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The data/crisis catch-22: How the pandemic created a social sector data gap  

Candid

Currently, we have a critical mass of filings for 2017–2018. For 2017 and 2018 fiscals, we’d received most filings after 24 months. Currently, we only have about 76% of 2019 filings (compared to 2017/2018 numbers.). iii The IRS estimates how many types of different tax returns it will receive in a calendar year.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

Keep the following suggestions in mind to create a strong financial foundation for your nonprofit: Plan a robust fundraising calendar that incorporates both online and offline strategies. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it.

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Six things you may not know about the U.S. social sector

Candid

1] Includes all 501(c)(3) public charities registered with the IRS and present on a calendar year 2020 Business Master File. private and community foundations in 2018 and captured in Candid’s databases. Subject categories are based on Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System.

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Newsletter: Happy Birthday to You ; 10 Emerging Industries for Corporate Partnerships ; Best Channel for a Sponsorship Ask

Selfish Giving

About 1 in 3 US adults (32%) reports owning a Smart Speaker as of August 2018, marking a 4% point increase from January of this year. Here are 105 ideas for your editorial calendar. Also, bookmark this editorial foresight calendar so you can create content in line with major happenings and holidays. I would love to know!

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Stellar year-end fundraising strategies for busy nonprofit leaders

Get Fully Funded

We have our clients use a calendar so they can color code their Asks, Warm Touches, and Communications to make sure donors aren’t being overasked. There is nothing worse than a donor visiting your website and finding information about an “upcoming event” dated 2018. Plus it’s so helpful to be able to see everything at a glance!

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How Does a Nonprofit Find Funding to Keep the Lights On?

Tech Soup

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. In this free webinar (normally $69), GrantStation CEO Cynthia Adams will lead you through creating a grants calendar for the next 12 to 18 months.

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What the 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Tells Us About 2021 and Beyond

Qgiv

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire 2020 calendar year. In other words, charities were able to attract more new donors in 2020 than they were in 2019, as well as recapture donors who gave in 2018 (or prior) but not in 2019.