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

Bloomerang

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy?

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4 Surefire Strategies for Effective Major Donor Fundraising

Top Nonprofits

There are many ways your nonprofit can raise money for its cause, from launching peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and hosting events to asking local businesses to sponsor your work. But one of the greatest sources of nonprofit revenue is major gifts, which are the largest individual contributions your organization receives.

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The complete year-end guide to maximizing matching gifts

EveryAction

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations.

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Do You Inform Donors Of These 2 Giving Opportunities?

Bloomerang

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. Remember this: Fundraising is a value-for-value exchange. IRA distributions.

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20 Must-Know Fundraising and Social Media Stats

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Thus, in time for the year-end fundraising season, below are 20 stats about fundraising and social media that every nonprofit needs to know. 72% of all charitable contributions are made by individuals; followed by foundations at 15%, bequests at 8%, and corporations 5%. Source: OnGood. Source: Network for Good.

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

Bloomerang

Prior Charitable Giving : Donors who have previously made significant charitable contributions or steadily supported other organizations have already enjoyed the benefits of philanthropy. They may be more receptive to conversations about furthering their charitable legacy.