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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. This means that its software sits on a network of separate computers (called nodes ). We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin.

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Does your nonprofit mission statement drive donations?

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As a fundraising professional and nonprofit consultant working on a doctorate degree in business, I was curious about just how much a mission statement matters when it comes to nonprofit fundraising. that serve the homeless population. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in 10 Steps

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Perhaps there is a large homeless population that could use support, or an uptick in stray, unneutered cats in your area. Do you have the right software tools? Selecting the right software tools for fundraising, donor management, volunteer coordination, and program evaluation can help you streamline processes and maximize efficiency.

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

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Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. Consider hiring a consultant to help you establish a fundraising plan that will help you make sure you can cover your costs. First things first – accounting software.

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6 Tips For Engaging And Retaining Your Nonprofit’s ‘BIG’ Supporters

TechImpact

Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc. Smaller nonprofits might use nothing more than an Excel document to track their contributors, however, when you start hitting the double, triple, quadruple, and beyond digits, it’s time to invest in some database management software. Hands-on participation.

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How to build your Nonprofit’s Budget – Collaborate!

BoardAssist

I am amazed at how often clients expect an absolute answer to a question such as “What is the best accounting software?” The best accounting software depends on many factors unique to each organization. On the other hand, a homeless shelter cannot turn away the needy when the building becomes full. is also, “it depends”.

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Using Inkind Donations To Help You Grow Your Nonprofit

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When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. For example, a homeless shelter in my area was given a piece of property in a prestigious community.

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