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Ray Gary

CEO, iDonate

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The Case for Ending Giving Tuesday

There is a marked decline in charitable giving among the general population. While this has been offset in dollar terms by steadily larger gifts from wealthy benefactors, the troubling fact remains: The share of American households that donate to...

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7 Ways the Next Generation of Giving Will Look Dramatically Different

The challenges today’s nonprofit leaders face are well documented — from the persistent hurdles to acquiring new donors to issues ofretention....

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Want to Motivate Donors? Show Them Results

There’s at least one thing we know for sure about the human brain. Our reactions and choices are heavily influenced by our basic needs for food,...

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Technology Is the Bridge Between Donors and Their Favorite Causes

Technology and people are inseparable today. That seems obvious, of course. We’re all so accustomed to the myriad of ways technology influences our...

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Donors Want to Feel Connected

The busier and more crowded our lives become, the greater the gap between what remains important to us and all the other things seeking our...

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The Importance of Plugging into the Donor Lifecycle

On a daily basis, we all see how businesses in the for-profit world build relationships with consumers by addressing the interests, lifestyles, and...

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Why Younger Donors Aren’t Donating Their “Stuff”

We all know the importance (and difficulty) of connecting with younger donors, but there might be some very simple things your organization can do to...

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Why Should NPOs be Donor-Centric?

While it may not be “news,” recent data on giving in America paints a troubling and persistent trend. Reports show that fewer than half of American...

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How Can We Break Out From the 2% Dilemma?

Nonprofits have had little success solving the so-called “2% dilemma.” As you see in the graphic below, the total amount of giving in the U.S. has...

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Break Through With an Experimentation Mindset

In the for-profit world, businesses of all kinds, in virtually every industry, know that the only way to create relationships that lead to long-term...

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Why Is There a Lack of Innovation in the Nonprofit World?

If there’s a key marker of where nonprofits stand today in terms of making progress in their fundraising, it’s the figure of 2%. That’s the...

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How Are You Using Your Data?

No one would set off on a vacation to someplace they know nothing about without first doing some research. Otherwise, they risk squandering their...

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Investing in the Donor Experience is More Important Than Ever

Evidence supporting the critical importance of investing in the donor experience has never been more apparent. Most NPOs, however, are not acting on...

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Innovation Is the Shortest Route To Sustainable Growth

Innovation is an essential ingredient of any successful growth strategy. When we survey the for-profit world, we see innovation acting as a catalyst...

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Does Your Donor Experience Meet Donor Expectations?

Donors are consumers first. As consumers, they receive a steady stream of marketing and sales messages, not all of which grab their attention. The...

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What Does it Mean to Close the Loop?

Every NPO aspires to create a donor base that is recurring and sustainable. Nonprofits don’t close the loop well, which is why 75%-80% of donors...

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Nonprofits Can Learn to Embrace Strategic Fundraising Plays

If there’s one hurdle the majority of nonprofit organizations (NPOs) continue to struggle with, it’s the persistent absence of a comprehensive...

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Personal Touch in a Digital Age

Welcome to another edition of Connected Giving. We continue to receive great responses to this magazine and we’re excited about the momentum of...

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Common Thread: A Legacy of Service

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Common Thread: A Legacy of Service

Welcome to another edition of Connected Giving. We love showcasing the incredible work of our customers and we’re excited about the response this...

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Cultivating Donor Loyalty

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Cultivating Donor Loyalty

Thank you for taking a look at our third issue of Connected Giving. We’ve received tremendous response to this magazine, and we’ll continue to enrich...

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The Power of Partnerships

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The Power of Partnerships

This month’s issue features another incredible organization, Midwest Food Bank. Midwest is comprised of 10 locations around the country, one in...

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Let's Get Connected

Welcome to the first issue of our magazine, Connected Giving. We’re thrilled to bring Connected Giving to you each month, highlighting some of our...

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