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A NEW GLOBAL PICTURE OF ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PHILANTHROPY

March 8, 2017

Building the infrastructure necessary for philanthropy to operate and succeed is challenging. The first of those challenges is to increase the recognition of the important role of the institutions dedicated to this task, the value of whose work often goes unrecognized. The second challenge is to grow the field and make it stronger. As the report suggests, philanthropy infrastructure is usually weaker and less developed where it is most needed.

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Safe Horizon

Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families, and communities. For over a quarter of a century Safe Horizon has been at the forefront of helping victims of crime and abuse through their crises. We are woven into the fabric of New York City, and we are here where and when you need us – in the courts, in your community and at the other end of a telephone at any hour of the day or night.

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Three Components Of The Nonprofit Tech Stack

whitePaper | December 12, 2019

Your donors have entrusted you with their hard-earned money and they expect you to acknowledge them and their contributions. If you interpreted that to be a manual process, like looking up donors to make sure you’re updating the correct record, you may have the wrong technology stack.

Data-Driven Fundraising

whitePaper | August 26, 2022

Organisations are increasingly integrating digital technology across all areas, which is fundamentally changing daily operations and value delivery. The International Data Corporation (IDC) has estimated that global spending on digital transformation will reach a staggering $9.4 trillion AUD by 2023. The pandemic accelerated this trend as organisations pivoted to virtual strategies to keep their donors and communities engaged.

11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2022

whitePaper | January 10, 2022

Philanthropy is defined and redefined by the choices that are made every day, not only by professionals in the field but by countless neighbors and local leaders. People go into the work of philanthropy in order to build the communities they want to live in.

Cryptocurrency Philanthropy

whitePaper | July 8, 2022

Cryptocurrency has become a catalyst for innovation because the attributes that make digital assets great for remittance and e-commerce are the same properties that make them attractive to both charities and the philanthropists such as: Low payment processing fees Efficient, borderless transfers to charities all over the world A high degree of anonymity—an important factor for many donors Transparency, which helps track donations The desire of nonprofits to attract cryptocurrency donors is driving new technical solutions and promotion strategies beyond placing “Donate Crypto” buttons on platforms.

2021 Nonprofit Technology Trends Report

whitePaper | May 10, 2021

Our 2021 Nonprofit Technology Trends Report highlighted some of the specific challenges nonprofits faced this year including decreasing funding, canceled fundraisers, and virtual programming. The survey also highlighted the myriad of innovations nonprofits have developed as a result of the pandemic.

Turning Your Board Members Into Fundraisers

whitePaper | November 30, 2021

The board of directors plays a pivotal role in every organization’s success. These volunteer leaders set a nonprofit’s strategic direction, manage its finances, and provide governance oversight. Not an easy job. Board members also play an invaluable role in an organization’s fundraising efforts. Their support (whether in time or dollars) can affect donor behavior and impacts a development team’s job satisfaction and likelihood for success. But turning a supportive board member into fundraising ally can be challenging, so we’ve compiled tips on how to empower your board and see results.

A NEW GLOBAL PICTURE OF ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PHILANTHROPY