Ministries and churches lag behind in digital fundraising. Attach is a very good article that explains what can be done to facilitate giving through electronic means. The article can be found at the following web address: http://pndblog.typepad.com/pndblog/2014/01/the-power-of-digital-fundraising.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Philantopic+%28PhilanTopic%29
Track 2013 Year-End Online Giving
Donations to a sample group of 14,300 US charities that The Chronicle of Philanthropy is tracking raised $2,059,556 on Thursday 26 December 2013, more than 40 percent over the same day a year ago. New data will be added every Monday, Wednesday, andRead more…
Global ‘next gen’ trends
So called ’next generation’ donors are different from previous generations of givers. They have a more integrated approach to life, want to address root causes of social needs and are talking more publicly about money. This article explores some ofRead more…
Future World Giving: Unlocking the potential of global philanthrop
The Future World Giving Report introduces the key concepts in, and context for, the Future World Giving project. Long term forecasts for economic growth and levels of individual wealth suggest that in the next two decades millions of people willRead more…
World Giving Index 2013: A global view of giving trends
The USA is again the most generous nation according to the fourth edition of the World Giving Index which looks at charitable behaviour across the world, involving more than 130 countries. The World Giving Index score is based on anRead more…
Connected to Give: Faith Communities
People of faith in the USA tend to give more overall to charitable causes than Americans without a religious affiliation according to the atached study by Connected to Give. About 75 percent of people who frequently attend religious services gaveRead more…
12 Tips for Filling Out/Submitting Online Applications
Many if not most trust and foundation funding applications have to be completed online. This can be a nerve wrecking process. Allison Shirk offers very useful tips to complete these applications.
Empowering Biblical Stewardship in India DVD
The South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies takes immense pleasure in announcing the launch of the training in National Resource Mobilization that was held during September and October 2013 in DVD format. 6 hours of training on BiblicalRead more…
MILLION DOLLAR DONORS REPORT 2013. Celebrating and inspiring philanthropy around the world.
This is a fascinating report looking at million dollar gifts to charities comparing donations from people in China, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. According to the report, 1,955 wealthy individuals gave $19-billion inRead more…
Giving Day Playbook
A Giving Day is a powerful 24-hour fundraising event that unites a community around local causes. It can also unite supporters of an organisation, ministry or church to raise funds. The Giving Day Playbook is a resource from Knight FoundationRead more…