Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Understanding Your Spending Policy During a crisis, it can be tempting to deplete your entire reserve to address immediate needs.

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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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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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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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Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior. Establish clear credit card usage policies and revoke cards from employees who violate them. Cancel and reissue stale checks.

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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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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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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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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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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 3, 2025

However, donations are not tax-deductible for donors. Because of this, 501(c)(4)s are often funded through membership dues, grants, donations, and grants. Nonprofits organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) play an ever-growing role in politics and public policy advocacy.

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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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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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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

F undraising Best Practice Resources On-demand webinar: Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: Engaging Everyday Donors Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising Finance and Operations Best Practice Resources Webinar (March 25): Navigating Federal Funding: Essential Risk (..)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities. Recurring donor support ensures that CHW programs remain resilient despite fluctuations in government funding and healthcare reimbursement policies.

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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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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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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

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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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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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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Candid

APRIL 15, 2025

In terms of subsectors, human services and environmental organizations saw a large percentage of their 2024 online donations at year-end, in response to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters. According to the report, this is in line with trends over the past decade, including the 2016 and 2020 election cycles.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Donations are a huge part of that funding plan, However, grants are also fantastic with regard to helping your nonprofit cover its financial needs. Risk Management From finances to reputation, the board identifies and mitigates risks.

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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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