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Author: Ben Crook

Ben is at the forefront of every project in Givergy, listing and actioning constant improvements across the business. With over a decade of experience in the charity and events sector he brings a deep understanding of what the fundraising industry needs to operate effectively and efficiently.

Givergy’s Take On The Ever-Changing Fundraising Landscape In Australia

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Givergy Australia’s Head of Business Development, Will Carrick, has given a first-hand account of his experience within the rapidly evolving fundraising industry in Australia. Will has worked for Givergy for 18 months and has helped over 90 causes maximise their fundraising efforts through bidding technology. Having built strong relationships with non-profits and industry bodies, his perspective is both interesting and educational.

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#GivingFoodDay For #GivingTuesday

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#GivingTuesday is the biggest day of giving worldwide, with companies and individuals raising funds or donating their time. Arriving in the UK in 2014, just 2 years later it broke the World Record for the most money raised online for charity in 24 hours! Its the UKs #1 Twitter trend, running in over 70 countries including the US, Canada, Russia, Germany, Australia and Brazil, with 1 in 10 people doing good stuff for great causes! Its a great way to encourage people to give to a support your charity, falling just after Black Friday and Cyber Monday when people are happily spending lots of money on gifts.

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Double Your Facebook Charitable Giving This #GivingTuesday

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Did you know you now can collect donations direct from Facebook? While this function isn’t necessarily new, rumour has it that many charities still haven’t yet utilized this feature, which makes it easier than ever for supporters to give without leaving Facebook.

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3 Ways To Get Your Donors To Give Back This Thanksgiving

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For many, Thanksgiving is not just a time for celebration, but a day where Americans reflect on how fortunate they are and give thanks. People are much more generous around the holidays, as 34% of all charitable giving is done in the last three months of the year. Ask your donors to give thanks, by supporting your cause in an alternative way:

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Are You Ready For The BBC Children in Need Appeal?

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The iconic Children in Need initiative started on Christmas Day in 1972 in the format of a five-minute radio broadcast. The response was jaw dropping, and the money raised was split between 4 children’s charities.

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How To Stand Out From The Crowd This #GivingTuesday

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#GivingTuesday can be a fantastic platform to promote community engagement and generosity across the globe. There’s less than a month to go until the big day, and by now were sure that your campaigns are well underway and ready to be bigger and better than ever.

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Grow Your ‘Mo’ For Movember

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Wednesday November 1st2017 marks the beginning of this years Movember campaign. Movember is a movement that challenges men all over the globe to grow a moustache for the 30 days of November in order to raise awareness and funds for the physical and mental health of men. The Movember Foundation claim that the campaign will reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%.

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Tips To Start Planning A Successful Christmas Campaign!

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Running a Christmas fundraising campaign is fundamental for charities, as you can really utilise the generosity of people at this time of year. The competition is fierce, as lots of organisations are fundraising, so its important to come up with a plan of action

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Utilise Christmas Cheer To Increase Donations!

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If you’re planning a fundraising campaign in the run-up to Christmas you’ll need to utilise the fact that people are much more generous around the holidays. Christmas is about so much more than just presents and good food, as over 50% of UK households make a charitable donation in December. So how exactly do you get people to give?

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#GivingTuesday Campaign Inspiration For Small Budgets

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#GivingTuesdayis the international day of giving, with over five million people across the world raising awareness for a charity of their choosing. Falling on Tuesday 28th November, people all over the globe will give their money, their time, or use their voice to help make a positive impact on the world.

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