Selfish Giving

JANUARY 6, 2010

Think of it in terms of Product RED and its retail partners. The answer is clear because the mainstream consumerism these retailers offer drives charity sales and RED is the big winner. I’m not sure the same will be true for a standalone product like CauseWorld. But I do think they want a world with causes. What do you think?

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 20, 2010

cause marketing isn’t philanthropy first, it’s marketing. And the situation in Haiti requires philanthropy first. But just because the recipe calls for a pound of philanthropy doesn’t mean there isn’t room for a teaspoon of cause-related marketing. As we learned in my post What is Cause Marketing?

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This is similar to retailers thinking once someone has bought from them they’ll automatically do so again. The post A Revolutionary Way to Influence Year-End Philanthropy appeared first on Clairification. Not true in either case. You’ve got to sell again and again. Time marches on. Memories are short, and circumstances change.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Louis, Rachel left her position in for-profit retail leadership to join the nonprofit sector. In her early nonprofit roles, Rachel developed both a deep commitment to and a critique of fundraising and philanthropy across the St. Upon obtaining her master’s degree in Public Policy Administration from the University of Missouri-St.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Craig Kennedy Illustration by The Chronicle; The Wyss Foundation Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss and possibly other wealthy individuals from abroad donate to nonprofits that then move the money from 501(c)(3) organizations to 501(c)(4)s and political action groups that have more flexibility to engage in retail politics.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 13, 2011

That happen to me yesterday when I spoke to the Women in Philanthropy in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Gwen’s success is impressive as Cooley Dickinson is far from the big city and the big chain retailers. Nevertheless, Gwen put together a great program and she’s busy planning this year’s drive.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 18, 2018

You could build your prospect list from this graph that shows which retail categories are growing. My experience is that craft breweries tend to be ahead of the curve on adopting cause marketing and recognizing the value of working with nonprofits. ??You However, the fact that dollar stores top the list is both good and bad news.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 11, 2011

People complain about “Pushtober” but the reason so many retailers slap on pink ribbons in October is because breast cancer supporters are active and loyal shoppers. Remember, cause marketing is neither philanthropy nor designed just for existing customers. At its best it woos new customers.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 29, 2010

Cause marketing isn’t blue-blooded philanthropy. The only retailer I’ve worked with that didn’t always ask for a specific dollar amount is Ocean State Job Lots. It’s red-blooded. Having a set ask amount makes it easier for them to give.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Philanthropy expenditures in India have grown by an average annual rate of 13% during the past five years, reaching the equivalent of $280 billion. Family philanthropy and retail giving contributed to overall private philanthropy growth of 10%. That amount constituted 8.3%

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Clairification

MARCH 27, 2023

Maybe at a restaurant, hotel, fast food restaurant or retail outlet? This also happens at nonprofits without a donor-centered culture of philanthropy. Have you ever received confoundingly terrible customer service? It happens all the time and, likely, you’ve thought to yourself: “ Why on earth are they treating me like this?

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The Bold is Beautiful Project is the company's annual global philanthropy program dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to help empower women and girls around the world. How the program works in Benefit's boutiques and in retail partner stores like Sephora.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 12, 2015

As a spokesperson, Lawson-Zilai has been quoted frequently in the media including the Associated Press, Chronicle of Philanthropy, MarketWatch Radio, The New York Times, NonProfit Times, and USA TODAY. I read through various PR/social media blogs as well as Washington Business Journal, the Chronicle of Philanthropy and PR News.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

The National Retail Federation estimates that online sales will grow 6 to 8 percent this holiday season. That translates into billions of dollars in consumer spending that can empower philanthropy and social good.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 19, 2023

At this year’s event, Canadian retailer Holt Renfrew created a “light tunnel” photo both experience for guests. By Lisa Schohl SickKids Foundation The SickKids Foundation offers branded “activations” for qualifying sponsors at its annual gala.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The National Retail Federation estimates that U.S. That translates into billions of dollars in consumer spending that can empower philanthropy and social good. households will spend an average of $935.58 this holiday season.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

There was a report earlier this month that the online retailer was making unsolicited calls to customers while they were browsing the Wayfair website. ROI Institute is conducting research on how organizations approach the issue of corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, employee giving and CSR. Creepy, right? SPONSORED LINK] ??

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 14, 2018

This week on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Marty Posch , President, Finish Line Youth Foundation , which is the nonprofit arm of athletic apparel and shoe retailer Finish Line about their work with Special Olympics. A nice article here on the success of off-price retailer Burlington. Top Stories 1. Cause Marketing 1.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 7, 2022

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support. LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Discount retailers are an excellent area of growth for corporate partnerships. Here's why they are one of the fastest growing retail sectors. Vice President, Philanthropy, Dutch Bros. Are you ready to do your case studies the right way? Hit the reply to this email and let's talk! ?? Partnership Notes 1. Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 14, 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy shared an interesting article last month titled Unrealistic Fundraising Expectations Are Causing Stress. Retailers are bracing themselves for a challenging back-to-school shopping season. Here's How to Set More Practical Goals. She's one of my faves! ✍️ Partnership Notes 1.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 23, 2017

What Will Replace 'Checkout Charity' After Big Retailers are Gone? But when it comes to philanthropy he's an ass. If you liked this post, read this next: Raise More Money from Everyone With Inbound & Content Marketing [INFOGRAPHIC] 4. 26 business giving experts weighed in on what business giving will look like in 2022. Everything.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 2, 2019

million at 1,400 stores last spring wasn't enough, discount retailer Big Lots is at it again with a register program for the entire month of October. Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Project C.U.R.E Partnership Notes 1. Keds And fashion designer Rachel Antonoff unveiled a feminist shoe you can wear to vote. As if raising $2.6

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

And high end retailers don’t yet see them back in the marketplace. " Indeed, the retail categories that have help up best during the recession have been those involving needs, versus wants. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts fundraising major donors philanthropy. She has always shopped for want." So what about it?

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Read more in Take The Lead on Suzanne Lerner At Michael Stars, a retail fashion brand, Lerner says 85 percent of their workforce are women, in all levels of leadership. genderequity ” One aspect of Michael Stars philanthropy is the fundraiser of the Women t-shirt created two years ago to honor the mission of Take The Lead. “We

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 23, 2023

Cities with greater civic capacity also ended up seeing more green buildings overall, because the values-oriented actions of civil society organizations showed what was possible and inspired others—even hotels, retailers, and banks—to follow suit.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Rhode Island based discount retailer Ocean State Job Lot annually raises $450K for Boston Medical Center selling charity pinups over the holidays. Director, Philanthropy Communications, Cleveland Clinic (Beachwood, OH) 3. Influencers come in all shapes and sizes and.breeds! Have you worked with influencers? Partnership Notes.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

In his report, Jahi aims to sets forth a clear definition of what a social justice investment ecosystem could look like and challenges nonprofits and philanthropy to shift their investment strategy. But first: what is meant by “impact investing” anyway?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

According to the study, high-touch engagement, such as volunteerism is up 11%, advocacy is up 8% and philanthropy is up 9% since Cone’s last study in 2008. 83% of Americans wish more of the products, services and retailers they use would support causes. In fact, these types of campaigns even inspire a new group of supporters.

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The Agitator

JUNE 21, 2011

They’re using solid methodology like that used in other accepted national benchmarks, e.g. retail sales and national unemployment, that have long provided reliable estimates. The recent flap over the revision in Giving USA figures for 2008 and 2009 seems a more than a little silly and arcane to us.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Johnson Center for Philanthropy, which points to dozens of breakthroughs where open Form 990 data enabled new insights and practices. The scale and speed of knowledge gained from Form 990 data would have been unattainable prior to its fully free and public release, according to a recent study by the Dorothy A. Examples include the Dorothy A.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently ran an article on raising more money at the cash register. Unilever's deodorant brands — Degree Men, Degree Women, Dove, Dove Men+Care and Axe — kicked off a partnership with thrift retailer Savers with an art installation at The Oculus at Westfield World Trade Cente r in New York City.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 12, 2024

Those conditions don’t apply to retail fundraising like what we do in done in annual giving, right?” If they are the kind of person you should have raising funds for your organization, it makes them feel hesitant if not compromised, or outright queasy. Oh, but some say, “That’s just major gift fundraising, right?

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Care2

JULY 15, 2013

Next generation loyalty platforms have made it easy for brands to reward consumers for engaging online and offline through any channel: web, social, mobile, retail, and now email. Webinar, 1pm EST. Cost: Free. Webinar, 2pm EST. Cost: $96. The speakers include: Peter Pugliese, e-Fundraising Manager, Autism Speaks.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Today, there are six times more Black-owned businesses downtown than there were five years ago, with 22 percent of downtown retail stores now owned by people of color. Suzie Graham, president and CEO of Downtown Akron Partnership, notes that as of 2018 there were only three Black-owned businesses in downtown Akron.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

I sought out a career in philanthropy. Philanthropy has a way of sparking something in people. Additionally, I’ve seen a former retail management professional and a former architect aide a nonprofit development team. But, “falling into it” was the reason most of my colleagues found their path in nonprofits.

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