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Five Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits That Don’t Work (or Why You Aren’t Raising Enough Money)

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They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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12 Times When You Should NOT Look for Grants

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In order to raise the most money for your cause and create a stable future for your organization, you need several different sources of funding. They kept going after various grants from the State of Tennessee just because they could. You need to raise some funds to replenish the medical costs you’ve just been out.

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The Big Payback is Coming!

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In line with other Giving Events, like Amplify Austin and Richmond’s The Amazing Raise, The Big Payback is Nashville’s opportunity to highlight our spirit of generosity and support the work of local nonprofits. Middle Tennessee relies on the essential work of nonprofits in the region. What Is The Big Payback?

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Due diligence before you donate

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If the scope of your aspiration is local, find charities that are based in your neighborhood or city. If you're interested in a local charity, you can call or visit its offices to find out about the organization's goals. Excessive salaries or fundraising expenses should raise a red flag.

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Why You Need Diversified Fundraising For Your Small Nonprofit

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A Cautionary Tale A few years ago, I worked with a client that had received almost all the funding for their million-dollar budget from a single grant through the State of Tennessee. I watched my numbers very carefully that year and was thrilled when all my best donors sent in their gifts. Projected dollars raised. Description.

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