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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. Such explosive growth is almost an anomaly in fundraising today, where we’re seeing a decline in both participation and giving. Let’s dig in.

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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. To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . What is the overhead myth?

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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

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. Contributions increase when total assets, program ratio, and operating margin increase, which is why it’s important to understand these metrics for your own organization.

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What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter?

Greater Giving

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful. Fundraising ROI (Return on Investment). You may know how much a fundraiser brought in, but did it deliver given the cost and investment?

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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The Nonprofit Administration Dilemma: How Much Should You Spend on Fundraising?

Get Fully Funded

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising. And fundraising. As the costs add up, you might be asking: How much of a nonprofit’s annual budget should be spent on administrative tasks and fundraising? The training.

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3 Ways to Incorporate Matching Gifts Into Your Fundraising Strategy

Classy

A simple way to boost funds with minimal effort is to allow your donors to double eligible donations through employer matching gift programs. While over 18 million individuals work for companies that offer matching gift programs, an estimated $4 to $7 billion in matching gift revenue goes unclaimed each year. .

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