Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Focus first on supporters - those people who already know, like, trust, and GIVE to your nonprofit. 25 hot retailers ?? Knowing and understanding your nonprofit's audience will give you a competitive edge in corporate partnerships. Wired Impact explains how to use YouTube to drive traffic to your nonprofit’s website.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits often use donor-centric strategies to highlight their real-world impact and raise awareness for their cause. In truth, the value of a nonprofit is measured in impact, not in dollars. Because of this, donor-centric management is a current nonprofit trend that is sure to carry strongly into 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. What's been most successful?

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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. Some nonprofits work with print-on-demand carriers to avoid these inventory issues.

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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. That is some of the data from the research arm of software giant Blackbaud, following a survey of more than 1,000 Gen Zers and nearly 300 nonprofit professionals.

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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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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 7, 2018

ASPCA is a great example of a nonprofit that profits from product licensing agreements. Rachel explained that a lot had changed so I recently sat down with her to discuss product licensing, how it works and which nonprofits are the best fit for licensing agreements. Why would manufacturers want to work with my nonprofit brand?

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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. As nonprofits and businesses share a similar challenge, they may also share a solution on how David can beat Goliath.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Has your nonprofit dabbled in the world of business sponsorships? Instead of collaborating on a single event, your nonprofit and its corporate partner merge marketing stra tegies for an entire campaign to spread awareness of your cause. How can organizations get started with cause marketing? What is cause marketing?

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

That’s the number of Americans that wish more of the products, services and retailers they used would support causes. This is great news for local nonprofits and businesses as they both have an easy point of entry for causes and businesses of all sizes. IF YOU’RE A NONPROFIT THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Every nonprofit website visitor is a potential donor. By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. I have been inspired by a nonprofit that tackles a small aspect of a huge problem like providing pet food so people going through hard times can keep their pets.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2009

As a fan of pinup programs , especially for small nonprofits, I’m frequently asked how important the “ask&# is at the register. 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. 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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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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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

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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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

JUNE 20, 2017

You're Missing a YUGGEEE Opportunity I talk to nonprofits all the time that want to raise more money from businesses. But they're not trying to pitch businesses on charity pinups , donation requests , donation boxes or round-up programs. The number of retailers in the United States is truly massive. Not even close.

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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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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

They too are donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Absolut Boston, which will add $30,000 to the total. CRC board members were also concerned that partnering with the distiller wasn’t the best image for a nonprofit committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and family activities along the banks of The Charles.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 21, 2011

Nonprofits can sell in-kind items online and collect the money. 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. They can sell items on eBay and your nonprofit will benefit!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference.

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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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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. In a nutshell, corporate sponsorships are a mutually beneficial agreement between a company and a nonprofit.

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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

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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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2010

Our admin fees, which Microsoft's donation program dictates are roughly four percent of retail cost, will be increasing, too. This week we received notice from Microsoft that prices on many of its most popular software offerings will be increasing over the next two months — some by as much as 70 percent.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 4, 2011

After giving college students the choice between donating through a cause marketing promotion or donating directly, the students that chose the former felt more selfish, less generous and even less happy. These “costless&# donations are made by the company when the consumer buys a product or service.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2014

Nonprofits should lead the sharing economy and demand more from the private sector. The Sharing Economy -- the use of networked, often mobile, information technology to share goods and services -- offers nonprofits new possibilities for innovation and efficiency along with new paradigms to move from scarcity to abundance.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. Due to the pandemic, however, retailers may not be able to fulfill procurement requests.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

For More Information: CauseTalk Radio Ep167 If You Liked This Promotion, You'll Like: Retailers Have a New Option. DipJar is a Donation Box for Credit Cards * * *. We saw what a retailer could do when it closed its stores on Black Friday. We saw what a retailer could do when it closed its stores on Black Friday.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 30, 2010

Retailers like Macy’s and Bloomingdales host charity shopping days to help causes raise money and gain access to their supporters. Retailers could achieve the same results with a branded deal via Causeon. In exchange for their efforts I’d make them the sole recipient of Causeon’s 20% donation. Branded deals.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 30, 2011

I would also try to find examples from either similar sized organizations or nonprofits and companies they respect. If they’re a retailer, you’ll have lots of good options ranging from point-of-sale to purchase and action-triggered donations, etc. Persuasion occurs through identification.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 5, 2024

Understanding the nuances of 501(c)(3) donation rules is essential for nonprofit organizations seeking to maximize their potential and ensure compliance with legal standards. Below, we delve into these criteria, providing a clear understanding for aspiring nonprofit leaders. This means they should not be profit-driven.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Through December 1st when customers spend $15 on any purchase Starbucks will automatically make a $1 donation to The Global Fund on their behalf. On December 1st, Starbucks will commemorate World AIDS Day by donating 5 cents from every beverage sold that day as well as $1 from every Starbucks (RED) product purchased in stores.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Its a nonprofit that’s working to make the fight against breast cancer easier. ” Instead of an online point-of-sale program , Julie opted for a purchase triggered program with retailers: the Do Good campaign. This year, to make sure every partner was committed she asked for a minimum $1,000 donation.

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