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Creating Financial Transparency with Your IRS 990 Series (and Maintaining Tax Compliance)

Blackbaud

The Importance of Technology in IRS Tax Compliance Now that the IRS mandates all tax-exempt organizations to file their annual 990 returns electronically, the industry is embracing a more modern filing process. The IRS’s efficient processing of electronic returns further enhances financial transparency in the nonprofit sector.

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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

Blackbaud

Mistake #8: Not Filing Electronically Since July 1, 2019, the IRS requires tax-exempt organizations to file their 990s electronically. Filing electronically makes the process more efficient and, if you choose the right provider, simplifies the filing process.

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15 Games for Fundraising Events

GiveSmart

Request a demo today to learn more about our fundraising professional services! Mystery Box Like a wine pull, there are pre-wrapped gifts chosen by your community, such as gift certificates, small electronics, apparel, etc. Get Started Today 1. The team to reach 21 points first wins.

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How to Set Up Online Giving for Your Church

Qgiv

As fewer and fewer people carry cash and checks, it’s becoming more relevant for businesses to accept transactions with electronic payment methods. Request a Demo. Before your church goes out and buys a card reader, there’s a simpler solution—accepting online giving. Here’s how you can set up online giving for your church.

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Matching Gift Databases: The Ultimate Q&A Guide for Nonprofits

Fundly

Be sure to get a demo of the database you’re considering before officially committing to the software. Electronic matching gift forms Finding a database that explicitly spells out the donor’s next steps will translate to an increase in the number of requests actually submitted. Get a Demo of 360MatchPro 7.

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How to Maximize Your Team’s Time with Fundraising Software

Get Fully Funded

Even funneling electronic payments through a third-party service like Venmo could cause problems that require your time to fix. Slow or disorganized payment processing. In addition to requiring large blocks of time, tracking and organizing payments (especially cash and checks) can be prone to errors.

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Top 10 Creative Ideas and Trends to Maximize Donations in 2024

GiveSmart

For instance, a fully paid vacation or a new electronic device can convince many community members to enter. Schedule a Demo with GiveSmart Today You can introduce these new year fundraising ideas and others to boost donations and maintain your nonprofit’s operation.