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Nonprofit advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

Bonterra

Whether you’re raising awareness, influencing policy, or mobilizing supporters, successful advocacy requires more than one-off actions; it takes strategic, personalized engagement across the entire supporter journey. What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying.

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​A nonprofit Swiss Army knife: How fiscal sponsorship works to help advance shared goals

Candid

They can immediately focus on key priorities, including fundraising and programs, while benefiting from the fiscal sponsors tax compliance, accounting, governance, and finance functions, including accepting gifts and approving and administering program expenses.

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Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: Definitions and differences

Bonterra

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?

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Fundraising Coupling: Fiscal Sponsorship Under Section 501c4

The NonProfit Times

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.

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Thinking About Funding Think Tanks

The NonProfit Times

Think tanks are known for their research functions, but their public information and policy change roles are equally vital parts of their operations. Because think tanks often influence public policy – for nonprofits and commercial entities – funders often seek to invest in them.

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

DoJiggy

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.

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Is Your Organization Following 501(c)(3) Donation Rules?

DoJiggy

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?”