Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

Ushahidi got its start in early 2008. Founder Erik Hersman and a group of fellow Kenyan bloggers were frustrated by the lack of accurate information or media coverage of the violence surrounding the 2008 Kenyan election. The goal was to provide a platform for ordinary Kenyans to report incidents of violence happening around them.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

I am most proud of developing a team of stellar marketers to better support our customers and our company’s departmental goals. Cristina: I’m so proud of our redesigned donation forms ! Jennifer: I was doing marketing for a theme park in 2008 and due to a series of unfortunate events I found myself without a job in 2009 (anyone else?).

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

2008 was a benchmark year in online fundraising history as Obama won the presidential election with 87% of funds coming through social networking. On the site, social entrepreneurs propose their idea or project, set a funding goal, and identify a “tipping point.” Learn more below, and RSVP today to reserve your space.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2011

In 2008, while working as a research director for IT security software for Aberdeen Group , I began researching green IT and sustainability. The goal is to extend the life of assets as much as possible and to reclaim all the materials used in their creation. Redemtech has been very creative in finding ways to extend asset life.

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Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Mark Becker founded Cathexis Partners in 2008 to help nonprofit organizations get the most from their existing technology tools, implement new technology to address gaps, and find the best overall approach to using technology to support their missions. Looking for more resources to help you make the most of your next peer-to-peer fundraiser?

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Qgiv

JUNE 7, 2021

Mark Becker founded Cathexis Partners in 2008 to help nonprofit organizations get the most from their existing technology tools, implement new technology to address gaps, and find the best overall approach to using technology to support their missions. Looking for more resources to help you make the most of your next peer-to-peer fundraiser?

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Over the Edge has been partnering with nonprofits to host rappelling fundraisers since 2008. This type of event gives your organization a lot of exposure, which can drive donations and earn you additional supporters and participants. Set a minimum fundraising goal. You’re also setting lofty goals for participant fundraisers.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. There are two types of text fundraising, text-to-give and text-to-donate. With 72.7%

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, many businesses are willing to sponsor nonprofit auctions by providing prizes as in-kind donations or at a reduced rate. As Double the Donation’s guide to corporate sponsorships explains, these partnerships need to be mutually beneficial to succeed. Consider leveraging a variety of partnerships in this process.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 26, 2024

2023 was a phenomenal year for charitable giving, with total donations hitting a whopping $557.16 Here are some key takeaways: Individual Giving: Individuals still lead the way in American philanthropy, contributing 67% of all donations. For instance 2008, the S&P 500 dropped 38%, but philanthropy only dipped by 7%.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether they provide financial support or donate auction items , sponsors can greatly offset your event’s upfront costs, which allows you to put more of your fundraising revenue toward your mission. Acknowledge Your Event Sponsors Securing corporate sponsorships is essential to the success of your nonprofit’s live auction.

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The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 14, 2023

If a corporate partner donated an auction item, add their logo to the description with a short blurb such as, “This item was provided by [business name].” In 2008 Jeff founded Winspre with the goal of helping non-profits across the country increase their event fundraising revenue and identify new fundraising sources.

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NextAfter

MAY 31, 2022

The only way to truly know what works to increase donation and grow generosity is to test. We did that on our donation page, and our donors say they love it.” “We And the goal has always been to decode what works in fundraising – and equip as many nonprofits as possible with what we’re learning. EXPERIMENT ID: 90849.

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Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Katonah is NOT loudly and clearly asking for more donations. Here's your goal: one of the most productive donor newsletters I'm aware of got (and likely still gets) a steady 6%+ response. That persistent question got a great answer with the 2008 financial meltdown (as the unemployed flocked to libraries for FREE internet access).

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 14, 2018

A 2016 report by CNN revealed that, per tax records, then-candidate Trump had not made a personal donation to the foundation since 2008. The statement adds that President Trump has “either himself, or through his wholly-owned companies” donated over $8.2 million to the foundation and that the remaining $1.7

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 14, 2018

A 2016 report by CNN revealed that, per tax records, then-candidate Trump had not made a personal donation to the foundation since 2008. The statement adds that President Trump has “either himself, or through his wholly-owned companies” donated over $8.2 million to the foundation and that the remaining $1.7

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 14, 2018

A 2016 report by CNN revealed that, per tax records, then-candidate Trump had not made a personal donation to the foundation since 2008. The statement adds that President Trump has “either himself, or through his wholly-owned companies” donated over $8.2 million to the foundation and that the remaining $1.7

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