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. Despite how popular DAFs are becoming with donors, nonprofits don’t always share the same warm feelings. Let’s dig in.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. Want to see for yourself?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. In fact, the majority of DAF donors do not want to be anonymous. — How to Work with Anonymous?

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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

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately.

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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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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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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. It lets donors determine for themselves that their donation, involvement, and passion moved the needle and made a measurable contribution to the world. 2) Give social media shoutouts.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

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. Are you ready to expand your donor base? If yes, keep reading to learn four ways that you can acquire new donors with your next peer-to-peer fundraiser! That’s right!

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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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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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. Creating powerful solutions. What they really need are affordable, lasting solutions.

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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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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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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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. Data analysis tools are helping organizations of all sizes to automate, streamline, and standardize processes so they can measure and optimize performance. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. But you do have good critical thinking skills, and by getting answers to a few specific questions from your current or potential fund accounting vendor, you can better understand if their system will help your organization grow—or hold you back.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. All three approaches connect the charity with its donors by triggering an emotional reaction that acts as a motivator for them to give. What’s your timeframe and goal?

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

As fundraisers, we understand how important it is to connect with donors and maximize the impact of their contributions. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Not to worry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Inspires potential donors to give. hint: it’s very helpful if you can make your “character” a specific person/animal or small group of people/animals that you can attach names to). What are you planning to do to help alleviate the conflict and help the hero overcome the problem? Reinforces your brand and your mission.

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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. Given this disadvantage, new nonprofits are typically advised to start with individual donors. So, how can a new nonprofit develop a pool of prospective donors when they’re still building their visibility and reputation?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

When we raise money to change lives, we are helping to release folks from something onerous. Let’s mutiny against common, boring practices of ho-hum fundraising so we can create an environment of philanthropy that’s fun for us to work in, fun for donors to participate in, and changes more lives than ever before. People will feel it.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Thanking donors is THE most important step in fundraising. Mess it up, and you’ll eventually lose the donor. Unfortunately, most nonprofits view thanking donors as an afterthought instead of treating it with the importance it deserves. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 26, 2023

Funds are an essential part of gift management. Funds are used to track gifts and pledges for financial purposes. No matter what kind of nonprofit you run, the annual fund is always important. An annual fund helps to support a variety of programs and services that benefit your community in some way.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Available for iOS with an Android version coming soon, Clarity Money helps you take control of your finances. If the app doesn’t help you save, there’s no charge. When you’re planning a dinner for donors, benefit concert or similar event, physical ticketing costs can take a big bite out of your budget. Clarity Money. Eventbrite.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Having a strong brand helps your organization set itself apart from every other nonprofit out there, lends credibility, and builds trust with your audience. The best part is that unlike other grant programs, you’re not competing for limited funds! can help keep your supporters engaged because it gives them something to look forward to.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Eligible organizations across all Canadian provinces and territories can benefit from CSRF funding.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

As a nonprofit, you work tirelessly to raise funds, and it’s important to ensure that every dollar raised goes towards your mission. The shift towards online fundraising has opened up a world of opportunities for nonprofits, allowing you to reach potential donors from anywhere and at any time.

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