America's biggest day of giving

August 18, 2016

The benefit of this style is that it focuses on the impact and results of your organization. Focus on one success story and then break down the different components (what you accomplished, how you did it, and how you plan to move forward). Take this example by Give Local America, which ends with a call to action for readers to participate in the same campaign next year.

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Seattle Goodwill Industries

Goodwill is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help low-income and disadvantaged people in our community prepare for and secure jobs so they may achieve self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. The people we help face poverty, lack of education and job skills, and limited English proficiency, all of which have kept them from finding or keeping employment. Our comprehensive, free job training and education programs give our students the skills and training to find and keep a job. Donors and shoppers are critical to our mission. Donations of reusable items from the community are sold in our stores, and the net proceeds, along with financial donations from foundations, corporations and individuals, make it possible for us to operate these programs at no cost to those in need in the communities we serve.

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19 Future Fundraising Trends and Statistics

Infographic | February 4, 2020

Giving Goes Digital in the Future of Fundraising. It has been discovered that the idea of raising funds online is growing very fast. Over the past decade, fundraising has improved significantly. In the year 2000, fundraising stood at 1.7% while in 2010, online fundraising alone stood at 10.7%. In an economy with GDP of $14.99 trillion, total fundraising contributed 2%. It was discovered that for a GDP of 40%, total fundraising contributed 2%. Nevertheless, the massive rates of online giving represent a small fraction of overall giving. This channel of giving is an opportunity for non-profit organizations to raise funds.

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The State of Service 2021 (Infographic): A Survey and Report by x2VOL

Infographic | May 4, 2021

Student service continues to develop in the ever-changing COVID-19 world. However, 2021 might look a little bit different than 2020. In April 2021, x2VOL surveyed administrators, service leaders, and nonprofit organizations to better understand the impact COVID-19 had on community service in the Spring 2021 semester and what the outlook is for Fall 2021.

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Nonprofit Survey

Infographic | October 11, 2021

BVU’s Nonprofit Stability Index is designed to collect and share real-time data on the health of the nonprofit sector in Northeast Ohio.102 nonprofits responded to this survey.

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Is Your Nonprofit Eligible for a Google for Nonprofits Google Grant?

Infographic | February 6, 2020

Did you know that Google gives out free advertising dollars to non-profit organizations? Did you also know that qualifying organizations could receive $10K or as much as $40K each month from Google to use for advertising and promoting their good cause? Want to find out if your non-profit organization is eligible? This helpful infographic from Search Mojo will help you to determine your organization’s eligibility and learn how to apply.

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How To Tutorial on Nonprofit Storytelling

Infographic | January 14, 2020

It may seem counterintuitive to start with a story when crafting a marketing strategy, but, because stories help us relate and are memorable, they can ground your nonprofit’s strategy. Storytelling is a valuable tool to help donors understand the context in which you operate by seeing the challenges your beneficiaries (or your nonprofit) are facing.

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Creative Ideas to Heat Up Outdoor Fundraising

Infographic | April 27, 2022

To get the most out of longer days and warmer wearther, tap into these 12 new outdoor fundraising ideas that are sure to heat up your mission!

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Spotlight

Seattle Goodwill Industries

Goodwill is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help low-income and disadvantaged people in our community prepare for and secure jobs so they may achieve self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. The people we help face poverty, lack of education and job skills, and limited English proficiency, all of which have kept them from finding or keeping employment. Our comprehensive, free job training and education programs give our students the skills and training to find and keep a job. Donors and shoppers are critical to our mission. Donations of reusable items from the community are sold in our stores, and the net proceeds, along with financial donations from foundations, corporations and individuals, make it possible for us to operate these programs at no cost to those in need in the communities we serve.

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