Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This section breaks down all of your nonprofits annual expenditures, categorized by function: program, administrative, and fundraising. Well dive deeper into these functional expense categories later, but program costs are directly related to your mission, while administrative and fundraising costs together make up your nonprofits overhead.

Liability

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Keep appropriate waivers and liability forms ready for volunteers to sign. Develop a screening procedure in “normal” times to make crisis screening easier. Catalog the skills and roles needed in a potential disaster along with a database of individuals willing to step up in a crisis.

Management

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

Built with small to mid-size nonprofits in mind, Bonterra Network for Good is a comprehensive set of tools for donor and volunteer management, online fundraising, messaging, and more. These tax deductions provide ample incentive for donors to contribute to fundraising efforts. Are you a nonprofit looking to grow your impact?

Nonprofit

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

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Your organization may also bring in revenue from fundraising events, service fees, and grants. The categories that operating expenses are divided into, such as employee salaries and fundraising event costs, will be similar across most organizations. Liabilities. Net assets.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

Fundraising

Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The nonprofit sector’s recognition and adoption of diverse revenue streams, including cryptocurrency, has increased significantly over the last year, but many still feel hesitant when it comes to crypto fundraising. 3 reasons to consider embracing crypto fundraising this GivingTuesday .

Donation

Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Navigating Liability: Top Digital Waiver Tips for Schools Fundraising is necessary for the vast majority of schools-but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun and exciting. Fundraising events are one of the most engaging ways to raise money for your school, as they draw in both old and new supporters. Gather feedback.

Liability

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A critical part of a fundraising gala is the catering of a delicious meal served to your guests with the utmost care and attention from a catering partner who understands the importance of guest experience and the timing of the meal in your program. It felt like I was back in the ballroom at an incredible fundraising event.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. Fundraising events can also attract new, first-time donors if you hold them in public spaces or encourage attendees to bring friends and family. Which fundraising events require waivers?

Fundraising

OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

Retainer

Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

To bring your virtual event to life and provide an experience that’s just as enriching as an in-person one, you need the right fundraising event software. You likely already have some of the basic tools you use for regular fundraising events. Need virtual fundraising ideas? Types of Fundraising Event Software.

Software

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ethical Considerations in School FundraisingTransparency, Safety & Legal Compliance What Are the Ethical Considerations in School Fundraising? Fundraising plays a pivotal role in helping schools meet financial needs for extracurricular programs, classroom supplies, and community initiatives. Encourages long-term community support.

Ethics

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. Net worth takes into account any liabilities the donor has as well as their non-liquid assets (e.g.,

Nonprofit

Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nonprofits are required by the IRS to keep detailed records, and there is a lot more paperwork for nonprofits than for other organizations, such as Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs). If you aren’t a fan of paperwork, this might be a major factor to consider when thinking about starting a nonprofit organization.

Liability

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 7, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. Net worth takes into account any liabilities the donor has as well as their non-liquid assets (e.g.,

Liability

GiveSmart

MARCH 21, 2024

If you’re planning a fundraiser, you’ll need a good budget. A fundraising budget plan is essential to maximizing your profit margins and collecting more funds for your cause. A platform designed for streaming fundraising events can help you accommodate more guests and keep them engaged.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

While maximized fundraising seems like the solution, the truth is that it takes responsible allocation of your resources to make sure every dollar is used wisely—and this starts with effective documentation. Most COAs are organized into five categories: assets, liability, net assets, revenue, and expense accounts.

Liability

Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. Pledge drives are great for urgent fundraising and can be centered around an event or peer-to-peer fundraiser.

Goals

The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 14, 2025

Whether youre analyzing donor engagement , fundraising success, or service delivery, effective data collection allows your organization to make more informed decisions so you can capitalize on your strengths and avoid repeating past mistakes. should have input on. Statement of financial position. Statement of cash flows.

Liability

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Approval as a 501(c)(3) entity is necessary in order to begin your fundraising efforts. If your fundraising goal is under $50,000, you would likely be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ (short form) at an approximate cost of $275 (as of 2018). The price of this insurance can vary depending upon the coverage plan chosen.

Insurance

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Take a look below to learn more about the other three financial statements: Financial Statement Purpose Statement of Financial Position A snapshot of a nonprofit’s assets, liabilities, and net assets at a given point in time, showing its overall financial health. How does a nonprofit prepare the Statement of Cash Flows?

Finance

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Despite colder weather, the winter season is always a time of warmth and generosity, so just because the year is wrapping up doesn’t mean your holiday fundraising efforts should be too. If you’ve almost reached your fundraising goal, one last end-of-year push could help you not only meet your goal but go above and beyond.

Fundraising

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. We’ve seen crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising websites that knocked our socks off this year.

Award

Candid

JULY 18, 2023

For example, some prefer personal giving or directing their philanthropy through limited liability companies (LLCs). Impacts on funding transparency and accessibility When it comes to the transparency of pledgers’ philanthropy, it’s important to consider the ways pledgers formalize their giving outside of foundations.

Liability

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

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

A budget combined with a fundraising plan can help you make sure there’s always money to pay for the things you need to operate your programs. Be realistic about what you can successfully operate the first year, especially if you will need to raise the money for the program(s) (fundraising can be a bit slow at first). Good question.

Budget

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2012

congestion, legal liability, and confidentiality breaches. Email signatures can provide legal protection when they include a disclaimer, but they can also be used to fundraise, promote events, and even spread the word about your organization’s work. Using Your Email Signature to Promote and Fundraise. Learn More.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization. All Board members should be involved in fundraising in some capacity during the year. Find more information about nonprofit Boards at boardsource.org.

Strategic Plan

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

Drafting an organizational budget based on fundraising is challenging for sure. With this data and experience, you’ll be able to make better projections and create more accurate budgets and fundraising plans. You could ramp up fundraising to bring in an additional $50,000 a year, but how much would you need to spend to do that?

Policies Procedures

Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 7, 2024

In the world of fundraising, safeguarding donor information is paramount. Cost-Effective Fraud Prevention The repercussions of a security breach can be devastating for nonprofits, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. Looking for more information on the best tools to assist your fundraising journey?

AI

Qgiv

OCTOBER 25, 2022

One of the main draws of peer-to-peer fundraising is that it expands your network of fundraisers beyond your organization’s staff. For that reason, peer-to-peer events depend on fundraisers who are dedicated to your cause and good at fundraising. Why/how does peer-to-peer fundraising work? Why are FAQs important?

Liability

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Expenses Expenses are the costs incurred by a nonprofit in carrying out its activities, including program delivery, administrative operations, and fundraising efforts. .” This section might further break down into subcategories, such as revenue from gifts, donations, auctions, etc.

Professional Services

Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

We’re recapping the key takeaways from our recent webinar to make it easy for nonprofits to leverage Candid’s profiles for fundraising. You’ll just need to fill out a few required fields, including your organization’s fiscal year, revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities. But first: What is a Seal of Transparency?

Metrics

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This means that in addition to opening up your site to more people, web accessibility can also help protect your organization from legal liability. Having a fully accessible nonprofit website isn’t something that will happen overnight, just like how your organization can’t cram for fundraising results.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

501(c)(2) : This type of tax-exemption is for exempt organizations to create a corporation to hold the title to property the organization owns to minimize liability risks of losing the property. The post Types of Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

Insurance

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Your organization’s ability to further its mission depends not only on successful fundraising , but also on allocating your funds so you can cover all of your expenses while setting your nonprofit up for long-term sustainability and growth. Effective financial management is critical for operating a nonprofit. Statement of financial position.

Nonprofit