How to Maximize Your Auction Revenue with a Paddle Raise

Running a successful auction is no small feat. Between securing the right items, engaging your audience, and ensuring bidding runs smoothly, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling one too many flaming swords. Yet, even with the perfect catalog of items, many nonprofits struggle to ...

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5 Most Helpful Types of Software for Small Businesses

In a world where technological advancements seem to happen overnight, software solutions have emerged as a way for all types of organizations to streamline their workflows and improve efficiency—for example, nonprofits invest in fundraising software and associations purchase membership management tools. For-profit companies also use ...

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Tax Season Simplified: 5 Essential Nonprofit Tax Forms

It’s no secret that one of the key benefits that comes with registering a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is exemption from federal (and most state) income taxes. But just because your nonprofit is tax exempt doesn’t mean you can completely write off tax season! Due to ...

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Employee Payroll Giving: The Ultimate Fundraiser’s Guide

Employee payroll giving is a powerful yet often underutilized tool for nonprofit fundraising. By allowing employees to donate a portion of their salary directly to charity, this method not only simplifies the giving process but also fosters a culture of philanthropy within the workplace. For ...

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9 Must-Have Features of Nonprofit Point of Sale Systems

Nonprofits generate revenue through various fundraising channels, from product fundraising to crowdfunding to auctions. However, there’s a commonly overlooked sustainable stream of revenue that nonprofits can tap into — a store. These are particularly popular with aquarium and zoo nonprofits but can be adopted by ...

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8 Effective Strategies for Marketing Corporate Volunteerism

Corporate volunteerism is more than just a buzzword—it’s a powerful tool that drives meaningful impact for the nonprofits and schools that pursue it. As organizations look to engage their supporters in these programs, the need for marketing corporate volunteerism effectively has never been greater. In ...

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3 Compliance Considerations for Donor-Advised Funds

Research shows the number of donor-advised funds (DAFs) is rising, and contributions to these accounts have reached an all-time high of $85.53 billion. These large pools of wealth dedicated to charitable purposes allow high-impact donors to support the causes they care about. Despite their growing ...

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6 Year-End Product Fundraisers That Are Good Enough to Eat

Did you know that in 2023, December giving made up 26% of all nonprofit online revenue, and the last week of the year alone accounted for 13% of total nonprofit online revenue? Year-end is a powerful opportunity to encourage your community to tap into the ...

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A Guide to Managing Grants & Funding With Nonprofit Cloud

As a grantmaking foundation, your primary goal is to place funding in the hands of the organizations that need it most. However, administrative tasks, legal requirements, and unorganized data collection can make finding the best organizations to distribute those funds difficult. Streamlined grants management begins with comprehensive, flexible ...

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8 Steps to Planning an Excellent Hybrid Nonprofit Gala

Hybrid fundraising events offer a way for nonprofits to connect with both live and virtual audiences. These gatherings allow you to build relationships with your broader supporter groups no matter their location, keeping them engaged and soliciting the donations necessary to power your mission. Plenty ...

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4 Nonprofit Fundraising Software Trends to Keep Up With

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofits, adaptability is key. You must constantly tune into the latest trends and best practices to ensure your strategies remain fresh and effective.  The digital landscape, in particular, offers a wealth of tools that can transform the way you engage ...

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How & Why Schools Should Personalize Giving Experiences

If you’re a frequent online shopper, you know the value of a smooth purchasing process. You want to load up your virtual shopping cart, add your card information and address, and click “Purchase” all in just a few taps. Your donors are also used to ...

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The Critical Role of Mid-Level Donors in Capital Campaigns

When planning and executing a successful capital campaign, it’s easy to focus on the major donors who contribute large sums of money. However, there’s a group of donors that often gets overlooked but plays a crucial role in the success of these campaigns: mid-level donors. ...

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Appealing to Major Donors: 3 Tips for Major Gifts Officers

Your nonprofit undoubtedly implements many fundraising ideas to help you generate the revenue necessary to power your mission. If your organization struggles to reach funding goals despite hosting many events and managing multiple campaigns, it could be a sign that you need to focus on major donors. ...

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Incorporating Your Brand on Your Nonprofit Website: A Guide

Your website is one of the most valuable assets in your nonprofit’s tech stack. With this tool, you can spread the word about your cause, keep your supporters updated on your progress and goals, and empower your community to get involved with your work. But most nonprofits ...

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