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(Re)Defining Cause Marketing

Selfish Giving

When a cashier either solicits a shopper for a donation ( active cause marketing ) or signage is prominently displayed at the register to encourage the shopper to make a gift ( passive cause marketing ) that’s point-of-sale. Purchase or action triggered donation. Those are my thoughts on cause marketing for January 2011.

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Going Green: How Software Helps You Host Sustainable Events

Pamela Grow

And, with donations declining across the board for the first time in five years, organizations need to pay attention to the concerns of their donors now more than ever. Online donation pages: Promoting your online giving page during events makes it easy for any attendee to donate from home.

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A Mountain of Evidence: Donor Stories Work

Planned Giving

Backed by studies, I repeated it again in 2011. By combining stories with our efforts, we set a goal of $250,000 … and raised over $327,000 from 224 donors who gave 397 gifts. Again in 2022. Still, (almost) no one listened. Dr. Russell James has shouted it from the rooftops hundreds of times … still, almost no one listens.

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Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Candid

A study conducted by Roland Zullo and published in the Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) Review (2011) [3] found that charitable donations to United Ways increased in localities with higher union density and in areas where unions were financially stronger. 4 (2011): 699-711. 3] Zullo, Roland. Labor Unions and Charity."

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Big Themes for Fundraising Success

Get Fully Funded

Next, accept that if your organization is doing something worthwhile, it’s worthy of receiving donations. Lots of donations. BIG donations. I heard from a client just the other day, that they reached their campaign goal already this year (and it’s just barely November!) Share your enthusiasm for your cause. It’s true.

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Where to Start Your Search for Silent Auction Items

Get Fully Funded

Review your initial list and ask yourself if any of your current supporters might be able to donate these types of items to your auction. You’ll be surprised at how many of your board members, donors, and friends will donate these items or know someone who can. Board Members. Do they have access to a country club and rounds of golf?

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Improve Online Fundraising Results and Wow Donors with These 7 Obvious Secrets

Tech Soup

While it does not yet amount to the bulk of fundraising for most nonprofits, online giving grew by 13 percent from 2010 to 2011. The only vertical experiencing a decline from 2010 to 2011 was International Affairs organizations. Do not get too comfortable with your online ask, even when reeling in large donations.