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How This Nonprofit Increased Donations After Switching to Salesforce

Saleforce Nonprofit

The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. I’m really proud of the work our organization does, but our old system was holding us back from really maximizing our potential — and our hundreds of chapters across the country.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . We understand the instinct to donate in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, and it’s essential to address urgent needs. Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. .

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

Last month, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced that she, in partnership with her husband Dan Jewett, donated another $2.74 i Although Scott discloses who receives donations, she does not say how much is awarded to each organization, so we do not yet have information about grant size distribution in this round of giving.

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How To Get Started With Mobile Giving To Reach Fundraising Goals

Nonprofits Source

Leading the pack is mobile giving, which accounts for 25% of all online donations made. Text-to-give donations. Online donation pages. Now, your supporters can donate to your cause at any time, from anywhere (not only while at your event). Make The Donation Process Easier. Fund a need campaigns.

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

Though L3Cs are socially conscious, they’re not tax-exempt , and donations and investments are not tax-deductible. As of December 2015 , L3Cs are only recognized in 10 states, three tribes and the territory of Puerto Rico, so if you are building your organization in one of the following places, yes you can! Can I start an L3C?

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Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week

Saleforce Nonprofit

The effort would not have been possible without the scale and robust capabilities of a volunteering system that could handle the demand. . As part of HandsOn Connect’s commitment to Pledge 1% , the organization focuses on donating expertise to nonprofits involved in disaster deployments.

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What Should I Do About Junk Hardware Donations?

Tech Soup

We love to get donations, but what do you do when they’re junk? Donation Horror Stories on Facebook. — but sometimes their good intentions mean junk donations for your nonprofit. Every single machine was several years old when it was donated three to five years ago. It’s the holidays. ” Amanda B.