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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

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Organization’s reliance on contributions: If an organization relies heavily on contributions from the general public—as opposed to program service fees or large government contracts—they are more likely to respond to donor requests for transparency. Cost of fundraising = fundraising expenses / total contributions.

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How To Increase Board Fundraising Without Having To Ask for Money

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One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. They simply need to be good storytellers.

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How to Apply for the Google Ad Grant in 5 Easy Steps

Whole Whale

You don’t qualify for the Google Ad Grant if you are a: Hospital or healthcare organization (nonprofits working in the healthcare space, such as lung cancer research or aphasia awareness , still qualify) Government entity or organization School, academic institution, or university (check out Google for Education for its schools program).

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6 Tips for a Compelling Cryptocurrency Donation Page

Whole Whale

The rapidly growing crypto phenomenon is emerging not just as an opportunity for growth in the for-profit sector, but as a fundraising tool for nonprofits. Cryptocurrency may seem like a daunting frontier for nonprofits, but there is a huge overlap between the future of fundraising and the potential of cryptocurrency fundraising.

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How Nonprofits Can Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

NonProfit Hub

No matter who becomes president, or which party has a Senate majority, the US government (or any government for that matter) cannot print more bitcoin and hyperinflate the currency like we’re seeing in countries like Venezuela. Visit our website, www.TheGivingBlock.com , or give us a shout at info@thegivingblock.com.

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How to Write an Effective Grant Proposal

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Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. These materials often include: Board of directors list, including names, short bios, term lengths, and contact info. Download Now: 5 Ways Online Fundraising Pays for Itself. Most recent Form 990. Mission statement.