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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. His idea was to bring attention to the positive impact philanthropy has on society and to encourage people to become more involved in charitable activities. They continue to be a key advocate for this day.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation.

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Asking For A Legacy Gift: 10 Practical Steps To Get Started

Bloomerang

More extensive research (that can be gleaned by engaging a professional prospect research service) would include finding out what they’ve given to other nonprofits and if they have a donor-advised fund or family foundation. Consultants gather this information to guide you in your cultivation and solicitation.

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20 Must-Know Fundraising and Social Media Stats

Nonprofit Tech for Good

billion people worldwide donated money to nonprofit organizations. 72% of all charitable contributions are made by individuals; followed by foundations at 15%, bequests at 8%, and corporations 5%. For every 1,000 email subscribers, nonprofits have 285 Facebook Fans, 112 Twitter Followers, and 13 Mobile Subscribers.

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Using Impact Science to Solve Hunger More Effectively

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Nearly a quarter of Americans report experiencing regular food challenges, and more than 10 percent of US households are “food-insecure ,” meaning they lack access to enough food to support an active, healthy life for all household members on a daily basis.

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A Glossary of Key Fundraising Terms, Jargon, and Vocabulary You Need to Know

iMarketSmart

501(c)(3) IRS designation for public serving nonprofit organizations exempt from income tax and eligible to receive tax-deductible gifts. 501(c)(4) IRS designation for advocacy organizations (nonprofit organizations exempt from income tax but not eligible to receive tax-deductible gifts because they engage in advocacy-type efforts).