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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission.

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Grant Writing Mistake Part 5: Constantly Changing Data

Millionaire Grant Lady

Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding. Provide demographics of constituents served up to this point of this fiscal year.

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Why defining BIPOC-led is harder than you think

Candid

BIPOC CEO, or 51% BIPOC Board, or self-defined BIPOC-led organization), because they only fund BIPOC-led organizations and they want to be inclusive in who qualifies for their giving. When organizations fill out Candid’s demographic form, we specifically ask for information about how people publicly identify.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. keeping the lights on”), and invest in fundraising innovations that can result in raising more funding toward the mission.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance. Utilize Targeted Advertising : If your budget allows, use social media ads or local event calendars to reach specific demographics.

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Year End Giving: The Step-by-Step Guide For Nonprofits

GiveSmart

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! Be sure to also plan to promote a matching fund towards the end of your giving campaign to ensure you reach your goal. Different age groups respond to different messaging and on different platforms.

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The Power of APIs in Grantmaking: What You Need to Know

Blackbaud

You can use APIs to integrate with other tools, such as email, calendars, or messaging, that can help you communicate and collaborate with your team, partners, or stakeholders. For example, you could layer community demographic data over your impact data.