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What it takes to be more data driven

Candid

Candid and the Center collaborated to encourage Center members to update their profiles with enough information to earn a Gold Seal, which requires organizations to share demographic information about their leadership. Transparency: It’s a best practice for nonprofits to be transparent in their operations, governance, and finances.

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Future-proof your fundraising: 3 ways to thrive long-term

Ann Green's Nonprofit

It’s an especially smart choice now as we begin to see “the Great Wealth Transfer” unfold, with shifting demographic trends resulting in large amounts of saved assets being disbursed to heirs and beneficiaries. But planned giving is also very accessible—any donor, regardless of wealth, can easily create bequests.

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How to Manage Your Arts and Cultural Nonprofit’s Revenue Streams in Uncertain Times

Blackbaud

Save time by leveraging your technology so your finance team can focus on strategy, not bookkeeping. Or you may have a strong slate of programs reaching several demographics, but if a weather event canceled programs for an extended period, how would you make up for the lost revenue? What would be your backup plan?

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. Utilize Targeted Advertising : If your budget allows, use social media ads or local event calendars to reach specific demographics. Group discounts can also inspire more people to attend.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

Nonprofits can earn a Candid Seal of Transparency by sharing information beyond what’s on a 990, including programs, staff demographics, equity strategies, goals, and more. The nonprofit overhead myth is a pervasive challenge, causing both external and internal limitations on a nonprofit’s finances.

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5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns

GiveSmart

As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. While your finance team is buttoning up the reporting and chart of accounts, the rest of your revenue team can take part in a financial check, too.

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What Digital Currency Could Mean for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

Bringing finance to a whole new level, these technologies offer swift transactions that are easily tracked and have some safety enhancements. Nonprofits could considerably enhance their fundraising and donor numbers using some or all of these digital finance options. is a finance and marketing consultant for several small businesses.

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