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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. Auditors can also be asked to explain the basics of nonprofit accounting as well as the significance of IRS Form 990. Be sure to allow time for questions.

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Key End of Year Giving Trends: Giving Tuesday vs. December 31

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The last three months of the year are often the most important for nonprofits because of the rise in donations compared to the rest of the year. As always, make sure you account for your organization’s unique history by taking any giving trends found in your donor database into consideration alongside this industry comparison.

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Can Recurring Giving Save Nonprofits?

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When you consider how much the for-profit world has evolved over the years, nonprofits seem to be moving at a snail’s pace by comparison. Drawing on her experience as a successful businesswoman, Greer is now out to “save giving” by teaching nonprofits how to improve the ways they interact with donors.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

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An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. 3) Kenyan data from the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report is very unique in that 42% of Kenyan donors say the prefer to give cash and 26% prefer to give via mobile payment.

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Is Your Nonprofit Half Way to Your 2020 Fundraising Goal$?

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By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. If you find that’s true for your nonprofit, check out this free resource for discovering and engaging major donors so you can get back on track by year-end. 3) Past Trends. 1) Pledges.

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. As the leader of a nonprofit, you must stay on top of updated standards or hire an accountant who does.

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Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report Highlights

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It’s a reliable touchstone to identify giving trends as well as shifts in sustainer and email engagement in the nonprofit digital space. It’s also a valuable tool to help nonprofits evaluate their results by giving them a comparison point for their performance against organizations of similar sizes and issue areas.