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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. Despite how popular DAFs are becoming with donors, nonprofits don’t always share the same warm feelings. This makes DAFs a hot topic — and a controversial one.

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The Top 3 Charity Rating & Badge Programs for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

2) Candid :: candid.org Candid (formerly known as Guidestar) released the first-ever searchable database of nonprofits in 1996 and since then has built one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date databases available to donors, nonprofits, and foundations worldwide. It’s worth noting that GreatNonprofits reviews also appear on Candid.

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13 of the Best Nonprofit Videos from the Last 13 Years

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Available in العَرَبِيَّة, English, français, Português, and español, the 2017 Global NGO Technology Survey seeks to gain a better understanding of how NGOs and NPOs worldwide use technology to engage their supporters and donors. The Things They Said… Survival International. World Hunger: A Billion for a Billion. World Food Programme.

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How’s that donor database of yours?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How’s that donor database of yours? December 2, 2008 In general, although I am sometimes asked, I tend to avoid assisting clients with choosing a donor database package.

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[Webinar] From Year-End Fundraising to Year-Round Engagement

CauseVox

After what was hopefully a successful #GivingTuesday and year-end campaign at the end of 2021, it’s time to plan how you’ll approach your year-round engagement and donor communications throughout the year ahead. She’ll also share ideas for getting your donors AND other members of your community to feel connected to your work.

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Fundraising CRM vs. Fundraising Platform: What’s the difference?

Qgiv

A nonprofit CRM is a donor database where information about your donors is stored. Your CRM can include donation information, donor addresses, and other relevant information about your donors. It will store the historic records of donors’ contributions to your nonprofit. Why is a CRM important for fundraising?

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An Uncommon Year for Giving: GivingUSA Data [WEBINAR]

Top Nonprofits

Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both. In 1999, she established a consulting firm to serve the needs of those who serve the common good ® : nonprofit institutions, donors, and civic leaders. Share This Post!

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