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7 reasons to invest in monthly recurring donations: 1. Increased Revenue Classy’s “State of Modern Philanthropy” report shows that 29% of first-time donors transition to recurring donors within 90 days, becoming 9x more valuable to your nonprofit. 2. Easy and Effective Giving Process Offering flexible donation options and automatic payments makes giving convenient and budget-friendly for donors. 3. Improved Cash Flow Predictable monthly donations provide financial stability, even during down months or unforeseen circumstances. 4. Better Long-Term Planning Reliable recurring donations aid in strategic decision-making and long-term investments. 5. More Cost-Effective There are lower costs for maintaining recurring donors compared to annual givers. 6. Strengthened Donor Loyalty and Engagement Recurring donors often become champions of your cause, engaging in additional actions like volunteering and advocacy. 7. Heightened Sense of Community Regular contributions foster a deeper connection and trust with your supporters.

When devastating wildfires moved through the Hawaiian island of Maui last summer, people sprung into action. More than $65 million has since been raised on GoFundMe and Classy to directly help the communities affected by the Maui wildfires. Today, on the tragedy’s one-year anniversary, we reflect upon the generosity and compassion of the global community. Donors answered the call when nonprofits, businesses, families, and individuals alike swiftly created relief fundraisers immediately following the fire. GoFundMe.org's Wildfire Relief Fund alone has been able to deliver more than 2,100 grants to people personally impacted by the Maui fires. We thank you for using our platforms to support one another, help rebuild communities, and drive great change in the world. Nonprofits featured: Baby2Baby, All Hands and Hearts, Americares, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Direct Relief

Being able to effortlessly customize your story, brand, and campaigns has been a huge hit since we launched Classy Studio earlier this year. And the platform just keeps getting better, easier, and smarter. Do you know about the latest features? Watch the video below to explore three new and exciting things you can do with Classy Studio.

Corporate giving is a small yet growing piece of the pie, per Giving USA Foundation’s latest report. In fact, the five-year growth rate for corporate giving (14.3%) is more than twice the total giving rate over the same period (5.3%). If you're not already, it's definitely time to build stronger and more successful corporate relationships. Here are four things to keep in mind: 1️⃣ Go beyond checkbook philanthropy. Corporate social responsibility is more than just writing a check. To truly impact, ask for diverse support beyond financial contributions. 2️⃣ Compare audiences. Find corporate partners whose audiences align with your mission. Match the exposure your nonprofit offers with potential partners for maximum impact. 3️⃣ Know your contacts and decision-makers. Streamline your partnership process by identifying key contacts and assigning a dedicated team member to nurture these relationships. 4️⃣ Mobilize employees for fundraising and volunteering. Leverage the entire staff of your corporate partner. Encourage employee involvement in events and fundraising to create a broader impact and build lasting advocacy.

"Community" is a word that gets tossed around quite a bit, often as a synonym for "area" or "group”—yet a true community is a powerful, wonderful thing. But what makes a community…a community? Deep dive into this question (and many more), as we explore how nonprofits can build, nurture, and leverage their communities in our latest blog post—"The Power of Community”—written by Katrina VanHuss, Chair and Founder of Turnkey, and Otis Fulton, PhD, Turnkey’s Vice President of Psychological Strategy. Join us as we unpack: 🔑 The core attributes of a community 💡 How identity-building, trust, and satisfaction drive deeper connections 📈 Strategies to activate and empower your community Ready to transform your approach to building community? 👉 Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/e-ZuPQfZ

We're thrilled to see how nonprofits are transforming their fundraising efforts with Classy Studio! From sleek donation pages to engaging campaigns, nonprofits are leveraging the platform to create stunning, memorable, and impactful experiences. Curious to see these innovations in action? See what nonprofits have been creating lately in Classy Studio: https://lnkd.in/eUwHau7X Save The Bay MANNA Rainforest Alliance

Are you attending Bridge Conference this week? Classy's Erin Hall, Dawn Galasso, and Arielle Meizen are here! It's been great to connect with so many fellow champions in change. Can't wait to see what day 3 brings and to meet so many more of you!

Corporate matching gifts present a powerful opportunity to amplify the impact of donor contributions—but are you making the most of them? Knowing how to properly integrate matching gifts into your donation process can make a huge difference in revenue and donor engagement. Our recent blog post tells you how. Discover how to: - Enhance donor experiences with matching gifts. - Increase donor awareness and boost response rates. - Leverage smart strategies for more significant impact. Read the blog (if you want to harness your matching gift potential): https://bit.ly/4d4HMXA

Success! Sanford Health Foundation saved 80+ hours of staff time and raised nearly $1.1M at their first Children's Gala in 10 years with Classy Live. They raised more than double their $500k goal! During the gala, Classy Live’s end-to-end event capabilities supported registration, seating, check-in, check-out, texting, and a paddle raise for direct donations. "Classy supports our fundraising goals by providing a platform that gives us the ability to tell our story, host events, and collect donations in a streamlined, user-friendly way." – Carrie Biondi, Senior Director of Marketing and Operations Read the success story in full (to see if you could do the same): https://lnkd.in/g8RJBNKJ

On a scale of 1-10, how effective are your donation appeal emails? Want to make sure they’re a 10 every time? Classy has just the course for you. Master the art of crafting emails that resonate by gaining insights into: ✍️ Formatting and tone to maximize engagement 🎯 Segmenting your donor base for targeted appeals 📩 Copy-and-paste templates to kickstart your campaigns Enroll in our 30-minute course to change the way you write emails: https://bit.ly/3WtKS0i