The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Name (A-Z).

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

your fundraising calendar for 2016. Calendar year end. Normally there are two easy milestones built into the year – the calendar year end and your organization’s fiscal year end, which is hopefully sometime around the summer. Make use of matching and challenge grants. Fiscal year end. Local giving day. Internal campaign.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Name (A-Z).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. No two nonprofits are exactly alike. Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. As a new nonprofit, you don’t have these benefits.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

The secret to successful year-round fundraising for nonprofits is hiding in plain sight. As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. A funder’s personal and meaningful connections with nonprofits play a pivotal role in guiding their giving decisions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. Avoid them!). Broken Model #1: Self Pay.

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, did you know there are at least five different types of “years” when it comes to nonprofit data? Calendar year Let’s start with the easy one. The calendar year is the one you’re used to thinking about, the one your Outlook and Google calendars use. February 1,592 0.31 March 6,409 1.27 April 4,150 0.82

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Do You Need a Nonprofit Virtual Assistant? Nor should you. So, if you need help (and I know you do!)

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Small Team, Big Impact: How to Fundraise Efficiently with Limited Resources In the heart of every small nonprofit or community-driven initiative is a mission fueled by passion, dedication, and the unwavering belief in making a significant impact.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. There can be several reasons for donor fatigue, but here are two we see the most with small nonprofits: 1. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. But you know what?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity. With the right tools and processes, you will accomplish more in less time, feel less burned out, and have time and energy to strengthen your nonprofit by planning for the future. How many to-do lists? That’s right.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits When you run a nonprofit, you’ve likely leaned on social media platforms for fundraising. Processing Fees : Previously, Facebook covered the processing fees, meaning every penny of the donation went to the nonprofits.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your nonprofit invests significant time, energy, and money into bettering the lives of those you serve. This means that there are more opportunities to tell your nonprofit’s story , spread awareness of your cause, and connect with donors around the world. Adjust your messages based on the supporter’s relationship with your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. I guarantee you that every nonprofit you see raising big bucks has a plan. Nonprofits that struggle live this life every day of the year. 10 grants: Go get all the grant money you can. Create a calendar of Asks. I’ve been there.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. Without a strong finance department, nonprofits risk not having the information needed to make critical decisions. Experience with grant monitoring and required expense tracking for grants is a plus.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Maximizing Outreach: Why Nonprofits Need a Powerful Online Presence As a leader of a nonprofit, you know the importance of reaching your audience effectively and making the most of your limited resources. But have you ever considered the benefits a dedicated website could bring to your nonprofit?

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Continued learning opportunities in the nonprofit sector are key to ensuring that its professionals are well-equipped to manage the day-to-day of organizations, hire and train (and, when necessary, fire) staff, and connect with and steward donors and other stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Please put it on your calendar for next year as a ‘must do.’ Most nonprofits have a “house list” of affiliated people who’ve not yet become donors. Don’t count on them remembering.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Misconceptions About IRS 990 Filing Requirements It is a common misconception that because nonprofits are not taxed, they have limited interactions with the IRS. While it is true that nonprofits are not taxed as a traditional for-profit, they are required to complete and submit intricately detailed tax returns with the IRS annually.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. For example, about 75% of Candid’s grants data is sourced from Forms 990). Before the pandemic, Candid usually received comprehensive IRS 990 data about nonprofits and foundations about 1.5–2

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

The inner financial workings of nonprofits around the world can feel like a mystery to many. For those who aren’t familiar with how nonprofits work or what they do, there could be confusion about how employees receive compensation or how programs are funded. This category keeps a nonprofit’s day-to-day operations running.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2021

It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. He is an accomplished nonprofit CEO, having previously led the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a giving vehicle established at a public charity.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 26, 2022

However, over the past two years of the pandemic, there has been a massive shift to digital outreach that nonprofits now rely on to increase impact. These nonprofits then, in turn, have begun to need digital marketing/analytics/content and other digital-first work done by staff and AmeriCorps members. .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. We rounded up a few of our favorite nonprofit fundraising conferences and included our impressions of each one. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to be more effective in their role. They’re the best!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

What are the basics of a good nonprofit e-newsletter? I’ve signed up for hundreds of emails from nonprofit organizations. Create a communications calendar for the year, one that includes the dates for your fundraising appeals, your monthly giving asks, your annual report, print newsletters, and more. Your Goals. What to Include.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The end-of-year giving season is fast approaching, and for nonprofits and educational institutions, this marks a crucial time for fundraising. These include: Employee matching gift programs Giving Tuesday corporate partnerships Annual giving campaigns In-kind donation drives Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!]

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

But you look at your overflowing email inbox and overloaded calendar and wonder—When?! Review your calendar and see how many meetings you have scheduled next week and their combined length. For example, this week, you need an hour to work on a presentation for your next board meeting and two hours to write a grant proposal.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Talk to anyone associated with a nonprofit organization, and they will tell you that there isn't enough grant money. Be aware that grant funding is available. Ninety-one percent of our respondents who submitted three to five grant applications received at least one award. percent in 2017 and by 6.0 percent in 2018.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Effective financial management is critical for operating a nonprofit. Your organization’s ability to further its mission depends not only on successful fundraising , but also on allocating your funds so you can cover all of your expenses while setting your nonprofit up for long-term sustainability and growth. Let’s get started!

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: CharityEngine, a nonprofit technology provider. Growing your nonprofit is a big step towards improved outreach and mission fulfillment. It can also be intimidating as your nonprofit assesses what changes need to occur to accommodate your growth goals. Grant Management Software.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Once a year, the global nonprofit community comes together to collaborate, share best practices, and connect at Dreamforce. Tying together rescue operations, grants management, and donor data they have a full understanding of what is happening in various countries, quantified by data, showing that programs work.

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