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??The only Giving Tuesday hub you need is HERE. ?? Get the right tools, resources, and data to raise more money than ever this #GivingTuesday and beyond. Head into year-end giving with everything from messaging to training. Check out Classy’s comprehensive hub for Giving Tuesday 2024: https://lnkd.in/gY6cwJk

GoFundMe’s latest report—“The Social State of Giving”—dives deep into the fascinating shifts in how people of all ages are choosing to give, share, and interact with causes today. From Gen Z and Millennials to Gen X and Boomers, each generation has its own approach to supporting the causes they care about. Our new report reveals both striking differences and surprising similarities between them—and, yes, social media is playing a bigger role than ever. In fact, Gen Z is already showing us what the future of philanthropy looks like, and it’s definitely community, both online and in real life. Want the deep dive? Read our full report about generational giving habits here: https://lnkd.in/e_Yr9GzA

Just in time for #WorldKindnessDay! New GoFundMe Profiles allow you to share the causes you care about, all in one place – and inspire your community to help, too. It’s easy to set up and share your profile. Get started here: https://gfme.co/3Z3umq8

The time to start #GivingTuesday planning is now! Did you know that 12x more donors engage on Giving Tuesday compared to the average day? 2023 Giving Tuesday via Classy: - Supporters gave an average one-time gift size of $175. - 4,750 donors committed to recurring gifts, ensuring ongoing support. - 340,868 gifts were made, totaling $49,405,464 for 3,500+ nonprofits. Plus, that momentum doesn't start and stop in one day either. Giving Tuesday powers your mission through the entire end-of-year giving season. Don’t forget: - A quarter of annual donation volume happens between Giving Tuesday and December 31. - Conversion rates are 2x higher on Giving Tuesday and New Year’s Eve. Want to create converting pages for your Giving Tuesday campaign? Explore Classy Studio: https://lnkd.in/eEkRp-sr

Fact: Volunteers help your nonprofit organization do more than it could alone. Whether they’re giving their time, their money, or their advocacy, your volunteers make a powerful, incredible difference. Knowing how to effectively train your team is what turns volunteers into passionate leaders and ambassadors. Give your volunteers the knowledge, skill set, and confidence they need to be a vital part of your mission and they’ll deliver, whether it's leading community outreach programs or lending support at events. Dive into our blog post to discover: ?? Why volunteer training matters ?? Steps to effective training programs ?? How to match volunteers' skills to the right opportunities ?? Best practices for impactful training sessions Build your volunteer training program the right way—and it’ll set the stage for success. ?? Read on for the tips and best practices you need: https://lnkd.in/eJqGg9kb

Are you going to Salesforce’s #Agentforce World Tour NYC? If so, we’ll see you there on November 20th and we’d love to connect! Our team is thrilled to head to New York to be a part of AI’s exciting future. We invite you to stop by the Nonprofit & Education Networking Breakfast at 8 a.m. ET—in the Javits Center (Room 405.1 & 405.2). We'll be there chatting with fellow leaders and innovators in the social sector, learning how Classy can continue to evolve alongside the changing needs of nonprofits. Join us for breakfast: https://lnkd.in/eEhb23JA

Consistent messaging and recurring donors are the keys to long-term fundraising success. Hear Larry Olson of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation break it down.

Help us welcome a few new organizations to the family of thousands of nonprofits using Classy to engage their supporters, build their community, and grow their impact! Get to know these impactful organizations: ? Berry College provides the perfect setting for education with inspiring architecture, cutting-edge facilities, and the world's largest campus, featuring distinct environments and ecosystems. ? Manhattan Institute seeks to overcome America's cultural divides by offering constructive alternatives through policy expertise in areas such as education, housing, and public safety. ? San Francisco Education Fund mobilizes the Bay Area community to secure educational equity for San Francisco public schools and students who are underserved and undersupported. We are so inspired by their impact and cannot wait to see the campaigns they’ll create on Classy. Have tips or tricks you want to share with these organizations? Drop them in the comments.??

Looking to connect with fellow faith-based nonprofit leaders and discover the best tech for your mission? Join us for our next virtual Faith-Based Community Convening on November 14th. Classy’s own growth strategist Steven Freygang will dive into: ??? Building a healthy tech stack for your organization ?? Knowing when to bring in an integration partner ?? Choosing the best systems for your unique needs After our talk, we’ll dive into smaller groups for focused, in-depth discussions with like-minded nonprofits to uncover what’s driving success across the industry—and what’s truly working for fellow community members. Feel free to share the link below with your network, and we’ll see you there! Plan on attending: https://lnkd.in/eWCXUAFR

We’re heading to AHP International Conference! City of Hope and Classy will be presenting on how to build an engaged community that allows those passionate about a cause to tell their story. We’ll also unpack how healthcare organizations can look to existing and untapped communities of support which will ultimately create more loyal, consistent, and generous donors. Come stop by our booth and say hi ??. Speakers: Mikki Kragelund, Manager, Enterprise Sales, Classy + Robyn Mendez, Assoc. Vice President, Third Party, Legacy and National Events, City of Hope Date and Time: Friday, November 8, from 10:30 am to 11:15 am PT in San Diego, CA See you there!