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Bitcoin Nonprofit BitGive Announces Research Collaboration with University of Edinburgh
BitGive, the first Bitcoin 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has announced a research collaboration with the University of Edinburgh to investigate the effect of cryptocurrencies on the global charitable sector. The goal of the collaboration is to use the research to formulate a better, more cohesive approach to leveraging cryptocurrency for charitable giving. The research will examine the opportunities and challenges of using and converting cryptocurrency within developing economies. BitGive has explored this topic in depth through the 2017 launch of GiveTrack, a blockchain-based donation platform that offers individuals the ability to trace the path of their charitable donations in real time. BitGive unveiled the research collaboration to university researchers and conference attendees at OxChain’s Blockchain and the Global South Conference in London.
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A NEW, BETTER WAY TO DONATE THAT ENSURES IMPACT FOR DONORS AND ENABLES INVESTORS TO INVEST IN NONPROFITS
NPX, a company reinventing how the nonprofit sector is financed, today announced the launch of the first donor fund to ensure impact for every dollar donated. The new fund deploys capital using the Impact Security, a proprietary financial product developed by NPX and Anna Pinedo, Partner and Co-Leader Global Capital Markets at Mayer Brown, that brings together donors and investors to fund nonprofits based on impact.
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Rita Walters Joins Catholic Charities of Maryland as Chief Development Officer
Catholic Charities is pleased to announce the appointment of Rita Walters as the new Chief Development Officer effective April 30, 2018. Ms. Walters brings more than 15 years of experiences as a non-profit executive raising millions of dollars for leading and nationally-recognized universities, religious and non-profit institutions.
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OneCause® Announces RAISE 2018 National Event Fundraising Conference September 24-25 in Chicago
Early registration is now available for RAISE 2018, a national fundraising conference for nonprofit professionals, planned for September 24-25 at the Hotel Palomar in downtown Chicago. Click to Tweet.
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AICPA Recommends Changes to IRS Form 990 and Related Instructions
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has recommended more than 30 changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the 2018 Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, and its related instructions.
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DonorDrive Expands Its Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software
-DonorDrive, the technology behind top peer-to-peer fundraising events for nonprofits, is again strengthening its capabilities with the launch of content creation services for clients. DonorDrive’s expert Marketing Services team has created this essential communication solution to provide clients with tailored, holistic support for their campaigns through strengthened strategy and messaging.
Read more...Nonprofit online actions & fundraising surged
People took more action and gave more money to nonprofits in 2017 via email and social media, according to the 12th annual M+R Benchmarks Study. The study was researched and created by M+R, a communications agency that works with nonprofits and foundations to advance their causes online, in the media, and on the ground.
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Community Brands Donor Experience Study Finds Growing Preference for Mobile Giving
Community Brands, a purpose-driven company that delivers connected solutions to leading associations, nonprofits and schools worldwide, announced today the results from its Donor Experience Study: A deep dive into donor experience and expectations. The study explores the tipping point between offline and online giving preferences, and the impact current experiences have on donor loyalty.
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OneCause® Acquires Great Feats Peer-to-Peer Social Fundraising Platform
OneCause, the mobile fundraising leader helping nonprofits engage donors and raise more funds year-round, announced the acquisition of Great Feats, a rapidly-growing social engagement and fundraising platform. The addition of peer-to-peer social fundraising expands the OneCause portfolio to provide a full suite of easy-to-use solutions to reach new donors with modern social engagement tools. Click to tweet.
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Omnibus Spending Bill’s Silence on 1954 Johnson Amendment an Apparent Victory for Nonprofits
Tim Delaney, President and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, which advocates on behalf of charitable nonprofits nationwide, released the following statement in response to learning the omnibus spending bill does not contain either of two policy riders that the House previously passed to dismantle the 1954 tax law protecting charitable, religious, and philanthropic organizations from partisan politicking:
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