Planned Giving

APRIL 24, 2025

Unfortunately, these myths prevent many nonprofits from tapping into one of the most lucrative sources of charitable giving: real estate. The question isnt whether nonprofits are missing outits how much they are leaving on the table. Takeaway: Real estate gifts can be liquidated quickly, providing nonprofits with immediate funding.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 16, 2024

Our toolkits and professional support provide you with the resources and expertise you need to maximize the impact of donor gifts, educate on minimizing tax burdens for heirs, and leave a legacy that reflects donor values and goals. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when setting up planned gifts: 1.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act (H.R. Nonprofits – and everyone else – have a voice in the process today through the Public Comment process.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of donor data. Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. Let’s take a closer look at how you can leverage this software to not only gain valuable donor insights but also protect your nonprofit’s supporters.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We’ve gathered top thought-leaders in the nonprofit space to equip you to raise more through year-end fundraising in this one-day mini-conference on 11/4/21. Buy a VIP Pass! VIP Passes include the official notes & session recordings and an exclusive 2-hour workshop on 11/5, which are available for purchase for $70.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of creating a meaningful message when a nonprofit wants to engage with their donors. With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. The Brand Story.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Back-to-School Fair This is a good idea for early September, but it can last well through October, depending on how exciting back-to-school season is where you live.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): A nationally accredited public or nonprofit institution providing instruction beyond secondary education. Organization Applicant: Submitting a grant on behalf of an organization which, if nonprofit, must be an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) entity, P to T P.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Grant funding is an excellent resource for nonprofits, for-profit businesses, and other organizations dedicated to advancing conservation and clean-up efforts. There are grants to nonprofits and government agencies for programs benefiting local communities. Funding supports early-stage projects connecting scholars from diverse fields.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fundraising is the lifeblood of most nonprofits, and Jewish organizations and synagogues are no different. Whether through education, holiday celebrations, or religious ceremonies, maintaining a connection to Jewish history requires resources. Fundraising plays an essential role in creating these community-focused opportunities.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

If you are a busy CEO, overtasked Development Director, or a nonprofit Board Member that wants to help, I will give you basic tools for effective fundraising and point you in the proper direction to realize a new level of success. Session III: Moving Passed the Old School Stewardship Methods for Major Donors with Chanda Lockhart.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 8, 2024

By Paul Clolery Nonprofit employees with 403(b) retirement plans would be able to participate in collective investment trusts (CITs), if new federal legislation passes and is signed into law. The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act (S.4917) 4917) has bipartisan support and is sponsored by U.S.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

From nonprofit charities to healthcare institutions, organizations rely on fundraising to support their missions, sustain operations, and bolster programming activities. Table of Contents Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Consideration for Higher Education: Fundraising vs. Advancement What Makes Fundraising So Challenging?

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

This National Library Week and on this National Library Workers Day, we celebrate our beloved libraries—and the librarians who sustained library services through the challenges of the past year. The recently passed COVID-19 relief bill contains $200 million specifically for public libraries.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives. Demonstrate that you have done your research.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

People often ask us, “When will the [year just passed] 990s be available?” This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. The trendline for 2019 represents filings collected through April 2021.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. With Open AI’s ChatGPT , nonprofits can generate high-quality emails in a fraction of the time it would usually take to write them. As you can see, ChatGPT is a terrific tool for nonprofit email communication.

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Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2023

Of the many ways a nonprofit organization can get funding, grants often seem like the holy grail. Grant funding should be a part of your 501(c)(3)’s income stream but knowing the different types of grants available for nonprofit organizations will help you choose the ones that make the most sense for the resources you have available.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.”

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits. But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Over the last quarter-century PlannedGiving.com has delivered thousands of planned giving websites for nonprofits both large and small. A On the positive side, more and more nonprofits are realizing the importance of planned giving. million nonprofits take planned giving seriously. Viken made sure they caught up. Look at Pepsi.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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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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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

But with stories of nonprofits experiencing unexpected major gifts happen all the time. A gift acceptance policy serves as a transparency tool for your organization to understand which gifts your nonprofit is prepared to warmly accept. Has your nonprofit considered if you will accept cryptocurrency or NFTs as a gift?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

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. Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. Your nonprofit is just the conduit for donors to accomplish their philanthropic desires.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2012

As a presumably law-abiding nonprofit, you might've wondered how much SOPA could've really endangered your mission. And if it was indeed a danger, how can you as a nonprofit play a larger role in defending digital rights in the future? Intimidation tactics where one nonprofit wants to shut down the other," he told us.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. These services help lower the cost of events and projects, which means your nonprofit doesn’t have to rely on fundraising to hit your goals.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2013

In a perfect world, your nonprofit would have the resources to equip every worker and volunteer with a secure laptop. Unfortunately, the world isn’t perfect—that’s why nonprofits exist in the first place—so you probably deal with a hodgepodge of personal devices. That’s not a bad thing.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world! A Remarkable Journey Libby is the founder and CEO of GrantWatch , the premier grant funding search engine that connects nonprofits, businesses, and individuals with over 230,000 monthly visitors.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Because grants usually come from larger entities, the amount of money your nonprofit receives is generally higher than donations you would get from an individual or small business.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

This is an important exercise for every nonprofit. You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! Hope is not a good financial strategy, especially when you’re basing your program activities on the results you hope to get through fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. The more educated your fundraising ambassadors are, the more successful they will be in building up your organization’s brand. Orlando Bloom is an ambassador for UNICEF.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved a number of federal holidays to Mondays. There are grants to eligible nonprofits, agencies, and public schools for education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. There are grants to eligible nonprofits to benefit local residents.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach.

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GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to the final installment of our three-part series on writing your super set of nonprofit bylaws! There has been a lot to cover over the last three weeks, and we appreciate you joining this journey to gain more knowledge for your nonprofit team. Let’s begin with a short recap. Is everything in order?

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