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The Role of Mobile Apps in Supporting Nonprofits and Social Causes

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Case Study: Charity Miles Charity Miles, a mobile app that converts physical activity into donations, is an excellent example of how mobile technology can increase reach and engagement. This feature is especially valuable for time-sensitive initiatives, such as disaster relief efforts, where immediate action is required.

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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Nearly all (99%) respondents said they reach out to DAF holders to encourage them to keep their accounts active.

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5 Innovative Pledge Fundraising Strategies for 2024

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

This shared commitment to philanthropy makes them more likely to join your pledge fundraising efforts. Engaging Activities: Intersperse the dancing with live performances, games, or dance-offs to maintain engagement. These activities can provide a brief respite while keeping the energy up.

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How Does Climate Fatigue Hurt Our Efforts?

NonProfit Quarterly

As NPQ wrote , climate-related anxiety and fatigue “in activism circles is under-attended and often ignored in favor of wholly investing oneself in the movement. Are people less likely to give when there are so many urgent climate causes to give to and so many mounting disasters, from wildfire or flood relief to air pollution control?

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Puerto Rico: The Critical Role of Information and the Nonprofit Sector in Disaster Living

NonProfit Quarterly

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which “ was signed into law in 1988 to create an orderly system to get federal assistance to state and local governments in the wake of natural disasters.”. All the learnings from Maria were activated this time. The electricity grid has not recovered since Maria.

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Disaster Fundraising: Hurricane Sandy The Perfect Storm

The Agitator

Doesn’t matter whether your organization is in disaster relief or not, or where it’s located. You can see a roundup of activities here. NBC Universal networks mounted a major on-air fundraising effort with a star-studded special on behalf of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. Volunteer grants are a type of corporate philanthropy initiative that involve businesses contributing donations to nonprofit organizations after their employees have volunteered with those organizations for a certain amount of time.