Selfish Giving

JULY 26, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Risa Sherman , Manager of Philanthropy & Cause Marketing at The Boston Beer Company , about the company's signature cause initiative, Brewing the American Dream. The three legs of the program. The focus of the program over the past year? First, access to capital.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As your corporate partnership program grows so does the demand on internal resources. Jude's signature cause marketing program Thanks and Giving. Ronald McDonald House Charities has a sponsored content program on The Washington Post’s site. Before founding Good Scout in 2006, Phil spent seven years at St.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When someone makes a comment about gender inclusive pronouns or other recent restructurings that they believe impact program delivery or agency optics, we need to be prepared to share the why. These new challenges may or may not impact people dressed in skirts and pearls, yet the ethos holds true.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeff Raider , co-founder of men’s grooming brand Harry’s , on their signature cause platform. Jeff discusses how they are rolling out this program with their newest partner, City Year. Give a Shave supports causes with one percent of sales and one percent of volunteer time.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 17, 2018

As managing director of CMN’s signature dance marathon program, she and her team are stewards of the fastest growing peer-to-peer fundraiser in the country! Hundreds of colleges, and a handful of high schools, participate in the program each year. Local programs have also had success.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One example is an arts program that is based on the well-established concept that arts participation relieves stress, boosts academic success, and provides healing through self-expression and socioemotional learning. Most critical, however, is reducing resident isolation by doing things together, connecting, and collaborating.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Many are obvious: Website template Email template Social media accounts – personal and organizational Business cards Letterhead Email signatures Advertising and marketing materials Any products, swag, or packaging you might use Building signage. But there are some other places you might not instantly think of.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 25, 2012

Single platform programs. I would say that over 90% of the cause marketing programs in the marketplace have the attributes I listed above. Nevertheless, my experience is that few organizations start a cause marketing program with the sole aim of raising a few bucks and building some general awareness. There are exceptions.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 22, 2017

Why Zappos originally decided to focus on shelter animals and expand the program with Friends on Us Fridays. How consumers have responded to the program. How Zappos narrowed its cause-focus to two signature programs. On the show, Megan, Steven and I will discuss: The background of Zappos for Good and how it got started.

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MNA Association

JUNE 12, 2023

Finally, we are still awaiting the governor’s signature on issues critical to the nonprofit workforce: the Best Beginnings scholarship program and closing the Medicaid Provider Rate gap. We supported and continue to watch HB648 , a bill to expand the Best Beginnings Scholarship Program and HB819, a bill to expand workforce housing.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 18, 2017

JetBlue's signature program, Soar with Reading , that was created six years ago. How JetBlue engages consumers inflight with their different cause-related programs. It's focused on giving back in meaningful ways in the communities the airline serves and to inspire others to do the same. How JetBlue for Good got started.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Whether you run a nonprofit and need staff training, or are building your own skills, our new courses offer a comprehensive training program in topics from volunteer development and grant writing to fundraising and budgeting. We are excited to announce the launch of more than 100 new online courses, including certificate courses!

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Selfish Giving

JULY 23, 2012

If Share Our Strength’s recent pinup program with Shake Shack is proof of anything it’s that incentives work in business fundraisers. Thanks in large to part to Shake Shack’s generous offer to reward a $2 donation with one of their signatures shakes, valued at $5, the chain raised $135,000 to fight childhood hunger.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Add a handwritten signature to your printed thank you letter. Do you type your signer’s signature? While you’re on a roll, ask whoever is processing the bulk of your thank you letters to hand write a brief note next to the signature of the person signing the letter (e.g., Thank you from Claire, member of the board.”).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

You might even link out to the site in nonprofit staff email signatures. Strategically plan event-specific email blasts and include your event site link in regular newsletters and donor communications. Organizational website.

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MNA Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It can inform program decisions, rally support and widen opportunities for funding & impact. It can be a headache for staff, burdensome to program participants, and a source of ongoing frustration to organization leadership who just want to communicate the powerful work they know is happening(!!). Take a moment to write it down.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 4, 2017

After 40 years, Habitat for Humanity is launching its first signature campaign, Home is the Key. How Sur La Table educated their employees on Habitat and prepared them for their first national cause marketing program. On the show, Megan, Colleen, Tracy and I discuss: Tracy Cioffi, Sur La Table. Colleen Ridenhour, Habitat for Humanity.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You’ll have the confidence of knowing when the time is right to spend money on programs, something many young and small organizations struggle with. And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. You want to strive!

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

He's worked with national, regional and local brands and was the mastermind behind Hyundai's national Hope on Wheels Program , Burger King's A Chance for Kids & Families , and Arbella's Official Automotive Insurance Partnership program - to name a few. He's one of my idols. I've always looked up to him and admired David's work. ??

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 18, 2016

Children’s Miracle Network and their signature paper balloons are just one pinup success story. Even a local pinup program can break six figures. Jude Children's Research Hospital running its signature Thanks and Giving program. “Done right, they are a license to print donations,” said Paul.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Work requirements for public assistance programs come from a long history of racism in the United States, are ineffective, and are bad for the economy. Participants shared that their access to these programs would cease without notice of denial, particularly if one of the several work reporting requirements were not done perfectly.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Chuck takes us through the history of Share Our Strength and discusses its signature campaign, No Kid Hungry , and its ambitious mission to end childhood hunger by 2015. Chuck has worked at the organization for almost as long as I’ve been a fan – 14 years!

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Selfish Giving

MAY 16, 2012

In this episode of CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk with Phil “The Godfather of Cause Marketing” McCarty about the signature cause marketing program he helped create, St. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]. Jude’s Thanks and Giving.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

How much were you able to accomplish in your programs? Do you need to expand programs in the coming year? Make it a signature event and pour all your effort into it so it’s as successful as possible. Include grant deadlines, your signature event, appeals, and everything else you need to get a complete picture of your year.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

Any nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal by demonstrating its commitment to transparency and sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. That’s where Candid’s Seals of Transparency come in.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 10, 2011

I just can’t understand what Kentucky Fried Chicken is thinking with its latest cause marketing program. I Googled the partnership and some Dallas KFC’s were selling JDRF’s signature sneaker pinups , which seems a more appropriate venture as it’s not directly connected to KFC’s menu.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Optimize your volunteer program sign-up page. A handwritten signature from someone the volunteer knows can add another level of personalization to the letter. Illustrating for your volunteers what they can be a part of when they help out at your event can boost sign-ups.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

You can also increase customers’ awareness of this green project via newsletters, website banners, or email signatures. They teamed with Energy Star, a program run by the U.S. The program promotes energy efficiency. Therefore, invest in sustainability training programs and develop an internal knowledge base for employees.

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MNA Association

APRIL 27, 2023

Letter from the CEO , Executive Director or Board Member Use a photo of the actual signature from the person for signing the letter to add a personal touch. Overview of Programs or Initiatives Distill the informations about each of your programs into one or two easy-to-understand sentences. Does this need to be mailed?

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Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants some fresh ideas to increase monthly giving: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a monthly giving program, but not many people join. Add a link to your staff email signatures. Welcome new one-time donors with an email series including a link to your monthly giving program.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Additionally, they may be used during volunteer programs to both inform the volunteers of potential risks and protect the nonprofit from potential legal issues. Many organizations require supporters to sign waivers prior to more physical fundraising events , such as 5Ks or walk-a-thons. What are some other ways to be more sustainable?

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Pro tip: Insert this link anywhere you interact with nonprofit funders online, such as your LinkedIn bio, email signature, or on social media pages. Find out if you qualify for a free year of Foundation Directory as part of our Go for the Gold program.)

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

percent to 5 percent, forced a mandatory advertising program, and increased labor demands on sellers—for example, the Star Sellers program requires sellers to respond to messages within 24 hours, 365 days a year, or else they get dinged. A Coworker.org petition netted over 85,000 signatures. They raised transaction fees from 3.5

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

According to Smartwaiver , online waivers are used to secure electronic signatures from participants prior to taking part in some kind of activity, acknowledging that they are waiving their right to hold the organizer liable for damages. For instance, you may need to give an organization your signature before taking part in cliff-diving.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Democratic mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens—a strong supporter of Cop City—has been emboldened by the Republican attorney general’s actions and has refused to count and verify the more than 116,000 signatures collected by Stop Cop City organizers in a referendum that would put the issue on the ballot for Atlanta voters in 2024.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Digitize your gift agreements Collecting multi-year gift agreements through online agreements with e-signatures is a game-changer.

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Affnetz

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s essential to acquire new donors for your Nonprofit to have a thriving fundraising program. But, don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a First-Time Donor Program. Encourage first-time donors to join your Nonprofit’s monthly donor program. Here are 3 techniques you can use to acquire new donors today.

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