Author: Tim Stirrup
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Why donate to a ‘Long Tail’ Nonprofit?
Why You Should Donate to Long Tail Nonprofits Nonprofits are not all equal. Some are big and well-known, with large donor bases and marketing budgets. Others are small and obscure, with limited resources and visibility. These are the long tail nonprofits, and they deserve your attention and support. What are long tail charities? The term…
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From Degenerate to Regenerate: Embracing Sustainable Crypto Giving
As we step into what Eth Denver calls “The Year of the Regenerates,” there’s an undeniable shift in the energy of the web3 community. For many, the past years have been a journey of wild speculation and high-octane bull markets, a true degenerate playground. But now, having learned the lessons of the past, we’re turning…
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Better Crowdfunding: The Better Giving Fundraisers
Better Giving Fundraisers – peer to peer crowdfunding that ‘go fund you’ at a lot less cost than most other crowdfunding platforms! With features designed to enhance trust, transparency, and efficiency and whether you’re a nonprofit seeking support or a donor wanting to make a meaningful impact, this tool ensures your efforts go further. What…
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The Sigmoid Curve and the Imperative for Nonprofits to Embrace Digital Technologies
Charles Handy, the renowned management philosopher and well-known for the ‘Sigmoid Curve’ principle, once said, “The key to future success is to have the foresight and discipline to see the opportunities in what you are doing in the present cycle and then to make your moves while things are going well. If you act too…
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Beyond Giving Tuesday: How Your Donations Can Keep Growing All Year
Make Giving Tuesday 2024 become ‘Better Giving Tuesday’! Giving Tuesday is widely celebrated as a day of global generosity, a time when individuals, organizations, and communities rally together to support causes close to their hearts. But how effective is the Giving Tuesday model in a world where charitable donations are dropping? Can we build on…
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Why Nonprofit Savings and Investments Matter
Why Savings and Investments Matter: Break Free from the Fundraising Circus Running a nonprofit can feel like a balancing act—juggling between fulfilling your mission, raising funds, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. In this delicate dance, one often overlooked aspect is the power of savings and investments. Done right, these tools can transform your nonprofit’s financial…
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Better Giving Nonprofit Spotlight : The PH8 Foundation
We caught up with Gordon Zhou, a co-founder of the PH8 Foundation, to discuss how online giving has helped in countries from El Salvador to Ghana, and how Better Giving can help you and them! What is the main activity of the PH8 Foundation? We support Clean Water & Sanitation & Education projects in El…
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Better Giving Nonprofit Spotlight: Third Wave Volunteers
We caught up with Dr Alison Thompson, the founder and CEO of Third wave Volunteers, to discuss how digital or online giving has played a part in aiding the nonprofit with their fundraising and finances. What’s your role, and how did you/the nonprofit get involved with digital or online giving? What’s been your experience to…
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Better Giving Nonprofit Spotlight: Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue
We caught up with Kari Whitman, the founder and CEO of Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue, to discuss how digital or online giving has played a part in aiding the nonprofit with their fundraising and finances. What’s your role, and how did you/the nonprofit get involved with digital or online giving? What’s been your experience…
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The Power of the Sustainability Fund
Creating Long-Term Impact with Your Donations Transforming Donations into Lasting Impact: Imagine a world where your donations provide immediate relief while also creating a lasting legacy. This vision is the heart of Better Giving’s Sustainability Fund. Through a carefully managed investment portfolio, we enable nonprofits to grow their resources and amplify their impact over…
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Better Giving Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone
We caught up with Brima Kabbah, the Executive Director of Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone, to discuss how digital or online giving has played a part in aiding the nonprofit with their fundraising and finances. What’s your role, and how did you/the charity get involved with digital or online giving? As the Executive…
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GiveButter vs Zeffy vs Better Giving
Which Free Fundraising Platform is Right for Your Nonprofit in 2025? If you’re researching online fundraising platforms for your nonprofit, you’ve likely come across GiveButter and Zeffy, two popular “free” fundraising solutions. But there’s a third option that might better serve your organization’s long-term financial health: Better Giving. In this comprehensive comparison, we’ll examine all…