Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean that the data is ready as-is to answer every question about institutional giving. At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.”

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Grants Grant AI Pass-Through 111

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter. In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. What should she write?

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Ethics Pass-Through Utilities Conference 119

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. People love watching videos! Video has an unbelievable advantage over other forms of messaging. The Awareness Video.

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Pass-Through Nonprofit Engineering Demographics 87

OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. This idea provides a perfect transition from summer to fall, with a slightly nostalgic yet cozy feeling hovering around the event. As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. Haunted House Nothing screams “fall” like a haunted house.

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Fundraising Pass-Through Nonprofit Donation 105

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, my friend operates a food pantry, and she did not like a video a volunteer made about getting ready to volunteer at the food pantry. Share the ultimate Ask script that has been passed from fundraiser to fundraiser, and then give them the opportunity to learn through role play: “Me” sentence: . Don’t you want that?

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Fundraising Training Pass-Through Goals 127

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. Trust-Based Philanthropy puts relationships at the center of a donor’s giving and encourages the donor to do the research instead of having the nonprofit jump through hoops for funding.

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Funding Indirect Cost Pass-Through Donation 90

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. This readying moment can serve as a great reminder that newer groups come to the practice of giving with a fresher set of eyes, new standards, and raised expectations around why you do what you do and how you do it.

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Fundraising Pass-Through Template Readiness 104

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Think through your revenue streams—are they tied to similar economic drivers that could affect them all at once? For example, you may have several different grants, but if some of them are backed by federal funds, either directly or as pass-throughs, you could be vulnerable to federal budget cuts that affect your sector.

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Management Pass-Through Budget Demographics 73

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When a donor chooses to give their wealth to your organization, will you be ready? What you decide to accept often depends on the feasibility of following through on the procedure to accept the gift. The idea of your organization receiving a windfall may seem like only the stuff of dreams. What is a Gift Acceptance Policy?

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Policy Policies Liability Pass-Through 93

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Others may be ready to jump right in and need a little gentle reminder to maintain social distance. If your event has entry requirements (such as proof of vaccination status), streamline your registration lines to keep guests moving through. Basically, it combines a live benefit gala with the flexibility of a virtual event.

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Pass-Through Fundraising Readiness Nonprofit 98

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will. What is planned giving?

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Pass-Through Policy Policies Education 83

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

You may want to spend some time on the front lines of your nonprofit gathering stories and creating a story library so you have several ready when you need them. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. But do you really understand it? What do we mean by storytelling? And how do you tell a good story?

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Donation Nonprofit Pass-Through Fundraising 125

GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world! Faced with the challenge of helping her students pass New York State exams, she took her first step into the world of grant writing. Then tune into BYB!

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Calendar 70

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Charitable giving through online platforms has risen exponentially over the past several years , and that trend’s only continued since COVID-19 forced nonprofits to postpone, or even cancel, their in-person fundraisers. Turn it into a donation instantly with Text to Donate —before their attention moves on to something else.

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Donation Template Pass-Through Fundraising 98

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Gig economy darling Airbnb partnered with NPF to dedicate a series of pages on its website to finding accommodations near national parks and Google had just brought a special “coding with cocoa” station to President’s Park during the National Christmas Tree celebrations through their Made with Code girls empowerment initiative. “We

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Retail Pass-Through Award Conference 74

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness.

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Grant Management Management Grants Grant 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2010

It had been operating in the red for sometime and the President of the organization was ready to close it. And I smile when I pass one. Of course, the store has gone through some ups and downs since then, but had I not been there and gotten things going, the store would have been closed in 1998. In month 3, we netted $10,000.

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Pass-Through Retail Readiness Management 56

Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here are a few features you might consider when looking at your long-term grant management goals: Ability to work with other systems : Look for open APIs to help your GMS pass information to other systems, such as your fundraising or document management systems. This includes reviewing your process documentation or creating it if necessary.

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Grant Management Management Grant Management Software Grants 76

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain supporters, and keep guests engaged through participation. Expanding your network: Donors who have a positive experience at our fundraising events are more likely to tell their friends, who will pass the news on to others and broaden your donor network. Data integrations.

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Fundraising Donation Pass-Through Management 94

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Having one place for all the information breaks down silos and avoids introducing risk through pulling data out of various systems into spreadsheets. When people in your community are hungry, you look for any opportunity to be more efficient so that you can spend more time getting food to those who need it. Food banks have to be nimble.

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Funding Award Budget Pass-Through 74

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? This is convenient for your staff, as they have less information to comb through later— plus, your donors will appreciate the quick giving process! Their interests, their preferences, their giving abilities— all of this can be gleaned from donor data. . However, don’t fret! The answer?

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CRM Fundraising Pass-Through Software 87

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Are you ready? If you step away from your computer while it's on and unlocked, anyone passing by can access it. If you step away from your computer while it's on and unlocked, anyone passing by can access it. Here's a simple way to keep your data safe from potential bad actors in one easy step.

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Pass-Through Government Readiness IT 55

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Writing a thank you letter should be the easiest task on your to-do list. There are just two simple words: thank you. And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. Yet, it can feel hard sometimes to write a good thank you letter. Maybe you don’t know what to write. Or where to start.

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Donation Goals Pass-Through Engineering 132

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Are you ready to find out how to optimize your organization’s upcoming phonathon to raise more? During this time, they’ll read through the provided script and respond to a variety of different “donor personas.” Make sure that you’re planning to reach donors when they’re ready and able to chat for the greatest fundraising success.

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Training Donation Fundraising Software 98

Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As you begin marketing your auction, don’t forget to highlight auction items through various channels like social media, email, and your website, especially if your auction will be a virtual event. Ready to plan your auction? Without an exciting collection of auction items, your event may not be the success you hope it is.

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Pass-Through Procurement Software Readiness 98

Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Your nonprofit is getting ready to lead an important advocacy campaign: a key bill central to your mission has just been introduced in the state legislature, but the process of getting it passed is fraught with uncertainty. In part 2, we'll walk you through some basic data formats.

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CRM Applicant Application Pass-Through 67

HSF House

JULY 12, 2024

to get ready and I order breakfast. It takes about 20 ish minutes to get there, passing through local Kathmandu areas. Every day I wake up at 8 a.m. I get dressed and pack my bag, including sunglasses, umbrella, and notebook. Around 9 a.m. I eat my breakfast and drink my coffee.

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Pass-Through Readiness IT 40

Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work. Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Ethics Pass-Through Education 52

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Applying for grants can kind of be hard, though. It can be difficult to find the best grants for your organization. A Google search may miss hundreds of grant opportunities you are eligible to apply for because a lot of funders don’t have websites. Grant applications typically involve a lot of writing and research.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2015

Comodo is offering five security certificates and one HackerGuardian subscription through TechSoup. If an IP address successfully passes the PCI scan criteria, your organization will be provided with a PCI compliance report that can be sent to an acquiring bank or credit card processor as an assertion of PCI DSS compliance.

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Pass-Through Donation Readiness Budget 52

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This is completed either by setting aside a donation to be given after the donor passes away or by giving a gift during their lifetime that continues to grow following the donor’s passing. While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

This means that nonprofits seeking to innovate their fundraising practices and maximize their revenue through online donor giving must prioritize donor privacy and data security. If they ignore these critical priorities, organizations risk serious damage not only to their future revenue, but to their reputation as well.

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Policy Policies Pass-Through Budget 59

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students.

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Pass-Through Retainer Media Training 98

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. Ready to create an effective donor experience through your website? Otherwise, you risk losing prospects part way through the process. Simply having your nonprofit’s website isn’t enough, though.

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Pass-Through Donation Budget Nonprofit 69

Blackbaud

APRIL 11, 2024

This elevated level of access can then be passed on to the applications the user authorizes. The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development.

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Applicant Application Software Training 68

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This past October, California joined New Jersey, Virginia, Hawaii, Vermont, and Maryland in passing legislation to create this new type of legally recognized company. A structure has emerged to serve this purpose, called the Benefit Corporation. B Corps in California.

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Pass-Through Ethics Goals Government 58

Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

Donations made through branded forms tend to be 38% larger than those made through generic forms, and donors are 70% more likely to donate again if the donation page was branded. Keep in mind that this could be a good time to have a non-financial follow-up ask ready to get people more involved in your organization.

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Fundraising Media Pass-Through Donation 59