DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How to Protect Your Donor Data DoJiggy’s Privacy Policy DoJiggy Never Shares Your Supporter Data Conclusions on Donor Privacy Concerns What Is Donor Data? Donation amounts and interests : Financial contributions and areas of interest that help tailor fundraising campaigns. What We’ll Learn What Is Donor Data?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Imagine someone wants to donate a huge gift, but you’re not entirely sure how to accept it. Here's how a gift acceptance policy can help.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies report low utilization of VTO, however, so nonprofits that encourage people to check their employer’s VTO policy when signing up as a volunteer can tap into this underutilized benefit. Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The donation comes from Bill Miller, a retired financier who graduated from the university in 1972. By Maria Di Mento Washington and Lee University Bill Miller donated $132 million to his alma mater Washington and Lee University, allowing the school to adopt a need-blind admissions policy.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, while grants are a fantastic way to secure funding, a grantee’s relationship with donors must be strategically cultivated to maximize donations. Some nonprofit organizations miss the opportunity to cultivate a healthy working relationship with donors as a means of maximize donations. Recognize your donors. Brag on them.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Money donated for Haiti earthquake relief went into a restricted account that could only be used for programs and services for Haiti. One of the named plaintiffs who donated an unspecified amount of money, Nathaniel Ballantyne, shares a last name with Renee A. Haitian Diaspora PAC is based in Washington, D.C.,

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Fortunately, this is something you can fix, but donors don’t magically donate, or more important, keep donating to your organization. If you ignore your donors or communicate poorly, they’re unlikely to donate again. That second donation is known as the golden donation (that pot of gold?).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2025

Its no secret that effective fundraising fuels your nonprofits workbut not all of the donations that may be useful to your nonprofit are necessarily monetary. In-kind donations (i.e., In-kind donations (i.e., Knowing this amount is important for accurately tracking your nonprofits donation revenue in your financial records.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 Americans donated 2.1% of disposable income was donated.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Otherwise, a larger and larger share of philanthropys donations and earnings from services will end up in shareholder pockets, rather than in service to our communities. Other cases involve adults in independent living facilities that chose to take drugs against house policy.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Expected Nonprofit Trends for 2025 Donor-Centric Management Grants Donor-centric management may increase donations by 20-30%. Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits. A slow and steady approach will win the race.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates topped the list after giving $5 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the grant maker’s work on global health, development, policy and advocacy, and U.S.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2024

And your website’s most important asset is your donation form. It’s important to keep your website updated to attract significant traffic and to feature your donation forms prominently on the main page. Let’s explore the eight most common mistakes made on donation pages and simple solutions to fix them.

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Center for Major Gifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

That’s why your nonprofit needs a solid donor recognition policy. We’ll walk you through the basics of creating a donor recognition policy in this short guide. In-kind donors: Not all donations have dollar signs attached. To demonstrate their impact, mention what their donation will be used for.

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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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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The donor listed the donation and the value on this receipt, which they used for their tax purposes. But the center stopped this policy. The post Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles? Donors used to drop off an item and receive a receipt from the center. We now […].

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2024

Will certain policies or budget cuts affect your organization? Share ways your donors can help – perhaps by contacting their legislators, volunteering, or making a donation. When all levels of government make funding cuts or policy changes, the need in the community grows, which puts more burden on nonprofit organizations.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. According to Double the Donation’s roundup of fundraising statistics , online giving has grown by 12.1% over the past year.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 1, 2024

Before we explore my best tips for non-cash donations to your organization, let’s look at a common scenario: A donor receives a paycheck, pays taxes on the earnings, deposits the proceeds in their checking account, writes a check to charity, and receives a partial deduction for their gift. Do you have a gift acceptance policy?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. Operational audits, which assess your organizations internal systems, productivity, staffing, and management practices.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

The more dependable and regular your funding is, the less risk you have and the lower your reserves can be.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Membership and Donation Drives Launch a membership campaign and ask supporters to make a monthly gift to support the shelter. Host online donation campaigns to reach a broader audience.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 30, 2025

You can quickly maximize donations by adopting donor-centric management practices. Additional donations will fund new projects, such as updating ESG compliance, website improvements, and more. Start integrating donor-centric management practices to perpetually increase donations. That is what it is all about!

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Value Their Time Volunteers are generously donating their time and energy to your mission. They give their time, energy, and sometimes monetary donations. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. Authors Barbara L.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re a grant writer, fundraiser, development director, or consultant who works with them, you can play an essential role in helping prepare a nonprofit to accept unexpected, larger donations and build sustainability for the communities served. Bequests can take many different forms.

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Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The majority have little familiarity with recent tax and policy changes that affect charitable giving, like the CARES Act or the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Small Donors Matter, but Big Gifts Have Impact Americans say they value smaller contributions from everyday people over large donations from wealthy individuals.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, when temporary pauses or interruptions in federal grant funding occurwhether due to administrative changes, policy reviews, or other government actionsorganizations must pivot quickly to protect their mission and maintain stability. Corporate Partnerships: Approach local businesses for sponsorships or in-kind donations.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy. Destination: Collaboration When Natasha was at the Mary’s Pence Annual Board Meeting in October 2023, she had an idea after a meeting about donor groups and a brainstorming session about non-monetary donations.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Regardless of where those funds came from, one thing is certain: not-for-profit (NFP) organizations must maintain the publics trust if they wish to continue receiving donations.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. A conversion-optimized donation page. Let’s dive in!

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

GivingTuesday should be part of a year-round fundraising plan: Try focusing on an untapped group of potential donors or a specific program or project; offer multiple entry points and options for engagement, beyond financial contributions; and promote a monthly giving program that makes it easy for people to set up recurring donations.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

If yours is a social justice or advocacy organization, remember that I am not a policy wonk. Always include a donate button, as well as a monthly giving donate button. Steer clear of massive blocks of text, kill the jargon, and write simply — as if you are writing to a dear friend. What’s your newsletter’s call to action (CTA)?

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Double the Donation

MARCH 29, 2024

Corporate leaders oversee relationship management on many fronts, including employee engagement and customer satisfaction, and corporate gift-giving is an effective strategy to tackle it. After all, 57% of employees and 52% of consumers are more likely to be loyal to companies that provide gifts.

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Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

You’re going to run into donors who can’t (or won’t) donate the first, or second, or maybe even the third figure you suggest. Some donors will want to specify where every last penny of their donation goes — even if that’s against your nonprofit’s policy.

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