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There has been an explosion of information technology in the fundraising industry. In case you haven't already noticed, we're living in a world where small-business owners are able to raise money in seconds for their business. Fundraising software is going beyond the traditional paper and pen, and instead, it is transforming the way nonprofits fundraise online. Alongside the hustle and bustle of a sm
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Post navigation ← Previous Post Next Post → Jump to comments (35) Reply to this post] Share this: Click here in order to shoot the animals and birds, you need a gun. If you need to shoot the animals and birds, you can use a bow and arrows. If there are fishing boats, you can fish them with fishhooks. When the people have to dig the ground, they need shovels, spades and pickaxes. When they need to transport things, they will use cycles or motor vehicles. They won't carry the goods on their own backs. The foods are prepared by pots and pans which are made of iron or steel.When it's raining in the whole sky, people may take umbrellas with themselves in order to protect themselves from being wetted by rain water when going out of their homes. We can see that the things people nowadays use are very different from those they used to use.
In the olden days, there were no computers, no television, no cars and no lorries. People travelled by bus or went by foot to get on the buses. They listened to stories which were written on paper by hand. They made their books from paper which was made from trees by hand. There used to be a lot of trees in the past but now there are not so many trees in our country or in other countries. In the past people had to cut down trees in order to make paper. Now people use computers and they don’t have to make paper by themselves.
In the past, people didn't have cars and they couldn't go far away from their towns or villages. On holidays, they went out with their families or friends by means of public transportations like buses, cars or trains. They didn't have a lot of money so they could not spend much money on transportation. But now people can go anywhere, even in other countries or cities all over the world by flying in airplanes, as long as they have enough money for them.
Nowadays people can read books and magazines on their computers. They don't have to buy a lot of books. In the past, people had to buy more books because they didn't have computers. So they had a lot of books in their houses, but now they can put all the books into their computers. Maybe in future people will not need such a lot of paper to write things down as they used to do before.
When you look around, you can see that most of the houses are built with bricks and cement or steel and cement or wood and bricks or concrete blocks. People used mud for building their houses in the old days, so nowadays we say that the olden days were "the good old times.”
In the past, people didn't have television and radios. They could only read books to know about what was going on in the world. Now people can watch televisions or listen to radios so they can know what's happening in the whole world. It is much easier for them to get news from newspapers, radion and television programs.
The clothes people wore in the old days were different from those of today's fashion. People wore blouses, trousers, jackets and skirts at home when they didn't go anywhere outside. They wore suits when they went out of their houses and jobs because it was the fashion that time ago.
Nowadays people wear jeans, t-shirts, trousers and coats. They don't have to wear suits when going out to do their jobs because it is the present fashion in the world nowadays. People can also spend their time with friends and relatives by sitting down together and spending the time chatting, playing games or watching films or just sitting quietly in a room alone.
In the old days people worked hard but they got little pay. The people in Britain don't get as much money as they used to get because there are many more factories now than there used to be before. The kind of jobs they have now are less hard and sometimes they don't have to work at all.
People in the olden days only had few foodstuffs to eat. The people who worked in factories made the goods that we use today. For example, they made shirts, coats, trousers, nylon stockings or telephones and can then sell the goods at a shop or give them to their families as presents.
Some people still have jobs but some do not have any jobs now because many factories and shops are closed down so there are fewer jobs for them.
Conclusion: The life in the past was different from that of today. The living conditions have changed a lot. People now can read newspapers, magazines, watch television or listen to radios or play games simply by using computers. They don't need to buy such a lot of books and other things like that. Maybe in the future people will not live in houses but will stay in high-rise buildings instead. Some people still have jobs but some do not have any jobs now because there are fewer factories or shops than before because many factories and shops go out of business, so fewer people need to work and earn their living.artphone-driven society have come trends like crowdfunding campaigns that are driven by social media influence and mobile apps that allow people to receive personal donations on their bank account due dates from anywhere at any time.
These new technology developments have been changing the way nonprofit organizations raise money. Some fundraisers stay in the same fundraising business that they were in many years before new technologies come into play. These fundraisers continue to use traditional methods, like mail solicitation and phone calls, with little knowledge of what is needed in order to keep up with the times. Others, however, have done their research. Those who are using software are quickly learning how the new tools are changing the way they raise money and get their nonprofit connected to potential donors. They're keeping pace with all these changes by investing in technology that best serves their fund-raising needs.
The way things have been done in the past no longer apply to what we're dealing with in the present. Be sure to put an end to your old traditions and embrace the new technology that's being developed for your cause. Here are a few of the ways fundraising software is changing the way you raise money:
It allows you to keep track of all incoming donations
Tracking donations made through paper forms can be frustrating, especially when they're not turned in on time or they get lost in someone's briefcase. Fundraising software provides you with a platform on which all incoming gifts can be tracked and recorded so that there are no duplicate gifts that run into your word limit goal for each donor.
You can get credit for everything you give away
Most fundraising software has analytics that show you how much money was raised, how many gifts were made, how long it took to reach your goal and which contacts are especially generous. A simple click of a button is all you need to get credit for all the donations and gifts you give away.
It's easy to follow up with donors
Email is still one of the best ways to reach out to donors in a timely manner. However, emails can be missed or ignored by people who are too busy or distracted with the everyday challenges of their daily lives. Fundraising software allows you to set up filters in order to send emails that match categories of recipients. Once you reach them, they'll be ready and waiting to receive another solicitation message.
It keeps you organized
Keeping all the gifts and gifts-in-kind all accounted for is a long-term goal. Fundraising software helps you with this by keeping all the data in one place so it's easy for you to see at a glance who donated, how much money was raised and how long it took for your organization to hit its goals. In addition, these software programs provide real-time reports on the status of donations as well as summaries of past campaigns. That way, there's no need to rehash any old runs anymore.
Software is changing the way fundraising campaigns work. By following the guidelines explained in this article, you'll be able to effectively use fundraising software to raise money for your cause. In fact, you'll find that this technology will make your job easier and help you to get back to what's really important: making a difference.
Source: Small Business Ideas for the 21st Century
http://smallbusinessnewsdaily.com/2015/02/future-fundraising-fundraising-software/
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Title: Charitable Giving on a Decline in U.S.
Charitable giving in the United States is on the decline, and the value of bequests is lower than expected, according to a Fidelity Charitable donation study. The report notes that giving reached $258 billion in 2014-the lowest since 2007, when adjusted for inflation. In addition, only 35 percent of Americans surveyed said they planned to give charitably in the next year. This contrasts sharply with previous reports, which found that charitable giving reached $282 billion in 2007, and 39 percent of adults who were polled said they intended to give within a year.
How much people donate today has an important impact on charitable causes throughout the country. As the number of participants in charitable giving declines, it may become more difficult for charities to fundraise. Not all of the decline can be attributed to Americans' financial situation. The slow growth of the economy-and its effect on disposable income-has contributed to a decreased giving rate. Other causes for the decrease in charitable giving can be found in increased tax regulations and minor increases by federal lawmakers in 2012 and 2013 (by a total of $3 billion) that make it more difficult to write off donations.
For those who are aware they are being taxed or have questions about their charitable contributions, professional advisors at K&L Gates have analyzed taxes you can deduct from your individual income tax return or claim on your Form 1040. A tax deduction for charitable giving may be as much as half the value of your contribution.
Some of the other findings of Fidelity Charitable's report include:
Donation rates varied by age, with people aged 18 to 34 years old making an average donation of $191 per person, while those aged 50 to 64 years old donated an average of $400. Only 31 percent of people aged 55 years and older had made a donation. Fidelity found that 16 percent of people younger than 35 donate to charity and 24 percent of those between 35 and 44 years old donate, but only 12 percent were older than 55. Even among the richest Americans (those in the 90th percentile), only 45 percent gave in 2014.
Fidelity Scaled the Six Dimensions of Giving
Fidelity's donor research study, developed through in-depth interviews and analysis, is based on six dimensions of giving: frequency, amount, impact and readiness to give more, stability in giving and relationship with charity. (See the full study here.)
While the findings are accurate, they do not indicate a change in charitable giving habits: most Americans tend to give large gifts at Christmas or Easter and participate in other major events that make them aware of charitable organizations across the country. Fidelity Charitable also found that people who gave gifts increased their contributions by an average of 9 percent.
Conclusion
Americans still give generously, and charitable giving is an important contributor to the economy. While the current survey shows that charitable contributions are down, this doesn't mean supporters can stop giving. The impact of charitable giving on individuals, communities and even nations should not be waning.
Source: Fidelity Charitable Research (Fidelity Charitable) http://www.fidelitycharitable.org/news-events/2015/02/voter-turnout-reaches-all-time-low/.