21% give less. What have I already done this year?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Over the past five years, nonprofit arts organizations have maneuvered through pandemic shutdowns, evolving audience behaviors, and the relentless pressure of inflation. Since 2021, rapidly rising prices have affected arts organizations and the people who support them. But what does the financial landscape look like now?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Here at Greater Giving, our goal is to help nonprofits achieve fundraising success.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2021

If you are a nonprofit organization, IT support is more than just a luxury. Nonprofits need 24/7 IT support to stay on top of their game in this ever-changing environment while maintaining an active donor base and engaging volunteers. According to a 2018 NTEN Study , 80 percent of nonprofits lack a policy to address cyberattacks.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

Fundraising can be challenging and for small nonprofits this can be even more daunting. With less staff capacity, name-brand recognition, and resources compared to larger orgs, it may seem like smaller nonprofits have extra hoops to jump through. Just because you’re a small nonprofit doesn’t mean you should sell yourself short.

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Qgiv

JULY 22, 2021

Data released in the Giving USA 2021 Annual Report shows that Qgiv clients raised more than their peers in several key sectors and in overall dollar amounts raised! Giving USA’s annual report compiles data from the previous year, 2020, to see how nonprofits fared. Read the Press Release.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If you’ve been following along for some time now, you’ll know that 2021 was a big year for us over at Double the Donation. We partnered with fantastic fundraising solutions to provide thousands of mission-driven organizations with our constantly improving tools, working alongside nonprofits as they make their impact on the world.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. The nonprofit industry relies heavily on in-person charity events, so COVID-19 dealt a painful blow. 60% of the nonprofits surveyed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2020 report postponed at least one in-person event, and 80% outright canceled one.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 6, 2022

2021 was a year of record breaking growth for Qgiv and the thousands of nonprofits we serve. The year’s biggest achievements included: Record-Setting Giving Tuesday: On Giving Tuesday 2021, donors gave 2.5% The year’s biggest achievements included: Record-Setting Giving Tuesday: On Giving Tuesday 2021, donors gave 2.5%

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

In 2021, the social sector mastered the art of resilience. We saw countless organizations craft donation experiences that not only sustained a year-plus pandemic but set new standards for fundraising excellence. Five nonprofit fundraising trends to watch in 2022. Cryptocurrency donations. So what’s still ahead?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If you’ve ever donated to a political candidate, you know the pain of having your phone blow up from text messages you don’t quite recall ever having signed up for. In Seinfeld language, I have man hands. I do not like texting, nor do I care to receive text messages from anyone other than friends and family (and my hairdresser).

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” Because there are so many factors to understand when considering whether or not to start a nonprofit. Is it a good time to start a nonprofit? million active nonprofits.

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