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Solving the Challenges of Donor-Advised Funds

Allegiance Group

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving. More than 3 million people use donor-advised fund accounts for their philanthropy. To get to the bottom of this issue, we recently spoke with Mitch Stein , Head of Strategy at Chariot , a donor-advised fund fundraising solution provider.

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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

Building this trust with your community and stakeholders is only possible through radical transparency—sharing information into the world that showcases who you are as an organization, your strengths, and your areas of opportunity. On the flip side, poor-performing organizations are more hesitant to share for fear of increased scrutiny.

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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. And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

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The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

Achieve

the head of your school or organization will shave their head if you reach your goal). Positive-to-Negative Ratio There will always be some people that love and support your event and some people that don’t, but the ratio you see between praise and criticism can provide a key indicator of overall event satisfaction and effectiveness.

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

sgEngage

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Preparing your statement requires accurate, up-to-date financial information.

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How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

People get tired when an organization repeatedly asks without giving them a reason to keep giving. We call it the 3:1 Ratio, and it helps you make sure your interactions with your donors are balanced. The post How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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Why You Should Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis Before Throwing Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Bloomerang

Too often organizations forget about trying to turn event attendees into ongoing donors. When it comes to individual giving, an acceptable cost-benefit ratio can depend on a range of factors: Your organization’s history, age, and size. Funding structure. raised ratio? raised ratio? Constituent profiles.

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