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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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How Nonprofit Accounting is Different from Small Business Accounting

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An example of this concerns pledges received. If a pledge is uncertain, revenue is usually recognized when the gift is ultimately received. If a pledge is certain and irrevocable, revenue is recognized in the period the pledge is made by the donor, not when the promised gift is received.

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What counts as racial equity funding?  

Candid

The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time. . Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

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To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. Is there drop off?

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Mastering the Stages of a Nonprofit Capital Campaign

The Modern Nonprofit

Capital campaigns are effective ways to grow your organization and help more people, whether you’re a large university or a small group working on big issues like getting more people to vote. Setting Realistic Goals: Define clear, achievable fundraising targets based on your needs and the results of your feasibility study.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Participants become your fundraisers by asking for pledges and raising money from their friends and family to sponsor them in the event. This harnesses the power of friendly competition amongst the participants, which usually results in more donations. Walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, golf-a-thons, dance-a-thons, etc., Competitions.

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

Saleforce Nonprofit

From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. We are seeing a changing tide of those who care and are, as a result, getting involved. University of Maryland. World Wildlife Fund.