Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving. More than 3 million people use donor-advised fund accounts for their philanthropy. Despite how popular DAFs are becoming with donors, nonprofits don’t always share the same warm feelings. Let’s dig in.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2021

donors and supporters) ways of giving continue to expand, which is essential for nonprofit leaders to understand. For example, people could open a donor-advised fund (DAF) for very little money and give with the ease of tech platforms. Technology and more people-centric (i.e., Also, leading organizations, such as St.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. In fact, the majority of DAF donors do not want to be anonymous.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over the last year, there’s been an explosion of multi-million-dollar gifts from donors to their alma maters. billion in funding. In this blog, we’ll explore these evolving philanthropic dynamics and highlight why building and sustaining meaningful relationships with alumni donors remains central in higher education.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately.

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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. After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. How do you tap into the money from Bob’s DAF? So, what can you do to tap into DAF funding? Search for Bob and his DAF among your current donors.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission. Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Such meaningful relationships can expand nonprofits’ networks, ensure funding for critical initiatives, and strengthen bonds with longtime supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. But did you know it’s also a great way to acquire new donors for your nonprofit? You can easily acquire new donors using peer-to-peer fundraising.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2024

Do you feel like you’ve been hearing about donor-advised funds (DAFs) a lot lately? According to the National Philanthropic Trust’s 2023 DAF Report , donors gave $52.16 The total amount of donor contributions to DAFs also grew by 9%, meaning that the rising popularity of donor-advised funds is not slowing down.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes 5 Ways to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors While you’ve put plenty of hard work into the planning and execution of your #GivingTuesday campaign, your job isn’t over until you’ve followed up with your supporters. Donors tend to be loyal to a few select charities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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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?

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Candid

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Even if you don’t follow the news in philanthropy daily, you are likely to have heard about donor-advised funds (DAFs). While the money in the fund is owned and managed by a financial firm, DAF donors still have a say in how and to which nonprofits its assets are distributed. But donor-advised funds are not new.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 20, 2024

By hook or by crook, you’ve also received access to lists of potential new donors (maybe from other nonprofits you’ve collaborated with). As a potential new donor, your solicitation letter appeals to me. My goal is to encourage organizations to look at giving from the donor’s perspective. Imagine also that I’m on your list.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. They find great satisfaction and pride in funding growth and expansion. Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. Diverse funding streams are the key to success.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Donor-advised funds are a common tool used by donors or investors to make charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations. This blog post will talk about what a donor-advised fund is, how investors are using them, and what this means for nonprofits. What is a donor-advised fund and why does it matter?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 23, 2022

Yet a closer look at the data reveals key challenges: Not only did most Americans fall further behind financially during the pandemic, there were fewer donors giving larger sums. Here we share insights from that conversation, including three challenges facing nonprofits and how donors can better support them.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

And how to raise more money this Fall. If you want to make sure that you raise more money this Fall and have your BEST fundraising season ever, there are some things you need to do NOW to set the stage. Donors don’t love your nonprofit just because you want them to. You see, great fundraising takes planning and preparation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! . Here are 6 ways. .

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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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. What Types of Funds Need Accounting?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

These are simple yet effective things to do – and they’re a great first step in showing donors how much you appreciate their support. But if you want to fan the flames and take your relationship with donors to the next level, thank-you videos are the way to go. Let’s dive into that a bit. The possibilities are endless!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? What is Donor Fatigue? I’ll show you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you know that 63% of Giving Tuesday donors only give on Giving Tuesday ? What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? It’s part of a Board’s basic responsibility to help you raise money. Are you looking for Board members who Give matching money for your Fall appeal? It’s frustrating.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of nonprofit fundraising , meeting with a donor for coffee (or any in-person meeting), whether they are a potential supporter or a current contributor, is one of the most crucial interactions you’ll have. The donor might feel that their time has been wasted, or worse, they may question the competence of your entire organization.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. Here’s What We Know About How To Apply To Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds. A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s at the heart of donor giving and the key element nonprofits need to acquire and retain donors. It’s the seed that blooms into funding and feeds every organization’s mission. When existing and potential donors trust you, they are willing to provide what’s necessary for your nonprofit to blossom and grow.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 26, 2023

Funds are an essential part of gift management. Funds are used to track gifts and pledges for financial purposes. No matter what kind of nonprofit you run, the annual fund is always important. The more money you can raise, the better your chances are at achieving your organization’s goals. What is an Annual Fund?

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