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

CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2023

Fundraising for Advocacy and Advocacy Organizations is the same as fundraising for Service and Project Providers. Larry Kaplan, a nonprofit consultant who has an extensive background in advocacy, political campaigns, nonprofit management and fundraising, is well-versed on the similarities and differences. but it’s different.

Lobbying

Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Want to bring your fundraising to the next level? Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Not only do fundraisers help you continue making a difference in people’s lives, but they can also be a great opportunity to build a stronger community within your church.

Fundraising

The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 29, 2024

I realize many fundraisers want to show or demonstrate or say everything about the nonprofit to the major gift donor. If you've been concluding major donor tours in the lobby or other public or semi-public space (near a donor wall, for instance) consider a shift to a space that allows a pause and allows the tour experience to resonate.

Conference

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Associations participate in efforts that do not directly benefit members, such as lobbying for the field, community activism, grants, and scholarships. What are some impactful ways your association can find success in fundraising? Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraisers raise funds and spread awareness by creating personalized donation pages.

Fundraising

Critical Fundraising

MARCH 7, 2023

Charities should publish donor codes of conduct that commit donors to behaving in a respectful and non-discriminatory manner towards fundraising professionals. This is a key recommendation from the second phase of Rogare’s work on gender issues in the fundraising profession. Lobby for training to be put in place if it is not provided.

Publishing

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. For example, the Section 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor may require guarantees that the funds disbursed are not used for lobbying. Joint Fundraising: Tandem organizations often will jointly fundraise. This may also be required by the sponsors.

Contract

DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2024

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. Fundraising with DoJiggy Which Organizations Can Legally Run Charity Raffles? Conclusion What Is a 501c Organization?

Lobbying

Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

If you’ve taken on a virtual fundraising campaign before, you know it can be hard work. Virtual fundraising comes with a lot of challenges like these—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a highly effective way to support the causes you care about! Tie your fundraising to your advocacy efforts. Low social media engagement.

Fundraising

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2012

Just don’t pin a picture of the new lobby area of your school. Fundraising ideas for Pinterest are already popping up. If you answered yes to most of these questions, keep the following in mind as you get started on Pinterest: Be useful. Pinterest users are looking for ideas and inspiration. Speak to that muse.

Lobbying

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Husock does offer a caveat regarding lobbying activities. As a rule, independent think tanks do not take formal policy positions as an organization, in part because of restrictions, in the United States at least, on lobbying on the part of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations,” Husock wrote.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2009

I’m thrilled that I’ve successfully navigated the Russian interface here in the hotel lobby to be able to log in and post on my blog! I’m here to teach a class at the NGO Masterschool for Nonprofits this week and will be sharing some with you, my readers, about what fundraising is like in non-communist Russia.

Lobbying

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. Fundraising is not about you. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? Let’s look at it another way.

Donation

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As a political candidate or organization, fundraising is a year-round effort and one of the most critical elements of your campaign. Political party fundraising allows individuals to get involved in the political process and support causes they care about. What We’ll Cover: What Is Political Fundraising?

Fundraising

Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. See also Ian’s column in Third Sector , which considers fundraising’s ‘class problem’ in the context of its Corinthianism.

Lobbying

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 guide will explain how to do an angel tree donation drive and provide tips for fundraising success.

Utilities

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Organizing a holiday toy drive is a great fundraiser for churches and community organizations that can make a real difference for needy families. If you represent a business, setting up a Christmas tree in your lobby, staff cafeteria, or break room is a great way to draw donors. What We’ll Cover: Step 1.

Lobbying

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Most Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) come to us with a fundraising goal in mind. However, some PTO fundraisers can be so successful that organizations end up with more money than expected. Many of these events can also be used as PTO fundraising opportunities, once basic costs are covered.

Funding

Gail Perry Group

MARCH 13, 2025

But lets be clearthis is not about lobbying. They are unsure about rules around lobbying and advocacy. This is about developing long-term relationships with the people who make decisions that can impact your mission. Why would my state senator want to hear from me?

Government

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Also, probably you don't want to pay extra for your website or fundraising video to load, do you? Lobbying ISPs to provide fast lane access to NFPs at no or low cost and supporting those who do. Soon the Internet will be the predominant - maybe only - source of information. Kevin Lo, Lead Technology Analyst.

Electronics

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike for-profit businesses that chase customers to boost their profits, your nonprofit depends on fundraising that comes from donors, events, grants, and other channels. Fundraising channels are some of the first to dry up when times get tough, such as during a recession. Avoid supporting political or lobbying campaigns.

Management

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

What’s your fundraising goal, and how does that translate to total item value? Setting A Silent Auction Item Budget NOTE: Items typically sell for 60% of the total item value, so once you’ve created your budget and fundraising goal, calculate what total item value you’ll need to solicit in order to reach those goals.

Procurement

Fundly

APRIL 12, 2024

Camp directors and staff members plan activities, manage camp finances, fundraise , maintain camp facilities and equipment, and more. For example, if several of your campers attend the same church, you might reach out to this church and ask if you can provide them with promotional camp pamphlets for their front lobby.

Lobbying

DoJiggy

MARCH 5, 2024

With the support of DoJiggy, organizations can navigate the complexities of maintaining this status, leveraging it for fundraising and growth. DoJiggy provides a powerful fundraising platform and a wealth of charity resources, and a question we often get asked is: “Am I following 501(c)(3) Donation Rules?” appeared first on DoJiggy.

Donation

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Boston, Massachusetts: Tech Networks of Boston Roundtable: It's Legal for Nonprofits to Lobby, Organize, and Advocate! Baltimore, Maryland: Fundraising Tech 101 and Tech Help/Consultations. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels and Bytes — Allegheny.

Training

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt’s past work includes fundraising for the University of the Arts, Ursinus College, University of Cincinnati and the Boy Scouts of America. Each nonprofit board member should help identify and solicit revenue as part of the nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. But funding goes beyond their own gift.

Finance

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

Political organizations: Political nonprofits engage in advocacy, lobbying, and political activities to influence legislation and public policy. The post Types of Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations. There are over 1.8

Insurance

Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

You know how to lobby for the cause and mission you represent. Directly outline your needs in your communications and highlight the benefits of in-kind giving. Tap Into Your Non-Profit Creativity. As a non-profit leader, you’ve likely always needed to be tenacious and creative.

Lobbying