Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. 1) Tell supporters exactly what their donation will support. And there’s a reason for that.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Building relationships for smarter grantmaking . So, for over 30 years, we’ve raised our voice for Native communities, building trust through shared goals and finding resources to support them. . Carefully listening to needs and wants has allowed us to build strong relationships and fund impactful grants.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. Well, guess what?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+. Urgent Action Fund.

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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. Proceeds can go towards supporting immigrant communities.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2023

Without an understanding of how to begin creating equitable strategies to address its impacts, many funders are hesitant to even engage. Rather than the traditional donor-beneficiary paradigm, today calls for funders to provide the kind of support that extends beyond the check. But it does not have to be that way.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

After all, the only way you can fulfill your organization’s mission is if you can bring in the funding you need to support your programs and initiatives. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. But you do have good critical thinking skills, and by getting answers to a few specific questions from your current or potential fund accounting vendor, you can better understand if their system will help your organization grow—or hold you back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. This combination puts immense pressure on nonprofits to find creative ways to engage supporters and bring in donations. Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. What is the impact of the problem? What is a Project Charter?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. But the data doesn’t always support that view. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events. “Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These injuries can range from mild to severe, impacting millions of lives. These numbers highlight a desperate need for support and care. The American Brain Foundation , supported by the prestigious American Academy of Neurology, funds research into these interrelated brain diseases. Here’s a staggering fact: annually, 2.8

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

With nearly 54,000 organizations sharing demographic data with Candid as of March 2023, Candid engaged Viewpoint Consulting to conduct research to better understand how it could improve its systems, services, and support for nonprofits. What supports could help reduce the burden on nonprofits and increase engagement with this data via Candid?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Therefore each individual relationship, interaction, and correspondence with these supporters is vital to a nonprofit’s overall sustainability. Celia Astheimer, a CRM Consultant at Tech Impact, helps nonprofits find sustainable solutions for managing their growing supporter database. Why are they a supporter?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately. And do I thank the donor or the administrator?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

To maximize the full potential of this period, organizations must explore innovative strategies to drive engagement, increase conversions, and amplify their overall impact. A successful year-end fundraising campaign can prepare your team for a well-funded new year. And that’s in addition to their regular matching gift program!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Our funder list below focuses on funding for those prioritizing senior care, opportunities and resources for elderly individuals, and for researchers focused on concerns that affect the elderly. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you can qualify for funding. (If Funding Priority: Elder/Senior Care.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

They can also be a major undertaking where the need for volunteers to support the event is high. Understanding someone’s why is the first step in building lasting bonds with volunteers. Were volunteers given clear instructions on where their support was needed most? Click here to read Part I.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Your fundraising software should allow you to build a custom donation page that encourages people to complete the donation process and is easy for your donors to use. The most effective donation pages are simple, impactful, and quick to complete. Best practices for building an effective nonprofit donation page 1.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Funding Priority: Education. Global Fund For Children. Daniels Fund.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. The first grants are to be awarded later this year.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. They present truths and lessons from the past that catalyze hope, make sense of the present, and help us imagine and build more equitable futures.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. To get you started, here are seven terms that your supporters may not immediately know. 1) Donation page Your donation page is a specific area on your website where a supporter can make a donation.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and inspire others to join your cause? Peer-to-peer fundraising involves individuals mobilizing their personal networks to raise funds for a cause. This allows nonprofits to widen and deepen their network of support. This allows for a transparent and sustainable fundraising process.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

While there will always be a baseline of information needed to make sure your grant funds are stewarded well, the best place to start is with trust. Creating stronger relationships with your grantees is at the heart of trust-based philanthropy, and a key part of helping you make a bigger impact on the community you serve.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation. The Andrew W.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The organization we support, Major Health Partners (MHP) has a long history of always being above average, and it’s our overall goal to improve the health of our community, thereby increasing the quality of the care we provide. Motivating Donors to Support Social Determinants of Health. MHP Foundation is not doing this alone.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. There are ways to assure donors that you are a fundraiser who can be trusted, and also that your organization is worthy of their support. There are steps you can take to make sure donors know they are valued.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. The youth will eventually be the citizens and leaders of tomorrow and ultimately make invaluable contributions to their families, economic growth, peace building, and sustainable development for all of our communities.

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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. The Sustainable Giving Report covers this topic in depth and found that 75% of donors have had their finances negatively impacted by inflation but 80% of donors continue to donate!

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Pandemic Impact.

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