The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Proceeds can go towards supporting immigrant communities.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

As we highlight the skill, talent, and resilience of people with disabilities—through Disability Awareness Month in July, the Invictus Games and Paralympics this summer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October—it’s fitting to examine what Candid data suggests about their representation and visibility in the nonprofit sector.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. How can you pave the way for responsive philanthropy in your community’s time of need? But that also presented a challenge.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. The steps in this process will look different from nonprofit to nonprofit. Awareness (Top of Funnel): At the top of the funnel, users are potential donors who have never heard of your organization.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. If you need funds immediately, a grant probably isn’t going to come through in time. billion , or 21% of total U.S.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. The Power of Events in Nonprofit Fundraising Events are a game-changer for nonprofits, and here’s why: Raise funds : Events help you generate funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Nonprofits are not social clubs , they have the potential to make significant positive impacts in the communities they serve. Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. A More Equitable Perspective : This kind of philanthropy is more just because communities have agency over decisions that affect their lives. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization.

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

With quickly evolving community needs and the ever-present possibility of a climate event or economic downturn, nonprofits know how to be nimble. But sometimes supporting your community in their moment of crisis can upend a well-strategized budget. Resource constraints often lead to difficult financial decisions and funding reductions.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. The best part is that unlike other grant programs, you’re not competing for limited funds! Typically, the review process takes three business days. Applying for a Google Ad Grant is easy.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Challenges and Opportunities Despite growing awareness of the importance of equity, there are still significant challenges facing the philanthropic sector. These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. For example, secure five local community sponsors that will give $2,000 each and create a $10,000 matching gift campaign. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

This complicates and prolongs the award process and contributes to a more significant issue: underutilized scholarship funds. The first step to increasing the number of applications is simplifying the scholarship application process. Scholarship applications are redundant. Develop a robust promotion plan for scholarship season.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From Giving Tuesday to World Diabetes Day, giving days stand out as events that bring communities together in the spirit of generosity. It’s a time when individuals, businesses, and communities unite to support nonprofits through financial contributions. Raise Awareness: Benefit from the increased visibility.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? If community engagement and growing your membership are bigger priorities over near-term fundraising, focus on bringing people together for something that’s fun and can include friends.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

One way to demonstrate to your Gen Z donors that your organization is able to be trusted is by maintaining transparency in your finances and communications. Start by regularly updating your supporters with clear and honest information about how funds are used and the impact they’re making.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

This guide is here to simplify the process and give you everything you need to know about nonprofit fundraising campaigns. Fundraising campaigns are like the secret sauce of your nonprofit’s funding strategy. This method is super engaging and can exponentially increase your reach and funds. You’re not alone.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Do you have a good reputation within the community? Is that the case with your organization?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. It is critical for you, foundation leadership, and community participants to be clear who is making which decisions.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are beginning to use indirect costs more frequently in their budgeting processes, whether or not they are pursuing government grants. For example, Colleen is a program director at the local community center that offers senior programs and afterschool programs for youth. operating costs).

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 19, 2019

Here are five proven ways you can get your donors to increase funding for your nonprofit. Donors and board members are your partners, and, in most cases, your organization needs long-term relationships with consistent funding over the years. Otherwise, the overhead and administrative costs may far outweigh the donor funds applied for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Donors can make an individual or team fundraising page and collect funds on your organization’s behalf by soliciting their networks.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you’re planning a virtual event, launching a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or building a community-driven initiative, having powerful campaign management tools is the key to helping you not just meet but exceed your goals. One of the standout features of Flipcause’s donation processing is its user-friendly interface.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. In the past, we would receive quarterly fund statements and an occasional letter or email about an event.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Mastering the Stages of a Nonprofit Capital Campaign There are so many ways to raise funds, from online fundraising efforts and silent auctions to organizing walk-a-thons. This stage is more inclusive, opening up fundraising efforts to the entire community and beyond.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The devastation we see from Hurricane Ian's destructive path is hard to process. We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help. Natural disasters rightfully take our focus when they hit, but that tends to pull focuses from the causes in our communities that rely on fundraising for general support.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. often include funding alerts. How do I find them?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While applying to grants can be time consuming, they offer plenty of benefits to nonprofits, such as more awareness for your organization and a positive reputation for the work you do on top of the financial benefits. Government grants are often more rigid in their grant requirements than other funding sources.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

They are keenly aware that they need to avoid harmful philanthropic measurement practices that overburden grantees, eat up grantee resources, focus on compliance rather than learning, or privilege the concerns of donors over those of grantees. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Palo Alto Community Fund. Last evening, I had the pleasure of presenting a Networked Nonprofit mini-workshop for a group of about 50 local nonprofits and government agencies in Palo Alto hosted by the Palo Alto Community Fund. Palo Alto Community Fund View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. By assessing our process and by changing our questions as a result, we received more thought-provoking and insightful responses. Streamline your process!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In general, a charitable crowdfunding project involves three parties: the project initiator, who launches a project to be funded; supporters, whose donations and sharing support the project; and platforms like GoFundMe that bring project initiators and supporters together ( Liu et al.,

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When you can build relationships with families, friends, and donors, you can strengthen your nonprofit’s community and foster more legacy giving in the future. Many family members request donations to be made to a certain charitable fund or nonprofit instead of flowers at their loved one’s funeral. What are memorial donations?

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