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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Enter And Credit Donor Advised Fund Gifts In Your Database

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., So, let’s track what you should do from the moment you receive a recommended distribution from a donor advised fund (DAF). A good way to handle this is simply to say “ Thank you for your $250 gift made from your Jen Generosity Donor Advised Fund.”

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Here are 2 questions to help guide your decision making about the tone of your messages 1. The post Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

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Your End Of Year Fundraising Questions Answered

Bloomerang

The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Let’s dive into the questions.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If Donors Giving From Donor-Advised Funds Want Anonymity, How Do You Cultivate Them?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs.

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Demographics via Candid: A data-driven approach to encourage equitable funding practices

Candid

Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices. While well-intentioned, this places a burden on nonprofits that are responding to multiple demographic requests, with different questions and formats, from various funders. Partnering to advance equitable funding practices.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

What a great bunch of benefits, right? In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place. What Makes a Good Story?

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Nonprofit Planned Giving: 4 Commonly Asked Questions

Greater Giving

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. In this guide, we’ll answer four common questions about planned giving, including: 1. According to DonorSearch’s guide to planned gifts , here are a few of their main benefits: They’re at the top of the donor pyramid.