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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

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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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Supporting a Nonprofit Business Plan: A Leader’s Guide to Guiding Your Board

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To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

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Event Activity If your event spans multiple days or weeks, maintaining high interest and keeping it top of mind with your supporters is key to maximizing your fundraising potential. Revisiting your targeting criteria and refining your messaging can help ensure that your content is as relevant as possible to the people you are reaching.

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How to Use Prospect Research to Improve Your Asks: 5 Tips

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Propensity (habit): Along with having sufficient funds and a connection to your cause, major donor prospects should demonstrate a habit of giving to charitable causes like yours. Your current projects and goals: Give prospects an inside look at what their donations can fund by explaining your current goals and projects.

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How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Since the start of the year, my client had done plenty of warm touches , were thanking donors well, and were giving supporters a great experience. We call it the 3:1 Ratio, and it helps you make sure your interactions with your donors are balanced. So we took a moment to do some research. What About Lapsed Donors? Why do people lapse?

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters.

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4 Key Benefits of Employer Matching Gifts for Nonprofits

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Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . For the employees, they get to support the causes they care about while knowing their donation is making double the impact. —and

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