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Rising together: Supporting boys, men, and all communities 

Candid

The money from French Gates is mostly being disbursed through donor-advised funds (DAFs); in the spirit of helping boys and girls, men and women, my new DAF is called Rise Together. Moving beyond a zero-sum approach There’s an opportunity for more philanthropists to consider the unique challenges facing boys and men.

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3 ways nonprofits can secure long-term corporate partnerships

Candid

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. Here are three lessons I learned through my work with the Beloved Benefit and my experience connecting businesses and nonprofits: 1. When we harness the best of both sectors through long-term corporate partnerships, the possibilities are endless.

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Trusting community organizers to build a multiracial democracy

Candid

In 2014, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE) convened community, labor, and faith organizations to help pass a ballot measure that increased the minimum wage annually, required employers to offer paid sick days, and mandated that hospitality workers keep 100% of their tips.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

Blackbaud

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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Maximizing your event marketing ROI: 4 Fundamental Strategies

Greater Giving

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. Marketing your event to everyone who passes you on a random street corner wouldn’t be the best use of your resources. Let’s jump in! Social media.

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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

For example, are you soliciting monthly, recurring donations from donors, or collecting legacy donations from a donor who has passed away? If you’re trying to decide whether to use pledges or donations, it can feel overwhelming to think through the ways each donation type can impact your donors. Donors can give more.

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Sports and Recreation Software: 6 Must-Have Features

Fundly

Memberships and passes. An online registration tool will allow community members to register for a class or activity, purchase event tickets, or register to volunteer through an uncomplicated online process. Memberships and passes. With a dedicated solution, you can support a whole host of community activities with less hassle.