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The Power of Giving: Building Trust, Making a Difference Did you know that charitable giving in America exceeds $557B each year, supporting nearly 1.5M non-profits? From social services to the arts, non-profits play a vital role in improving our communities. However, trust is key—73% of donors say it’s essential to trust a charity before giving, yet only 19% report high levels of trust. At the Community Foundation, we are committed to fostering transparency and accountability to earn your confidence. 📖 Read More About the Importance of Trust in Charitable Giving in Grace’s Blog:https://bit.ly/4i1w1UH

Talking about the technology is one thing - learning about how the technology can be implemented with Life Connection of Ohio to help change the trajectory of peoples lives takes it to another level. So impressed with altafiber's commitment to using this technology to help solve various issues companies are facing, regardless of industry. And to think, we are only at the very beginning of this journey. John Scola Mike LaGue, BSEE, CPM, WCP Dan Mazza

Research shows that Millennial charitable giving has increased significantly in recent years. These are the top 5 charities listed in our 2024 Millennial Study. Which nonprofit organization do you support throughout the year? Tag them below!

There are two actions #nonprofits can take to improve #donor retention. The first is to acknowledge every donor after they make a #donation with a genuine and personal thank you note. The second is too communicate to all donors what their last donation helped to accomplish.

Thinking about the future? By carefully planning your charitable contributions, you can ensure your support continues well after you are gone. Through vehicles like bequests, charitable trusts and donor advised funds, Planned Giving at FFTC offers flexibility and versatility in supporting causes that matter most. Our approach not only allows donors to align your giving with your values but also enables you to create a meaningful legacy that transcends your lifetime. Learn more: https://ow.ly/p30J50QBjR5

Unpacking the $557 Billion in Donations: What Nonprofits N Know Dr. Una Osili from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy discusses the Giving USA 2023 report, revealing key trends and insights into charitable giving. Despite economic challenges, American philanthropy remains robust, with significant shifts in donation sources. Nonprofits are advised to focus on planned giving and foundation relationships to maximize their impact.

⤵️ Good conversation + resources on fundraising lightboxes/pop-ups via Katelyn Baughan. I have one (or several dozen, really) to add in this Dropbox link: https://lnkd.in/gB6N884D Right after the election I grabbed a bunch of screenshots of lightboxes. It was a big fundraising moment and I was curious how it was being messaged. Today I pulled some more. A few from same groups. Many from new ones. Useful if you're looking for examples/ideas. Of course, some are better examples than others. 😬

🌟 Elevate your nonprofit's donor engagement! 🌟 Discover how 50 #nonprofits in Erie, PA are enhancing donor communication in the crucial first 30 days after a donation. Learn about effective thank-you strategies, gift designation options, and how to encourage repeat donations. 📈 Download this insightful guide for free and transform your donor experience today! 🎉 https://bit.ly/3YNaENR #DonorExperience #NonprofitSuccess #FundraisingTips

💵 Did you know that around 15% to 20% of all voluntary income received by charities comes from bequests? Take a look at our infographic to learn why it's so important for #nonprofit fundraisers to focus on securing more legacy donations: https://hubs.ly/Q02GlBpd0

🙌Forget cyber Monday and black Friday... use your money to make a real difference! ✅The Big Give is now open, which means any money you donate will be DOUBLED! 💰💰 Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service are an incredible charity doing amazing work, and anything you can give will be used to make the world a better place. What's not to love about this?! 🤝 Opportunities like this don't come along very often, so make your money go further and spread the love with this incredible charity. 🥰 Link for ease is in the comments 👍