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Microsoft Software Donation Program: Admin Fees Increasing July 1

Tech Soup

This week we received notice from Microsoft that prices on many of its most popular software offerings will be increasing over the next two months — some by as much as 70 percent. Our admin fees, which Microsoft's donation program dictates are roughly four percent of retail cost, will be increasing, too.

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An FAQ Guide to Passive Fundraising for Nonprofits

Pamela Grow

Handle all negotiations with retailers on your nonprofit’s behalf. Provide relatively high commission rates (up to 10% depending on the retailer). To make this fundraiser easy for your organization, invest in a matching gift database and embed it directly into your online donation page so donors can quickly check their eligibility.

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Gen Z Donors Giving In Their Own Way, New Data Shows

The NonProfit Times

This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who do so through donations. That is some of the data from the research arm of software giant Blackbaud, following a survey of more than 1,000 Gen Zers and nearly 300 nonprofit professionals.

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Using Technology to Increase the Dignity and Effectiveness of Emergency Food Donations

Tech Soup

Tony explained to me that since food banks buy in bulk and receive bulk donations, they frequently distribute an identical selection of goods to all their clients. After consulting with his stakeholders, Tony contracted with Plexis to have them customize their standard software to meet the needs of a food bank. read more.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring Software

Tech Soup

Software buying and licensing can be a daunting subject for the uninitiated, but Zac Mutrux , a San Francisco-based technology consultant with years of experience advising nonprofits, did a great job simplifying this subject during our latest TechSoup Talks! webinar , 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Acquiring Software. Look ahead.

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How Digital Wallet Donations Make Giving Easy

Qgiv

Digital wallets are an easy, secure, and private way to pay online and in-app with mobile devices, making it as fast as possible to give donations. Organizations can also enable digital wallet donations for in-person events, so donors can give with just a tap of their smart device. over 85% of retailers accept Apple Pay.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

Qgiv

To run a silent auction, you’ll need to plan many logistics, such as how guests will bid on items, what items you’re procuring, and how you’ll process donations. If you need to budget more conservatively, recruit more volunteers to support the event or gather more in-kind donations rather than purchasing auction items yourself.