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Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?

Blue Avocado

The donor listed the donation and the value on this receipt, which they used for their tax purposes. The post Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles? Donors used to drop off an item and receive a receipt from the center. But the center stopped this policy. We now […].

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5 Ways To Use The Text-to-Donate Feature To Reach Your Donors

Bloomerang

Text-to-Donate , also sometimes called Text-to-Give or text fundraising , is a tool that allows your nonprofit to receive donations by contacting individuals in your organization’s donor list via text message. Here are five ways you can use the Text-to-Donate feature to enhance your fundraising success.

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Increase Nonprofit Results With Behavioral Science and Loss Aversion

NonProfit PRO

By using human behaviors, you can gain a competitive advantage and increase donations. In part 1 of this series, I discussed how to use emotion in nonprofit direct mail to drive results. Now let’s discuss how to use loss aversion to increase your donations.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

Get Fully Funded

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right?

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Examples of Nonprofit Storytelling to Increase Donations and Involvement

Get Fully Funded

Stories are much more powerful and motivating than merely using statistics or discussing administrative goals. It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause. Did her donation of time or money help someone? Is someone better off today because of the donation the donor made?

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4 Ways To Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page

TechImpact

Most, if not all, nonprofit organizations have donation pages. You have strategically advertised, campaigned, researched markets, and have finally trafficked individuals to your donation page. In yesterday’s post , we discuss ways to decide where, and how, individuals are arriving at your donation page. Easy is better.

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7 Giving Options You Should Add to Your Donation Page

Achieve

When you think of optimizing your nonprofit’s donation page, you may envision adding an eye-catching image or writing new copy about your organization’s mission. In this article, we’ll discuss one of the most impactful tactics for improving your donation page: adding more giving options. Let’s dive in!