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‘We’re feeding more people with less’: What food security nonprofits need now

Candid

Across the country, food security organizations are facing a perfect storm of rising demand, plummeting donations, and cascading cuts to federal nutrition programs. Donations are down. Food banks, pantries, and community food networks have long been overextended but are now navigating a new era of scarcity.

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Reporting & Recognizing In-Kind Donations: 3 Best Practices

Get Fully Funded

Its no secret that effective fundraising fuels your nonprofits workbut not all of the donations that may be useful to your nonprofit are necessarily monetary. In-kind donations (i.e., In-kind donations (i.e., Knowing this amount is important for accurately tracking your nonprofits donation revenue in your financial records.

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How to Prepare Your Grantmaking for Economic Uncertainty (and Why Now is Different)

Blackbaud

Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities. Grantees facing increased demand may require additional funding, but its vital to assess whether your foundation can provide more without compromising long-term goals.

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Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes of Fundraising in a Recession

The Fundraising Coach

In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. Back in 2008, I wrote a couple articles on recession proof fundraising and fundraising in a recession. And they raise the funds to change the world. Nonsensical.

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The Elevator Opens: Are You Ready to Talk Planned Giving?

Planned Giving

Updated in 2003, 2008, 2017 and 2025. Pooled Income Fund Situation: I want steady income but also want to support a cause I care about. Pitch: Think of it like a charitable mutual fund. Pitch: Instead of cash, consider donating stock. STOCK DONATION Avoid capital gains by donating stock instead of selling.

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The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies

Blue Avocado

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Less is More: Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement After learning in a webinar that one of Barack Obama’s most successful fundraising emails had the subject line “ Hey ,” I decided I was overcomplicating things trying to develop a perfect campaign.

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Guest Post: 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Double the Donation

Ask yourself these questions, take notes, and work with your website manager to make improvements : Is it clear what I should do if I want to learn more, register, or donate? How many clicks does it take to sign up or donate? If I’m donating, is it easy to find the person or team I want to donate on behalf of?