Another Science of Giving

January 19, 2017

Giving is good and makes people happy. That’s the short summary of my science of giving posts and infographics, but I recently saw another great infographic on this topic. The good folks at Happify cover different studies and stats around giving - not just to charity but to friends and with their time through volunteering.

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Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy

The Rennie Center's mission is to develop a public agenda that promotes significant improvement of public education in Massachusetts. We envision an education system that educates every child to be successful in life, citizenship, employment and life-long learning. The Rennie Center offers educators and policy makers a "safe place" to consider evidence and perspectives, discuss issues and develop new approaches to their work. We seek to foster thoughtful public discourse and informed policy making through non-partisan, independent research, civic engagement, and effective action.

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4 Key Steps to Share Your Brand's Philanthropic Story

Infographic | February 19, 2020

90% of Americans say that they are more likely to trust and feel loyal to companies that back social causes.' Making your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) story readily accessible online is essential to engage consumers, attract more eyeballs, and enhance your overall brand image.

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5 Key Trends Shaping the Nonprofit Service Sector

Infographic | October 5, 2021

This year saw our first-ever State of Service for Nonprofits report, which focused on nonprofit representatives sharing their insights and what changes they’ve experienced and seen since the onset of the pandemic last year. Check out the State of Service for Nonprofits infographic for a quick snapshot of some of the key findings from the report.

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Ohio Gives Infographic 2022

Infographic | April 20, 2022

The number of foundation in Ohio is up to 12%. This is likely to a change in how the numbers are calculated. While the foundations are scattered across the state, they are most numerous in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.

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10 Mistakes You May be Making with Your Fundraising Event

Infographic | December 16, 2021

The 10 Mistakes You May Be Making with Your Fundraising Event infographic will help you stay one step ahead of any setbacks and maximize your fundraising results with easy-to-implement solutions. You’ll learn the most common mistakes we see nonprofits make before, during and after their fundraising events and how you can avoid them. We share practical tools and strategies to boost attendance, drive engagement and inspire in-event giving for a more effective event.

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How to Successfully Fundraise if your NGO is Brand-New

Infographic | January 20, 2020

In this article we will give you an idea of what you have to do to be a successful fundraiser even if your NGO cannot show a long record of cooperations.

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Why Donors Give: Infographic

Infographic | December 9, 2019

We asked 3,000 year-end donors to tell us why they gave to find out what they care about most. Our conclusion: donors give out when they believe in your mission and know you do good work in the community you serve. They don’t care as much about self-interested reasons for giving, such as knowing someone on your Board or getting a tax deduction.

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Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy

The Rennie Center's mission is to develop a public agenda that promotes significant improvement of public education in Massachusetts. We envision an education system that educates every child to be successful in life, citizenship, employment and life-long learning. The Rennie Center offers educators and policy makers a "safe place" to consider evidence and perspectives, discuss issues and develop new approaches to their work. We seek to foster thoughtful public discourse and informed policy making through non-partisan, independent research, civic engagement, and effective action.

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