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Revenue Generation for Nonprofits: Part Two

Tech Soup

In this two-part series, I've been expanding on some of the methods nonprofits can use to fund their work. Here, continue learning about the various ways your nonprofit can raise funds, in particular by building relationships with businesses, foundations, and government organizations.

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The Vital Importance of Income Diversification for Charities

Greater Giving

The Risks of Dependence on Single Income Streams Many charities traditionally rely on a primary source of funding, often from government grants, major donors, or a significant annual event. Government funding, for instance, is subject to political changes and economic downturns.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Unlike for-profit businesses, churches are not owned but rather are run by pastors, a church board, other governing bodies, and staff who are often a combination of paid employees and volunteers.

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Tools and Software Every Professional Association Needs

Nimble AMS

Make sure you’re collecting only what’s necessary to accomplish your goals and that your program has backing from a reputable company with secure data privacy methods. Some examples of accounting and payment tools include accepting payments through secure platforms, generating easy-to-read reports and creating receipts.

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10 Ways To Segment Donors To Improve Nonprofit Fundraising Effectiveness

TechImpact

Communication method. Generation demographic. According to a 2013 report by Blackbaud, each generation of donor has different giving tendencies. They could be an individual, a family, corporation, organization, foundation, or government. How often does a consumer like to be contacted? Direct mail. Phone calls.

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Design Series: Understanding Audience Needs

Forum One

You’ll generate more great ideas than you’re able to squeeze into one product. Here are methods for approaching user engagement that build and rely on trust: Surveys and Feedback Forms Listen to the crowd! For example, a quick “Crazy 8s” exercise only takes a few minutes and allows everyone a safe and open space to ideate.

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Stereotypes Aside, Millennials Are Acting for Change

Achieve

What we found should shatter remaining stereotypes about this too-hastily judged generation. Civil rights/racial discrimination (reported by 29% of the sample) supplanted education and employment/wages as the top issues of concern among this generation since last year. population who voted (Pew Research Institute). Hope and trust.

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