Americans Asked To Take The ‘Just 51 Bucks Challenge’ To Raise Funds For Ailing Charities
| Posted in Fundraising on Nov 30, 2010 |
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The top four Charity Gift Card providers, TisBest.org, CharityGiftCertificates.org, JustGive.org and NetworkForGood.org have issued the Just 51 Bucks Challenge, asking Americans to give a gift of charity instead of "stuff" this holiday season. By investing $51 – which is 10 percent of what the average U.S. consumer will spend this year - in Charity Gift Cards rather than conventional holiday gifts of stuff, Americans can ...
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Recent American Red Cross Survey Finds Three Of Five Families Planning Charitable Gifts This Holiday Season
| Posted in Philanthropy on Nov 29, 2010 |
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Donating to charity is an important holiday tradition with many families planning to give at least $50 to charitable groups during this holiday season, according to a national survey by the American Red Cross. Nearly six in 10 of those surveyed planned to donate to charities between Thanksgiving and the end of the year. Of that group, 57 percent said they would give $50 or more, including 31 percent who said they plan to donate more than ...
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New GuideStar Campaign Offers Donors A Way To "Think Outside The Wallet": Giving That Won't Break The Bank
| Posted in Marketing on Nov 26, 2010 |
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A recent Harris Interactive poll shows that the percentage of people who say they are not making charitable donations has doubled to 12%. This could prove challenging for charities this holiday giving season, because while donors continue to cut back on both how much and to whom they give, the need for donations continues to increase. But financial donations are just one way that individuals can contribute to causes they believe in.
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The Nonprofit Board: You Get Out What You Put In
| Posted in Management on Nov 24, 2010 by |
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Most nonprofits wish their boards were more effective. The old adage, "You get out what you put in" seems to apply to this situation. If we invest more energy in the board, it will produce more.
Our employers know that if they invest in our careers our productivity will improve. They train us. They give us annual reviews. They encourage us. They promote us. They listen to us. They ask us about our ambitions and desires.
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The Blurring Lines Of Charitable And Commercial Activities
| Posted in Not For Profit on Nov 24, 2010 by |
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For far too long now it's been the mindset of nonprofit practitioners and funders alike that there exists a clear and absolute line between commercial and charitable activities. If you're a for-profit organization, the pursuit of money is placed above all else; if you're a nonprofit, mission trumps all and the notion of revenue exceeding expenses is often akin to heresy.
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Tag, You're It: 5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Needs A Tagline
| Posted in Marketing on Nov 23, 2010 by |
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Taglines are tricky things. They are supposed to say everything about an organization in a few short, descriptive and clever words. As lofty as that definition is, it is not unattainable. Taglines are worth the work it takes to create them. If you don't have one, or you have one that's not working, here's why you should invest in getting a good one.
1. Taglines say what makes your nonprofit different
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Consumers Help Children In Need Just By "Passing Through" The Good2Give.com Children's Charity Mall
| Posted in GOOD News on Nov 22, 2010 |
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On November 15th, Good2Give.com launched its newest online initiative: The Good2Give Children's Charity Mall. Good2Give has partnered with Children International, an organization with over 75 years of experience helping impoverished children. Just by "passing through" the Children's Charity Mall and clicking on the link to your favorite online store, you can help impoverished children gain the basic necessities that they need not ...
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Recent Survey By The Harris Poll Finds Substantial Numbers Still Willing To Donate Time And Money
| Posted in Philanthropy on Nov 20, 2010 |
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Even though Americans indicate that, as a result of the current economy, they have changed their behavior toward donating their time or money, substantial numbers of Americans still indicate a willingness to make contributions, albeit smaller ones and to fewer organizations. Here are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,620 adults surveyed nationally online between September 14 and 20, 2010 by Harris Interactive.
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Half Of Americans Say They Have Already Purchased Or Plan To Purchase A Holiday Gift That Supports A Cause This Year
| Posted in Marketing on Nov 17, 2010 |
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'Tis the season for giving back, and companies should be prepared to lead the charge. Nearly nine-in-10 consumers (89%) want companies to support causes this holiday season, and 78 percent want to be personally engaged in these efforts. Getting a jump on their shopping, half (49%) of Americans say they have already purchased or plan to purchase a holiday gift that supports a cause this year, according to the 2010 Cone Holiday Trend ...
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Health Benefits Of Volunteering - Research Shows Doing Good Is Good For You
| Posted in Volunteerism on Nov 17, 2010 |
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Volunteers help themselves to better health while helping others, according to a study by the Corporation for National and Community Service that reviews a compelling collection of recent scientific research. The study finds a significant connection between volunteering and good health. The report shows that volunteers have greater longevity, higher functional ability, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease.
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