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Demystifying the Major Nonprofit Accounting Methods

Pamela Grow

To keep your financial data organized, you can use either of two primary tracking methods: cash accounting and accrual accounting. In this guide, we’ll discuss what each of these financial management systems looks like in practice, their respective benefits and drawbacks, and how to determine which method is right for your organization.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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How Nonprofits Can Identify and Steward Mid-Level Donors

Achieve

After all, each organization, depending on its size and scale, will have a different method for measuring who is considered a mid-level donor. Get to know them better by arranging meetings, and follow up regularly using their preferred contact method. Express appreciation. Donor portal. Integration with your CRM.

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In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE

Candid

The CARE (Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Evidence) model is a method for working in active partnership with communities to develop solutions to complex social problems. It provides a means for increasing meaningful engagement and minimizing potential trauma to the community.

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The True Key To Unlocking Giving Is Generosity

Bloomerang

Wealth screening has traditionally been a go-to method for identifying potential major donors , but it overlooks the essential factor that determines a person’s likelihood to give: Generosity. Prioritize them for meaningful updates, impactful projects, and major gift solicitations. They already love your cause and give generously.

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Nonprofit Technology Consulting: 6 Steps to Success

DNL OmniMedia

However, for organizations conducting urgent or complex projects, a consultant that provides ongoing support can be a cost-effective alternative to hiring an internal team member to oversee their technology. Ongoing support can be especially helpful for organizations interested in completing their project in phases.

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Creating a Fundraising Culture in Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. The Stewardship Phase.

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