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Solving the Challenges of Donor-Advised Funds

Allegiance Group

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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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. It can be tricky to figure out what’s real and who you can trust.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

sgEngage

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. It’s your opportunity to demonstrate financial sustainability and transparency to donors and stakeholders. It offers a comprehensive overview of revenue and expenses over a specific timeframe.

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Encouraging Donors to Participate in Corporate Giving Programs

sgEngage

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. as well as to the nonprofits receiving the funds?—additional But what exactly does the donor get out of the arrangement?

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10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sending donors a third-party payment site, such as PayPal, is problematic if that is the only way that donors can give. According to Network for Good , one in six online donors will drop out of the donation process if they are sent to a third-party website. Monthly donors give $35.46

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Why You Should Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis Before Throwing Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Bloomerang

I love them as a major donor cultivation tool, but I hate them for everything else! Attendees often don’t convert to donors. Here are the positives (potentially transformational): Major donor prospects are often inspired to give or give more if proper attention is paid to them. Donor conversions.

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