GivingTuesday is the Super Bowl of the nonprofit world. In 2022, this global day of giving generated more than $3.1 billion in a 24-hour period in the United States alone. This represents a 15% increase from 2021 and a 25% jump in donations since 2020. With so much attention focused on this...
The newest trend in philanthropy is also one of the oldest — giving cash with no strings attached. In the past year, during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, large foundations made historic commitments to increase their cash giving. The federal government saw the need for cash support as well, authorizing...
As of this writing, Bitcoin — the most well-known and widely traded cryptocurrency in the world — is priced at just above $19,000. That’s great news for nonprofits. Why? Because the last time Bitcoin hit the $20,000 milestone, in 2017, more than $100 million worth of Bitcoin donations poured into nonprofit...
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the environment for nonprofits: An exponential increase in need as Americans everywhere face a depressed economy. Would-be donors who might be encountering their own financial hardships. And social distancing restrictions that are making it harder for constituents, staff and volunteers to interact. Ironically, one area...
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping people inside and adhering to social distance practices, nonprofit fundraisers, galas and events are looking a little different this spring. On April 11, Open Pit, a virtual events company hosted a music festival called #NetherMeant in the Microsoft game, Minecraft, which featured 17 bands/musicians and was live...