This guest post is written by senior event planner Brooke Burkhardt of the Classy Events team. Collaborative, hosted by Classy, is a live conference designed exclusively for the nonprofit sector. This annual event encourages collaboration among the brightest thinkers and doers across the industry as a space for meaningful connections. We’d love to have you join […]
Today, many businesses are prioritizing their environmental, social, and economic impact in a way that’s never been done before. With the goal to serve as a positive global force, companies are increasingly investing in social responsibility initiatives to better serve our society at large. At Classy, we believe that a company will find its greatest success […]
Water revolutionizes the health and future of entire societies. For that very reason, many nonprofits commit to bringing clean water solutions to global communities. We’re highlighting a few water organizations that have taken up the worthy cause as their own. Here are 15 nonprofits elevating the need for clean water around the world. The Importance […]
Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role in making it a reality. We’re proud to recognize seven nonprofits leading the charge. Below you’ll find out how they plan to rally communities with Earth Day donations and volunteer opportunities, and how that fuels their year-round work to […]
Your mission statement is the foundation for your nonprofit’s marketing and communications. A mission statement, also referred to as a vision statement, sums up the essence of your organization in just one or two sentences. It guides your decision-making processes and should drive people to want to learn more about your organization. A strong mission […]
In 2011, only 11% of traffic to Classy fundraising campaigns came from mobile devices. By 2021, that number rose more than fivefold (58%) across the platform. Not only are mobile-friendly campaigns a must-have in today’s digital age, but mobile payment trends show donors are increasingly interested in checkout experiences that don’t require a physical form of payment. Classy’s Why America Gives 2021 […]
This blog was written by Seth Braddock, Founder & CEO at Kilter. Kilter’s gamified activity tracking platform enables nonprofits and brands to meet their supporters where they are today by building custom events that turn everyday health, wellness, and lifestyle activities into opportunities to accelerate fundraising objectives. When you think about fundraising events like the […]
Thousands of nonprofits bring their innovative and strategic fundraising goals to life through the flexible, data-driven Classy giving platform. Today, we announce that Marc Ferris will join Classy as Chief Growth Officer after his 12-year tenure at Salesforce.org, a social enterprise focused on purpose-built, nonprofit technology. In this new role at Classy, Marc will lead […]
Here at Classy, mothers hold a special place in our hearts. Our own story began when our founder, Scot Chisholm, set out with a group of friends to raise money for the fight against cancer in honor of his mother’s battle. Ahead of Mother’s Day on May 8, we want to take a moment to reflect […]
Creative fundraising ideas can help you get the ball rolling on longer-term initiatives, overcome a mid-campaign slump, or quickly collect resources in response to an unexpected emergency. The effectiveness of your ideas depends on how well they engage donors, maximize participation, motivate immediate action, and inspire donors to give again. We’ve collected a list of […]