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How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit

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But first, let’s understand more about what it is, what causes it, and how it feels to be a fatigued donor. They may feel desensitized to causes they normally love and even feel numb to requests from their favorite charity. We call it the 3:1 Ratio, and it helps you make sure your interactions with your donors are balanced.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

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The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . What is the overhead myth?

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

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Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. If you want to give to causes that tug at your heartstrings, you’ve come to the right place. These organizations support many causes, focus on various populations, are located across the country… and the list goes on.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. Probably not!)

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents.

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What is UX Design and How Can Understanding it Benefit Your Nonprofit

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A webpage with large blocks of text may overwhelm your audience, causing them to skip over it altogether. Using color combinations with a contrast ratio of less than 4.5:1 A site that takes too long to load or that is not built responsively may cause users to abandon the experience entirely.

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What is Corporate Giving? The Ultimate Guide to Earning More

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If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. But what if there was an easier, less energy-intensive way to earn more for your nonprofit’s cause? Corporate giving occurs when companies financially contribute to nonprofit causes.

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