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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

Money donated for Haiti earthquake relief went into a restricted account that could only be used for programs and services for Haiti. One of the named plaintiffs who donated an unspecified amount of money, Nathaniel Ballantyne, shares a last name with Renee A. Their hopes and struggles and agonies Get us grants and consulting fees.

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Does your nonprofit mission statement drive donations?

Candid

As a fundraising professional and nonprofit consultant working on a doctorate degree in business, I was curious about just how much a mission statement matters when it comes to nonprofit fundraising. from 2016–2018 and added a number of financial metrics to the spreadsheet. It gets them excited about helping to achieve that mission.

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How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

Blackbaud

Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. Typical Revenue Volatility Factors The level of revenue volatility your organization experiences can greatly affect the planning of your operating reserves.

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Finding Donors: Where Donor Research Can Make a Huge Difference

Qgiv

a non-profit consulting firm in its 26th year. In 2016, he received the CFRE designation. As a group, they want multiple avenues to make donations, 50% want to see the impact of their gifts, and 50% don’t mind multiple solicitations in a year. Recall the trend of more donations and fewer donors? Strawhecker, Inc.,

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6 Tips to Improve Your Next Fundraising Campaign Using Digital Storytelling

Tech Soup

Photos are a central element to create emotional impact in your email appeals, on website pages, on website pop-up lightboxes, in digital advertising, and even on donation pages. Featuring a good image on your donation page that captures the essence of your work can significantly improve your fundraising campaign's success.

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What Will Replace 'Checkout Charity' After Big Retailers are Gone?

Selfish Giving

Also on the chopping block are big donations to nonprofits. Checkout fundraisers, which typically involve an "ask" at the register for consumers to donate a dollar or two to a cause are the backbone of retail fundraising. Fewer big stores with fewer customers means fewer donations for causes. It's simple math.

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Getting Social with Your Local Nonprofit Tech Community

Tech Soup

Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Thursday, June 2, 2016. Friday, June 3, 2016. Saturday, June 4, 2016. Monday, June 6, 2016. Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Thursday, June 9, 2016. Austin, Texas: Microsoft | How to Obtain a Donation and the Benefits of Microsoft 365.