OCTOBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
Giving Tuesday is less than two months away! In 2018, this single day raised more than $400 million! Before participating, there are several questions your organization should answer, such as " Is Giving Tuesday worth the effort?" and " How can my organization ensure engagement?" There are numerous benefits to taking part in Giving Tuesday, as long as your organization is prepared and makes the necessary follow-ups. Ensure that your organization is set up for success with these planning tips."
Livestream Gaming 101: An Innovative and New Fundraising Tactic
By CJ Orr & Jack Little
Learn how livestream gaming is being leveraged for fundraising in Candid‘s article by Orr Group Chief Operating Officer, CJ Orr and Intern, Jack Little.
Understanding Planned Giving Vehicles
Want to understand the most common planned giving vehicles and how organizations have used them to foster transformational gifts? Read more here.
New Partner Announcements
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Events
bbcon 2019
CJ Orr and Katie Nickels held a session on Fundraising Technology for Your Nonprofit at Blackbaud's bbcon 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee! They discussed some of the most applicable fundraising tools and how they can produce incredible ROI for your organization. Learn more about our focus on researching and deploying innovative technology solutions through our Tech Toolkit here.
Parker Jewish In stitute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation Annual Gala
Last Thursday was the annual Parker Jewis h Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation Gala at the Queens Museum, honoring Robert Slinin, Senior Vice President of Corporate Transportation Group. As Parker's Outsourced Development Staff, we were thrilled to help this year's Gala raise more money than the previous three years.
Equal Justice Works' Annual Dinner
Equal Justice Works held their Annual Dinner this month where they honored David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Amazon, with the Scales of Justice Award. More than 1,000 guests came to celebrate David’s accomplishments in pro bono work and public service, and ultimately, raised more than $3.26 million to further Equal Justice Works’ mission of mobilizing passionate public service leaders.
Orr Group is a strategic fundraising firm that leverages top talent and innovative technologies to help nonprofits grow and diversify revenue. With offices in Washington, DC and New York City, Orr Group has partnered in our clients' success for almost three decades, helping more than 600 nonprofits raise hundreds of millions of dollars for their causes. 
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