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Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy

Candid

For example, a strategy focused on high-net-worth individuals requires not only a robust major gifts stewardship and solicitation program, but also engaging board members with connections to wealthy individuals and a commitment to fundraising.

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What Are 7 Common Nonprofit Startup Costs?

GrantNews

Approval as a 501(c)(3) entity is necessary in order to begin your fundraising efforts. If your fundraising goal is under $50,000, you would likely be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ (short form) at an approximate cost of $275 (as of 2018). This will include money for payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and contract employees.

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Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

As smaller donations continue to decline, the philanthropic system is at risk of catastrophic failure if high-net-worth individuals, driven by natural human fears, feel a need to give less and less as insurance against a dangerous future.

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Analyzing Budgets and Saving Money at a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Speak with your accountant to explore what “contract positions” entail. It might be possible to keep staff members on a contract basis until your organization can sustain employees long-term. Service Contracts – Don’t forget to reassess annual service contracts. It happens February 16th and there’s no cost.

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Maintaining nonprofit compliance with fundraising software

GiveSmart

With the help of a high-quality fundraising software solution, your nonprofit can stay organized and ensure every important need is met to continue growing and serving your mission. We are breaking down compliance considerations for nonprofit organizations and the ways fundraising software can help streamline compliance management.

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How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget

Get Fully Funded

A budget combined with a fundraising plan can help you make sure there’s always money to pay for the things you need to operate your programs. Be realistic about what you can successfully operate the first year, especially if you will need to raise the money for the program(s) (fundraising can be a bit slow at first). Good question.

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Philanthropy Officers and Grant Professionals

Grant Professionals Association

The dividing lines between the work of grants and contracts and philanthropy can be as distinct as two different divisions that have separate, defined functions, or as blurred as the responsibilities of a single individual who wears two different hats. Sometimes KPIs can be so divisive that they lead to unnecessary staff turnover.

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