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Classy Launches Its Next-Generation Platform, Classy Studio

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Built for connection, designed for creativity, and engineered for giving, Classy Studio will allow nonprofits to unleash their fundraising potential.

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  • Built for connection, designed for creativity, and engineered for giving, Classy Studio will allow nonprofits to unleash their fundraising potential.
  • As the new foundation that the entire Classy product suite will be built on moving forward, Classy Studio was designed with nonprofit fundraising and marketing teams in mind, giving fundraisers the ability to drive both conversion and connection through fast, modern, measurable and secure experiences.
  • With more robust data capture, Classy Studio also empowers fundraisers to create more personalized appeals to provide the right message to the right person at the right time.
  • “ Classy Studio allowed us to do all that and was cost-effective, saving us thousands of dollars we typically spend outsourcing or customizing on our website.

Splash Car Wash Hits 60 Sites; Opens New Express Wash in Leray

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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MILFORD, Conn., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, today announced the opening of its latest development, an express wash in Leray, New York, growing the chain to 60 sites.

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  • MILFORD, Conn., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, today announced the opening of its latest development, an express wash in Leray, New York, growing the chain to 60 sites.
  • The new wash, outfitted with a 130-foot conveyor and 19 free self-service vacuum stations, marks Splash's 41st location in New York.
  • The Leray wash was completed under the direction of Dave Clements and Jeff Arnold, Splash's development partners and the former owners of the Classy Chassy chain, which Splash acquired in October of 2021.
  • Splash is also undergoing substantial renovations at its Greece location, which formerly operated under the Buckman's brand.

New Report from Classy Outlines Data, Strategies for Building Lasting Relationships with Nonprofit Donors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Key findings from The State of Modern Philanthropy 2023 report include:

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  • Key findings from The State of Modern Philanthropy 2023 report include:
    Leverage Personal Networks to Acquire New Donors and Deepen Support.
  • On Classy’s platform, 80% of individuals who give to a peer-to-peer campaign are new donors to the nonprofit.
  • This year’s report found recurring donors to be 9x more valuable than one-time donors and nearly one third (29%) became recurring donors within 90 days of their first one-time gift.
  • A Multifaceted Fundraising Strategy is Essential to Building Lasting, Meaningful Relationships With Donors.

2023 Classy Awards Celebrate Nonprofit Innovation

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofits work tirelessly to solve our world's most pressing issues, but are rarely recognized for their efforts. Today, Classy, a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about, announced the finalists for its 10th annual Classy Awards. Due to the amount of impressive nominations, Classy expanded the finalist pool to 54 for the first time. The full list of finalists is available here.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Classy , a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about, announced the finalists for its 10th annual Classy Awards .
  • "Through the Classy Awards, we celebrate the remarkable impact of the sector as a whole by spotlighting the ingenuity and tenacity of these honorees.
  • Our Classy Awards Leadership Council stands in awe of the social sector's resilience, determination, and achievements."
  • Since its inception in 2009, the Classy Awards have grown to become the premier awards for the social sector.

Registration and Nominations Now Open to Nonprofits for Classy's Collaborative Conference and the 2023 Classy Awards

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy, a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about, announced today new details around its Collaborative conference and the 9th annual Classy Awards. 

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  • Classy customers will also have the opportunity to attend User Conference sessions that will help them fine-tune their skills on the Classy platform.
  • Classy has also officially opened nominations for the 9th annual Classy Awards.
  • Since its inception in 2009, the Classy Awards has grown to become the premier awards for the social sector by celebrating the impact of innovative nonprofits.
  • Winners for the 2023 Classy Awards will be announced live at the Collaborative on June 7, 2023.

Classy's Fifth Annual Why America Gives Report Reveals Nonprofit Giving Remains Strong Despite Economic Uncertainty

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy, a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about, unveiled its annual report entitled, Why America Gives 2022: Finding Resilience Through Donor Loyalty. The key findings of the report include what motivates donors in today's world, how economic uncertainty and timely events play a role in giving patterns and insight into how nonprofits can connect with impassioned individuals in meaningful ways.

Key Points: 
  • Americans aren't stepping back from charitable behavior, even as nonprofit organizations see individual giving from American households decline.
  • Americans' view of giving has evolved to include donating directly to individuals, as well as non-monetary donations such as volunteering time.
  • "This year's findings show that despite economic uncertainty, the world is mobilized and people are inspired and activated.
  • To view the full Why America Gives 2022 report, which collects findings from 1,000 U.S. adults about their giving behaviors, motivations, and habits, click here .

Soraya Alexander Named First Chief Operating Officer of GoFundMe and President of Affiliate Company, Classy

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Oct 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy, a GoFundMe affiliate and online fundraising platform for nonprofits, announced new leadership and promotions that will usher further growth opportunities for the social sector.

Key Points: 
  • Soraya Alexander will serve as the new chief operating officer of GoFundMe and president of Classy.
  • "It's hard to find words to express the gratitude I feel for the last several years of partnership with Chris Himes," said Soraya Alexander, current Classy COO.
  • And, despite billions of dollars raised collectively on both GoFundMe and Classy, we are just getting started with what's possible."
  • Alexander will also oversee customer operations for GoFundMe, working across both companies to ensure overall customer success and nonprofit support.

J Allard Joins GoFundMe as Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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GoFundMe , the trusted leader in online fundraising, announced today that J Allard is joining the company as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • GoFundMe , the trusted leader in online fundraising, announced today that J Allard is joining the company as Chief Product and Technology Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220719005270/en/
    GoFundMe Chief Product and Technology Officer, J Allard (Photo: Business Wire)
    Allard brings more than three decades of technology, engineering and entrepreneurial expertise as he has built some of the worlds most well-known consumer products and software solutions.
  • During his tenure as Microsofts Chief Experience and Technology Officer of Consumer Product, Allard shipped over 30 products, helping launch several new businesses including Xbox, Windows NT and Internet Information Server.
  • Allard joins the recently expanded GoFundMe leadership team, as the company has welcomed Margaret Richardson, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer , Greg Mrva, Chief Financial Officer and Mai Leduc, Head of Payments.

GoFundMe Announces Greg Mrva as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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GoFundMe , the trusted leader in online fundraising, announced today that Greg Mrva is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • GoFundMe , the trusted leader in online fundraising, announced today that Greg Mrva is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Greg has over 25 years of experience building finance, strategy and operating teams at leading technology companies and leading investment banking teams advising global technology businesses.
  • Greg will join the companys executive team and will report to CEO Tim Cadogan.
  • Gregs mix of financial, strategic and operating expertise will be essential as we accelerate growth globally across both GoFundMe and Classy.

Meet the 2022 Classy Award Winners: 13 Nonprofits Driving Lasting Impact Around the World

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Classy, an online fundraising platform whose mission is mobilize and empower the world for good, announced the 2022 Classy Award winners. The 13 award winners were selected from a competitive pool of over 1,700 programs that participated in the application process.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Classy Award winners were carefully selected from an appointed Leadership Council of distinguished social sector leaders and executives.
  • To search for more organizations making an impact in today's society, you can view all Classy Award applicant profiles at progress.classy.org.
  • Since 2011, Classy has helped nonprofits mobilize and empower the world for good by helping them raise nearly $4 billion.
  • Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe.