Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I was familiar with using data from Candid to evaluate a nonprofit as a prospective employee or when considering giving a donation—I love digging into a 990 ! We then compared that emotional polarity score with the organizations’ financial data from the 990 tax documents. The post Does your nonprofit mission statement drive donations?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. It is sometimes hard to keep track of your correspondence with donors when it isnt scheduled or, at the very least, documented. There are prime times to ask for donations and other times when donors are less likely to donate.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

DECEMBER 12, 2021

This is certainly true of your non-profit’s donation receipt. When donors make a gift, the donation receipt is one of the first things they will see, and it will set the tone for how they feel about having made the gift. And donor stewardship starts with your donation receipt and thank you letter. This is a mistake.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Internal financial audits, where your team reviews its own documentation and procedures to identify opportunities for large-scale improvement in your financial strategy. Your auditor will need access to various financial documentation to conduct your nonprofits audit effectively.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

Together, these documents reveal where your organization stands financially, how resources are being utilized, and what steps you can take to strengthen operations. This document highlights how your organization generates revenue and allocates expenses, ultimately revealing the change in net assets.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Writing an effective nonprofit donation receipt is important, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! But a well-crafted donation receipt has lots of other benefits. Why do donation receipts matter? That’s why you need to make sure your nonprofit donation receipts are scheduled to send as soon as a gift is made.

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Not having sufficient control documentation can create a more time-consuming process and lead to your external auditors identifying recommendations or deficiencies. But some of these controls, such as what happens if a check is stolen, will need to be part of your process documentation.

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amplifi

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Donors want to know the real impact of every donation. And the most successful fundraisers know they need to show donors the impact of every donation to connect with their base and raise more money. The following strategies can help your donors understand the impact of every donation. It’s no secret.

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NextAfter

JANUARY 13, 2023

But you wonder: why aren’t the likes, comments, and even clicks to your donation page not translating into more donations? Since 2017, mobile traffic has made up the majority of web traffic 1 , but only 28% of donations are made on mobile devices 2. Choosing your donation: gift arrays and frequency. You’re not alone.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. With so many options for charitable giving, people want to know how they can donate wisely. In this blog, I will share how you can use your head and heart to inform your giving and to ensure your donations make a difference.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To illustrate, On January 5, 2023, the bipartisan supported Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. We have been held together by a few documents and symbols for the past 200 years. Because of this, grants are a vital element to our society. Given these points, the government leads the way in grant-making policies.

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Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2024

What does the path to a $50 million donation look like? They are activists, donating professional services, fundraising, serving on boards, and organizing events. If you hope to secure a donation of $50 million or more from this kind of donor, it behooves you to give great thought as to what you would use it for.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 14, 2025

If youre just getting started with nonprofit accounting, one of the most straightforward entry points is to learn about some of the key documents involved in this process. In addition to using these documents for internal decision-making, they also help with external transparency by providing financial information for your annual report.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Moves management fosters transparency and accountability by documenting every conversation and decision, bringing strategy and predictability to donor cultivation. Capture data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., Pro Tip Tweet Track Progress Document every interaction in your CRM.

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DoJiggy

MAY 8, 2025

Donor deductions, encouraging donations by offering tax breaks for contributors. Required documentation: A detailed description of your mission, activities, and financials. Heres what to keep in mind: Charitable Solicitation Registration : Many states require nonprofits and charities to register before soliciting donations.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. A conversion-optimized donation page. Let’s dive in!

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DoJiggy

MAY 27, 2025

Whether safeguarding documents, restoring old buildings, or hosting educational programs, these organizations rely heavily on fundraising to support their work. Try a Donation Match Challenge 13. Use our free donation websites for monthly recurring donations with automated thank-you messages.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at each of these documents and how your nonprofit can compile them. This document subtracts total expenses from total revenue to let you know if your organization is bringing in more money than it is spending. Four Main Financial Statements for Nonprofits 1.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

When donors are thanked within 48 hours of making a gift, they’re 4x more likely to donate again. Immediately after receiving a donation, be sure to send an email confirmation that includes a donor “thank you”. But don’t let an automatic thank you after receiving a donation be the only time you reach out to your donors.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

individual donations, foundation and government grants, corporate gifts and sponsorships, and earned income, e.g., program and service fees, merchandise sales, membership fees). Tips and best practices for developing a nonprofit budget But what does an actual budget document look like? rent, utilities, and marketing).

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JANUARY 10, 2024

At this stage, their negativity will point out holes in the document. There might be ways to approximate the things they want to do by using new technology, borrowed resources, or key donations. It is only late in the process – after a draft or two – that I invite the doubters to take a shot at the proposal.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Letting your supporters know that your organization appreciates their contributions goes a long way toward building long-term relationships with those committed to supporting your mission. A mass-produced, generalized document sent to all donors doesn’t cut it, however. When in doubt in the fundraising world, always follow the data.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It has been well documented that volunteers make solid donors. Retirees are more likely to donate as a first step to volunteering while pre-retirees volunteer or donate first in nearly equal measure. There has also long been the belief that people who are retired are more likely to give to charity.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to Aaron Fox, a partner with Marcum LLP, a qualified appraisal is required for donations of cryptocurrency for which a charitable deduction of more than $5,000 is claimed under Section 170(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The post Reminder: Crypto Donations And The IRS appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 22, 2023

Yesterday I came across a document from my early fundraising days in Canada. I'd forgotten that I had created this document and "Key Phrases and Next Steps when Asking for Major Gifts". Fear of rejection and the pressure to secure a large donation can lead to a muddled request. Even 20 years on, they stand up pretty well.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

This allows community foundations, who provide funding to other charities rather than providing services themselves, to offer tax deductibility which should encourage more donations to local region based charities. However there are some funders that have expressed concerns which Scott addresses.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For instance, digital documents can be read out loud to signees by screen readers, and visual elements like color contrast, screen brightness, and text size can easily be adjusted. This increases the chance that they will engage with those messages and complete the desired action, such as donating or visiting your website.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Do you need a platform to collect online donations? Donation Platforms provide easy online fundraising, helping you reach a wider audience. Sure, there are!

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Additionally, the method fosters transparency and accountability since every conversation and decision is documented. Remove duplicates, verify contact details, and capture crucial data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., email opens).

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2021

These documents are a vital foundation for all communication activities a nonprofit will undertake, as Grant Cobb, Head of Marketing and Analytics at GivingMail, explains. Asking for donations requires listening to and understanding your audience. Outline Key Documents. Make Your Case Relevant to Your Audience.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When a donor wants to donate, your organization wants to make it as easy as possible for them, right? Nonprofits know that making online donation forms easy for donors is key to your fundraising success. But what exactly is a donation form, and what should be included in one? What Makes a Good Donation Page?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total online donations. Getting Attentions nonprofit annual report guide dives into all the essential elements of these documents, including: A short opening message.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2025

Raffles: Guests can purchase raffle tickets ahead of time and during the tournament for a chance to win appealing prizes procured from personal and business donations. With these features, you can receive donations anytime, anywhere. Charity golf tournament software works as a centralized planning system.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

The Purpose of a Budget for Your K-12 Private School Your budget is the guiding financial document for your school. Tuition, fees, donations, grants, endowments, and events all need to be accounted for accurately. Provide easy access to your documented process so everyone can refer to it throughout the budget season.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

How to Avoid It Avoiding the confusion around criteria starts with clear documentation. Establish, document, and implement evaluation criteria that reflect your mission and funding program guidelines. Do you donate or volunteer for organizations that might be applying for this funding opportunity?

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Digital Fundraising: Incorporate online auctions , merchandise sales, and virtual donation requests. Step 2: Build a Business Case Compile a document or presentation that outlines the case for adopting new tech. Online Donations: Accept and track contributions with ease.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2024

Deep Dive: How to Write An Auction Item Donation Request Letter Procuring auction items can be a daunting task, even if you have a dedicated procurement chair. To make it as easy as possible for your event committee and volunteers we’re helping you get going with a done for you auction item Donation request letter template and tips.

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