NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Here’s how you can help with disaster relief efforts today and every day. You may be hoarding extra clothes and supplies, but donate your money, rather than your items, to relief organizations. Another way to help disaster victims is to join the fundraising effort. Turn those feelings into action! Raise money.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Emotion is important to all types of fundraising, including cause marketing. Komen for the Cure [breast cancer], Salvation Army [kettle bells for the poor and disaster relief], children’s hospitals [sick children], and locally here in Boston, The Jimmy Fund [kids with cancer]).

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. These shifts require nonprofits to be innovative and adaptable in their fundraising strategies.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2025

Some nonprofits seem to fundraise effortlessly while others struggle with donor fatigue. Lets crack the case with four fundraising strategies that make it happen. What the numbers reveal: Nonprofits raised an average of $76 per 1,000 fundraising emails in 2023a 20% decline from 2022. The real mystery? Donor fatigue is real.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For example, causes such as food security, housing, and disaster relief offer a tangible sense of impact and the ability to see the direct benefits of their contribution, says Rouland. Individual donors often give based on personal experience, emotional connection, or immediate need.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 28, 2025

In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, pioneering large-scale disaster relief efforts. This includes all 501(c) designations such as churches, cultural centers, food banks, disaster relief organizations and many others. Fundraising in particular is an ultimate process improvement discipline.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Network for Good has set up a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief donation page. Katya Andresen warns us marketers and fundraisers to Remember That You Are an Interruption. Here are your Mixed Links for the week. First off, I hope all of my readers in the Northeast are safe and recovering from Hurricane Sandy.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 1, 2022

In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 24, 2011

The fundraiser produced a bumper crop, raising $1.5 While a violent video game such as Mafia Wars is an unlikely partner for a humanitarian aid organization, Direct Relief decided to move forward, and never looked back. Zynga didn’t try to profit from the disaster or their players’ support for victims.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 25, 2016

Amnesty International used virtual reality originally designed for entertainment purposes in a field test with street fundraisers to see if the technology might boost overall charitable giving. The fundraisers used Google Goggles to give a VR-tour to potential donors of Aleppo, Syria.

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Technology Disaster Relief Production Nonprofits 172

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To donate to their fundraiser click here. Made in partnership with the North Carolina United Way and the North Carolina state government, the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is collecting funds to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

A FREE electronic version of my last book Fundraising with Businesses. A top reference guide with all my best fundraising ideas for working with businesses! How Anheuser-Busch, Tide and Waffle House helped hurricane victims.and the two risks for companies jumping on the disaster relief bandwagon. Wicked stylish. >>>

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Pledge fundraising campaigns are a dynamic way to inspire donors to commit to future gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. Ideally, your fundraising platform will have key features like easy-to-create, personal donation pages, and tools that help track fundraising progress.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 1, 2011

So here are some genuine links to good stuff for nonprofit communicators and fundraisers. Foundation Center published The 2010 Nonprofit Fundraising Survey. The survey shows that fundraising remained steady for the most part and that strong fundraising results were more likely when organizations invested resources in fundraising staff.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 1, 2023

The M+R Benchmarks Study is an annual report that highlights the latest nonprofit data and trends in digital fundraising and marketing. Here’s how to harness the 2023 insights to help move your nonprofit’s fundraising, marketing and mission forward. When thinking about your monthly giving program, start with “why.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2018

Ray Gary is the CEO of iDonate , a SaaS-based provider of the world’s most innovative Digital Fundraising Platform for nonprofits. iDonate is the fastest growing digital fundraising solution for nonprofits, helping organizations meet the needs of today’s connected donor through technology and a great giving experience.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Note: You may have seen the term matching gifts before—be aware that these are a different form of fundraising (employer-sponsored matches of individual gifts) than structured grants from a funding organization. Why Do Funders Use Matching Structures? As you look at different organizations and missions, you start feeling a little overwhelmed.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Here’s a quick summary of actions, responses, questions, advice and, perhaps most importantly, the ‘unknowns’ concerning Hurricane Sandy and fundraising. Every fundraiser is affected. Doesn’t matter whether your organization is in disaster relief or not, or where it’s located. Fundraising Success.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If you’re a fundraiser who is struggling to get your executive director or board to understand why you should launch an online fundraising program or invest more in online giving tools, try these talking points to help plead your case. Wonder how areas affected by natural disaster get the instant funds they need?

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Getting Attention

JANUARY 20, 2011

2010 delivered cause-marketing shockers, highly-effective disaster relief communications, a tougher-than-ever fundraising environment and the continued emergence of Facebook, even as the basics remained the cornerstone of nonprofit marketing impact. My Top 6 Guides to Effective Fundraising—What Are Yours?

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Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

And what about the many other organizations not directly providing relief efforts but soliciting donations to pass on to relief organizations ? For every organization, the answer lies in the way (if any) your organization is involved in the relief effort. More guidance on fundraising post-disaster.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Their giving patterns are shaping the future of fundraising for human services. And these cohorts are tech savvy and socially conscious, with deep commitments to causes like welfare, healthcare, housing, and disaster relief. Together, they wield an impressive $350 billion in buying powe r—yes, you read that correctly!

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Facebook Global Disaster Relief page : all kinds of information and helping opportunities. Craig Newmark of craigslist and craigconnects is offering to match any donations made through his fundraiser (funds will be distributed to the Red Cross, Feeding America, the National Wildlife Federation, and other groups).

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The Agitator

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

For this purpose, online giving is measured against total fundraising revenue reported to the IRS by organizations studied. billion in total fundraising from 1,438 nonprofits. The International Affairs and Health Care sectors now receive more than 10% of their total fundraising from online giving.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, predictive models used to allocate resources in disaster relief efforts could inadvertently prioritize wealthier communities if not designed with inclusivity in mind. It has the power to amplify the reach of social enterprises but also raises concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equitable access.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In the first part of this mobile fundraising series , we covered the basics, diving into the various forms of mobile fundraising and key terms that every mobile fundraiser should know. Now that you have that background, we’re moving on to part 2, which answers: Can mobile giving technology be used for more than just fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In-Kind Gift Donation Receipts Whether you run a food bank, thrift store , homeless shelter, or disaster relief organization, any nonprofit that collects physical items (or accepts in-kind services) must know the differences between cash and in-kind donation receipts.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

In recent years, the group, labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as right-wing extremists , has been painting a different picture of itself—as a disaster relief organization. Militia Groups’ Recruitment Strategy Militia groups often appear before federal agencies after natural disasters.

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Care2

MARCH 12, 2011

The American Red Cross , who made mobile fundraising history after the Haiti earthquake is doing a terrific job in getting the word out about their texting to donate campaign to help with relief efforts. Web visitors can also start their own personal fundraising page on the site. By Roberto Maxwell.

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Care2

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Some key signs that online donations have gone mainstream are the prevalence of disaster relief gifts. And there is much to celebrate. More people than ever are donating money online and through mobile. Despite that the average donation decreased from $226 in 2001 to $73 in 2011, a lot more people are giving today.

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Getting Attention

MARCH 11, 2011

Most importantly, please donate to the relief effort now via one or all of these trustworthy, experienced organizations: Global Giving - Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund (To disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services.). Save the Children – Has worked in Japan for 25 years.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 9, 2024

As your team develops the core skills needed for marketing, you’ll find you have more success in other areas of your operations, like fundraising. In this short guide, we’ll explore four quick tips for your next outreach campaign. Let’s begin! Personalize your messaging as much as possible.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 4, 2015

We could debate whether the Red Cross experienced mission creep - trying to go beyond their strength of disaster relief and trying to move into the unfamiliar territory of rebuilding. We could talk about the problems of bureaucracy and management fees, patting ourselves on the back for being more efficient because we're small.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Think about #GivingTuesday as disaster fundraising in reverse (Tweet this.). In a disaster, the tragedy brings people together to rally around those in need by supporting organizations that can make an impact. It started with a simple idea – to be a counterpoint to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 5, 2013

The wonderful team at Influence at Work this week covers a study with surprising findings about inspiring disaster relief donations. Apparently, people are more likely to donate to storm relief efforts if their name sounds similar to the name of the storm. It’s easier to try out than naming storms! (By

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Getting Attention

JANUARY 13, 2010

Relief needs are huge. At the moment of, I wanted to tip my hat to the American Red Cross for its immediate and creative communications strategy on the situation in Haiti and fundraising for relief efforts (through its International Response Fund ).

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