Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. But did you know it’s also a great way to acquire new donors for your nonprofit? You can easily acquire new donors using peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. They find great satisfaction and pride in funding growth and expansion. Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. Whether these megadonors are on your radar, their voices are shaping broader conversations in the philanthropic sector about what and who gets funded, as well as how that funding materializes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! . Here are 6 ways. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Also, on February 19 in collaboration with Nonprofit Tech for Good, she’ll be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. So how can nonprofits use this powerful tool to build their movements, advance their causes, and raise money for their organizations? .

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

An organization that’s just starting out has to compete for funding with nearly two million other U.S. One major obstacle is that foundations are reluctant to award grants to emerging organizations. Given this disadvantage, new nonprofits are typically advised to start with individual donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. Here’s What We Know About How To Apply To Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds. A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! Who has money to give (and what strings are attached)? As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

Without clear insight into the available funds earmarked for charitable arms of larger organizations, it’s difficult to see the complete picture of their financial standing. The Problem with Managing Donor Restricted Funds. Financial Stewardship Through Restricted Fund Accounting Software.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He sought out support from the Bunbury Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation knowing that capacity-building was their jam. He asked for and received professional development funds for an executive coach. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? He did what donors love.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He sought out support from the Bunbury Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation knowing that capacity-building was their jam. He asked for and received funds for an executive coach. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? He did what donors love.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. See if any of the funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: Youth Programs.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We need more money. Too often, the problem is that they haven’t considered if they’re spending enough money to equip their teams to make more money. You see, when you want to raise more money for your nonprofit, not spending money is simply self-sabotage. Embrace risk and reallocate your funds.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2021

Every year, Candid conducts the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. foundations to share information about their philanthropic giving over the last two years as well as their plans for the year ahead. This year, we were especially interested in learning how foundation giving and payout might have shifted in 2020. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2022

Established in 2020 as an independent entity, the WHO Foundation complements and strengthens the work of WHO and its global network of partners by mobilizing new funding from diverse sources—including philanthropists, corporate entities, and the public—to power WHO’s mission. Setting up a Secure, Yet Flexible Platform.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. After all, there are thousands of foundations out there that exist to give money away. In order to raise the most money for your cause and create a stable future for your organization, you need several different sources of funding.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks. Especially smaller donors. To me, this is unacceptable. He thinks I’m nuts.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

For those who aren’t familiar with how nonprofits work or what they do, there could be confusion about how employees receive compensation or how programs are funded. Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money? How do 501(c)(3) organizations make money?

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

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EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

Equipped with 360MatchPro and Double the Donation’s database of 24,000-plus companies, organizations can make the most of corporate giving programs by educating and empowering donors to secure matching gifts. Matching gifts present a huge revenue opportunity, yet many nonprofit fundraisers struggle to capture these funds without automation.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Lots of people do—some are curious how an organization funds its work and others are looking for prospects of their own. Let’s get started: How can I find the names of individual donors that support an organization? Many nonprofits thank their donors, especially major donors, in their annual reports, newsletters, and websites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

Here’s why: 1) You’ll raise money and awareness. Nonprofits of all types and sizes can use golf as an effective vehicle to raise mission-critical, unrestricted funds. 3) Your organization connects with the golfer donor. Golf’s fundraising power is massive—the sport raises nearly $4 billion for charity annually.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Today’s question comes from a grant writer who wants advice on how to apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase. . Dear Charity Clairity, Can or should you apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase (i.e. Do you have that kind of relationship with any foundation funders?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 7, 2012

The constant theme is raising money for our social enterprises. But not just any money -- we talk about the most difficult money to raise: the unrestricted funding that is the lifeblood for a social entrepreneur. The money is "lightly restricted," which means that it can only go to new and innovative activities.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Like it’s free money just waiting to be plucked from a tree. Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check??

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. I view it as an extension of my work at the Ford Foundation. With M.O.B.B.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

If you’re not a ‘numbers person,’ doing anything mathematical is stressful, and looking to see how much money you have in the bank can leave you breathless. Talk with a donor about their death. A planned gift is the ultimate donation and happens when a donor leaves your nonprofit in their will. Ask for money face-to-face.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The future is bright, and our fundraising shows that donors and foundations agree. My understanding is they worry that if a funder sees we’re getting support from a range of other organizations they will think we don’t need their money and not give. No one wants to see their money disappear into a black hole.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding. Giving by foundations managed to grow by 2.5 when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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