Corporate giving grew significantly in 2024, reaching over $44 billion in charitable contributions. This growth reflects a broader shift: companies are investing more than ever in community impact, employee-driven giving, and purpose-driven partnerships.
In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country, Days of the Year, and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months.
The findings of the 2025 Board Effectiveness Survey shed light on where nonprofit boards should focus their efforts to maximize performance and impact. Effective onboarding, clear expectations, and regular touchpoints are foundational to boosting board participation at nonprofits.
The National Retail Federation's annual holiday forecast predicts retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. By shopping these 34 online stores, socially conscious consumers can channel some of their spending power this holiday season into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good.
Human-First + AI Forward is not a rejection of technology – it’s a balancing of values. It’s a philosophy that insists AI should be in service to people, not the other way around. AI technology should amplify human flourishing, not replace it.
The nonprofit job market is tightening primarily due to a loss in federal grants and donors giving less in response to economic instability. If you are a nonprofit professional in need of new employment, this post features 14 of the top nonprofit job boards.
GivingTuesday raised $3.6 billion in the U.S. from 36.1 million donors. Clearly, fundraising works for nonprofits on this day. If you’re new to it, welcome aboard. The numbers say it’s a worthwhile investment. Jump in and aim for your best end-of-year giving season yet.
Charity golf tournaments offer a unique mix of fun, networking, and philanthropy that’s hard to replicate with other fundraising events. Golfers get a day on the course, sponsors gain visibility and engagement, and your organization raises critical funds and awareness for your mission.
A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits, use these 50+ statistics to guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy.
The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.
Join this free webinar to learn how to harness AI to help make this your most successful year-end fundraising yet. Attendees will learn why data matters when interacting with donors and how to avoid data silos and create a personalized experience for donors.
The 2025 Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of social media marketing and fundraising for your nonprofit. The certificate program provides an honest, practical approach to using social media at a time when organic reach and engagement are at an all-time low.
Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else's name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion. Tribute gifts are most often made by supporters with a strong belief in your mission who prefer to donate to a good cause rather than spend money on traditional gifts.