As we head into the year-end giving season, nonprofits must ensure their technology is ready to handle the influx of holiday and Giving Tuesday donations. For this end-of-the-year season, keep an eye on your technology and ensure it meets your organization’s fundraising and management needs. If not, the start of the new year is the …
As a new nonprofit founder, you have a lot on your plate to launch your mission-driven initiatives. One of the first and most important items you should tackle when getting your nonprofit up and running is to become a 501(c)(3) organization under the IRS. A 501(c)(3) designation exempts your nonprofit from paying taxes. Every dollar …
Your dance studio has a lot of expenses, from staff salaries to the monthly upkeep and rental costs of your facility. While you likely receive a good chunk of your necessary funding through student tuition, class fees, and recital tickets, it’s likely that you could use another revenue stream to help cover day-to-day costs. This is …
A strong nonprofit website requires several different design elements, from mobile optimization to streamlined navigation. However, it’s not only important to consider the function of your website, but also how well your digital presence conveys your identity and communicates your brand to your audience. After all, a generic website that performs well but doesn’t show …
We’ve written previously at FundraisingIP about the benefits of matching gift programs for nonprofits—and how they can best assist their donors in navigating the opportunities. After all, matching gift programs have emerged as a powerful tool to amplify the impact of individual giving. In fact, they’re one of the most prominent forms of corporate philanthropy. However, …
Whether you want to enhance your corporate team building or expand your community connections, charity races are exceptional opportunities to engage your community. They provide a chance to get active and connect participants under one meaningful cause. To make the most of your charity run experience, follow these four tips: Choose a Compelling Cause to Support Recruit …
Nonprofit organizations often host fundraising events to generate the revenue they need to work toward their mission. However, these events have the potential to do more for your nonprofit than simply empowering you to collect gifts. They also provide an opportunity to engage supporters, raise awareness, and form stronger relationships with your community. To help …
Whether you’re collecting funds on behalf of your philanthropic partner or your chapter itself, your fraternity or sorority focuses lots of its energy on fundraising. That being said, no matter what you’re fundraising for, executing your fundraising initiatives must be a team effort. However, this can be easier said than done. As a sorority or fraternity leader, you …
Need to construct a new building, update a program facility, or fund an endowment for your organization? You can achieve any of these large projects by launching a capital campaign. Capital campaigns are large-scale fundraisers carried out over a set time period (usually several years) to bring in a large amount of money for a …
Membership dues account for a decreasing portion of association funding, meaning non-dues revenue is a must for today’s associations. With fundraisers, associations like yours can diversify their revenue sources to expand programs and deliver high-quality educational courses. In addition, fundraising can increase member engagement, recruitment, and retention. However, fundraising for associations is nuanced. Asking for …
Whether you’re a nonprofit or an association, you know that fundraising events can play a huge part in sustaining your organization. Making every fundraiser successful means getting help from tons of people with different skills and responsibilities. From planning events to hosting them and every step in between, volunteers can become a valuable extension of …
As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of having a solid fundraising strategy. Soliciting individual donations, hosting events, and leveraging corporate philanthropy allow your organization to bring in the revenue you need to make a difference in your community. However, your strategy for managing your nonprofit’s finances is just as critical to furthering your …
With the many financial transactions that occur within the digital space, your organization needs to make sure its data policies are up to date. Recently, even popular, reputable businesses have experienced data leaks. As your organization continues to comply with general fundraising requirements, take extra time to review data protection regulations as well. It’s essential to …
Donors trust nonprofits to use their donations wisely. However, in donating, supporters give a lot more than just money–they release their personal and financial information. As nonprofits rely on digital tools to collect donations, plan events, and manage volunteers, sensitive data like credit card numbers and home addresses are stored within fundraising platforms. Failure to keep …
Have you taken a good look at your nonprofit website recently? If you haven’t conducted an overhaul of your website in the last few years, it might start to look outdated and not reflect your nonprofit’s current brand. Refreshing your website allows your nonprofit to generate excitement and online engagement for your cause. This is …
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