Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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. It would be lovely if you could just call up Bob and ask him to consider funding your nonprofit through his donor-advised fund.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2021

donors and supporters) ways of giving continue to expand, which is essential for nonprofit leaders to understand. For example, people could open a donor-advised fund (DAF) for very little money and give with the ease of tech platforms. Technology and more people-centric (i.e., Also, leading organizations, such as St.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The report highlights declines in philanthropic support for historically Black colleges and universities.

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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 PRO

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Daffy.org announces the roll-out of new features to better discover charities through friends and colleagues, support causes and organizations together, and inspire one another with our philanthropic passions.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2022

A CEO listed 60 to 100 people she knew who either had given some financial support already or could give if asked. The very funds this good CEO needs are right in front of her. But she cannot, no matter how hard she tries, reach out and access them because she actually thinks that it will offend the donor.

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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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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 Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. They find great satisfaction and pride in funding growth and expansion. What you expect the end result to be.

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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

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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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

Donor recognition is one of the most under-appreciated methods of donor engagement. All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Some in the industry have called it a “donor sombrero”. If you rested a sombrero on its brim, you’d break it.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 5, 2022

People establish nonprofits to support and improve the lives of others. Still, COVID-19 restrictions in municipalities have caused some donors to stop funding organizations. Nonprofits aren't intended to serve the elite.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.” The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These numbers highlight a desperate need for support and care. The American Brain Foundation , supported by the prestigious American Academy of Neurology, funds research into these interrelated brain diseases. They rely heavily on government funding and insurance, but private giving is essential for their survival.

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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. But the data doesn’t always support that view. The overall findings provide supporting evidence for the interplay between negative emotions and message framing.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Discover your ideal donor type! Learn brainstorming techniques, get templates for communicating to your supporters and more! Whether you’re struggling to reach new donors, or just want a refreshed viewpoint, consider putting together a few personas and see where they take you!

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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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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

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

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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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Proceeds can go towards supporting immigrant communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

International organizations planning their fundraising strategies for the new decade and looking for new funding sources may be wondering how to maximize their success in attracting U.S. According to the 2019 Giving USA Report , American donors gave an estimated $427.71 based donors. billion to charities in 2018, with $22.88

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+. Urgent Action Fund.

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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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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

With nearly 54,000 organizations sharing demographic data with Candid as of March 2023, Candid engaged Viewpoint Consulting to conduct research to better understand how it could improve its systems, services, and support for nonprofits. What supports could help reduce the burden on nonprofits and increase engagement with this data via Candid?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Philanthropy is at an inflection point and fundraisers are looking opportunistically beyond cash and credit as their sole sources of funding. Persistent inflation and higher living costs have resulted in fewer dollars left over each month, making it harder for most households to support their favorite organizations as they did in prior years.

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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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Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

This piece provides guidance for funders on making grants to support Ukraine. The outpouring of support and willingness to make immediate relief funds available has been heartening, but a frequent question has emerged: how can I make sure my grant helps those most in need in a timely and safe matter?

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2023

Using an intersectional lens to climate funding According to Rogers, one of the essential elements of a just approach to climate funding is to work in an intentional way to acknowledge and account for the way racism and sexism have impacted whose leadership is amplified and whose work is supported.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Creating a branded social media page is a free and easy way to build a healthy following, share updates, and engage with your supporters. 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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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

We might use an acronym like CRM without explaining what that stands for or that it’s sometimes used interchangeably with donor database or donor management software. It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. Can you replace it with another word?

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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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