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Nonprofit leaders, what are your thoughts on this? Many argue that there's a systemic bias in how funding gets distributed across the nonprofit sector. Larger, well-established organizations tend to receive the lion's share of grants and donations, while smaller grassroots groups doing important work struggle to keep their doors open. Is it fair that the big names get bigger while emerging causes fight for crumbs? Or does it make sense to fund proven models over unproven ones? Share your perspective: Do we need an overhaul in funding practices to level the playing field, or is the current system working as intended? #nonprofitequity #equitablegiving #resourceallocation 

It’s eye-opening that only 1.8% of charitable giving goes to organizations focused on women and girls. This statistic highlights the critical need for increased support and attention to these vital causes. Did you know there’s a simple way to make a difference in your community? Through Community Foundation for a greater Richmond's engagement center, you can support local nonprofits with in-kind donations that directly benefit those in need! One easy way to get involved is by exploring the Wishlists of organizations in the Richmond region, like MH Boxes, and donating items that will help us carry out our important work. Every contribution, big or small, can make a significant impact! Ready to lend your support? Click the link to learn more and see how you can help: https://lnkd.in/evzup3tj #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #RichmondVA #NonprofitSupport #MakeADifference #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackGirlJoy #MHBoxes #EmpowerGirls #BlackGirlMagic

When was the last time you contributed to a cause through #donation? Various motivations drive people to donate, ranging from intrinsic beliefs to extrinsic incentives. For #donors, motivations might stem from a deep alignment with the nonprofit's mission, compelling narratives about program #impact, personal connections to beneficiaries, or external factors like the nonprofit's prominent social media presence or potential tax benefits. For nonprofits seeking to raise funds, it's crucial to conduct thorough donor profiling and tailor their fundraising strategies accordingly. What has your #fundraising experience been like? 👇🏽

Do these 5 things every day, and you’ll be wildly impactful. Empowering local charities and engaging the digital generation in philanthropy starts with YOU. Take simple actions to make a big difference. By discovering causes that resonate, sharing your journey, contributing even small amounts, seeing the change your part of, and keeping the cycle going, you become a philanthropy superhero! Ready to see real results? Support now with BGiving! 🚀 #LocalImpact #DigitalPhilanthropy #BeTheChange #CharitableGiving, #ImpactfulPhilanthropy, #CommunityEngagement, #SocialImpact, #NonprofitSupport, #TechForGood, #TransparencyInGiving, #EmpowerCommunities, #AmplifyVoices, #MakeADifference

🌟 This #GivingTuesday, you have the power to unlock young people’s futures with KEY+ 🌟 At The Key, we empower young people to build the confidence, skills, and self-belief through the KEY+ Challenge so they can lead connected and fulfilling lives in the future.   Each year we empower 1,000 young people to take on KEY+ but we don’t (and can't) do it alone! Did you know that a donation of just £50 can help one young person start their KEY+ journey, giving them the tools, support, and opportunities to grow and thrive? 💬 In this video, hear directly from the young people whose lives have been transformed by The Key. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Whether you're a supporter, a volunteer, or a partner, this #GivingTuesday is your chance to invest in the future. 💙 Donate at the link in the comments! #GivingTuesday #UnlockPotential #YouthEmpowerment #KEY+ #DonateForChange

I was exploring a giving platform that said that I, as an individual, am a philanthropist. That’s potent messaging. It was exciting to think that I had that kind of power. Collective giving circles can appeal to you in a similar fashion. Pooling your individual donation with others from a like-minded community of charitable peers; making a greater #impact together. It’s an enticing vision. With collective giving, you’re not obligated to do anything beyond the donation…but you can. Some groups go so far as administering entire grant making programs; creating applications, vetting proposals/people/organizations, and deciding who to fund. Sounds easy, right? It’s not. These programs are difficult to manage, and their administration is largely the domain of #nonprofit professionals who work at public charities and private foundations. Granted, many giving circles have some form of governance such as a volunteer board or steering committee. But it’s the community foundations and other #DAF sponsors that are ultimately accountable for their giving. With donations from collective philanthropy reaching nearly $1.5 billion annually, we should be giving more thought to the governance standards of those who operate like a foundation. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #philanthropy #charitablegiving #impactinvesting #communityfoundations

Busy week, but I’d be remiss not to mention that we launched one of our biggest partnerships yet! 😄 DAFpay is now live across all Pledge donation forms - where millions of people support thousands of nonprofits 💜 Pledge is a unique platform that is used by companies (Zoom, Evite, CNN, etc.), nonprofits and individuals to effectively move an audience to take action in support of critical causes ✊🏿 When we talk about inspiration-based giving, pledge is the perfect example of quickly capturing someone’s motivation to give back with seamless embedded giving 😍 But the millions of people that use DAFs to optimize their giving, would historically just use a credit card in that moment - or worse, not give at all ⚠️   Without DAFpay, it is impossible to tie a DAF gift to a specific campaign or fundraiser + it takes several extra minutes to go make a gift which tanks conversion 🪨 But we’re in a new chapter of philanthropy now - one where people with DAFs can deploy their tax advantaged dollars in 3 clicks, anywhere that they’re inspired to give online 🤩 Can’t wait to see all the DAF giving that the Pledge + DAFpay combo drives into year end 📆 #nonprofit #philanthropy #fundraising 

In this article in The New York Times, Emma Goldberg explores that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to charitable giving. Rather than limit oneself to #EffectiveAltruism's insistence that everything must be measured and optimized or the irksome moralizing of those who insist on telling you where and how to give, individual donors have numerous and thankfully growing options available to them. In my experience, when people balance giving with heart and strategy, they discover that whether through a trusted nonprofit, direct crowdfunding, or community-based mutual aid, the funds will more often than not be used appropriately and transparently and with the most significant impact. Give locally. Give globally. Just give to what you care about. https://lnkd.in/exnJgCkS #HolidayGiving #Philanthropy #ImpactfulGiving #Nonprofits #CharitableGiving

🔍 Unlocking the Power of Specificity: Why Charities' Ask Matters! 🎯 💡 Curious to know why being specific with your ask is crucial? Keep scrolling to find out! 🔍 Imagine you're searching for buried treasure. Would you prefer a vague map or precise coordinates? The same goes for donation asks! 1️⃣ Clarity Counts: Specific asks help donors understand exactly where their contributions will go and how they'll make an impact. 2️⃣ Building Trust: When donors know precisely how their funds will be utilized, it fosters trust and confidence in your cause. 3️⃣ Inspiring Action: Specific asks are more compelling and motivating, encouraging donors to take immediate action and support your mission. 🌟 In a world where attention is precious and choices abound, being specific with your ask is the key to standing out, capturing hearts, and driving meaningful change 💖✨ 🚀 GiveCentral is there with you every step of the way in making donation and fundraising. Click the link https://lnkd.in/gs-fhWXu to know more and book a demo call with our team! . . . #SpecificityMatters #DonationAsks #Maximizelmpact #BuildTrust #InspireAction #CultivateRelationships #FundraisingTips

I like that clip you posted, Pooya Pourak! The reason I think that the charity sector needs to ‘go to where the people are already living their lives’  (i.e. workplaces, schools, hobby communities, such as music and sport)…is because we need to focus on developing donors who intentionally make giving a part of their lives. While traditional approaches to fundraising for the programs and activities run by charities need to continue, I think the sector will continue to struggle if it continues to rely on these methods without bringing more purposeful attention to raising new donors: people and companies that choose to give as part of their lived experience and budget, regardless of what charities they support. The reason is relatively simple: fundraising from people who, on their own, don’t choose to make giving a part of their lives and budget is very difficult and, therefore, expensive. Saying this differently: while fundraising raises money for charities, it doesn’t create a culture of giving. These points are supported by the data that clearly shows we are in an era of declining citizen participation in charities. We believe the donor-advised fund (DAF) is the primary tool to ‘take charity to the people’ because it empowers each person to choose which causes and charities to give to when and how they want. So when you take a DAF as the primary charity tool to an existing community of people, like a workplace, the conversation becomes about why it’s important to give back, as opposed to why everyone should give to a single specific charity that they have likely not had much voice in choosing. People give more when they choose their preferred causes and charities, just like people play more when they choose their favourite sport or hobby. As such, the DAF is a tool about charity, whereas fundraising is about charities. The DAF and fundraising can and will coexist well once more people begin to get their heads around what DAFs are and how they help engage people in giving charitably. This was such a fun conversation, Pooya. You ask wonderful questions. Thanks again for having me on the podcast! #CharitableGiving #DonorCentric #Empowerment #Community #Innovation