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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

Resilia partners with grantmakers to provide impact intelligence and capacity-building software to more than 3,500 U.S. As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000.

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How to Organize an Angel Tree 

GiveSmart

Your organization will need to place the tree in a visible location where donors and community members can see it, like in a lobby or by the front door. Mobile donation software enables streamlined donation collection online and boosts your angel tree efforts to bring more joy this holiday season.

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31 Unique Ideas for Small Church Fundraisers

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Then, set up booths in your lobby or a common gathering area so your members can peruse goods for sale before or after a Sunday service. Print every story or fun fact out on sheets of paper and display them gallery-style in your church lobby for a set period of time. Adopt-a-mile fundraiser for mission trips. Request Your Demo.

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Unlock Fundraising for Associations 

GiveSmart

Associations participate in efforts that do not directly benefit members, such as lobbying for the field, community activism, grants, and scholarships. But what about non-dues revenue? Discover how peer-to-peer campaigns can enhance fundraising by driving growth, sustainability, and engagement.

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Primary School Fundraising Ideas for Every Season | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

Printer Cartridges & Electronics: Arrange a collection box for used cartridges or small electronics in the school lobby. Maintaining a spreadsheet or using simple accounting software is a good start. Stamp Recycling: Some programs pay up to $20 per kilogram of used stamps. Challenge each class to bring in the moststamps.

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

DoJiggy

Use nonprofit accounting and management software with built-in compliance and real-time reporting. Use intuitive accounting software to secure financial data in the cloud and track metrics in real-time. Use accounting software and other tools to access real-time information and boost fund visibility.

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Networking Your Nonprofit: Let's Talk About Hardware

Tech Soup

Also: network hardware, like a controller, can help address Wi-Fi overload in high-use environments, like conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, and lobbies. Servers and Server Software. If you don't have someone on staff with networking experience, hiring a consultant is something you should consider. Keep Reading.