re:Charity

MARCH 25, 2024

Imagine this: A donor uses one of your nonprofit’s donation tools to make a substantial gift, which is much-needed for your operational expenses. The post Restricted Funds: A Checklist for Handling Donations appeared first on re: charity. You immediately have big plans for the.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? Both individual and institutional giving increased between 2015 and 2022, not only in terms of total dollars awarded but also in terms of average donation or grant size. According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

An optimized donation page is key to turning visitors into supporters, ensuring they have a smooth, impactful giving experience. With CauseVox, you can create a donation page that does more than collect contributions—it engages donors, reinforces your brand, and inspires confidence in your cause.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 31, 2024

In fundraising taking advantage of every potential opportunity for cultivating relationships is essential! You did a crowd-funding campaign and raised enough to fund your new program. In A True—and Heartbreaking—Tale of Not Being Asked for a Donation , Megan Contakes writes: “Yes, it is counter-intuitive. Usually several.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. What Are Restricted Funds? Restricted funds often outline what they will fund and what they won’t.

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CauseVox

JULY 1, 2024

What more could you do to meet your nonprofit’s mission if your amount of monthly donations was constantly growing? We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the essential steps to plan, launch, manage, and grow your recurring donation program effectively. Start Today!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Meta announced a new partnership with PayPal Giving Fund over the summer, but there are ramifications for nonprofits that don’t agree to Meta’s new terms and the new payment provider. Here are four changes that your nonprofit should know if it plans to continue using Facebook and Instagram to fundraise for year end.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Explain the impact of donations.

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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. Fundraising procurement of donated items fuels excitement,drives bids, and ultimately, raises crucial funds for your cause.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity is essential to compete in today’s fundraising environment. According to the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report , new donors acquired online gave 19.4% This shows the value of dedicating more resources to growing your online fundraising efforts. Event fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2024

CrowdChange is an innovative fundraising platform designed to help nonprofits raise more through online events and campaigns. With seamless payment integration, including Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) options, CrowdChange simplifies fundraising while boosting donor impact.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! Why end-of-year fundraising? And even digital fundraising powerhouse NextAfter has conducted studies that reveal that multichannel has 212% more revenue than offline only. Multichannel without question.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What has been your most successful fundraising strategy?” Cassie Lancaster from Mission Scholars Match Campaigns Can Doubles Donations, Boost Engagement Last year, we had our first-ever match campaign. . She was happy to be the impetus of a successful campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2024

What's more difficult: raising money or deciding which causes to support? Here's a look at the differences between the two.

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The nonprofit sector’s recognition and adoption of diverse revenue streams, including cryptocurrency, has increased significantly over the last year, but many still feel hesitant when it comes to crypto fundraising. 3 reasons to consider embracing crypto fundraising this GivingTuesday .

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The first full year of the pandemic, 2021, saw the highest amount of inflation-adjusted dollars donated. The Giving USA data is part of The 2024 Philanthropic Landscape , a report from CCS Fundraising. The point is that nonprofit donations are not keeping up with inflation, and that trend cuts across nearly all funding sources.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). The initiative was launched in July by a group of 60 nonprofits, fundraising platforms, and DAF sponsors to expand DAF giving by encouraging their networks to give from their DAF accounts on one day, together.

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Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. Too often, nonprofits jump at flashy fundraising tactics (“Let’s host a gala!”) So how does that play out?

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Qgiv

MAY 17, 2023

Your online donation forms have the potential to boost your fundraising results. But how do you know if your donation form is hurting or helping your chances? We’ve put together this list of 5 ways you can optimize your online donation forms to increase the funds you raise. You can incorporate images in many ways.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The agreement further alleges that RTTC failed to register as a professional fundraiser and file reports. The agreement, known as an Assurance , outlines the issues.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 26, 2024

Have you ever witnessed the energy in a room soar during a well-executed Fund-a-Need appeal (also known as a Paddle Raise)? It’s a powerful fundraising tool that can significantly boost your event’s success. But how exactly are nonprofits and schools maximizing this fundraising technique?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. At CauseVox, we know how important it is to stand out in today’s crowded fundraising landscape. Donation Counter One of the best ways to create excitement during your campaign is with a donation counter.

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A well-designed donation page can help you grow your donor pool and raise more funds. Gather inspiration from our roundup of the top donation page examples.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. It’s also important to allocate sufficient funds for evaluation and monitoring activities to ensure the project’s success.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

If you’re trying to raise money but all you’re hearing is crickets, you may need to work on your message for fundraising. It can be hard, especially if you’re new to fundraising or don’t like to write. Why Your Message for Fundraising Is Important. Years ago, when I first started fundraising, messaging was simpler.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. Highlight how donations can make a difference during this season of giving. Optimize Your Online Fundraising 3.1 Ensure your donation page is easy to navigate and mobile-friendly.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to maximizing donations for your nonprofit, matching gift programs are one of the most effective strategies available. By encouraging donors to take advantage of their employer’s matching gifts, you can significantly increase the funds raised without asking them to contribute more directly. Why Choose Double the Donation?

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Mystery is one of the most important (and under-used) tools for us in fundraising. Get those two things right — which most of the time means creating a tantalizing mystery — and you will raise more funds. It’s the most dependable way to get people’s attention. So are direct mail outer envelopes.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Every dollar counts when it comes to fundraising. Your organization must have the tools to efficiently collect donations, manage transactions, and ensure the security of donor information. In the midst of the complex Lahaina catastrophe, the Maui Strong Fund was able to respond quickly.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How to Choose Between a Product Fundraiser and an Event Fundraiser Blog Summary: In fundraising, organizations often face the critical decision of choosing between product and event fundraisers. Fundraising is critical for many organizations, especially nonprofits, schools, and community groups.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce a revolutionary upgrade in how donors can support your causes—introducing our enhanced Donation Carts. How Donation Carts Work The Donation Cart makes giving fun and interactive, allowing donors to explore, discover, and add your organization’s various causes to their basket.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Whether you’re a fundraising pro or completely new to the process, choosing the activity you center your fundraiser around can be a real challenge. Here at Auctria and Get Fully Funded, we’ve been inspired by tournaments as a fundraiser activity lately! Pickleball is fundraising gold for your organization.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since our founding in 2011, GiveSmart by Momentive Software has helped tens of thousands of organizations— nonprofits, schools, and associations—successfully fundraise for their missions. billion in lifetime fundraising. How many donations will you process throughout the year? peer-to-peer campaigns, and online fundraising.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Brown at a brilliant post on LinkedIn , calling on fundraisers to showcase their results rather than how they do their work. They’ll donate when they see an outcome that thrills them. They don’t give to fund processes. That’s the secret to good fundraising. Great insight from Kevin L. Your impact, not your intentions.

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