Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop. Online Stores by Nonprofits.

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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. By Mor­ée Lambeth , Lead Content Creator + Writer, Water.org.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. For other folks, the end of the year is simply a time of gift giving, including giving gifts to charity.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Your case for support (sometimes called your “case statement,” a term we will use interchangeably in this article) is one of the most important documents you can write for your non-profit. Your case for support does just that – it tells your organization’s story in a way that leads to more gifts for your non-profit.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thank you letters are the start of the stewardship process , the linchpin of your donor recognition efforts, and the beginning of your work to secure another, larger gift from your donors. In fact, with your gift , we will be able to provide over 85 hot meals to undernourished children in 2015. Stop Searching for Sample Letters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2018

Non-profits aren’t immune to the changes driven by new technology. As we slide toward the end of 2018, there are five broader digital trends that we see affecting non-profits next year. The benefits of recurring gifts are obvious—more predictability in funds and the ability to plan operations. Make the “ask” personal.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

We all know how important the final 4-6 weeks of the calendar year are for non-profit fundraising. According to Charity Navigator , mid-sized non-profits may see up to 40% of their total yearly contributions come in between the Thanksgiving Holiday (in the US) and the New Year! Let’s get started! They Care about Your Mission.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. Your non-profit has lots of stories to tell and some of those will be your best suited stories for non-profit fundraising.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? The final 4-6 six weeks of the year is a great time for all of the seeds you have planted during the year to bloom with year-end gifts. Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

And the value of a recurring donor goes well beyond their monthly commitment (which is already 5 times more valuable than one-time gifts). The State of Modern Philanthropy 2019 found that one-time donors who converted into recurring donors were a lot more likely to make another one-time gift on top of their recurring gift.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For years, weve used language from for-profit businesses to explain nonprofit organizational activity. There are undoubtedly for-profit business practices that we in the charity world use every day for the benefit of our employees and missions. That, then, is the bridge that connects overhead and mission costs.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It means all of your efforts, research, and cultivation will not be resulting in a gift from this prospect. Part of the cultivation process is weeding out prospects who aren’t really interested in your non-profit enough to make a gift. Get them on your team, doing something with you other than making a financial gift.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Statement of Activities The Statement of Activities , similar to the for-profit income statement, details a nonprofit’s revenue sources and expenses. Let’s take a closer look at each of these documents and how your nonprofit can compile them. Four Main Financial Statements for Nonprofits 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Live auctions are an old staple of fundraising events, but technology has made them even better — and even more profitable. 9) Gift fundraising. Not everyone wants to or can support you through financial donations, but some would be more than happy to donate in the form of gifts instead — especially businesses.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work. How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift? billion in 2022.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Today, we’re going to look at a step-by-step plan for increasing year-end giving at your non-profit. Remember, for many non-profits, December 31 st is their biggest day of the year for fundraising… so it’s never too late to get started. Here’s what you should do: Call your top donors to directly ask them for a gift.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Part I of this article , we talked about the importance of your non-profit case for support (also called a “case statement”). We also looked at which non-profits need written case statements and how they are used. The post How to Write a Case for Support for Your Non-Profit (Part II) first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For example, if your system calls for a thank you call to be made to every donor within 7 days of their gift, have your database set to automatically print out a call list for your development director once per week. To borrow a phrase from the for-profit world, for each system you are designing you will want to create a “franchise model.”

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

that detailed the process of moving new prospects from investigating your non-profit to investing in your mission. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. For far too many non-profits, donor stewardship is an afterthought. The same is true for a non-profit organization. What is Stewarding?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold. This year-end, partner with a local business or major donor to secure a matching gift. This year-end, spice it up with a phone-a-thon.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A tactical calendar, as its name suggests, is simply a calendar that shows when your non-profit will employ each of the fundraising tactics it is planning to use in a given year. The tactical calendar for your non-profit will almost certainly vary from this example. November – Begin yearly annual fund calls. Diversify or Die!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. Tip: Include gift vouchers for local shops and cafes, food hampers, small sets of bath and beauty products. This can work particularly well for local non-profits with a strong community support base.

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Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Unlike for-profit boards, nonprofit boards don’t typically pay their members. But all members can and should help raise funds from other sources–by soliciting other individual donors or using an employee matching gifts program. Can we ‘fire’ a board member? The procedure for removing a member should be outlined in the bylaws.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Earned Income You don’t have to be a for-profit business to generate revenue through earned income. How to Measure: Track revenue generated, expenses incurred, and profit margins for each earned income initiative. This could include event sponsorship, volunteer opportunities for employees, or matching gift campaigns.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Every non-profit fundraiser is different. And that’s ok – every non-profit is different, each with their own unique development needs… thus, there’s room for almost every type of fundraiser imaginable. Woe to the non-profit that relies on just one or two revenue streams. They Diversify Revenue Streams. They Prioritize Work.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Understanding your revenue and expenses by your fund segment , at its core, is what distinguishes nonprofit accounting systems from their for-profit counterparts. If all you had to worry about were a single program or revenue stream, it would be relatively easy to manage your nonprofit accounting in a for-profit system.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Today, one of the companies that had to make an immediate pivot to keep itself afloat is announcing a round of funding, after finding itself not just growing at a clip, but making a profit, as well. Does your VC have an investment thesis or a hypothesis?

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The Verge

JULY 8, 2021

Microsoft is gifting its employees a $1,500 pandemic bonus. Microsoft’s chief people officer, Kathleen Hogan, announced the gift to employees today, and it will apply to all eligible employees in both the US and internationally. Vox Media, owner of The Verge , also gifted employees a $1,000 bonus late last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. of resources more than profitability,?with How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, a single gift doesnt necessarily imply a deep-seated concern for the issues you aim to solve. Say you run an animal shelter and offer address labels as an incentive for someone to make a first gift. The benefits vary a discount to your local art museum, a branded T-shirt, a gift card.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For-profit companies use branding to establish their credibility and sell their products to customers. You could create a variety of videos for different purposes, from testimonials that show donors the impact of their gifts to recaps of previous years’ fundraising events that encourage more signups for this year’s event.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2025

Strong revenue diversity is vital to the sustainability of your organization, and you never know when a major donors gift wont come, or a grant program will shift its focus. Dedicating a small number of resources to experimentation allows nonprofits to explore new revenue streams without jeopardizing existing operations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Ask local businesses if they can help you thank your volunteers by donating gifts or experiences. Step 3 : Express your gratitude with rewards and recognition at every turn, not just when the sun sets on event day or the fiscal year. Remind your committee members specifically and often of the impact they’re making.

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