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NPcatalyst adds client to bolster business and nonprofit growth

by peteLatest News January 18, 2012January 18, 2012No Comments

We’re ecstatic to announce the addition of Viking Capital Management to the NPcatalyst family of corporate clients. Based in Westlake Village, California, Viking offers its clients the utmost in service, cash flow, and cost saving solutions. The NPcatalyst team is providing creative strategies and active management services for the company’s Viking Cares program. The …

Conducting a study on the relationship between Greek Life and philanthropy

by peteLatest News December 15, 2011December 15, 2011No Comments

The NPcatalyst team is targeting leaders on our college campuses to conduct a study on Greek Life and its impact on philanthropy. As past members and proponents of fraternity and sorority life, we’re seeking input from Greek Life advisors and campus leaders in three primary areas: chapter philanthropy, alumni/ae relations, and fundraising. The study …

Nonprofit wish lists can be an opportunistic resource

by peteLatest News November 24, 2011November 24, 2011No Comments

It seems that most nonprofits have more needs than they have resources to fill. By creating a “wish list”, organizations present donors, volunteers, and prospects with specific ways they can engage. Typically, some items on a wish list can be fulfilled with a monetary gift, but most are usually items that are needed. According …

Giving by fraternity and sorority alumni

by peteLatest News November 15, 2011December 15, 2011No Comments

Do more Greek alumni support their universities than their non-Greek counterparts? A research study conducted by the Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Missouri showed that men and women who have had a Greek experience are far more likely to actively volunteer and participate in community activities. They are significantly more active in their …

Community Catalyst Charitable Fund launched

by peteLatest News October 23, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

For immediate release Small businesses to make large community splash RENO – In an effort to stimulate the local economy and meet vital community needs, Reno-based NPcatalyst has created the Community Catalyst Charitable Fund for small businesses. Companies with annual revenues less than $500,000 will bind together to meet specific charitable initiatives and …

1% – small number, big community impact

by peteLatest News October 17, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

Generosity helps solve problems, by creating opportunities to do things in new ways, for the greater good. We want to celebrate generosity, so that more people will support the causes they care about and the organizations which carry out the great work…and feel satisfied about doing it. We believe that philanthropy is driven by …

How to protect your charitable donation

by peteLatest News April 18, 2011May 23, 2013No Comments

Whether it boldly hits national news or barely hits the local press, stories of improper use of donated funds is never good. Non-profit or “community-benefit” organizations exist to meet community needs while, at the same time, enhance quality of life. Unfortunately, these situations continue to occur and these stories circulate throughout the media. So, …

Increase contributions through online and mobile giving

by peteLatest News April 12, 2011No Comments

Every community organization approaching our company for assistance has the same issue – the need for funding support. While each organization’s situation is different, the common theme has been the search for revenue using new vehicles and/or from new target audiences. We’ve noticed, however, that very few utilize robust or even strategic online giving …

Corporate giving-a business can do well by doing good

by peteLatest News April 11, 2011April 11, 2011No Comments

As an executive of a small to large business, you likely receive many requests for charitable support, either seeking volunteer leadership, in-kind or product contributions, or financial donations. Whichever the case (or all), it is quite possible that a formal giving process or strategy is not in place…or underutilized (or not leveraged). As a …

What are you celebrating today? We’re celebrating our first 2 months of connecting our community.

by peteLatest News April 8, 2011No Comments

We’re celebrating the two month anniversary of NPcatalyst’s public launching and excited to report that we’ve: Developed a wildly popular media partnership resource Delivered opportunities to 104 community organizations, businesses and business leaders Generated dozens of new donors and thousands of dollars within a 24-hour period to a local non-profit organization Reached thousands of connections, including current …