sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!),

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

The data—looking at fiscal year 2022—showed that, although community foundation assets and fundraising revenues were both down from the previous year, grantmaking was up, demonstrating the resilience of community foundation giving. By contrast, non-endowed DAFs allow the donor to grant out the entire fund at any time.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving. More than 3 million people use donor-advised fund accounts for their philanthropy. Such explosive growth is almost an anomaly in fundraising today, where we’re seeing a decline in both participation and giving. Let’s dig in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. And do I thank the donor or the administrator? My boss says we only thank the administrator, because the donor has already been thanked for their gift and received a tax deduction. Because the donor has not been thanked by YOU.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2021

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a giving vehicle established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Today, they are philanthropy’s fastest growing vehicle, accounting for 3% of all giving. About Author.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 10, 2022

If you’re looking to bring in secure funding for your nonprofit organization, annual fundraising is a must-do! A watertight annual fund campaign helps you strengthen donor relationships, bring in new supporters and secure your operational expenses.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Here’s What We Know About How To Apply To Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds. Three LAPA clients have received MacKenzie Scott funds in the millions; here’s what we know: 1. A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs.

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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. Be Informed.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In the previous blog of this two-part series, we introduced our jillionaire friend, Bob, and his love of animals in his hometown to help illustrate what DAFs are all about. We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 10, 2022

Fundraising events are often necessary for nonprofit organizations for several reasons. First, such events bring in much-needed funding to help carry out the organization's mission. Nonprofit fundraising also drives awareness of certain causes, and it provides a source to attract new supporters, donors and volunteers. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Golf’s fundraising power is massive—the sport raises nearly $4 billion for charity annually. Nonprofits of all types and sizes can use golf as an effective vehicle to raise mission-critical, unrestricted funds.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, several of those make me think of fundraising. Let’s declare war on mediocre 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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. Level up your annual fund appeals Are you sending an annual fundraising appeal at the end of the year? Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. if you receive ongoing, repeated, or substantial donations from donors in a state. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors. Consider hosting a capital campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

#GivingTuesday 2020 is December 1 and below are important data about GivingTuesday donors to help your nonprofit create a successful campaign. From the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report : 2) 9% of donors worldwide donated to a nonprofit, NGO, or charity on GivingTuesday 2019. 12) 74% of GivingTuesday donors volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you know that 63% of Giving Tuesday donors only give on Giving Tuesday ? What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts. They can be used to attract new donors, to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders, and to help with grant applications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nonprofits who hold golf events know they’re a great way to raise mission-critical funds, connect with supporters, expand your donor base, and raise awareness about your cause. In short, golf helps nonprofits do more good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. Franklin D. If it works, do more of it.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . All these truths point to offering donor recognition as generously as you can.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a giving vehicle established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Today, they are philanthropy’s fastest growing vehicle, accounting for 3% of all giving. About Author.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2024

What comes to mind when you hear “ lapsed donors ”? A massive generational shift in giving is happening right now with donors aged 60 and older. If you’re like most nonprofits, the average age of the donors in your file is 64. You may not know the average age of your donors. Don’t do it! Most nonprofits don’t.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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Data Tools Fundraising Mail 242

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2023

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. And unless you’re independently wealthy with an endless revenue stream, you can’t self-fund forever (nor should you – more on that in a minute). Many founders do.)

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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