Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of visionary women came together in 1984 to award Boston Women’s Fund’s (BWF) first five grants totaling $20,000. Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors. We’ve awarded more than 385 small grants totaling over $7.6

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. Creating powerful solutions. What they really need are affordable, lasting solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

According to the 2019 Giving USA Report , American donors gave an estimated $427.71 According to the 2019 Giving USA Report , American donors gave an estimated $427.71 based donors. donors’ needs and interests and why they give. donors’ needs and interests and why they give. billion to charities in 2018, with $22.88

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

In an environment of fast-moving change where minute-by-minute updates can evoke strong emotional responses, every person who plays a role in fundraising from the marketing team to gift officers can play a role in keeping your supporters engaged. Communicate proactively, offering ways they can support your organization through any changes.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

DonorDrive partnered with Chariot to use its DAFpay solution, enabling DonorDrive clients to accept DAF payments through existing forms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. That’s where nonprofit grant management software comes in. It’s like a helpful program that makes managing grants easier.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. The Donors of Color Network (DOCN), a community of BIPOC donors, is part of that movement. So, how can we empower BIPOC donors?

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Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. As of December 12, 2024, Candids tracking of press releases and other funding announcements have found 227 grants and pledges worth nearly $278 million for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors. Among individual donors, education received the second largest sharean average of 19% over the eight-year periodfollowing human services (33%).

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Put your list on paper, or into a spreadsheet, or on a donor database system , and it will grow much, much faster. Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? They never write them down.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

At the top of my list is hearing from nonprofit colleagues that donors arent interested in making unrestricted gifts. Even worse, is when they believe that asking for such gifts is not consistent with being donor centric. Frankly, too many donors were driven by the desire to mirror themselves or their experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We hope you found this blog helpful in measuring the success of your Google Ad Grants campaigns! For the complete series, check out our Google Ad Grants Program resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. They depend on the quality of the data collected in their donor management system. The bottom line: if you can’t reach your donors, you can’t solicit them. What would you do differently?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 29, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Put yourself in the mindset of a potential donor or volunteer and think of how they would search online for a nonprofit with a mission like yours. 5) Apply for a Google Grant. 1) Content is King.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Many receive a combination of both.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. Before going on, let’s answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘steward’ a donor?” What is Stewarding?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By spending time with these free resources, you’ll start to hear the same themes, such as diversifying your funding streams, finding the right donors for the work your organization does, and nurturing your relationship with your donors so they keep giving. It may be tempting to treat donors like an ATM. Just beware!

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After college, she began a job as a Dean of Scholar Support at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. In that role, Natasha discovered that an organization that goes beyond the money and provides comprehensive support to its members was work that really made an impact. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. It also allows you to reach a greater number of supporters. It is simple enough to know where you are soliciting in person, sending a letter, or submitting a grant application.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This means distinctly separating net assets with donor restrictions, such as grant funding, from those without donor restrictions to better understand the liquidity of your resources.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Donors share their good fortune with those in need. Corporations give back to the communities that support them. Paying it forward is simply what nonprofits, schools, foundations, and their supporters do. Best Fundraising Tips for Donor Engagement What works for one supporter does not necessarily resonate with another.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give, and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow and engage your donor community, make sure that you know what you need to know to be compliant. . 2) Social Media .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2020

On top of the influx of donations that come in on Giving Tuesday, there are still many donors looking to donate to year-end fundraising campaigns. The guide includes an easy-to-follow timeline, the two email segments you should use, and expert tips on how to include design elements, engage donors, and write efficient calls-to-action.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits play a crucial role in providing aid and support during these critical times. Communication Plan: Establish a communication strategy to keep everyone informed on the most urgent needs and how donors can take action. You may decide to create a designated disaster relief fund or ask donors to donate to a general fund.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A monthly giving program, also known as a monthly giving society or circle, is where donors sign up to automatically donate a specified amount to an organization each month. A rise in this type of membership or subscription model has primed supporters to make monthly commitments. A monthly giving program is recurring with no end date.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

You say my donation will support this program, but how can I trust you?” More than ever, donors want clear proof that their precious dollars will make an impact. But beyond reporting standards, transparency is critical to building long-term, loyal support among your donors. “Where does my donation go?” “How

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

As part of the planning and preparation for their upcoming fiscal year, her sustainer (monthly donor) fundraising targets had been raised. So where was Meghan supposed to find these new monthly donors? I asked her to run through the typical methods she was using to find new monthly donors. Those bring in a ton of new donors!

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop is one of 50 women-owned businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire receiving a recovery grant of up to $25,000 from Hilton s nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.org. The county is distributing about $20 million in emergency grants, but LoBianco said much more will be needed. They saw us, she said.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. The letter would include the name of the organization or organizations the Secretary has determined provided material support or sources. Vice President-elect J.D.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Events, social media, and marketing are only small links in a much bigger chain of interactions with supporters. In order to successfully scale, a nonprofit must build and inspire confidence among its potential donors that it can effectively deploy their money to address a social issue. Fundraising mistake #2. Fundraising mistake #2.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give, and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow and engage your donor community, make sure that you know what you need to know to be compliant. Social Media.

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