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How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

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Growing out of a single event, Nourish LA now provides a free bag of groceries to any person who shows up at our weekly distribution sites. Prior to the Good Samaritan Act, many corporations felt they could face liability for donating food, and people who salvaged it without documented donation could face prosecution.

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Primary School Fundraising Ideas for Every Season | Big Fundraising Ideas

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Fortunately, there are countless ways to get the job done, whether aiming for small but steady contributions or shooting for a big event that knocks everyones socksoff. Festive Fundraiser (November and December) Bonfire or FireworkNight Why it works: Community members look for festive events leading into winter.

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An Essential Guide to Nonprofit Financial Management (Best Practices and Tips)

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Unlike for-profit businesses that chase customers to boost their profits, your nonprofit depends on fundraising that comes from donors, events, grants, and other channels. Funds can also be classified as: Restricted : reserved for projects and events. Add it to your Form 990 to account for your assets and liabilities.

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Nonprofit Board Member Onboarding: 12 Things to Cover

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That level of knowledge builds over time with ongoing training at board meetings, through tours, at events, and by other means. It could be lobbying for funds from a government source, helping secure a contract with a client who will pay for your nonprofit’s services, or playing a major role in an event or product sales program.

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