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. Are you a nonprofit looking to grow your impact?

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Candid

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It was debating the details of the IRS classification of nonprofits—especially those related to politics. As election season heats up, discussions of “political” nonprofits is likely to continue. But what makes a nonprofit “political,” anyway? What are 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Keep reading. We have the answers you seek.

Donation

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Six best practices for small ways your nonprofit can lead great change. It’s a simple act with a big impact—like what many of us do in the nonprofit sector. And just like many other nonprofits, the more you start trying to address this need in your community, the more you realize the issue is a lot bigger than you originally thought.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While some might not think of labor unions as part of the social sector, they are in fact 501(c)(5) nonprofits and have been included in Candid’s data tools for years. Within the tax code , unions are designated as nonprofit organizations under section 501(c)(5), a designation they share with agricultural or horticultural organizations.

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Candid

APRIL 7, 2022

Some run small, volunteer-based organizations; others run major nonprofits. A 2020 Echoing Green study found that nonprofits led by Black women received less funding than those run by white women or Black men. Previously, the donations were allotted through a formula that included the size of the organization.

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DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing social, educational, and cultural needs in our society. Understanding the different types of 501c nonprofit organizations and how they fundraise can help you choose the right structure for your mission and maximize your fundraising efforts. Here are the most common ones.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 18, 2011

This year footwear and apparel maker Puma is promoting a cause marketing promotion that benefits Soles4Souls , a nonprofit that provides shoes to poor people around the globe. For each mile recorded on the in-store treadmill PUMA will donate $100 and a pair of shoes to Soles4Souls.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 29, 2024

They had one executive coming for a tour and wanted to maximize their efforts for what might be a significant multi-year donation. The company's giving patterns showed they supported STEM initiatives and typically supported nonprofits only within a 30-mile radius. The food bank headquarters was 60 miles away.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 5, 2024

Understanding the nuances of 501(c)(3) donation rules is essential for nonprofit organizations seeking to maximize their potential and ensure compliance with legal standards. Below, we delve into these criteria, providing a clear understanding for aspiring nonprofit leaders. This means they should not be profit-driven.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2014

This is the first of a three-part blog series I have prepared pertaining to the Federal tax aspects of tax-exempt organizations, more commonly known as nonprofits. I spent the last 18 years of my career examining nonprofit organizations of different types. Tax Resources for Nonprofits. Charitable Organizations and the IRS.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Nursery workers, teenage babysitters, and members with childcare experience volunteer to watch kids for a few hours, and grownups make a donation in exchange for a few hours of childcare. Walk-a-thons are a staple of schools and nonprofits all over the country. Similar fundraisers are popular with nonprofits, too.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

Now available at TechSoup: Wirelessly connect desktops, laptops, and printers to your network with hardware from the Brocade donation program. These donated access points and controllers offer a number of benefits to your nonprofit, library, or foundation. Donated Brocade Mobility Wireless Access Points and Controllers.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Managing a nonprofit organization has its unique challenges. Nonprofits demand more from managers, especially when it comes to finances. Nonprofit financial management requires greater transparency and increased contingency planning of your budget. You have more than a few boxes to tick to comply with the IRS and other agencies.

Management

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

Understanding the different types of nonprofits and their IRS classifications is crucial if you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community by starting a nonprofit. The diverse amounts of nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal needs and helping their communities. What is a nonprofit organization?

Insurance

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

In my previous post, we walked through the basics of what a network is, and how one could benefit your nonprofit. There's a lot of donated networking hardware available at TechSoup. These programs offer donated access points, switches, controllers, routers, and a number of other benefits to your nonprofit, library, or foundation.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. Likewise, donors will not owe gift tax on those donations to the social sponsor. For many reasons, particularly for donors motivated to fund advocacy work, donations to a social sponsor may be an attractive option.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here is a simplified version of the MOST COMMON TYPES of nonprofit designations. Dana’s plain English: It’s a legit nonprofit that gets most of its operating revenues from donations - not fees for service - and doesn’t have investments that pay dividends. Dana: It’s a nonprofit that exists only to support another nonprofit.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

As your organization or nonprofit looks for holiday fundraising ideas , creating an angel tree could be an excellent option for giving to the families you serve in your community. This donation method is an excellent way for your organization to mobilize and spread the spirit of giving this holiday season.

Utilities

Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This ensures that your foundation operates according to IRS guidelines and also provides transparency for your nonprofit. The sheer volume of forms and documents can easily overwhelm even the most organized nonprofit. Similarly, involvement in lobbying activities by private foundations is also limited. But fear not!

Electronics

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Select the Toy Drive Location and Build a Donation Website Step 4. Make Donations Easy and Fun Step 7. Will you collect online donations to purchase items and buy supplies? Select the Toy Drive Location and Build a Donation Website Choose a location for your toy collection that people can access easily.

Demographics

Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support! Support women’s nonprofits No matter what causes you’re passionate about, there are plenty of women’s nonprofits you can contribute to for Women’s History Month. Donate to the fund here.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform , or not even knowing about your campaign in the first place. The fastest way to get more donations is to make it easy for your donors to give. If your digital donation form is long and complicated, members won’t be inclined to fill out the whole thing.

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Is a nonprofit truly effective? Let ’ s ask the people who are served USA Today Looking for the ‘best’ nonprofit to support? Choice quote: “A real measurement system wouldn’t start with dollars spent or academic studies, but with the people a nonprofit serves. h/t Heather Hill for suggesting this blog.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While there may not be an official list of permissible expenditures, the general rule is that PTOs should make purchases that align with their mission and adhere to the guidelines under which a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operates. This includes supporting political candidates, lobbying efforts, or religious ceremonies.

Funding

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Before you dive into soliciting silent auction item donations, set up your procurement goals. Recruit a diverse group of people for your committee who have a variety of connections so you won’t be getting all of the same type of item donated. 3 6% of attendees said they are holding an in-person auction only. TIP: Quality over quantity!

Procurement

Fundly

APRIL 12, 2024

Just as nonprofits use donor databases to store information on their constituents, you’ll need a camp database tool to store relevant data about campers and their families. Since your community will share your crowdfunding page to ask for donations , more people will become familiar with your camp and your branding.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

Read this blog to learn more about how these nonprofits are addressing the issues facing workers today by filling gaps left by traditional labor unions , and find out what Candid’s data says about philanthropic support for this growing movement. The rise of “alt-labor” nonprofit organizations. Foundation funding for workers’ rights i.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Rabbi Chaim is the only one among Boston’s nonprofit leaders who’s wearing one after he handed the rest of us ours in a vote-getting competition sponsored by Virgin America , Boston’s newest air carrier, that earned his organization, The Sharon Friendship Circle (aka The Chabad of Sharon), $25,000.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

Tracy Ring is a former nonprofit worker and current freelance writer and marketer. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations feared the worst. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations feared the worst. I also vet nonprofits by asking current board members about their experiences.

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