Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

How to do it: Gather donations from familiesespecially those of outgoing sixth gradersbefore the previous year ends. How to do it: Suggest a sponsored Dry January, where teachers and parents give up alcohol for the month and donate what they save. Ask parents or local garden stores to donate seedlings.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Lower liability insurance limits First, the community-based nonprofit sector generally must carry lower limits of liability insurance. Most insurance companies have reinsurance in order to protect their solvency and transfer a portion of their liability to the reinsurer. The answer is fourfold.

Insurance

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit organizations Where nonprofits serve a broad purpose for the public good with funding from donations and grants , not-for-profit organizations serve a smaller community or member base and are primarily funded by membership dues and fees. What is a not-for-profit organization? What is a for-profit organization?

Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

JULY 15, 2025

Anyone can view the 990 you file — in fact, many donors will specifically search for them and other details prior to making donations. Do I have to file with my state? Each state has individual requirements for tax-exempt filings , some of which require greater detail or additional forms to accompany your 990 filing. Death and taxes.

Liability

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Gather Financial Data Collect all your nonprofit’s essential financial information, including: Income Expenses Assets Liabilities Details on restrictions This data should ideally already be stored and readily available in your accounting software. Your bookkeeping practices throughout the fiscal year matter.

Liability

Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Many 501(c)(3) organizations lack the resources and technical experience to directly accept cryptocurrency donations, and the vast majority are unaware of publicly available infrastructure that can be used to simplify the process. Introduce a new asset class and (tax-advantageous) method of donating .

Donation

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

360MatchPro reports an increase in individual donations and corporate philanthropy in recent years—two common nonprofit revenue sources. Essentially, it shows a snapshot of your organization’s annual financial health by comparing assets and liabilities. Liabilities. Net assets.

Liability

GrantNews

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Food Donation Improvement Act reduces liability for donors who make food donations. How The Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) Improves Food Insecurity For American Families On January 5, 2023, the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. However, there is good news. How, you may ask?

Liability

Planned Giving

MAY 13, 2024

The good news is you can save a lot by donating stock held for more than one year. Based on the assumptions below, donating shares worth $9,000 could avoid $2,000 in capital gains tax and save $3,150 in income tax by itemizing the deduction. the original investment) in value created by donating stock. Per below, donating (vs.

Liability

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To help you get an idea of the types of gifts potential donors may choose to give, check out this list from the IRS to help you determine fair market value for in-kind donations. For example, if a donor decides to donate a boat it first will need to be professionally appraised for fair market value.

Policy

Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Unfortunately, funders do not typically give grants for start-up costs , so you will most likely need to pay these expenses out of pocket or rely on donations from friends, family, board members, or your supporters. Given that nonprofits serve the public and are eligible to receive donations and grants, they must operate transparently.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Let your volunteers know about your organization’s liability coverage, what it covers and what it does not. Also share with volunteers about the Volunteer Protection Act , which protects volunteers from liability in cases of ordinary negligence. Is there a liability release everyone must sign? Is orientation required?

Policy

GrantNews

MARCH 13, 2024

Good Samaritan laws grant liability protection to folks who offer reasonable assistance to those who are hurt, sick, in danger, or otherwise incapacitated. In times of great need, communities have witnessed acts of kindness that range from providing shelter to evacuees, to volunteers donating essential supplies to survivors.

Liability

Planned Giving

JANUARY 15, 2025

By understanding the intricate advantages of CRTs, individuals can leverage these trusts to minimize tax liabilities while supporting charitable endeavors. Selling these items can result in significant tax liabilities. This can lead to higher tax brackets and increased tax liabilities. What is a Charitable Remainder Trust?

Liability

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

While donors who cannot make large donations often have to limit or withdraw their support during these times, major donors can help fill these new gaps in nonprofit funding. This process will help rule out any individuals who either are not able to make a major donation to your nonprofit or would likely not be willing to.

Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2 This important, nationwide law empowers nonprofits and other like-minded folks to be able to share donated food amongst people in need. Legally, donated food—like other donations—should be viewed as a gift and cannot be re-sold without being subject to huge fines.

Lobbying

Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits in the United States of America who have used TechSoup's donated products or educational resources in the past. (a) As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal).

Liability

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Operating Activities section shows cash transactions related to the nonprofit’s core mission, such as donations, grants, and expenses for programs and services. Non-cash items like depreciation, in-kind donations, or the conversion of debt to equity should not appear on the Statement of Cash Flows.

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While donors who cannot make large donations often have to limit or withdraw their support during these times, major donors can help fill these new gaps in nonprofit funding. This process will help rule out any individuals who either are not able to make a major donation to your nonprofit or would likely not be willing to.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

So you’re not asking them for a straight-up donation, even though you should educate them about your organization in some way and hopefully add them to your list of supporters. The cost for these types of events is low so you spend less money to bring in donations. You can maximize your donations by finding corporate sponsors.

Fundraising

Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

As your organization or participants meet those goals, donors increase their pledged donation. Organizations often offer incentive tiers for supporters to encourage larger donations. There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive.

Goals

Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Limited liability company. This data collection includes grants and pledges from institutional and high-net-worth individuals worldwide but does not include the many smaller donations from individuals which account for a significant, if not the primary, source of total philanthropic giving in response to this crisis. $124,568,460.

Grant

OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

They’re the ones who sign up to raise funds on behalf of your organization – driving donations from their own networks of friends and family. Collect only the information you must have – such as contact information, emergency contact information, a liability waiver, and t-shirt size. You can collect more information later.

Retainer

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Printing/postage Fundraising expenses Phone/internet Marketing expenses (graphic design, advertising) Professional development (training and conferences) Memberships, affiliations (dues & subscriptions) Travel/mileage/parking Insurance (liability for the facility, errors and omissions for Board, worker’s comp, etc.) Good question.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

Most COAs are organized into five categories: assets, liability, net assets, revenue, and expense accounts. Liabilities usually start with 2, net assets with 3, revenue with 4, and expenses with 5 and beyond. Then, those accounts are further divided into subcategories. For example, assets usually start with 1.

Liability

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Below are the two main characteristics we are looking for in a winning story: A clear demonstration of how a donated TechSoup product benefited your organization. b) Limitations of Liability. Interesting proposition.

IT

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Revenue Revenues represent the total income a nonprofit organization receives from various sources, such as donations, grants, program fees, and investment returns, during a specific period. Additionally, donations may come in the form of professional services or goods, which should also be accounted for.

Professional Services

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Below are the two main characteristics we are looking for in a winning story: A clear demonstration of how a donated TechSoup product benefited your organization. Limitations of Liability. What do I need to do to win this thing?

IT

Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Balance Sheet : Provides a quick overview of the nonprofit's financial position at a specific point in time, detailing its assets (what it owns), liabilities (what it owes), and equity (the net assets or funds available to the organization). Liabilities) These are amounts the nonprofit must pay, either now or in the future.

Finance

Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to empower change and seek justice within the communities you serve. As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal). b) Limitations of Liability.

Liability

The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 14, 2025

Liabilities (account numbers beginning with 2000): Everything your nonprofit owes, including debt, deferred revenue, and accounts payable. Net Assets (account numbers beginning with 3000): What your nonprofit is worth, calculated by subtracting your total liabilities from your total assets. Statement of financial position.

Liability

Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

These are: Event Registration Bidding Software Text Fundraising Livestreaming Platforms Volunteer and Staff Management Online Shop Video Editing Software Graphics Software Event Day Solution Liability Waivers. The two types of text fundraising are text-to-give and text-to-donate. Text-to-Donate.

Software

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It was incredibly easy to set up a fundraiser or make a donation. They tailored the prizes for their event to the theme of the event: in this case they had prizes donated from Patagonia, which makes a ton of outdoor gear. It was their passion that inspired their family and friends to donate. Forward Together With Casa.

Award

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

These organizations often depend on donations from their supporters, as well as grants, and other forms of funding to support their operations while pursuing their mission with any surplus being reinvested into the organization’s cause instead of being distributed to shareholders. These organizations are unable to collect donations.

Insurance

Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using products donated through TechSoup to help the youth in your community develop valuable life skills that will prepare them to take full advantage of their bright futures. b) Limitations of Liability. If you answered yes to all of those questions, keep reading! Ready to enter?

Liability

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2012

Deborah Galea is the COO at Red Earth Software, Inc , which donates its Policy Patrol Mail Security Bundle to eligible nonprofits to prevent. congestion, legal liability, and confidentiality breaches. Without a simple disclaimer, your organization is left open to liability for the information getting into unintended hands.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your organization from legal liabilities, you can incorporate online waivers into this process. Waivers are intended to protect the organization from potential risks and liabilities they could incur if a participant gets injured during the event, for example. About the Author.

Fundraising