Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., So, let’s track what you should do from the moment you receive a recommended distribution from a donor advised fund (DAF). A good way to handle this is simply to say “ Thank you for your $250 gift made from your Jen Generosity Donor Advised Fund.”

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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. Here are 2 questions to help guide your decision making about the tone of your messages 1. The post Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s the grant application question you always dread… How will your organization sustain this program when the grant is complete? But the real answers to the sustainability question start long before keying in the first word on a grant application.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Let’s dive into the questions.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As this year’s mid-term elections come to a close, people continue to have questions about the social sector’s efforts to strengthen the U.S. Our Foundation Funding for U.S. The website is a publicly available, interactive resource that showcases how funding flows for U.S. The post Explore funding for U.S.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. The more they tell you about what matters to them, the better job you can do of customizing an Ask for them that is an exact fit between your funding needs and their philanthropic desires. 10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

As a nonprofit, you work tirelessly to raise funds, and it’s important to ensure that every dollar raised goes towards your mission. We’ll discuss the potential risks associated with donation processing and provide proactive measures you can take to safeguard your nonprofit’s funds.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

What’s interesting are the questions and the sharp inhale that his tweet prompts: Where is Bill Gates going with this? . If you keep reading his thread, you’ll find out the answers to those questions. After all, that’s a question you think about as fundraisers and individuals with an eye on your nonprofit’s bottom line, isn’t it?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Below are five frequently asked questions related to indirect costs to help organizations identify how to calculate and allocate indirect costs. the agency that provides it with the most funds). Organizations cannot get an approved rate until it is approved to receive funding.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . The general answer to your question is YES. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices. While well-intentioned, this places a burden on nonprofits that are responding to multiple demographic requests, with different questions and formats, from various funders. Partnering to advance equitable funding practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. A corporate sponsor can help fund a matching campaign, boost your exposure, or drive employees to give to your cause for Giving Tuesday.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place. Plus, if you don’t ask, people may not know you need funds.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Streamline the form to ensure you are only asking relevant questions like their name, email address, payment information, and whether they’d like to make the gift a recurring one. The funding spent acquiring donors can result in fast growth, but it also holds more risk by not offsetting the acquisition cost until new donors give again.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. But introducing a new fund accounting system can be a sizable undertaking—even when you know it will be worth it. Significant change requires significant planning.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. In this guide, we’ll answer four common questions about planned giving, including: 1. Although many nonprofits overlook planned giving, it’s a highly valuable source of funding for your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. There are lots of details to think through and lots of questions to answer. To get started, answer these six questions. If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. I’ve been there. The Bottom Line.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If that sounds like you, a coach can help save you time and make the most of your resources—as well as help you raise more funds. . Here are some great questions to ask yourself before hiring a fundraising coach. Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and question whether you have what it takes? Definitely time for a coach. .

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

Without clear insight into the available funds earmarked for charitable arms of larger organizations, it’s difficult to see the complete picture of their financial standing. The Problem with Managing Donor Restricted Funds. Similarly, the details about these restricted funds are held within the parent organization’s finance team.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

The unique opportunities offered working in faith-based organizations is that we intentionally entertain the donors’ answer to the question of ‘why’ should a donor give?” However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. You can use this type of appeal to raise money for anything: from equipment that’s needed in your office to funds for a new program or initiative. Is your organization looking for funding to support one of its programs?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! How would you move forward?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Whatever you want to call them , there’s no doubting their importance in funding the nonprofit sector in future decades. In a study conducted by the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, those who said they’d volunteered in the last 12 months donated as much as 10x more than respondents who had not volunteered at all in that same time span.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

With such high stakes and near-constant evolution, decision makers need to be confident on compliance basics to ensure you’re asking the right questions of your vendors and counting on them to deliver the partnership that today’s complex compliance environment requires of you. Here are 5 key questions to get you started.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 24, 2021

However, grant funding is an exercise in patience. There is a myth that as soon as you receive 501c3 status, your organization will immediately qualify for grant funding and that grants will be the perfect way to get your organization off the ground. If they fund you, they want to be making a worthwhile investment.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a Director of Development who wants advice on what to do when the board thinks their individual fundraising success will depress grants. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? Please submit your question here.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. Here are three questions whose answers will give you guidance on how to start serving donors. Question 1: What are our donors’ needs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 4, 2011

Unlike the Q&A site Quora, Facebook Questions allows brands to ask and answer questions. On Quora you have to be a person, but Facebook Questions uses your nonprofit’s Page and avatar as your Facebook Questions identity. Step One :: Add Questions to Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page. Very smart.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a grant writer who wants advice on how to apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase. . Dear Doubting, I think you’ve answered your own question. — Doubting Grant Writer .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If there was ever a time to start focusing on building a rainy day source of funding for your nonprofit, that time is now. If you’re not sure why you should do this, ask yourself the following questions: How have you fared during the pandemic? Building your rainy day fund. You need to build a source of rainy day funding.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. A corporate sponsor can help fund a matching campaign, boost your exposure, or drive employees to give to your cause for Giving Tuesday. See Fundraising With Classy in Action.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 7, 2012

But not just any money -- we talk about the most difficult money to raise: the unrestricted funding that is the lifeblood for a social entrepreneur. But, unrestricted funding is far harder to raise, because the donor is investing in the leadership of the organization as opposed to a specific set of deliverables. How is it structured?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In order to raise more funds for your cause, you must create a frictionless donation process, from the very first visit and all the way to checkout. To help you answer these questions, we created the "Fundraising Optimizer." But, how can you know if your donation process sets you up for success? Check it out and find out, it's free.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the episode, Holly spoke with Blackbaud’s VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy Rachel Hutchisson about the past year, the growth in need for employee relief funds, and the extensive research E4E Relief has conducted to further the industry. Looking to start your own Employee Relief Fund?

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

When choosing a virtual platform, though, it is important to ask the right questions so you can be sure that it will provide the right features and benefits for your event. To help you to discern between platforms, and to prepare you for choosing the right one, we’ve prepared a list of questions to have on hand. This question is huge!

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