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Are 501(c)(4) Organizations Eligible for Grants?

Grant Writer Team

Securing funding for your cause requires time, strategy, and a strong grant proposal. Furthermore, it is vital to read and re-read your grant application before submission to guarantee the grant-maker receives a compelling proposal from your organization. However, donations are not tax-deductible for donors.

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The State of DAFs in 2025: Updates on Donor-Advised Funds

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DAFs incentivize wealthy donors to give more without creating their own foundations, providing new opportunities for nonprofits to receive large donations. Should your nonprofit still target DAF holders and accept donations from them? Treasury Department introduced proposed regulations to address some concerns surrounding DAFs.

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30 Best Silent Auction Ideas That Don’t Cost A Dime

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Network with local freelance photographers who connect with your mission and see if theyre willing to donate some of their time and talent for your highest bidder. 1 Fan Basket $ Sports teams from high schools to colleges and professional teams are often willing to donate merchandise to create a basket for your auction.

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Primary School Fundraising Ideas for Every Season | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

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.

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5 Tips for Engaging Members in Virtual Fundraising

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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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NEW THINKING: Blog digest – November/December 2022

Critical Fundraising

People promise much to charities, but donations remain unsent Physics.org More than half of charitable giving via payment apps is ‘forgotten’ as soon as a fundraiser leaves, according to a new University of Copenhagen. And then we get a paycheck and a thank-you note for doing so.” Craig Kennedy outlines his solutions.

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An Essential Guide to Nonprofit Financial Management (Best Practices and Tips)

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When people’s living costs go up, they can’t afford to donate as much or as often, if at all. Your nonprofit needs to manage its finances responsibly to be prepared for these thin donation times. Internal Controls and Audits Internal controls are put in place to direct the use and prevent the misuse of donated funds and assets.