How did they do that?
On May 20th the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) helped raise $4 million for 353 Dallas nonprofit organizations! How is that possible? CFT accomplished this success because of support from 8,000 Dallas area donors, a dedicated staff, and help from the easy-to-use DonorBridge website created with Blackbaud Nonprofit Central™. Plus, great news coverage and social media reach helped get the word out. In one day, with the help of Twitter, DonorBridge news reached 10,000 people on that site alone with the group’s @DonorBridge account.
Below is a sampling of the coverage:
Dallas Giving Day raises more than $4 million
Robert Miller of the Dallas Morning News explains how the day was operated as well as describes it as the “Dallas Way.” Top 10 recipients are listed, the actual financial results will be announced in mid-June.
UPDATED with org list: Local charities pushing for donations on special 2-for-1 “Giving Day”
Pegasus News lists the many organizations that participated in Dallas Giving-Day.
DonorBridge Works Wonders
Phil Cubeta, of GiftHub.org explains how DonorBridge helped 8,000 North Texas donors find appropriate local charities, raising $4 million in 48 hours.
Blackbaud Launches Nonprofit Central for Community Foundations
Find out more information on Nonprofit Central and how other communities foundations can follow CFT’s lead.