The Charity CFO

MAY 10, 2022

If your nonprofit uses donations of supplies, services, and even time to help fund your operations, you need to know about recent changes in accounting standards for in kind donations. Or, in other much simpler words, in kind donations. . When do the changes to in kind gift reporting go into effect?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Are you looking for a way to make donating even easier for your supporters? Text-to-Donate is a powerful Kindful Fundraising Tool that gives you new ways to reach donors, and our latest updates make it easier than ever to set up and manage. The post Text-to-Donate campaigns are easier than ever with upgraded features.

Management 108

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Ann Green

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

Fundraising 69

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

With billions of Google searches happening every day, nonprofits around the world use the Google Ad Grant program to connect with people looking to learn more about their cause. Through the Google Ad Grant program, qualifying nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 per month in free advertising spend on the Google Search Network.

Advertising 98

Advertising Nonprofits Children Education 98

Fundraising Coach

MAY 1, 2024

Nonprofits depend on loyal donors to receive sustainable support for their work. This means your organization must provide a positive donor experience , not just in one event or campaign, but over the course of their involvement with your nonprofit.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 16, 2024

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are making waves in the nonprofit sector, and for good reason. These tools hold the potential to help nonprofit organizations do a lot of good in their communities, as they can be used for everything from taking notes in meetings to identifying new donor prospects.

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Ethics Technology Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 178

Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Introduce them to their account manager and explain the step-by-step process from signing the agreement to executing the program. Instead of making a donation with each purchase, Sketchers is making a flat donation. Instead of making a donation with each purchase, Sketchers is making a flat donation. Sketchers ??

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. — Want to be kind to in-kind. How likely it is the donor will make subsequent in-kind gifts.

Finance 105

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Values Production 105

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It's called the New Strategies "Rising" Program , focused on small nonprofits with budgets under one million, and many operate on much less. Larger nonprofits with corporate partnership teams have multiple people working on partnerships in business development, marketing, and account management. Here's what I'll recommend.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization. There are three ways for your nonprofit to access accounting services, each of which comes with its own pros and cons: Hiring an accountant in-house.

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Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofits 59

The Charity CFO

JULY 28, 2022

Updated standards on accounting for nonprofit leases ( ASC 842 ) go into effect this year for most organizations–and next year for the few remaining exceptions. We’ll tell you all you need to know about complying with these new rules when accounting for leases of all types. What is ASC 842 for nonprofit lease accounting?

Finance 98

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability Activism 98

iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Accountability is good – even for major gift officers. But here’s the rub when it comes to fundraising metrics – it matters very much which accountability metrics you use. One study looked at 24 different accountability metrics used by 210 large charities. Think about that – more accountability caused worse performance!

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Statement of Activities is the Income Statement of a nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit, you call the difference between revenue and expenses the change in net assets. . It includes donations, grants, fundraising, earned revenue, government funding, and special events. Or profit. . Change in Net Assets .

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 30, 2022

While nonprofits raise millions from matching gifts programs every year, they are only ankle-deep in what should be deep waters of opportunity. ?? Did you know that nonprofits are only claiming 10% of the matching gifts available??? Money is sitting in companies and earmarked for nonprofits but is going unclaimed. Crazy, right?

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you are a California-based nonprofit or solicit any donations in California, it’s critical to understand California AB 488 (AB 488). A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. What is California AB 488?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. Donors can access the portal from your Bloomerang donation, event, or crowdfunding pages. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. According to Double the Donation’s roundup of fundraising statistics , online giving has grown by 12.1%

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2022

Fundraising software firm helps nonprofit organizations achieve record breaking year, earns top peer-review awards, and releases multiple enhancements designed to empower fundraisers to do what they love. billion dollars donated to their nonprofit customers. billion dollars donated to their nonprofit customers.

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Production Nonprofits Management Values 87

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 6, 2023

We really didn’t want to sit at home and kind of just dilly dally around, because we’re always doers,” says Camden, now 19 and a recent high school graduate. “How It really kind of drove us to make a change,” recalls Camden. It really kind of drove us to make a change,” recalls Camden. It started off as an idea.”

Food 96

Food Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 96

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 5, 2024

Considering the amount of time they spend on their devices, your nonprofit can tap into many opportunities to bring donors closer to your mission. Your nonprofit’s website is a go-to resource for prospective and existing supporters to learn more about your impact, upcoming events, and ways they can contribute to your goals.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. If you want your new nonprofit to grow successfully and fulfill its mission, a budget is not optional. Not a fun place to be.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. This could be done annually or just one time.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

As 2023 has drawn to a close, tax season looms on the horizon, and we nonprofits gear up for a unique opportunity—issuing tax summaries to our donors. While tax summaries might seem like just another administrative task, savvy nonprofits use them as powerful cultivation moments to deepen relationships with donors. Allow me to explain.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. However, without taking that crucial SEO step, you are kind of shouting into the void. Yes, you’ll get found other ways, like by sharing posts on your social accounts. So, what kind of content is that, exactly?

Environmental 107

Environmental Nonprofits Food Values 107

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In many ways, new nonprofits can figure things out as they go, learning from their mistakes and making adjustments. However, that’s not the case with an organization’s accounting systems. Let’s take a closer look at nonprofit accounting systems, the most frequent mistakes, and how to avoid trouble down the road.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 8, 2023

Case study superhero Tas Cassim from Black Dog Institute in Oz and I will discuss case studies. One of the reasons case studies are so darn effective is that they are helpful mid- and bottom-funnel. Today, however, I'm talking about top-of-funnel content for your partnership program because it's just as critical as case studies. They are new leads!

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing Production 130

Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4% According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4%

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

FACT: I have yet to meet a partnership professional that didn't salivate at the prospect of getting ACTUAL PROOF that a nonprofit partnership helped a company sell more stuff. When I'm writing partnership case studies, most nonprofits request: "Can you ask if the partnership has helped them sell more XYZ?" Everyone wants this!

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

Financial forecasting is a term you’ll hear thrown around in the business world quite often—but in the world of nonprofits, it can be difficult (and even downright impossible) to plan your organization’s finances with any degree of certainty. What Is a Financial Forecast for Nonprofits?

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability Management 52

Selfish Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Maximizing partnership accounts and portfolios and leveraging them to achieve your partnership goals. Since 2006, Good Scout has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable nonprofit and corporate brands. Reputationally, it's safer for a company to work with a nonprofit. Besides hearing from yours truly ? Interested?

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

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Nonprofit Megaphone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of philanthropy, nonprofits are continually seeking innovative ways to maximize impact. Why These Partnerships Are Key for Nonprofit Success Here’s why each of these nonprofit partnership types can be especially beneficial for your organization.

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Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 21, 2019

This commitment does not necessarily have to be cash, we would also consider a gift-in-kind value at the same levels.” “We However, it doesn't necessarily have to be just revenue, but we look at other factors like earned media, paid media, possible in kind values, etc. There are four parts to this post. The graphs showing the results.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 12, 2022

Cash flow isn’t just an issue for small nonprofits that depend on donations to meet payroll each month. A lack of cash on hand impacts nonprofit organizations of all sizes. A few years ago, we were working with a fully-funded nonprofit. . On paper, they were a flourishing organization— a model of nonprofit success.

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