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Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. Donors

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. billion to charities in 2018, with $22.88 Select one of four legal paths for raising funds in the U.S. fundraising strategy is determining the types of funders from which it seeks to raise funds.

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Overcoming the Government-Nonprofit Dependency

ASU Lodestar Center

Federal, state and local governments increasingly depend on Social Service nonprofit organizations and, because of that dependency, have been willing to help fund them. government funding accounts for approximately one-third of the annual revenue received by nonprofit organizations, primarily through grants and contracts.

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New Tax Law: Understanding the Impacts on Charities and Giving

ASU Lodestar Center

For those who itemize, the limit for cash donations is raised from 50 percent to 60 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. A policy that was introduced but not passed was the universal tax credit, H.R. Key changes.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Unlike for-profit businesses, churches are not owned but rather are run by pastors, a church board, other governing bodies, and staff who are often a combination of paid employees and volunteers. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. At a university,?a At churches,?it?may

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

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CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report. Dear Double the Recognition, Recognition is all these things: Almost universally appreciated.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming. Prospecting. It’s easier than it sounds.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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Woodson wanted to find a way to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions throughout history. According to a survey by the University of California at Santa Cruz , the number of working African American business owners fell more than 40% during the pandemic—a much steeper drop than other racial groups.

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