Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For example, Crowded , one of the leading nonprofit-centered financial institutions, offers free fundraising tools and donation collection for its nonprofit account holders. Knowing which fundraising campaigns were most successful can help you plan future efforts. Payment method (cash, check, etc.)

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising. The Annual All-Access Training Pass You can attend all of our training webinars and workshops at no extra cost (as well as access lots of other goodies) for 365 days with an All-Access Pass. Want to start a blog?

Marketing 83

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop a strategic plan , which should include staffing, activities, budget, and a fundraising plan. . Establish an annual budget for your nonprofit based on operating expenses, including salaries. . Establish financial auditing procedures and internal controls. . Get ready to start fundraising. . Understand revenue. .

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

We’re recapping the key takeaways from our recent webinar to make it easy for nonprofits to leverage Candid’s profiles for fundraising. Access to Foundation Directory : Does your nonprofit have a 2024 Gold Seal of Transparency and less than $1 million in annual revenue? But first: What is a Seal of Transparency? Yes, absolutely.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Combing all experience and exposure to the industry, The Charity CFO has had the opportunity to work closely in: Accounting Financial Management Fundraising Grant Management Board Engagement Hiring/Firing Succession Planning Although their main focus is accounting, yes, they certainly stay busy in conversations outside of it as well.

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Recruitment Nonprofits Healthcare Management 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Join me for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have fall color trends, Instagram Reels advice, social media audits, and more. Thinking of getting back into fundraising events? Find out How to Conduct a Social Media Audit in Just 30 Minutes.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

All of the software programs you use to do your marketing and communications (and fundraising too) are called your martech or your marketing stack. It’s a great idea to review your marketing stack annually to make sure you are. It’s a great idea to review your marketing stack annually to make sure you are.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. In the first few years of your organization’s existence, your overhead expenses may be relatively high since you’re just getting started with fundraising and fine-tuning your operations.

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 12, 2023

Fundraising is essential to your nonprofit’s strategy. Therefore, it’s important that you do everything you can to make sure the fundraising campaigns you host are as impactful and productive as possible. Even if you run a successful fundraising campaign and have incredibly generous donors , things can still go wrong!

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While each staff member may have a specific title like “fundraising director” or “project manager,” they often take on a wider range of responsibilities. Whether your organization goes the full-time or fractional route, your CFO will take the lead on: Creating your nonprofit’s annual operating budget.

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MNA Association

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Your nonprofit likely knows that data is crucial for guiding its fundraising and marketing strategy. You may also feature this information in your annual report so your supporters know what their contributions are going toward. Strong fundraising and marketing strategies require direct contact with your donors. Donation history.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

Ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have social media audit templates, guides to both advocacy and Instagram, successful staycations and more! There are 4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make as a Fundraiser in 2020. Of course you are!

Communication 66

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

While working for various nonprofits throughout the past twenty years, I always had such high aspirations for having our End Of Year (Annual Campaign) strategized by May, planned by August and ready to deliver by October. . We all know how hard it is to complete the endless task list for your Annual Campaign in November. Social Media.

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The Storytelling Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

If your goal is raising money from your email list, here are some examples of broad content categories that support that goal: - Fundraising asks - Stewardship content Are you surprised by how short that list is? Grab a copy of the full Variety BC case study to see how we helped them build a million dollar email fundraising program.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 28, 2018

Today is Jersey Mike's 8th Annual #DayofGiving when they donate 100% of sandwich sales to 170 charity partners nationwide. Listen to our 2016 interview with Dave Altmann at Jersey Mike's to hear about this fundraiser that has raised $28 million since 2010. First quarter is a good time to do a content audit. Cause Marketing.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Sending an annual appeal letter is one of the most important fundraising initiatives you carry out each year. It’s a chance for you to share your successes, highlight how important a donor’s support has been to your mission, and make a fundraising appeal. . How to write an annual appeal letter. We’ll review: .

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Financial management, budgeting, and accounts payable/receivable Tax preparation and annual audit Grants management Risk assessment and insurance Legal counsel. Fundraising support is key! Fundraising is an essential component of every nonprofit’s existence. Executive and organizational coaching Donation oversight.

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NC Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2021

None - Advancing Equitable Fundraising: Partnering with Communities To Achieve Results [$25.00] What is Your Auditor Asking For? Preparing Your Nonprofit for an Initial or Annual Audit [$25.00] Building Equity into Your Employee Health Plan Design [$25.00] Who Decides Who’s Ready to Build Thriving Community Ecosystems?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? However, if your idea isn’t very large in scope, a one-time crowdfunding campaign or peer-to-peer fundraising event could achieve the results you’re hoping for. The answer could be “both.”

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Your nonprofit budget should include the following parts: Estimated Revenue: Revenue sources include member dues and fees, events, merchandise, donations, grants, sponsorships, corporate giving, crowdfunding, fundraising, program income, loans, and program-related investments. Gauge the effectiveness of fundraising efforts.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit. This frees up your time so for focus on more important tasks, such as fundraising and program delivery. Prepare for and manage an annual audit.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 18, 2020

Team Building Companies have created teams that fundraise for a cause for many years now, and most are facilitated through traditional peer-to-peer fundraising events (e.g. the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk or the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer ).

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations receive a variety of funding from many different sources—from membership fees to annual fundraisers. Sponsorships are donations from an organization or business in exchange for promotion, such as displaying a banner at a fundraising event.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

Let’s kick it off with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Funraise put together The Fundraiser’s 2022 Fundraising Plan: Dates Nonprofits Actually Need to Know. Planning on running a Valentine campaign?

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s an excellent way for your nonprofit to double the money you make without doubling your fundraising efforts. Fundraising Events. Fundraising events are another crucial part of how nonprofits make money. Fundraising expenses are one clear example of this. . A nonprofit audit may even be a requirement to apply.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

How serious is your non-profit about your fundraising efforts? If you run a small non-profit organization (many churches and schools also fit this category), how much time, per week, is your staff dedicating to fundraising? Are you out there doing prospecting and building a fundraising pipeline? Do you have a fundraising plan?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. The act of writing a comprehensive social media fundraising strategy is an essential first step in being successful on social media. Step 1: Conduct an Online Communications and Fundraising Audit. Step 3: Create a Budget.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Include programs, fundraising, and administrative costs Budget by program (if applicable) Budget for a surplus to finance expansion in future years Without a budget in place, you’re left scrambling to ensure you have the funds to cover expenses, such as paying employees or funding nonprofit programs. Budget these first.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Another round up of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. If you are interested in learning more about peer-to-peer fundraising, you can check out the 2021 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study. The Annual All-Access Pass to Training Events and More.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

Let’s cut to the chase and just get right to the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. The Annual All-Access Pass to Training Events and More. February 24: How to Do Your Own Nonprofit Communications Audit with Kivi Leroux Miller. Cane and Table.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 30, 2024

By setting and tracking crowdfunding key performance indicators (KPIs), you can keep a close watch on your fundraising progress, donors’ experiences on your campaign page, the effectiveness of your marketing activities, and more. With a KiA fundraiser, you can receive the funds you earn regardless of whether you meet your goal.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Nonprofit Management.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? Why You Should Audit Your Marketing Stack (All the Software You Use at Work). The Annual All-Access Pass to Training Webinars. Happy Friday, friends. And finally Try These 8 Joys of Hygge Season Tonight.

Communication 60

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 22, 2018

Scarlett has 20+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, sales, communications, event planning, and fundraising. My priority project for today (and tomorrow) is completing our 2016-2017FY annual report. The CEO liked the idea but still prefers to have the complete audited financials included in the annual report.

Communication 74

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 11, 2023

Nonprofits rely on a mix of sources for their income, from fundraising, grants, and investments to earned income and individual contributions. Failing to recognize revenue properly may lead to inaccurate financial reporting, which could result in penalties, restrictions, and audits. Undergo annual financial audits.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofits Management Technology 52

The Charity CFO

JULY 13, 2022

Trust is the name of the game when it comes to fundraising. Have at least $1M in annual revenue. Allocate at least 1% of expenses to fundraising for 3 years. So, while they don’t rate your organization, they do make your information public to 12M+ annual visitors. Be in business for at least 7 years.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

One key differentiator is that what is recorded following GAAP is what will show up on the audit and may not show up on the IRS tax form, Federal Form 990. Fundraising and accounting typically work in tandem to strategize on what fundraising gaps exist and how to best ask for funding.

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