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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How Movember Grew from Whim to Fundraising Phenomenon
What started as a joke among friends in Australia a decade ago has grown into an international movement…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: A Lesson in Workplace Bullying From the NFL
The sad reality of workplace bullying. Plus: Ideas for social media fundraising.
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What Gives? Study Shows Smaller Nonprofits Struggle to Attract Repeat Donors
Research from the Urban Institute and the Association of Fundraising Professionals suggests small and mid-size organizations are losing…
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Foundation Offers Gen Y Donors an Affordable Way to Give
The One Percent Foundation pools small monthly gifts from thousands of them , helping little contributions make a…
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Government Shutdown Could Derail Meals on Wheels
The ongoing federal shutdown exacerbates an already-dire situation for Meals on Wheels, say leaders of the program’s national…
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Study: Nonprofits That Follow BBB Standard Guide Raise More Money
Charities and nonprofits that follow the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance guidelines could see a boost in…
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What Kids Can Teach Us About Charitable Giving
A new study by the United Nations Foundation found that 88 percent of children donate to charities. What…
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NAACP’s Ben Jealous: An Iconic Leader’s Biggest Successes
Five years after taking the helm of the organization as a relative unknown, Ben Jealous leaves the position…
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Could the Future of Fundraising Be Social?
As a fundraising tool, social media may not generate significant direct transactions, but, as some research shows, it…
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Should Livestrong Donors Get Their Money Back?
A Livestrong donor says he’s been duped, and now he wants his money back. Are nonprofits obliged to…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Aid National Parks Amid Funding Concerns
As Congress debates future funding for the national parks, several associations have stepped up to assist parks being…
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Want to Attract Young Donors? Show Them the Results.
Millennials support causes they’re passionate about, but they expect to see results, according to a new study. Also,…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Jack White Helps Kickstart National Recording Preservation Foundation
For years, the National Recording Preservation Foundation had the framework to begin its mission to save classic music…
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Giving USA Report: Philanthropy Is On the Rise… Albeit Slowly
Giving USA’s 2013 recent report on philanthropy shows that while giving its long-term recovery, it’s a ways off…
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Mission Is Key in Direct Marketing Group’s New Fundraising Principles
A well-defined mission and transparency are critical elements in new guidelines for nonprofit fundraising.
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Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Helps First President Get His Library
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, originally founded to help save and preserve the estate of George Washington, worked…
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Cause Marketing: Time to Try a Corporate Partner?
Associations that need to raise funds but lack the marketing budget of organizations such as the Leukemia and…
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Farm Bureau’s Field to Fork Donation Efforts
Food drive effort cultivates Farm Bureau’s message.
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How To Create Unique Fundraising Events
How two associations are creating unique experiences for their donors that raise money for their programs and services…
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Community Outreach Initiatives: Drawing On Staff Involvement
Trying to pick a charitable organization for your association to sponsor or donate to? Why not let staff…
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Mother’s Day Group Hails Women Leaders as Outstanding Moms
As we get ready to honor our mothers this weekend, the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council benefits a good…
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Bipartisan Campaign Finance Bill Aims to ‘Follow the Money’
The Follow the Money Act of 2013, introduced in the Senate last week, would establish a real-time reporting…
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Venture Capital Association Reports Industry Slowdown
A recent report by Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association found U.S. venture capital funding dropped…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Independent Sector: How Much Is Your Volunteering Time Worth?
According to Independent Sector, an hour of volunteer time was worth $22.14 in 2012. Harder to quantify is…
