Across the nation, people are rebooting Valentine’s Day as Generosity Day. They are taking the pledge to make the day about love by forgoing the greeting cards in favor of giving back. In just three easy steps, you can honor your loved ones with a $14 gift that will keep on giving as part of the Unleashing Generosity Tulsa program. Read More »
Philanthropy goes online in Tulsa! Just in time for the holidays, our colleagues in Tulsa have launched an incredible new program that will enable 50 local nonprofits to benefit from Tulsa’s spirit of kindness during the giving season.
Unleashing Generosity Tulsa awarded 50 nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the Tulsa community a one-year subscription to Network for Good. Founded by AOL, Yahoo and Cisco, Network for Good is an online donation and volunteer system that allows people to engage in philanthropy by supporting their favorite nonprofit organizations with just a few easy clicks of a mouse. Read More »
Unleashing Generosity Tulsa, a program of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and Network for Good, will enable 50 local nonprofits to benefit from Tulsa’s spirit of kindness during the holiday season.
As part of the program, 50 nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the Tulsa community received a one-year subscription to Network for Good. Founded by AOL, Yahoo and Cisco, Network for Good is an online donation and volunteer system that allows people to support their favorite nonprofit organizations with just a few easy clicks of a mouse.
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50 LOCAL NONPROFITS JOIN FORCES WITH NETWORK FOR GOOD TO UNLEASH GENEROSITY IN TULSA
TULSA, OK – December 13, 2011 – The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation announced today the launch of a new program that will enable 50 local nonprofits to benefit from Tulsa’s spirit of kindness during the giving season. Unleash Generosity Tulsa will empower these organizations to use online technology to cultivate donor relationships, increase donations and receive streamlined financial and sponsorship support.
“We believe this state-of-the-art fundraising tool will help unleash Tulsa’s incredibly generous giving spirit in new ways just in time for the holidays,” said Sanford R. Cardin, President of the Schusterman Family Foundation. “This program empowers nonprofits to use emerging technologies to cultivate donor relationships and increase fundraising potential. In recent years, we have witnessed tremendous growth in the number of charitable contributions being made via computers, tablets and smartphones all across the country. Through our partnership with Network for Good, we are trying to help local nonprofits experience similar growth in online giving.”
As part of the program, the Schusterman Family Foundation awarded 50 nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the Tulsa community a one-year subscription to Network for Good. Founded by AOL, Yahoo and Cisco, Network for Good is an online donation and volunteer system that allows people to support their favorite nonprofit organizations with just a few easy clicks of a mouse.
“Online donations are simply easier for the public and are a solid way to streamline our processes for financial oversight,” said Lucky Lamons, CEO of Foundation for Tulsa Schools, one of the 50 recipient organizations. “Tools such as this will enable our organization, and many others, to focus more on our mission and giving back to the Tulsa community.”
Since its founding in 2001, Network for Good has disbursed more than $575 million in donations to more than 60,000 charities. It allows nonprofit organizations to email supporters using a platform called EmailNow, process donations and patron sponsorships with DonateNow and receive online fundraising training and support.
“We are excited to be a part of Unleashing Generosity Tulsa and to partner with the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation to help Tulsa nonprofits raise awareness and much needed support this giving season,” said Bill Strathmann, CEO of Network for Good. “Through this initiative we’ll give people a quick, safe and secure way to donate to causes they care about in their own back yard.”
The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma has been using Network for Good for nearly two years to raise money for purchasing food and supporting the Food for Kids Backpack Program.
“We have had remarkable success using Network for Good to engage donors and continue ongoing support for our programs,” said Sara Waggoner, Executive Director of the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. “Network for Good has allowed us to engage with donors in ways we never imagined.”
Tracey Lyall, Executive Director of Domestic Violence Intervention Services, one of the 50 recipient organizations, said, “It was a privilege when the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation invited Domestic Violence Intervention Services to be a part of Unleashing Generosity Tulsa. This tool lets us take advantage of Network for Good’s significant training opportunities and offers the possibility to expand what we already have in place.”
“Nonprofit organizations generally see an increase in donations during this time of year,” Cardin said. “We hope this program will make it easier this holiday season than ever before for Tulsans to demonstrate their generosity and support many of the worthwhile organizations that serve our community.”
To make a donation to one of the recipient organizations as part of the Unleashing Generosity Tulsa program, please visit www.tulsa.schusterman.org.
Network for Good Recipient Organizations:
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About the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation is dedicated to ensuring vibrant Jewish life by empowering young Jews to embrace the joy of Judaism, build inclusive Jewish communities, support the State of Israel and repair the world. Established in 1987 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Foundation also provides assistance to non-sectarian charitable organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our hometown, especially in the areas of education, child advocacy and youth development. www.schusterman.org
Network for Good helps people get more involved in philanthropy in the U.S. It features nonprofit resources, online donation forms, volunteer opportunities and more.