GivingTuesday

Bloomerang Secures Strategic Investment from Leading Private Equity Firm Warburg Pincus to Accelerate Delivery of First Giving Platform

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomerang, the industry's leading donor, volunteer, and fundraising management software platform for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it received an investment from Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor. The funding – combined with JMI Equity's investment in 2020 and the company's recent acquisition of Qgiv – will drive ongoing growth and success to help Bloomerang deliver the sector's first fully-integrated giving platform.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic investment from Warburg Pincus is focused on continuing company growth, innovations in the nonprofit sector, and ultimately helping nonprofits deliver their mission.
  • "Warburg Pincus is known for making investments in market leaders," says Dennis Fois, Bloomerang's chief executive officer.
  • Our goal is to deliver a single giving platform that gives nonprofits the ability to increase donors, donations, volunteers, and support.
  • Since an initial investment from JMI Equity in 2020, Bloomerang has more than tripled the business in revenue, employees, and nonprofits served.

CanadaHelps Releases Year-End Report Highlighting 2023 Giving Trends and Revealing Canada’s Most Generous Cities

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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“The rise of monthly donations is an encouraging sign that Canadians are giving strategically,” said Pattie Lovett-Reid, personal finance expert and CanadaHelps brand ambassador.

Key Points: 
  • “The rise of monthly donations is an encouraging sign that Canadians are giving strategically,” said Pattie Lovett-Reid, personal finance expert and CanadaHelps brand ambassador.
  • On November 28th, GivingTuesday raised more than $13.6 million on CanadaHelps, which is approximately a 2% increase from 2022.
  • Monthly Giving: Many more Canadians are experiencing the benefits of setting up a monthly donation in support of their favourite charity.
  • Media resources including b-roll, the full list of Canada’s most generous cities, Ipsos polling data, images, spokesperson bio’s, and recent press releases are available for download in this online media kit .

Benevity reports another record-breaking GivingTuesday with $150 million donated to 53K+ nonprofits

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Hospital, Organization, RMI (energy organization), Corporation, GivingTuesday, Pharmaceutical industry

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevity, Inc. , the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, announced that $150 million was donated through its platform on GivingTuesday.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevity, Inc. , the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, announced that $150 million was donated through its platform on GivingTuesday.
  • “We are inspired that companies and their employees showed up in droves to drive incredible impact on GivingTuesday, despite a year of ongoing inflation and an uncertain economic landscape,” said Kelly Schmitt, CEO of Benevity.
  • Corporate granting also saw an uptick this year with companies committing over $12M in corporate granting funds to over 200 causes on GivingTuesday.
  • Overall, giving in the United States alone totaled $3.1 billion this year, according to GivingTuesday , a 0.6% increase from 2022.

Mountain America Foundation Surprises 26 Nonprofits with a Total of $28,000 on GivingTuesday

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union and the Mountain America Foundation announced the surprise total donation of $28,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations across the credit union’s six-state footprint.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union and the Mountain America Foundation announced the surprise total donation of $28,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations across the credit union’s six-state footprint.
  • This support helps further demonstrate Mountain America credit union’s unwavering dedication to the communities it serves.
  • “As Mountain America supports these nonprofits, we are sowing seeds for a future where communities thrive together.
  • The Mountain America Foundation, the credit union, and its dedicated team members remain steadfast in their mission to serve the community.

UIC Law Alumnus Jeffrey Sobek Donates Over $70k to Support Fair Housing Legal Support Center & Clinic

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
UIC, LLM, Lawyer, Sobek, Alumni, GivingTuesday, Student, Nursing

Chicago, IL, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UIC Law is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Sobek (J.D.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, IL, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UIC Law is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Sobek (J.D.
  • ‘05; LLM ‘08), a distinguished alumnus, has generously donated over $70,000 to the law school as part of the UIC Law’s GivingTuesday campaign.
  • The donation will establish the UIC Law Jeffrey S. Sobek Fair Housing Scholarship Fund, which aims to provide financial support to students in the Fair Housing Legal Support Center & Clinic.
  • Jeffrey Sobek, who had a unique approach to his legal education, prioritized gaining practical experience in the field of law.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and CanadaHelps to Commemorate GivingTuesday at Fred Victor, Highlighting the Crucial Importance of Charities

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CanadaHelps , the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online and co-founders of GivingTuesday in Canada, will be joined by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow at Fred Victor today at 9:45 a.m. EST.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CanadaHelps , the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online and co-founders of GivingTuesday in Canada, will be joined by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow at Fred Victor today at 9:45 a.m. EST.
  • This in-person media event will commemorate the importance of GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement, and the critical role of essential charities.
  • – another 24% of Canadians expect they will need to access charitable services within the next six months.
  • An online media kit containing background information and resources – including B-roll video, Ipsos poll survey data, images, and press releases – is available here .

Wreaths Across America Announces #GivingTuesday Matching Campaign from Jersey Mike’s Subs

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Jersey Mike’s has once again stepped up to help WAA reach its goal of placing a fresh, handmade balsam veteran’s wreath on every eligible marker at Arlington National Cemetery.

Key Points: 
  • Jersey Mike’s has once again stepped up to help WAA reach its goal of placing a fresh, handmade balsam veteran’s wreath on every eligible marker at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Every $17 wreath sponsorship made at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/JerseyMikes through Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, will be matched by the company, up to $250,000!
  • Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s has supported WAA’s mission with contributions totaling more than $3.5 million dollars.
  • “The incredible team at Jersey Mike’s Subs has been such a tremendous part of the growth of the program for more than a decade,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America.

MEDIA ADVISORY: CanadaHelps Looking to Exceed $13 Million Raised Last Year on GivingTuesday as Unprecedented Number of Canadians Turn to Charities for Essential Services

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Two in 10 (20%) Canadians are currently using charitable services to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, health services, etc.

Key Points: 
  • Two in 10 (20%) Canadians are currently using charitable services to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, health services, etc.
  • ), and almost a quarter (24%) of Canadians say they will turn to charitable services to meet essential needs within the next six months.
  • On GivingTuesday in 2022, more than $13 million was donated on CanadaHelps to more than 9,100 registered charities.
  • Among them, seven in 10 (69%) Canadians say this is the first year they have needed to access charitable services.

Mental Health America celebrates GivingTuesday with $100,000 matching gift from Hot Topic Foundation

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Alexandria, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This GivingTuesday, Mental Health America, in partnership with the Hot Topic Foundation, will inspire generosity and shape the future of mental health by matching gifts up to $100,000.

Key Points: 
  • Alexandria, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This GivingTuesday, Mental Health America, in partnership with the Hot Topic Foundation, will inspire generosity and shape the future of mental health by matching gifts up to $100,000.
  • Now in its third year, Hot Topic Foundation’s matching gift sponsorship has enabled 80,000 individuals to benefit from Mental Health America’s anonymous mental health screens.
  • Over 5.1 million individuals use Mental Health America’s free online screenings each year to understand their mental health needs.
  • “At Mental Health America, we believe the power to transform lives and shape the future is in our hands,” said Schroeder Stribling, president and CEO of Mental Health America.

Keep It Local Business Fund Grants Awarded to Entrepreneurs of Color Across the Country

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Today on #GivingTuesday, the Nextdoor Kind Foundation awarded 20 U.S. small business owners of color microgrants from the Keep It Local Business Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Today on #GivingTuesday, the Nextdoor Kind Foundation awarded 20 U.S. small business owners of color microgrants from the Keep It Local Business Fund.
  • “We are THRILLED that Delivery Team USA has been awarded this grant that means the world to us and our community.
  • “This grant initiative further underscores the transformative power of a thriving community through its small business owners.
  • To learn more about the Keep It Local Business Fund, visit the Nextdoor Kind Foundation here .