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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. the amount of money that’s spent on direct services and programming). And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

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How Embracing Risk and Spending Money Can Help Nonprofits Make More Money

Bloomerang

We need more money. Too often, the problem is that they haven’t considered if they’re spending enough money to equip their teams to make more money. You see, when you want to raise more money for your nonprofit, not spending money is simply self-sabotage. What can we start doing that is different and beneficial? .

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From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

sgEngage

In our family, my husband, daughter, and I all have three very different perspectives. Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. A few years post-graduation, she continues to financially support and stay connected to her alma mater. What changed?

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Can A Check Dated In One Calendar Year Be Credited To A Different Calendar Year For Tax Deduction Purposes?

Bloomerang

— Want to keep donor happy Dear Want to keep donor happy, Of course you do! Generally, possession is determined by who has control of the money at any point in time. The date of mailing will not make any difference if the check is postdated. But you don’t write the law, and you must stay within it. But it’s a bit tricky.

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Five Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits That Don’t Work (or Why You Aren’t Raising Enough Money)

Get Fully Funded

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

“There is nothing more empowering than to see the good work we do every day—we are each improving the lives of others, many who we don’t know nor know us—but we take considerable pride in making a positive difference every day,” Katzen said. Howat said this offers a different layer of complexity than in other nonprofits.

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7 Ways Technology Upgrades Your Nonprofit’s Golf Fundraiser

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. 1) It Makes It Easier on Everybody Golf tournaments come with a number of moving parts and specifics to handle that are much different than those that come with a gala or auction.