Clairification

AUGUST 24, 2023

I publish the Clairity Click-it to offer all kinds of resources for all kinds of nonprofit consumers. For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, exclusive monthly tips, bonus e-guides, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

The idea is to get unused ad space from CTV publishers to nonprofits. Founded by advertising technology executiveKris Johns, AdGood will partner with CTV publishers that donate unused ad inventory. Publishers get a tax deduction and positive brand association.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s like doubling—or even tripling—the impact of every donation you receive! Those businesses then donated a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofits! This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in October 2024. But finding the right donor is key.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page. Yes, while you want to offer the option of PayPal as an option, it should never be your primary donation option. Theres a scene where Neo discovers that most of the population is asleep in pods where they are being used like a battery by the sentient AI that put them there.

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

So, remind your supporters there is still time to make a donation that will count toward their 2024 deductions. If you’re looking for a last-minute approach to raise more on GivingTuesday, consider challenging your constituents to help reel in donations. As you know, the first step to getting donations is establishing trust.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Before and after giving, donors demand more information about the impact of their donations. Show You Have Nothing to Hide in Allocation of Funds Blackbaud Institute research found 76% of donors are concerned about what portion of their donation goes to overhead. Even if theyre not conscious of how its working behind the scenes.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 11, 2024

Fox Foundation website includes donor stories that cover all types of giving, including supporters who participated in peer-to-peer fundraising, donated through their estates, gave in tribute to their loved ones, and more. You can incorporate shorter snippets or features on pages like your online donation page or ways to give page.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Religious organizations with a 501(c)(3) charitable determination can now receive Intuit donations from TechSoup. Religious organizations include churches, synagogues, and other places of worship, as well as organizations with a focus on missionary activities, religious training, evangelism, or religious publishing activities.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations. And it starts with your donate button. What Can A Donation Page Do?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

How often should you publish? When done well, your print newsletter can be an additional source of revenue that can generate as much — if not more — than a fundraising appeal. As part of your consistent donor communications, an e-newsletter is a good thing. Remember though, as an outright revenue device though, nothing comes close to print.

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We originally published this post a few years ago, and it's one of the most popular on our site. Seven Do's and 3 Don'ts for Soliciting Board Member Donations 1. Are you and your team happy with the level of board giving to your nonprofit? 7 Steps to Successfully Solicit Your Board Your Overall Strategy: Take Charge But.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It doesn’t matter how many people you get to click through your emails or social media posts; if your donation page doesn’t convert, you won’t see any payoff from that hard work. Sometimes you see donation page examples that makes you swoon. Check it out.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Are you excited about your donation page ? Does your online donation form make your heart sing? Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations.

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Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Originally Published, October 22, 2010. In todays fast-moving nonprofit space, its easy to get caught up chasing the next big thingAI tools, crypto donations, viral campaigns. Planned gifts, major gifts, and recurring donations are all built over time. Updated for May, 2025. Your donors arent looking for hype. Its personal.

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Critical Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Explores how the ‘traditional charity model’ is disintermediated by individuals, companies and other types of charity Each type of disintermediation raises its own ethical and regulatory issues, which have barely begun to be addressed Disintermediated giving is a lot more than just donating via crowdfunding platforms.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. However, this is not a universal benchmark. It really does depend on the needs of your individual organization. The Workgroup concluded that each organization must arrive at its own rationale for what it considers adequate for financial stability.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2015

On July 1, donation programs available through TechSoup that limit the number of products available during the fiscal year reset. Here are just a few of the ways donated technology can help your organization. Show your nonprofit or library's impact with web and graphic design product donations. Happy New (Fiscal) Year!

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And it can actually strain the donor/organization relationshipif a donor is accustomed to making $50 donations, and all of a sudden you ask for a $500 gift! Of course, this will come after you design and publish a well-branded monthly giving web page! You didnt need us to tell you that. Its a win-win! Its a win-win scenario!

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Do you need a platform to collect online donations? Donation Platforms provide easy online fundraising, helping you reach a wider audience. Sure, there are!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Your real test lies in converting these opens into donations. This simple survey is only one example of the many we’ve published throughout the years. But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Think of it as a two to three line thank you update.

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DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

The Formal Acknowledgment Letter Every donation deserves a formal acknowledgment. Publish a Gratitude Report A gratitude report highlights your supporters from the previous fiscal year, often listing donor names by giving level and including memorial, tribute, or volunteer recognition.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

As the year-end giving season approaches, nonprofits can benefit by improving their website donation pages. Whether clicking through on email appeals, visiting your website after getting an appeal in the mail, or doing a web search, a lot of prospective donors will end up on your donation page. Feature a Clear Call-to-Action Headline.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Retention Stage: After donating, donors want to stay engaged and see the impact of their gift. As Sarah narrates the food insecurity challenges faced by her community, she shares the transformative story of a young girl who receives free, nutritious meals due in part to the donations of generous viewers. Keep it short and sweet.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

DAFs incentivize wealthy donors to give more without creating their own foundations, providing new opportunities for nonprofits to receive large donations. Should your nonprofit still target DAF holders and accept donations from them? Are DAFs still popular, or are they too controversial now?

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Most of the final rule’s provisions will go into effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The challenge, they said, was formulating language that would not entice a donor to no longer allow monthly debiting of a credit card for donation. Khan said via a statement. Here’s where it might be confusing.

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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2025

However, there are plenty of other types of donations your nonprofit can benefit from. In-kind donations are one such essential gift category that your charitable organization may be overlooking. If youre interested in accepting in-kind donations at your nonprofit but arent sure how to start, look no further than this guide.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

For others, this assessment may be more ad hoc, made on a case-by-case basis where the ‘good and bad’ of the donor is weighed against the impact of the donation on the mission of the beneficiary organisation. This case highlights what can happen when due diligence and gift acceptance processes are not established or followed.

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Not Your Father's Charity

DECEMBER 27, 2022

While creating content is essential, it’s also important to develop a plan for how to publish it. If it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, that’s where you need to publish. Also, make it easy to donate, sign up for a mailing list, or take other actions to help you connect with new supporters. That’s not how it works.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Ideas include product sales such as cookie dough, popcorn, tumblers, or discount cards, along with online donations and event-based fundraisers. They offer something tangible in return for the donation, making participation appealing. Nestled within this vital week is School Nurse Day, typically observed on Wednesday. When will it end?

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Use these tried and true best practices to turn your website into a fundraising tool you can count on year-round: Optimize your donation page Streamline your navigation Create an engaging blog Before you dive into these tips, ensure that you’re working with the best tech stack possible to bring your web design dreams to life. Let’s begin.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total online donations. For nonprofits, expressing gratitude isnt just a courtesy. Its a powerful strategy that transforms one-time support into lasting commitment. Impactful visuals.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Tools for Scheduling and Publishing Posts. Buffer is a publishing tool that lets you schedule and analyze your social media posts. Loomly is another publishing tool that lets you draft and schedule social media posts. Hootsuite offers drafting, scheduling, and publishing of social media posts. The good news?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities, there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success. From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities , there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From securing sponsorships and donations to venue hosting and marketing support, these strategies will help you make the most of your local connections and achieve successful outcomes for all parties involved. For example, a local bakery might donate baked goods for a bake sale, or a printing company might offer free promotional materials.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 2, 2012

The post that caused the biggest stir in the cause marketing community was this researcher’s article: Can Supporting a Cause Decrease Donations and Happiness?: Finally, the good folks at Cone published a study on the global opportunity of cause marketing that was really interesting (how do you say “pinup” in Hindi?).

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

Why Its Effective : Pro Tip : Launch a Tumbler Design Contest where fans vote on designs via Instagram polls, donating $1 per vote. Score Big with These Softball Fundraiser Ideas Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. The winning design gets featured, drivingsales.

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