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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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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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Last week I had a great conversation with a large retailer (1000+ stores) about its checkout charity program and how they absolutely blew the lid off their fundraising goal. To find out if your team has connections with your nonprofit partner, ask them to fill out a survey, or just ask them at team meetings or whenever you see them. “We

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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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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

JANUARY 8, 2025

I want to help more small and mid-size nonprofits excel in their corporate outreach and execution. 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. Since 2015, Big Lots has raised over $28 million for this cause.

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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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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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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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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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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 21, 2018

The nonprofit community lost an important corporate partner last week when Toys "R" Us announced it was closing all of its U.S. Whether the storied retailer was murdered Caesar-like on the Ides of March by Amazon, Target and Walmart , or was a victim of gross mismanagement , was hotly debated on the Internet last week. Top Stories 1.

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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

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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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. The post Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks appeared first on The NonProfit Times. The LISC gift was not a solo.

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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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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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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Matching Grants for Children’s Music Programs Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. Matching grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to eligible nonprofits for utility expenses and to build capacity. Matching Grants for Utility Costs and to Build capacity!

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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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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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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2015

TechSoup is proud to announce the newest product in the Adobe donation program: Creative Cloud. TechSoup offers access to 60 percent off the retail rate on the first year of a Complete plan membership for one user. TechSoup offers access to 60 percent off the retail rate on the first year of a Complete plan membership for one user.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

The nonprofits that call on them are inflexible, selfish and unrealistic. I use to think that it was only nonprofits that liked everything free. If you’re a retailer you could raise the funds needed for the sponsorship by doing a pinup program in your stores. Don’t give them an excuse to say no.

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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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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. If you want your new nonprofit to grow successfully and fulfill its mission, a budget is not optional.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 11, 2018

The crew for this expedition IS YOU as we'll be basing our findings on public data and survey responses from nonprofit professionals who oversee corporate revenue at organizations nationwide. Many attendees asked for REAL EXAMPLES of nonprofits that were effectively leveraging data to showcase impact. Here's the recording.)

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I couldn’t believe this story out of Iowa that had a local nonprofit suing Panera Bread over canister donations. It’s bad for the nonprofit, the business and, ultimately, the cause both groups are trying to help. And I hope we never do again. Have an agreement. Be in it for the right reasons. Nip problems in the bud.

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