Planned Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2023

An entire generation of older, more generous parishioners is passing. Shrinking Congregations, Smaller Donations Ignoring the Warnings Since the pandemic, “one in five U.S. Its primary fuel – donations – is drying up and disappearing. What happens when those parishioners pass away? So what’s a church to do?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Donor-advised funds are a common tool used by donors or investors to make charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations. This blog post will talk about what a donor-advised fund is, how investors are using them, and what this means for nonprofits. What is a donor-advised fund and why does it matter?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling is effective for increasing funding and engagement for several reasons. It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause. Did her donation of time or money help someone? Is someone better off today because of the donation the donor made? It connects with the emotions.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Save money and a ton of time this year end giving season—just create your donation page to start accepting contributions online, and automatically handle recurring donations to encourage repeat donors. Take online donations now with built-in Year End Giving tools. Why is online giving so critical to year-end fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Keep reading. We have the answers you seek.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. There’s more to inkind donations than you might think.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through its latest IPAP (Impact Philanthropy Application Program) insights , Perpetual Trustees reported $32 million committed to charities through the IPAP process. trillion will pass to the next generation. For years, funders in Australia have been reluctant to fully fund overhead costs. We have unprecedented wealth.

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Planned Giving

JUNE 17, 2024

With Brad Caswell A lot of donors are leaving undistributed assets in their DAFs — defeating the intent of a donor-advised fund. Last year, less than 23% of fund totals were distributed out of the nearly one and half million donor-advised funds in the U.S. Why aren’t donors giving more away? It happens.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. Experiences that Thrill Behind the Scenes Pass Auction exclusive access to a sporting event, concert, or concert. But for smaller nonprofits, securing high-priced items can feel daunting.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Different fundraiser types allow community members to get involved and donate money to worthwhile causes. Mobile Bidding Auctions are exciting ways to increase engagement and earn funds. Features like a progress thermometer display your goal progress, updating in real-time as more people donate.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 16, 2024

Whether you are considering endowed funds, charitable trusts, or other giving strategies, our toolkit will help you navigate the planned gift process with confidence and ensure that gifts do the most good for the causes your donor cares about. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when setting up planned gifts: 1.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Sustainability is one of the key concerns in the fundraising world, and it’s important for your nonprofit to identify ways to find additional funding so you can continue supporting your community for a long time. One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. What’s a legacy gift?

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Grant funding is an excellent resource for nonprofits, for-profit businesses, and other organizations dedicated to advancing conservation and clean-up efforts. In addition, you’ll find a variety of national and international grant funding opportunities.

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Fundly

APRIL 12, 2024

Memberships and passes. Prompted donation requests. An online registration tool will allow community members to register for a class or activity, purchase event tickets, or register to volunteer through an uncomplicated online process. Memberships and passes. Secure online payment processing.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work. Specifically, your organization needs sustainable, long-term funding sources to make a lasting difference for your cause. Let’s explore how you can pave the way for earning more sustainable funding with legacy giving.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2024

Examples of transformative gifts include an endowed fund, which is a gift that is often named in your honor and invested by the nonprofit or financial institution. These funds can often be made with gifts of appreciated assets. A planned gift is not just a donation now or in your estate. What can John do?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We also link grants from different funders to the same recipient to visualize the broader funding ecosystem. Finally, we add Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System (PCS), a comprehensive coding system that allows people to sort grants by hundreds of categories to better understand where funding is going and what it’s for.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2024

This video on demand guides you through the essential strategies and insights you need to elevate your fundraising efforts on the greens. The ball gets passed from player to player through the course. We asked our panel, “ What fun, successful elements have you seen organizations add to their golf outings?

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

But this was different – I was unsure if I wanted to apply, embarrassed to ask for money for myself, and afraid I wouldn’t pass the exam. I was relieved, but nervous, as I wanted to be a good steward of the funds that had been given to me. My kids have always told me to “face my fears,” so I did it anyway.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. Use social media.

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Grant Geek

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

are scrambling to attract donors with one last push to make a donation before the year ends. What is the reason you are asking for donations? We can do all our holiday shopping on our phone, and not spend hours driving and walking through stores and malls. An appeal needs to illustrate there is an immediate need for their funds.

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GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

This day is more than a reminder of the cost of freedom but also a call to action for communities and organizations to support those who have served and continue to serve our nation and honor the memory of those brave soldiers who passed before them. Their dedication and bravery inspire us to support the organizations that serve them.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor intentions. Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Each type of funding may have different restrictions, reporting requirements, and expectations from your funders.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Regardless, it’s something to be concerned about BEFORE you see a decrease in your donations. Donor fatigue refers to the feeling someone gets when they’re tired of receiving donation requests. Believe their small donation doesn’t make any difference. So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Students are often donation pages’ main participants, sellers, or owners. Students can participate in planning with the fundraising committee, volunteer at events, or do other fundraising tasks, and can help spread the word and earn funds for the school’s cause. How Else Can Students Be Involved in School Fundraisers?

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding. Giving by corporations made up 6% of all donations, increasing 3.4% billion dollars.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. In planned giving, a major donor arranges to give now, but the nonprofit receives the gift after death, usually after the donor’s passing. Why Is Planned Giving Important to Nonprofits?

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DoJiggy

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s also an excellent opportunity to support LGBTQ+ communities through fundraising campaigns. Live-stream the event and collect donations during the broadcast. Collaborate with local artists to design unique items and donate a portion of the proceeds to a favorite LGBTQ+ charity. What We’ll Learn What Is Pride Month?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding. We recently won a $1.5

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Center for Major Gifts

JUNE 16, 2024

While these words, though seen frequently, are valid, rarely are they fulfilled more meaningfully than through a gift of real estate to the nonprofit you cherish most. A charitable gift of real estate involves donating property, such as a home, commercial building, or land, to a nonprofit organization. What is a Gift of Real Estate?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Then pass it on. Kimberly Townsend Pierce, Chester County Hospital Foundation Diversify Your Giving Day “Have a multitude of funds and projects to choose from to engage everyone’s interest.”— They are added to the prospects who are put through the donor-screening product we use. They are also included in email solicitations.”—

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Dan and Courtney will dive into how sales coaching can turbocharge your partnership team's success by moving prospects through the pipeline swiftly and effectively. He's been hoarding them since he began donating to Wendy's Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Wendy's gives you a coupon for a free Frosty every time you donate!)

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Greater Giving

APRIL 2, 2021

Communicating the success of a project should not be the death knell for future funding. There are occasions when a donor’s focus shifts to another cause and they choose to send their funding elsewhere. Too many funding requests. Not asked to donate again. They have found another mission to support.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. Particularly, when a general understanding about their mission will back up a plea for funding.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If one person shares a post about your campaign on social media or requests their peers make donations, think about the number of people they can reach and potential new eyes on your cause. Additionally, others are honoring loved ones who pass away by hosting a memorial or tribute fundraiser for a mission they cared for deeply.

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