Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. The biggest challenge that nonprofits face with new planned giving programs, however, comes when it’s time to switch on the prospect pipeline. Expand your conception of who gives through bequests!

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Adverse Opinion – The nonprofit must allow access to financial records without any restraints for a successful audit. Why Do I Need an Audit?

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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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of creating a meaningful message when a nonprofit wants to engage with their donors. With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. The Brand Story.

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Pass-Through Nonprofit Demographics Engineering 87

Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Nonprofit Marketing Summit, where innovation meets impact. Hosted by Community Boost, this summit is the premier event for nonprofit professionals looking to level up their marketing and fundraising game. Why Attend the Nonprofit Marketing Summit? And the best part?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. There is still an expectation of transparency that’s good for both donors and the nonprofit. What Are Restricted Funds?

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits. But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

But with stories of nonprofits experiencing unexpected major gifts happen all the time. When a donor chooses to give their wealth to your organization, will you be ready? A gift acceptance policy serves as a transparency tool for your organization to understand which gifts your nonprofit is prepared to warmly accept.

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Policies Policy Liability Pass-Through 93

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. Follow Up with Your Donors Through year-round efforts, you may have received dollar commitments from donors whose payments you haven’t collected yet.

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Fundraising Pass-Through Template Readiness 108

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Did you know that learning how to start a planned giving program can secure your nonprofit’s long-term financial stability? It’s a fact—and it’s one successful nonprofits have been using to their advantage for decades. If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work. Legacy gifts provide plenty of opportunities to earn long-term funding, but many nonprofits hesitate to promote planned gifts and other legacy giving options because they require a more delicate approach.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year. However, that doesn’t mean that the data is ready as-is to answer every question about institutional giving. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” These forms are a primary source of data about U.S.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having a CFRE certification shows you have proficiency in nonprofit fundraising at the highest possible level, and understand ethical best practices in the industry. Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work.

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Fundraising Ethics Pass-Through Education 52

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether you’re a newbie to grant writing or you’re a veteran in the nonprofit grant writing arena, no one should ever really be done improving and learning. But part of what I try to do is to pass on the things I’ve already learned to other grant writers – especially those who are newer to the profession.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here are five ways software designed for nonprofit organizations can help your food bank save time and increase transparency—so you can get back to feeding your community. Having one place for all the information breaks down silos and avoids introducing risk through pulling data out of various systems into spreadsheets.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. Others may be ready to jump right in and need a little gentle reminder to maintain social distance.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. See this principle at work in these good and bad examples of nonprofit storytelling. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter. Why You Need a Great Story.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Ready to sign up with DoJiggy? Consistent Event Branding : Provides event kits and matching templates for tickets, VIP passes, and flyers to ensure a cohesive look across all event materials. Nonprofit and School Discount: A 10% discount on all printing orders for U.S. nonprofits and schools.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in. We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate.

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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. Expand your nonprofit’s reach and grow a bigger donor base than ever!

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

Online giving continues to be a fast growing and dynamic revenue opportunity for nonprofits of all sizes. Small nonprofits with budgets less than $1M came a close second, with an over 22% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Nonprofit campaigns saw record breaking success in 2021, with $2.7

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. This means rallying not only your staff and volunteers around your nonprofit’s mission, but also your board. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. A master’s degree and experience in a related field such as social work will show you that the candidate not only has relevant education but also has knowledge of nonprofits and how they work.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

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Grant Writing Proposal Grant Grants 52

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

In the digital era, it’s more likely than not that your supporters are connecting with you via your nonprofit’s website. Why is effective web design so important for nonprofits? With limited budgets for digital marketing, nonprofits have to fight an uphill battle to stand out online and build a powerful supporter base.

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Pass-Through Donation Budget Nonprofit 69

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. 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. Orlando Bloom is an ambassador for UNICEF.

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Fundraising Training Pass-Through Goals 126

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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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

A planned gift is the ultimate gift a donor can give your nonprofit. That means after they write your nonprofit in their will, they feel more connected and give more during the year. But look, if you’re not offering donors the opportunity to leave your nonprofit a planned gift, you’re missing out on some big donations!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

In San Francisco, it took a small group of motivated people to come together to create a nonprofit. They created a nonprofit, Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF). It was cold even by San Francisco standards, but there was an impressive turnout of volunteers present and ready to plant. What does it take to make a city greener?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 11, 2024

This elevated level of access can then be passed on to the applications the user authorizes. It’s feasible that someone at the organization can have an idea for an application and have it created and ready to use within the same day. A basic cyber security principle is the principle of least privilege.

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Each and every interaction your nonprofit has with supporters comes with a data point. From informing them of ways to give more without actually paying more out of their own pockets, to crafting events that might interest them, a deep-dive in donor data positively impacts your supporters as well as your nonprofit. However, don’t fret!

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Heading into the new year, Stefanie Mathew , Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the National Park Foundation (NPF) , knew the nonprofit had a strong wind at its back. NPF has dozens of corporate partners supporting the nonprofit with gifts ranging anywhere from a few thousand dollars into the millions. And we’re ready for it.”

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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. APIs to the Rescue.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. What is volunteer recruitment?

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Pass-Through Retainer Media Training 98

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. Are you ready to find out how to optimize your organization’s upcoming phonathon to raise more? Let’s dive in. Focus on the larger mission. Practice with mock calls.

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