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

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

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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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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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic. Wine Makers This can include wineries/wine tasting rooms/wine bars/wine retail shops, etc. Timing is everything!

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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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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With a gift card fundraiser , schools partner with popular retailers, restaurants, and brands to sell their gift cards to parents, students, and community members. Supporters get something tangible (or digital) in return for their donation, making it a win-win situation.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 15, 2024

The five-year increase in philanthropic giving was spurred by family philanthropy, which jumped by 15%, and retail-generated giving, which grew by 12%, according to India Philanthropy Report 2023 , a study from Boston-based consultancy Bain and Company and Dasra, a strategic philanthropic organization based in Mumbai, India.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 11, 2018

The fate of a $1 million donation from Tom's of Maine to The Nature Conservancy is in the hands of the public. Is the retailer Kohl's a model to other big box retailers? Here are ten retailers that are ready to execute. The Retail Prophet sounds the death knell for retail clerks. Here are TWO!

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 18, 2018

You could build your prospect list from this graph that shows which retail categories are growing. Email and social media campaigns can lead to higher time on site , perhaps a critical factor in driving donations. Did you see the the story last week that Alexa users can now donate to more than 40 charities. Brain food ????

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. We also have more than 60 partner NGOs who bring our product donations to other countries. We use the Box Business or Enterprise Edition , which is discounted by 50 percent from retail pricing.

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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

APRIL 13, 2022

That case study you have on your retail partner will work great with other retailers. This online insurance company donates money to your favorite cause when you don't file claims. Or could you earn a donation whenever a policy is purchased? Research: Consumers care more about how companies donate than how much.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Not long ago Tasman (or 'Tas' as his friends call him!) - who's an accomplished corporate partnership professional and fundraiser in his own right - wrote asking me if their retail partner should ask shoppers to round up to a specific amount as opposed to the nearest dollar. I gave Tas some advice and I wanted to share what he wrote back.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A Product RED Apple iPhone costume is perfect for lovers of purchase-triggered donations. I like to follow what's happening in retail and you should too. That's why I'm listening to a great new pocast called Remarkable Retail. It's hosted by two great retail insiders who know their stuff!

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Selfish Giving

JULY 28, 2021

I'm clutching my pearls) of a retailer asking for a donation at the register! People complaining about the humiliation and inconvenience of being asked to donate at the register are shopping online way too much to remember who their fellow shoppers are, or how awful self-checkout can be. ???? Oh, the misery! ?? It's that simple.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The influencer will donate. Rodgers donated a $1 million of his own money! The human behind @thedailywalter donated a dollar for everyone who posted the special birthday hashtag. The influencer will encourage others to donate. Rodgers took to Twitter to put out the call for donations. Not too shabby!

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 7, 2018

Manufacturers are competing for shelf space and need to offer fresh product lines to their existing retail accounts. But what about retailers? In today’s landscape, many retailers are vying for the attention of the Millennial consumer while looking for opportunities to drive new customers into stores. What is a royalty?

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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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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

MARCH 27, 2012

Carnegie Corporation’s Loretta Harris recently found out how strangely easy it is to get Microsoft donations through TechSoup. I had a chance to chat with Loretta Harris of Carnegie Corporation of New York to find out about her experience registering with TechSoup and getting Microsoft donations this week.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Source: Wall Street Journal There's a fascinating article in this week's Wall Street Journal on how discount retailer Dollar General is thriving in rural America. I learned this first from an interview with another discount retailer, Big Lots , on an episode of CauseTalk Radio. Discount Retailers Are Great Cause Marketing Partners.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

To ensure that your money is going to the right places, use tools like Charity Navigator , Candid (formerly GuideStar) ,and TEOS (tax-exempt organization search) to evaluate the legitimacy and impact of the organizations you’re donating to before you give. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2022

You can find wire ribbons at any craft store — but if you’re on a budget (or need to buy in bulk), try searching online and comparing prices at various retailers so that you can find one that’s right for your budget. Add all of your information, including your package number, what is included in the basket, and who donated it.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeremy Ball , who leads the Big Lots Foundation and is director of philanthropy and events for the parent company Big Lots , about the retailers impressive cause marketing efforts on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Last fall, Big Lots mobilized its nearly 1,500 stores and raised $2.2

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

The Brother Wolf team scheduled some time with the Qgiv Customer Experience team, and together they looked at ways to utilize the redesigned Qgiv donation forms to fit their needs, and to do so with limited time and resources at their disposal. “We Ready to see what Qgiv’s online donation forms can do for you? We needed a custom form.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 30, 2022

Is one of the keys to success to partner with retailers that have friendly, well-trained cashiers? Another study on donating at checkout found that identifying with the person who’s asking for money also matters. People are more likely to donate if they like the service." Corporate partners can also be your competitors.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 4, 2023

5 Key Takeaways from the CVS Lawsuit How One Retailer 2X Customer Donations The Latest Research on Giving at the Register with Brittany Hill, Accelerist [WEBINAR] ? Checkout Charity Lessons From NYC Cab Riders About Point-of-Sale Asks Should You Ask Shoppers for a Specific Amount or to Round-Up?

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With Amazon preparing to sunset the AmazonSmile program, many nonprofits are going to need to find new ways to offset the donations that they’ll no longer receive. Launch a recurring gift drive AmazonSmile often donated in small amounts that nonprofits benefitted from over a longer period of time with regular shopping.

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Greater Giving

JULY 10, 2023

Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: Local Businesses : Approach restaurants, retail stores, fitness centers, and service providers within your community. Auction Item Sponsorship : Invite sponsors to donate high-value items or experiences for the auction. Have a bar at your event.

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Selfish Giving

JULY 15, 2020

I'm definitely seeing more purchase-triggered donation programs lately. But disclosures of how much is being donated and the minimum donation vary widely. How this scrubs retailer stepped up to help frontline workers during the pandemic. ?? Jude ("Hey, we're giving away some money").?? Marketing Your Cause.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2024

I believe - when done well - donation requests will be better received than tip requests. Check out how furniture retailer American Freight is supporting St. Let's seize this opportunity to redirect people to giving at the register. How to do cause marketing with a laundromat. Jude's Children's Research Hospital through January 10th.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Because of new Microsoft eligibility rules that now allow private foundations to receive Microsoft software donations , Jeff Brandenburg, Irvine Foundation’s director of technology, describes his experience getting the first donations in his foundation’s long history.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Instead of making a donation with each purchase, Sketchers is making a flat donation. When people pick up their cupcake, they are being encouraged to pay it forward via a link found in stores and online by donating to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Lexus will match donations up to $250,000. ?? Partnership Notes 1.

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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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