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3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Embrace Stock Gifting (and How to Do It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Several years ago, when Steve Latham wanted to make a donation to his alma mater, a financial advisor recommended donating appreciated stock instead of cash. The concept was a win-win: By donating stock, Latham could realize a tax advantage , enabling him to make a larger donation and increase the benefit to the school.

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Create an Online Donation Receipt that Leads to More Donations

Get Fully Funded

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Let’s take a look at what an awesome donation receipt looks like so you can nail yours. The nonprofit receives the gift.

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Mastering Major Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to Raise More

Bloomerang

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations.

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5 Types of Stories for Non-Profit Fundraising

The Storytelling Non-profit

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. And when a fundraising appeal is easy to understand, there’s one less barrier to someone donating. The Problem Story.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org or GlobalGiving.org. Audubon Marketplace gifts are unique and play an important role in protecting our birds and butterflies. Perfect gifts for the nonprofit techie! Jude Gift Shop :: giftshop.stjude.org.

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Steal This Thank You Letter! A Sample Donor Thank You Letter for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

Thank you letters are the start of the stewardship process , the linchpin of your donor recognition efforts, and the beginning of your work to secure another, larger gift from your donors. Thank You Letters are Critical Did you know that thank you letters have a real impact on your non-profit’s bottom line? Thank you !

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CSI Debuts Advanced Matching Gift Functionality for iMIS with 360MatchPro by Double the Donation

Double the Donation

Double the Donation is excited to debut its latest partnership with Computer System Innovations (CSI), a leading iMIS authorized solution provider supporting organizations in the not-for-profit marketspace. This seamless solution works to identify match-eligible donors, drive matching gift donations and track valuable donor metrics.

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