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Demystifying the Major Nonprofit Accounting Methods

Pamela Grow

Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. To keep your financial data organized, you can use either of two primary tracking methods: cash accounting and accrual accounting.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Since tweets have a very short life span, it’s a good practice to retweet your own tweets.

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Your Guide to Year-End Fundraising Best Practices

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. A/B testing can help determine the most effective sending days and times for an organization’s unique supporter base. 4) Messaging Effective messaging in a nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign should be inspiring.

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Beyond Donations: A Guide For Effective Nonprofit Financial Management

Bloomerang

So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively? Effective nonprofit financial management helps you maximize the value of the donations you receive and fulfill the vision of your nonprofit. Payment method (cash, check, etc.) By learning about and prioritizing nonprofit financial management.

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Best Practices for Planning an Effective Nonprofit Event

Qgiv

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. A successful event requires a well-thought-out communication plan that effectively engages and excites your guests before the day of the event. The first email you send should be a “save the date” style.

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Use Walt Disney’s Three Chairs Method When Making Your Decisions for Your Nonprofit’s Future

Bloomerang

Dilts who distilled his method for us mere mortals, publishing his findings in his 1994 book: Strategies of Genius. It’s a great tool when analyzing problems, helping create new solutions, and making effective action plans. The Three Chairs Method. In Walt Disney’s office, there were always three chairs: The spoiler seat

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Top tips for effective association fundraising

Nimble AMS

Here’s how fundraising can help your association and what best practices you can use to raise funds more effectively. Fundraising can be a highly effective way to drive more non-dues revenue. Let’s take a look at how fundraising can help your organization and what you can do to raise funds effectively. . That’s a given.