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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas.

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Best Practices when Accounting for Grants

The Charity CFO

Grants are the lifeblood of nonprofits, giving them the much-needed cash injection to market the organization, fund a project, or get an initiative off the ground. Having a full grant pipeline increases your nonprofit’s chances of success and improves your visibility and credibility. What is a Grant?

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. Two of the tried-and-true methods for raising dough, sponsorships, and charitable donations, can cause a lot of confusion. When someone receives a benefit for their “gift” to a nonprofit organization, the IRS determines that their support is not tax-deductible.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Focus Your Fundraising On Foundations, Funds, Trusts, and Endowments

iMarketSmart

Step 1: Donor gives to a charitable fund that he controls. Step 2: Donor manages the assets in the charitable fund. The government recognizes this. In between these two steps, the donor manages his charitable fund. But through a nonprofit he can. But through a nonprofit he can.

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Cancelling Student Debt Is Necessary for Racial Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

For decades, student loans have been a huge moneymaker for the federal government, which holds over 90 percent of all student debt in the US. Black women struggle to manage repayment. And it’s worsened over the past decade, during which $700 billion—over 40 percent—of student debt accumulated.