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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. This makes DAFs a hot topic — and a controversial one.

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How to Demonstrate ROI to Your Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Those who commit to the organization’s mission – clients, donors, board members, and staff – all have opinions about the optimal spending levels to execute the mission. Perceptions of spending levels – from donors, the board, or other stakeholders – can influence campaign and fundraising management. About the Sponsor.

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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. Transparency is our solution.

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The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

Achieve

Let's explore how data analytics can be strategically applied to crucial components of your fundraising event, helping guide you towards making more informed decisions and impactful outcomes. Email Outreach Before your event begins, building excitement and driving participation is crucial to your success.

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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. But what exactly does the donor get out of the arrangement? as well as to the nonprofits receiving the funds?—additional

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e.

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What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter?

Greater Giving

One key piece of information about any fundraising event is how much money was put in, and how much money it raised in return. Cost-to-Revenue Ratio. To get your cost-to-revenue ratio, divide the overall cost of the event by the revenue generated, and once again multiply by 100. Fund-A-Need Donation Ratio.

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