Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

There are two fewer retailers to partner with: Party City and Big Lots close 1,600 stores and declare bankruptcy. Read more on the retail winners and losers of 2024. Additionally, they run a round-up customer donation program at store registers, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the organization.

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GrantNews

MAY 27, 2025

Grants for Big Dreams and Small Business Operating Support and to Promote Growth Grants of $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA businesses for operating support and to promote growth. Independent Retailers for Disaster Relief Up to $10,000 to USA independent retailers for disaster relief.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Schools, city governments, retailers, corporations, individuals, and big and small nonprofits have been participating in GivingTuesday by the thousands, and many of them are working together to raise funds for those 24 hours and beyond. It’s like doubling—or even tripling—the impact of every donation you receive!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Corporation for Supportive Housing in New York City announced Scott had donated $40 million and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta received $10 million, both during September. It is the largest contribution in LISC’s nearly half-century history. The LISC gift was not a solo.

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Community Boost

MAY 13, 2025

This website should be linked to your main website for easy access but having a second, event-specific site gives you greater control over adding helpful tools like bidding automation, selling tickets, hosting online raffles, collecting donation payments, and more. People dont donate out of the blue. Sell tickets through your website.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

25 hot retailers ?? Not only does this create a 'phygital' experience for the shopper supporter, but it offers a new way for brands nonprofits to drive and monitor their engagement in a way that can be traced all the way down to the bottom line donation level." ?? is a win that brings you closer to a new partnership! Brain Food 1.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2025

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Selfish Giving

MAY 17, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Ryder Kessler , CEO of DipJar , a donation box for credit cards that is a major improvement on the traditional coin-fed canister. Supporters can "dip" to leave a one-step donation with any credit or debit card. Why Dipjar switched from tips to donations. The history of Dipjar.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 20, 2025

Pop-up store fundraising is a powerful way to raise money by setting up a temporary online store or retail space. Choosing the right location and timing and promoting your event effectively are key to maximizing attendance and donations. Allowing for extra donations can further boost your profits.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 31, 2023

The largest point-of-sale fundraising efforts by American retailers collected $749 million in consumer donations in 2022, a 24% increase from 2020, according to the biennial "Charity Checkout Champions" study released by Engage for Good.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Handle all negotiations with retailers on your nonprofit’s behalf. Provide relatively high commission rates (up to 10% depending on the retailer). To make this fundraiser easy for your organization, invest in a matching gift database and embed it directly into your online donation page so donors can quickly check their eligibility.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For example, nonprofits providing transparent data showing real numbers build trust and create urgency among their supporters, which increases donations. Donor-Centric Strategies When a nonprofit builds a lasting relationship with supporters that leads to increased donations. Petitioning For Large Donations – Did you know?

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2011

X charity will receive ten cents from each yogurt sold for a total minimum donation of $50,000 and a maximum donation of $100,000.). This year, Lee partnered with celebrity Mike Rowe and his mom to tell their personal story and encourage supporters to donate the the cost of their jeans. Program: Kroger Giving Hope a Hand.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I'm wondering how this is impacting donation box fundraisers? Earlier this month, I wrote about how I'm donating to every Salvation Army red kettle this season. Another option is Dipjar , which is a donation box that takes credit cards. Are you still having success with donation box fundraisers? Giving cash is hard work!

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The concept is simple: donate $5 and you get coupons worth at least $15 to eight local businesses. And your donation couldn’t support a better organization. I went to the site and donated my $5. After all, this is one cause marketing program that doesn’t have built-in retail foot traffic. It was that simple.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Thanks and Giving is primarily a register program, which means cashiers ask shoppers to donate a buck or more. What Williams-Sonoma did have is well trained, motivated cashiers that asked every shopper to donate. On both occasions they asked everyone at the register to donate. Retail is retail. Retail is retail.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Craig Kennedy Illustration by The Chronicle; The Wyss Foundation Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss and possibly other wealthy individuals from abroad donate to nonprofits that then move the money from 501(c)(3) organizations to 501(c)(4)s and political action groups that have more flexibility to engage in retail politics.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who do so through donations. The estimated 70 million Americans who belong to Generation Z show a promising commitment to the values of giving and generosity.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2009

The ask happens when you’re checking out and and cashier says, “Would you like to donate a dollar to help ?&#. Some retailers see it as pestering the customer. All I had to do was pick the card for either the $2 or $5 donation and give it to the cashier who scanned it just like any other item. Now I know better.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2015

Wouldn't it be nice if you could donate some of those used electronic devices cluttering up your home or office and know exactly what they are worth for your tax deduction? Sage is employing big data tools to collect, scrub, and analyze data from wholesale and retail used electronics vendors on the web.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2017

"How can a retailer flourish in such a daunting environment? Source: Wall Street Journal I often think that smaller, less well known nonprofits can identify with retailers that are battling Amazon. Source: Wall Street Journal I often think that smaller, less well known nonprofits can identify with retailers that are battling Amazon.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

CheckPoints , a new iPhone application, allows you to check-in to retail locations and view advertised products. If you make a purchase, the manufacturer and/or retailer donates to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. CheckPoints already allows shoppers to donate their points to nine causes.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Tony explained to me that since food banks buy in bulk and receive bulk donations, they frequently distribute an identical selection of goods to all their clients. Every day, Bread and Life serves over 2,300 meals to hungry New Yorkers. Most families and individuals have very specific needs and preferences when it comes to food.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Using TechSoup donations to improve your ability to collaborate across multiple locations? TechSoup's donations and educational resources provide you with the tools to work hard to change the world even when you can't be physically in the office. Wondering which TechSoup donations allow for remote work and collaboration?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Examples include: Cell Phones for Soldiers , a nonprofit that collects mobile phone donations and sells to recycling and used phone reseller companies like Mobile Karma. What happened to them? Here’s what we found out.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 20, 2017

But they're not trying to pitch businesses on charity pinups , donation requests , donation boxes or round-up programs. There's a Fortune to be Raised at the Bottom of the Pyramid The 73 companies in the Checkout Champions report are primarily retail and restaurant chains. Check out how many retailers there are in your state.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 6, 2024

Digital wallets are an easy, secure, and private way to pay online and in-app with mobile devices, making it as fast as possible to give donations. Organizations can also enable digital wallet donations for in-person events, so donors can give with just a tap of their smart device. over 85% of retailers accept Apple Pay.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 28, 2011

Ask customers to donate a buck for the tap water they usually get for free. Maybe you’re a food pantry and instead of asking customers to donate a buck for their tap water you ask a buck for the bread basket they generally get for free. Point-of-sale just isn’t for retailers. Genius, huh?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2015

It's probably baked in to our cash-strapped nonprofit DNA to see if we can first get something donated before buying it outright. But asking for donations is time-consuming and not effective all the time. Luckily, there are a number of online donation platforms for in-kind donations that can make the process easier.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

When online shoppers share brands and products with their friends over Twitter and Facebook retailers donate a percentage of sales to their favorite causes. This will be less likely if the EFAC plug-in is prominently displayed on the retailer’s shopping page. It’s all very interesting.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 9, 2012

When you “Like” the nonprofit’s page or the company’s page – or both, depending on the promotion – the company makes an in-kind or cash donation to the nonprofit. The donation to Save the Children is a secondary benefit, and the charity gets the money whether the invitee shows up or not.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 13, 2018

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Marty Posch , President, Finish Line Youth Foundation , which is the nonprofit arm of athletic apparel and shoe retailer Finish Line about their work with Special Olympics. You had a good increase in donations raised this past past holiday season. What do you attribute that to?

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 13, 2011

In its fourth year, Macy’s ‘Believe’ campaign will donate $1 (up to $1 million) for each letter to Santa mailed at its stores. Macy’s doubled their donation for National Believe Day on December 9th. Since 2009, Radio Shack has donated $7 million to LIVESTRONG. Check it out. Good for them. Absolutely.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 25, 2018

This week on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Pam Avesian , vice president at women's retailer Chico’s FAS , about their involvement in Habitat for Humanity's Home is the Key cause marketing initiative that's now in its second year. Ashby's Ice Cream donates 1% of Michigan Pot Hole Ice Cream to repairing local roads!

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From securing sponsorships and donations to venue hosting and marketing support, these strategies will help you make the most of your local connections and achieve successful outcomes for all parties involved. For example, a local bakery might donate baked goods for a bake sale, or a printing company might offer free promotional materials.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Starting yesterday in Times Square Massachusetts-based SCVNGR teamed up with teen clothing retailer American Eagle on a New Year’s program aiming to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. After you complete a challenge, American Eagle donates five bucks to BBBS, which SCVNGR will match.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 21, 2011

eBay users can also make a donation directly to the nonprofit via PayPal. Finally, eBay sellers can list any item for sale and have a portion or percentage donated to a nonprofit. We know that a cause can sell things on MissionFish and earn a donation, but can a company do it for them? That’s when HomeGoods calls Benevity.

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