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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

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Nonprofit knowledge base : Browse through short, actionable articles that address immediate questions on key nonprofit concepts and topics. Candid’s profiles power over 200 charitable sites, such as Facebook and donor-advised funds. It’s free for nonprofits to update their profile and earn a Seal of Transparency.

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Digging in: who donates to the nonprofits you care about? 

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Let’s get started: How can I find the names of individual donors that support an organization? How much you can find out about individual donors depends on how much information a nonprofit or donor is willing to make public. Check your nearest location to see if it provides access to these databases. Have a question?

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Fundraising beyond GivingTuesday: 5 tips to maximize year end giving 

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So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give. For some of your donors, giving on GivingTuesday may not be the right time. Check this blog out. Want to learn more?

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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It’s your opportunity to demonstrate financial sustainability and transparency to donors and stakeholders. Continuous learning opportunities keep your knowledge base fresh and relevant. Misunderstanding Donor Restrictions A common error in nonprofit accounting is the incorrect handling of donor-imposed restrictions.

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All you need to know about fiscal sponsorship

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When you have a fiscal sponsor, your donors make tax-deductible donations to your sponsor, noting that the funds are intended for your project. To learn more, visit Candid’s knowledge base for the full article on fiscal sponsorship. . Other ways the nonprofit can benefit from being associated with your project. . to 5 p.m.

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Get ready for GivingTuesday with a cohesive digital campaign 

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This is the biggest day for donors to research nonprofits they want to support, whether to simply check legitimacy or to dive deeper into mission and impact. Your logo is a quick and easy way for donors to confirm the charity they are searching for is the same one they see on GuideStar. Add a logo. Add your current mission statement.

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Five tips to get you ready for a social media giving day

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Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform. Learn more about Meta donations and setting them up from our Knowledge Base Article. Since then, a lot has changed. Now, you can donate without interrupting your scrolling. . Warn people in advance.