The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

Designated Funds: Funds donated or granted for a specific purpose. Unless the designation is lifted by the giver, these funds need to be tracked separately to ensure they are used for their intended purpose. Funding that is not designated is commonly considered part of an organization’s general operating fund or budget.

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

These funds help provide critical care and treatment for the Center’s sea turtle patients, as well as fund the conservation efforts of LMC’s four core pillars of conservation. Donations generated by the Center not only help fund the critical care of its sea turtle patients, but awareness and education regarding sea turtle safety.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This empowers qualifying individuals to double the impact of each dollar they give, ultimately enabling nonprofits to do more with the funds they raise. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding. Matching gift programs are widely available but rely on individual donors to complete a dedicated request process to secure the funding.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In the end, your team should be ready to form a plan designed to help collect those unclaimed corporate dollars for your mission. Lack of awareness of corporate philanthropy programs. One of the biggest challenges facing optimal corporate philanthropy is a significant lack of awareness of the opportunities at hand. The Solution.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. Doing event fundraisers puts a strain on small organizations and teams working with tighter budgets. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This end-of-year, our ads team chefs served fan favorites like matches and deadline-heavy creative. Charismatic Countdowns, World Wildlife Fund & National Geographic Society. New ways to engage, USA for UNHCR & World Wildlife Fund. If this seems like your kind of cooking, our ads team is hiring ! chef’s kiss*.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. The best part is that unlike other grant programs, you’re not competing for limited funds! Here’s how to do it: 1.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the episode, Holly spoke with Blackbaud’s VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy Rachel Hutchisson about the past year, the growth in need for employee relief funds, and the extensive research E4E Relief has conducted to further the industry. Looking to start your own Employee Relief Fund?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The average Facebook user has 338 friends, so if just one of your supporters shares information about your event you can increase awareness of your event significantly. Remember that not everyone is a professional fundraiser like you and your team. Then, include tip sheets for how to best raise funds for your mission.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. The Power of Events in Nonprofit Fundraising Events are a game-changer for nonprofits, and here’s why: Raise funds : Events help you generate funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Donors can make an individual or team fundraising page and collect funds on your organization’s behalf by soliciting their networks.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters. Invest in professional development for yourself and your accounting team.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. often include funding alerts.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

They find great satisfaction and pride in funding growth and expansion. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding. The specifics of what their money would be funding. Be as transparent as possible about the path your donor’s funds are taking from contribution to action to impact.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

Double the Donation’s Atlanta-based team is continuing to grow! If you’re thinking about joining the team, making sure we’re a good fit is of utmost importance. More than $4-7 billion in available matching gift funding is left on the table each year. largely due to a lack of awareness. About Double the Donation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is there a person on your team with the capabilities to create a solid proposal?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Include members of your leadership team who develop the organizational goals, bring in revenue, and need to stick to the budget created for them.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds. Alternatively, you could ask it to brainstorm outreach channels and digital campaign ideas.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. Each team played a role, whether big or small, in supporting this work.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. But that also presented a challenge.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. But if the event meets your goals for revenue and awareness, it might be ok. Probably not!) Keynote speaker events.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

This complicates and prolongs the award process and contributes to a more significant issue: underutilized scholarship funds. Below are a few common issues that impact applicant engagement and reduce fund utilization: Difficulty accessing scholarship information. Scholarship applications are redundant.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

It fosters community, raises awareness for your cause, and most importantly, generates significant donations. Take a page out of the Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) of Alaska Airlines ‘ playbook. Expert Tips : Discover valuable advice on managing volunteers, training your team, and maximizing fundraising opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Be sure to ask for input from your team, including volunteers—you might be surprised by the creative suggestions that come up when you get everyone involved. Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create. and are well on their way to meeting the funds raised by their golf event.

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

Resource constraints often lead to difficult financial decisions and funding reductions. Rather than making blanket budget cuts—or shifting funds to address a new and urgent need—make sure that your core programs are properly resourced. Keep your board members aware of the situation and its impact on your organization.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Donors are more likely to give when they feel a sense of connection to their impact, so rather than all donations falling into one general pot, people may feel more inclined to donate when they see a particular person’s name, organizational goal, or support fund that jumps out at them. . Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Southwest Florida in particular holds a special place in our hearts - it’s where we got our start, won our first clients, and hired our first team members. We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help. The devastation we see from Hurricane Ian's destructive path is hard to process.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to adapt and grow. Here are the crucial things technology for nonprofit finance should be able to help us do: LEVERAGE SMART FUND ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE TO IDENTIFY THE MOST EFFECTIVE REVENUE SOURCES.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In December 2021, four Veterans will launch from the Canary Islands to row 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Antigua in effort to raise awareness for Veteran PTSD and Veteran Suicide. But, the motivation for the Foar From Home team is one that hits close to home for each of them. Four Veterans. 3,000 Nautical Miles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! DonorPerfect is thrilled to announce DP Video , a new feature that enables nonprofit teams to send video messages to donors right from their donor profile in DonorPerfect. Besides, think about how far your team has come!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Similar to how consumer brands use holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to ignite the spirit of the holiday season and boost foot (or click) traffic, nonprofits can leverage Giving Tuesday to attract donor awareness, gifts, and loyalty. Use this checklist to: Help align your team around your goals.

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sgEngage

JUNE 7, 2023

While your nonprofit financial team owns and manages the audit process, there are ways to share the work with other parts of your organization, such as your Program team. Most nonprofit financial teams do a good job with the basics. Why Should Finance Partner with Program for Nonprofit Audits? Your monthly close runs well.

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