Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000.

Policy 119

Policy Policies Lobbying Training 119

Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

They’re home base for all kinds of community gatherings and events! You’ll need to plan engaging events and campaigns your members will be excited about. This idea can also be paired with a number of other fundraising event possibilities like movie nights, lock-ins (for older students), and other childcare activities.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Lobbying Donation Award 98

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fortunately, there are countless ways to get the job done, whether aiming for small but steady contributions or shooting for a big event that knocks everyones socksoff. Festive Fundraiser (November and December) Bonfire or FireworkNight Why it works: Community members look for festive events leading into winter.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Liability Insurance Donation Insurance 52

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

What Items Should a PTO Budget Not Fund? Funding Supplemental Educational Materials and Experiences : PTOs often raise money to support initiatives that the school’s budget may not cover, such as field trips, special programs, or new technology. Event Supplies Event supplies are another area where PTO funds can be well spent.

Funding 52

Funding Education Budget Lobbying 52

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Nonprofit financial management requires greater transparency and increased contingency planning of your budget. Unlike for-profit businesses that chase customers to boost their profits, your nonprofit depends on fundraising that comes from donors, events, grants, and other channels. Your nonprofit budget is also flexible.

Management 52

Management Finance Budget Nonprofit 52

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. This is particularly true for organizations, or motivated individuals, looking to influence new legislation or legislation resulting from a recent event. Section 501(c)(4) organizations are subject to different tax rules than Section 501(c)(3) organizations.

Contracts 59

Contracts Contract Fundraising Lobbying 59

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The webinar began with a poll that showed more than half of attendees are holding hybrid events —a combination of an in-person auction with an online auction. Once you know what portion of your budget the silent auction needs to generate, you can get a better idea of how many items you need to solicit and what caliber they should be.

Procurement 40

Procurement Budget Lobbying Goals 40