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Solving the Challenges of Donor-Advised Funds

Allegiance Group

Such explosive growth is almost an anomaly in fundraising today, where we’re seeing a decline in both participation and giving. 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. This makes DAFs a hot topic — and a controversial one.

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4 Key Benefits of Employer Matching Gifts for Nonprofits

sgEngage

Some of the most notable advantages to nonprofits from employer matching gifts include: Added fundraising revenue. This essentially provides nonprofits with free donations to boost existing fundraising revenue and better pursue their missions while crafting stronger, lifelong bonds with their donors. Added Fundraising Revenue.

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Myth Busters: Why Donors Shouldn’t Rely on the Overhead Ratio

NonProfit Hub

Rottenness is not a very useful criteria for picking where to eat, but GuideStar President and CEO Jacob Harold said this scenario happens every time a person chooses to rely upon a nonprofit’s overhead ratio to make a donation. They have to withhold some of your donation to fundraise for the next dollar.

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Encouraging Donors to Participate in Corporate Giving Programs

sgEngage

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. Direct mail. Match ratios (i.e., By now, you likely understand the advantages of corporate giving to the businesses partaking?—increased

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Current Online Activities in Asia-Pacific Nonprofits

NetWits

Blackbaud has just released the 2010 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry Survey results for the Asia Pacific. The top driver of online donations to email to current donors, followed by direct mail promotion of online giving.&#. What can your fundraisers bring to the mix that your marketing and communications teams may have overlooked?

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How to Offer the Ultimate Employee Giving Experience

Double the Donation

Direct mail. Match ratios: This determines the rate at which you match employee donations. For example, Double the Donation offers the industry-leading database for matching gifts and volunteer grants. either in terms of percentage of overall participation or in total fundraising goals. Online giving tools. Text-to-give.

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Major Gifts: Defining and Enhancing Your Strategy

Connection Cafe

The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. Many organizations are embracing these coming-of-age fundraising strategies, but it may be to the detriment of what we’ve traditionally called “major gifts”. Asking questions like “How large is a major gift at your organization?”

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