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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. To get to the bottom of this issue, we recently spoke with Mitch Stein , Head of Strategy at Chariot , a donor-advised fund fundraising solution provider.

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What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter?

Greater Giving

Cost-to-Revenue Ratio. A cost-to-revenue ratio is a slightly different measurement than ROI that can tell you how much profit your event made versus the costs sunk into it, helping you determine whether the event overall showed a profit or a loss. The lower the ratio, the more effective your spending is. . spent, you made $100.

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

sgEngage

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. Broadly grouped expenses or revenues can obscure the allocation of funds across different programs.

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

Bloomerang

First focus on strategies that develop all those things for you; then consider an event to help the process of transformation to powerful engagement and passionate commitment along. When it comes to individual giving, an acceptable cost-benefit ratio can depend on a range of factors: Your organization’s history, age, and size.

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10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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. According to NextAfter , only 14% of organizations prompt one-time donors to upgrade to a monthly gift (also known as a recurring gift) during the donation process.

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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. Lack of donor awareness about matching gift programs remains one of the largest roadblocks to accessing matching gift funds. Strategize with a developed research plan.

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7 Giving Options You Should Add to Your Donation Page

Achieve

Infinite Giving’s guide to nonprofit brokerage accounts explains that some providers will open this account for you, simplifying the process so you can accept stock donations in four easy steps: Set up your donation page. Essentially, these options allow donors to set aside funds to give to your nonprofit after they pass away.