Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination of top-down leadership and grassroots movements that create sustainable change. These biases are built into the very fabric of the laws and institutions in which we work and live.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off !

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Candid

MAY 10, 2021

Reprinted from NEO Law Group. After a domestic nonprofit takes the first exciting steps of incorporating and filing its Application for Recognition for Exemption (Form 1023) with the IRS, it may be surprised to find out that it may take the IRS six months, or even much longer, to grant the nonprofit its official tax-exempt status.

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

4 Habits to Retain Donors. Donor relationships are just that: relationships. Retaining donors requires intentionality. Here are four habits your organization can develop to build stronger relationships with donors and retain them: #1: Communication is the key. . This is also true with donors. You have to tell them!

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

How do you build trust with donors? It’s the law of large numbers. Over time, your audience will understand that you mean business, and the consistency will help build trust and boost online retention with donors. Don’t take it for granted. Keep things positive. In all of your messaging, keep it uplifting.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nonprofits receive donations and support from a variety of sources, but corporate partnerships stand out as one of the most essential and reliable funding streams. In this guide, we’ll review the basics of corporate philanthropy so that your nonprofit can start earning more through this lucrative funding source. Let’s begin!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

One of the top questions we get asked at Whole Whale is “how can we attract new online donors to our organization?” The most common mistake we see is trying to acquire a donor on the “first date” interaction only, instead of viewing donor acquisition like a longer relationship that must be nurtured over time.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. Even so, it’s possible that you’ve noticed a need in your community for something that could be helped through charitable efforts, and now you’re inspired to start your own nonprofit. But how exactly do you start a nonprofit?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When everything is going well at your nonprofit, risk management may not seem like a priority. However, if those challenges eventually arise, a solid risk management strategy can help your nonprofit recover more quickly. Some of the most common nonprofit risks include: Cyber security violations. might occur. Compliance.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. Without a strong finance department, nonprofits risk not having the information needed to make critical decisions. Experience with grant monitoring and required expense tracking for grants is a plus.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people. We’ve worked with nonprofits that ignored their Quickbooks and just did the minimum to get by.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

Contrary to its public perception as a sleepy and antiquated industry, the nonprofit space is a fast-paced world brimming with energy and potential. While made popular among for profit businesses, it is a valuable tool for any organization, including nonprofits. And it’s important to routinely ask the questions: “How are we doing?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. For example, about 75% of Candid’s grants data is sourced from Forms 990). Before the pandemic, Candid usually received comprehensive IRS 990 data about nonprofits and foundations about 1.5–2

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Why is that?

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

Whether you’re creating a receipt for a general donation form on your website or for a specific a fundraising campaign, one of the essential components is creating a donation receipt that will get automatically sent to donors following their donation. A sincere thank you to your donor. Please retain this donation receipt.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Management.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? This first grant allowed us to pilot a Bookshare outreach project in the New York metro area, with a de facto focus on senior citizens with vision loss. This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

And if used appropriately, it can help you build trust with your community and your donors. Here are nine common mistakes Nikita and her team at Tax990 see nonprofits make when filing their form 990s. Mistake #1: Not Filing Active nonprofits need to file their 990 every year. Take advantage of Schedule O if you need more space.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Nonprofits solicit and raise funds as a fact of their existence. To protect nonprofits and the general public, most states enforce certain compliance requirements on nonprofit organizations soliciting within their borders. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitation activity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Nonprofits solicit and raise funds as a fact of their existence. To protect nonprofits and the general public, most states enforce certain compliance requirements on nonprofit organizations soliciting within their borders. Approximately 45 states have laws regulating charitable solicitation activity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

posted by Anna Carlson Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. If you’ve experienced this type of growth with your organization, you’ve probably realized that your nonprofit could benefit from a comprehensive HR framework. . After all, your nonprofit is practically run like a business. Nonprofit HR Essential Duties.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A giving program gives employees the opportunity to support nonprofits through their company. By connecting with nonprofits and starting your own employee giving program, your employees can feel proud about working for a company that reflects their values and is devoted to making the world a better place.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

The following is a compilation of online discussions of faux donors trying to scam colleges, schools, and nonprofits. He has an MBA from [major university] and a law degree from [another major university]. BTW beware potential donors who only correspond using cap lock. Maybe they’re just practical jokes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 26, 2019

posted by Kate Albaugh-Wayan Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Partnership Ambassador for Excelsior College. Social Service nonprofit organizations have long been relied upon to provide services to those in need in the United States.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2020

On Friday, March 27, the House of Representatives and the President signed into law H.R. 748, the third relief package Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law to address the US response to COVID-19. Donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible for this deduction.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Communications Director and Content Strategist Highway Twenty A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a common way nonprofit organizations invite bids for products and services. Nonprofits must realize that no matter how worthy their cause, they cannot have fast, cheap, AND high quality all at once -- it’s just not realistic.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

A volunteer handbook is an essential piece of a successful volunteer program at a nonprofit. If YOU were volunteering at your nonprofit, what would you want to know? Be sure to customize this for your nonprofit and only include what is relevant to your organization. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. entered the Progressive Era.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2016

One of the core problems that many nonprofits face is that although we work to serve or protect people or resources that are often called “priceless,” this failure to monetize our causes has the ironic effect of rendering them valueless. But how does this work for other nonprofit messaging? However, this is only the first step.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 9, 2020

At first thought, most people recall The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , which the President signed into law in late 2017, as legislation that changed the rate for standard deductions and capped certain other deductions, including charitable contributions. Perhaps yes—maybe no—and certainly worthy of debate.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

It wasn’t just the training, but the systems and laws in place that made it difficult to provide care. We needed something that included more advocacy and fundraising tools for managing our donors and our data more effectively. How has this impacted your nonprofit? And the same goes for Grants Management.

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