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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . Why is the overhead myth so damaging?

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Encouraging Donors to Participate in Corporate Giving Programs

sgEngage

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. increased corporate social responsibility, cause marketing opportunities , improved public opinion?—as Let’s dive in.

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How to Engage Donors Effectively with Matching Gifts

Allegiance Group

But a lesser-known yet powerful fact is that these programs also work to drive individual donor engagement. Engaged donors are more likely to continue supporting your organization gift after gift, feeling increasingly connected to your mission⁠—and the work you do for your communities. Follow up on unclaimed matches post-transaction.

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How Matching Gifts Impact Donor Engagement

Qgiv

Donor engagement is an essential component of an optimized nonprofit fundraising strategy. But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? What are matching gifts?

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

sgEngage

It’s your opportunity to demonstrate financial sustainability and transparency to donors and stakeholders. Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Broadly grouped expenses or revenues can obscure the allocation of funds across different programs.

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

Candid

Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. There’s a good reason for these efforts: donors tend to be more generous during the final two months of the year. If you want to give to causes that tug at your heartstrings, you’ve come to the right place.

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4 Key Benefits of Employer Matching Gifts for Nonprofits

sgEngage

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . For the employees, they get to support the causes they care about while knowing their donation is making double the impact. Let’s get started.

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