Unlocking the Differences: 501(c)(6) vs. 501(c)(3) Status

The world of nonprofit organizations involves several conditions and regulations. These rules or statuses include the 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) statuses, each with its unique rules, purposes and benefits. Both share similarities in being exempted from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, learning their ...

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5 Kid-Friendly Fundraisers to Raise Money For Your Ministry

As a children’s ministry leader, you know that it takes numerous resources to teach and impact the kids in your church. From in-person events to digital fundraisers, there are endless ways to raise much-needed funds for your ministry. But if you’re looking to include kids ...

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Securing Corporate Sponsorships | A Fundraiser’s How-To

Nonprofit organizations and businesses can have a lot in common. Luckily, with corporate philanthropy trending positively for businesses everywhere, companies are more excited than ever to support charitable causes like yours. Not to mention, securing corporate sponsorships supplies your nonprofit with a significant fundraising boost. ...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Procuring Standout Auction Items

If you’ve ever planned an auction for your nonprofit, you know that the process has many moving parts, from setting a fundraising goal to securing a venue to marketing the event. However, the most involved and impactful planning step is procuring a wide range of ...

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Fun Run Fundraiser: 3 Tips for Streamlining Your Event

Races, like marathons and 5Ks, are a tried and true fundraising idea. They’re used for anything from family-friendly school walk-a-thons to corporate social responsibility events. One of the most engaging types of charity races is the fun run. Like any other event, fun runs require ...

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How to Tackle Member Dues Challenges with Payment Software

Membership-based organizations often struggle with dues collection because of payroll deduction issues and inadequate payment collection infrastructure among other challenging roadblocks That’s why these organizations need a reliable way to collect dues and other important payments so they can provide quality benefits and strengthen their ...

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8 Camp Management Software Features for Camp Growth

Improving your camp’s day-to-day operations is crucial, especially for providing the very best experience possible to your campers. However, monitoring and promoting the growth of your business is essential to continue to do what you love: making a difference in campers’ lives. It’s never too ...

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4 Best Practices Nonprofits Can Learn from Businesses

Nonprofit organizations exist in a different world from for-profit organizations—however, they share some key similarities. For instance, nonprofits solicit donors to make gifts to help further their cause; businesses solicit customers to purchase items or services to increase their revenue. Nonprofits seek out major donors ...

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Nonprofit Wealth Screening 101: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re hosting a capital campaign, trying to increase major gifts, or looking to personalize your donor communications, wealth screening is an invaluable tool. However, many nonprofits are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the wealth screening process. To clear up any confusion, we’ll ...

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About the Google Ad Grant

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, the Google Ad Grant stands as a beacon of opportunity for nonprofits. With up to $10,000 per month in free advertising credits, this grant empowers organizations to reach wider audiences, drive traffic to their websites, and amplify their ...

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Data Collection for Grant Proposals: 3 Essential Strategies

Nonprofit organizations must always be on the lookout for funding possibilities. Whether these are foundation grants, community awards, or gifts from various corporations, nonprofits should be prepared to write effective proposals when the perfect opportunities arise. Maybe you’ve already learned the basics of grant writing as ...

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Church Fundraising Ideas: 5 Ways to Raise By Reading

Bibles, books, group studies, and other reading materials offer valuable encouragement for those in your women’s ministry. But to access these critical resources, you’ll need to employ effective fundraising for your church. While ministry may be your primary focus, you still need funds to support ...

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5 Tips to Strategically Approach Ticketing at Your Museum

It’s no secret that ticket sales are an essential revenue stream for many museums. In fact, earned income can make up anywhere from 40% to 70% of a museum’s annual budget. Although admissions revenue is just one type of income that falls into this category, ...

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4 Key Benefits of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Every goal needs a plan to get there, whether you’re trying to learn an instrument, scale a mountain, or enact positive change in your community. From fundraising to advocacy, your nonprofit engages in a variety of activities to make a difference in the lives of those you ...

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Email vs. Text Marketing: A Comparison for Nonprofits

If your nonprofit’s emails are getting lost in supporters’ inboxes or your organization isn’t seeing the results it used to, you may be thinking about exploring other avenues. But email is a staple of nonprofit marketing, so can you afford to move away from it completely? ...

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