Is It More Difficult to Ask for Donations or Fund Nonprofits?
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2024
What's more difficult: raising money or deciding which causes to support? Here's a look at the differences between the two.
This site uses cookies to improve your experience. By viewing our content, you are accepting the use of cookies. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country we will assume you are from the United States. View our privacy policy and terms of use.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Diversifying your funding is critical to your nonprofit’s stability and ability to achieve your mission. With the ups and downs of the past few years, many nonprofit organizations that were heavily dependent on just one or two funding sources found themselves in a tight spot. What are Donation Pledges? Major Gifts.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Candid
AUGUST 13, 2024
Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. After all, aren’t you leaving money on the table by not seeking funding in more ways? So how does that play out?
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and healthcare foundations are embracing stock gifting to diversify and grow funding as the rebound begins from two challenging years for charitable organizations. Why Stock Donations? The top 10% of investors represent $50-$75 billion in potential annual funding for nonprofits.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 21, 2022
According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!),
Candid
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? By contrast, the largest share of institutional grant dollars supported education—on average 27%, compared with 19% of total individual giving. According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9 Source: Data from Candid.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . By reducing the friction for donors and nonprofits, stock gifting is now accessible and easy for everyone – and now donors can donate stock to their favorite cause in just a few clicks. .
sgEngage
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 27, 2023
Recurring giving is when a donor makes regular, ongoing donations to your nonprofit. These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. Well-positioned recurring donation options will allow you to increase both the size and volume of your overall funding.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. They can also benefit from smart donation asks. And it leads to more donations and a greater impact. They can target campaigns and improve donation requests. AI-driven algorithms can help nonprofits get more donations.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 6, 2022
1% for the Planet — the global network of individuals and businesses that has donated more than $350 million to support environmental nonprofits around the globe — announced the launch of an innovative philanthropic fund providing environmentally-focused investments and grants.
CauseVox
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
An optimized donation page is key to turning visitors into supporters, ensuring they have a smooth, impactful giving experience. With CauseVox, you can create a donation page that does more than collect contributions—it engages donors, reinforces your brand, and inspires confidence in your cause.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 28, 2024
By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. It’s also important to allocate sufficient funds for evaluation and monitoring activities to ensure the project’s success.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 18, 2020
Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. Why are small donations important? Four tips to encourage more micro-donations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 1, 2021
Sharing your text-to-donate keyword and shortcode on social media helps brand your campaign and allows donors to easily give from their mobile devices, which is where most people view social media. Let’s take a look at some examples we’ve seen that really make the most of eye-catching and engaging content to promote giving by text-to-donate.
Candid
JULY 31, 2024
What is ESSER funding? To help mitigate the pandemic’s impact on students, Congress allocated almost $200 billion in Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. The last round of funding must be committed by September 30. Nonprofits and philanthropy can provide direct targeted support for these efforts.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 19, 2023
As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving. Online giving can provide numerous benefits for nonprofits, from increasing donation amounts to improving donor engagement.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 4, 2024
In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. Enable recurring donations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 3, 2024
As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community. Come along with us as we explore how nonprofit grant management software is evolving and what cool new things it can do to help organizations like yours get and use funding to make a real difference.
Allegiance Group
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
“Where does my donation go?” “How You say my donation will support this program, but how can I trust you?” But beyond reporting standards, transparency is critical to building long-term, loyal support among your donors. Of course, connecting the dots from donation to impact is tricky, particularly at scale.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Your nonprofit donation page is a crucial tool for gaining and keeping new donors for your organization. Online donating is far and away donors’ favorite method, with 63% of donors saying they prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. Learn how to set up a donation page with our preferred solution, Qgiv by Bloomerang.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In a challenging overall fundraising environment, everyone wants to make sure that the funds set aside for charity are being put to good use, quickly. Why do we need a DAF Day?
EveryAction
APRIL 18, 2023
We’re announcing a new partnership with Double the Donation , including an integration with 360MatchPro’s automated gift matching platform. What is Double the Donation? Double the Donation is the leading provider of matching gift automation for nonprofits and educational institutions. The result?
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively? By learning about and prioritizing nonprofit financial management.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 11, 2024
By Julia Campbell, host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast and founder of the Nonprofit Social Media Summit , a free all-virtual event created to help nonprofits navigate the fast-changing social media landscape to drive more donations. Along with urgency, clearly spell out how the funds will be used. 2) Make it urgent. They don’t!
Candid
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? The basics: What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable fund set up by the donor to be managed by an investor at a community foundation or investment firm. How do they work? billion in 2022.
Bloomerang
JUNE 5, 2024
Is your YMCA only asking for gifts during your annual fund campaign? Block off whatever month is the peak of your annual fund campaign. Dedicate that month to your annual fund and make it your only ask. Invite them to consider a monthly recurring donation as their New Year’s Resolution.
Achieve
JUNE 17, 2024
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when considering how to ask your supporters for a donation. How can you show supporters that you need their help without leaving them fatigued ? This is your moment to convey to donors why your cause matters and why they should support it. What is the best way to build a passionate donor base?
The Modern Nonprofit
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Corporate Giving Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Plan for Company Donations In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit fundraising, relying solely on individual donors can limit your organization’s potential. One powerful avenue that often goes untapped is corporate donations.
sgEngage
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Your organization must have the tools to efficiently collect donations, manage transactions, and ensure the security of donor information. In the midst of the complex Lahaina catastrophe, the Maui Strong Fund was able to respond quickly. Every dollar counts when it comes to fundraising.
The Modern Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Transforming Donations into Connections: Reward-Based Fundraising Strategies Imagine turning every donation into a bridge, connecting the heart of your cause with the generosity of your supporters.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In an era where many donors today rarely carry cash and pay for products daily with taps, apps, and 1-click buttons, nonprofits must adapt to acquire, retain and cultivate their biggest supporters. During 2020, nonprofits saw a 42% drop in cash donations ; these numbers stayed low in preceding years, never rising to pre-COVID levels.
CauseVox
JANUARY 10, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce a revolutionary upgrade in how donors can support your causes—introducing our enhanced Donation Carts. How Donation Carts Work The Donation Cart makes giving fun and interactive, allowing donors to explore, discover, and add your organization’s various causes to their basket.
sgEngage
JULY 31, 2024
What does the path to a $50 million donation look like? Welcome to the Era of the Venture Philanthropist As more money is made through entrepreneurialism and as more entrepreneurs look to philanthropy as a social and economic source of power, an emphasis on buckets and cisterns will only thin our funding streams.
Qgiv
MAY 17, 2023
Your online donation forms have the potential to boost your fundraising results. But how do you know if your donation form is hurting or helping your chances? We’ve put together this list of 5 ways you can optimize your online donation forms to increase the funds you raise. You can incorporate images in many ways.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. But the data doesn’t always support that view. The overall findings provide supporting evidence for the interplay between negative emotions and message framing.
Greater Giving
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
When it comes to maximizing donations for your nonprofit, matching gift programs are one of the most effective strategies available. By encouraging donors to take advantage of their employer’s matching gifts, you can significantly increase the funds raised without asking them to contribute more directly. Why Choose Double the Donation?
Saleforce Nonprofit
MARCH 11, 2022
If you’re watching social media, television, or video and wondering how you can support those affected and contribute to relief efforts, most organizations are most in need of financial donations. International Rescue Committee (IRC) : Members of the IRC team are on the ground in Poland to support displaced families.
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.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Year-end can be understandably very focused on fundraising, but given the importance of strong donor stewardship and high inflation that may place donating out of reach for some supporters, many nonprofits are curious about how to engage their donors without asking for gifts. Say thank you for all the previous support.
Bloomerang
MARCH 1, 2023
In this post, we talk to Becky, a n editor in Buffalo, about why she donated $20 to The Trevor Project. The Cause : The Trevor Project offers suicide prevention and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth. The Donation : $20 What inspired you to make a donation to The Trevor Project?
Bloomerang
APRIL 19, 2023
It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. They might pause to figure it out, which means they take more time to get to your donation page or wherever else they’re headed. To get you started, here are seven terms that your supporters may not immediately know.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
These numbers highlight a desperate need for support and care. The American Brain Foundation , supported by the prestigious American Academy of Neurology, funds research into these interrelated brain diseases. They rely heavily on government funding and insurance, but private giving is essential for their survival.
sgEngage
MAY 5, 2023
Fund accounting is a specialized accounting method that focuses on the allocation, management, and reporting of funds that carry a donor or government agency restriction. The nonprofit is obligated to use these funds as directed by the donor or grantor. Table of Contents What Types of Organizations Need Fund Accounting?
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
We have resent the email to
Are you sure you want to cancel your subscriptions?
Let's personalize your content