The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you probably have questions — and possibly mixed feelings — about nonprofit debt. That’s because you’ve also probably received mixed messages about nonprofits and debt. Nonprofits aren’t often encouraged to take on debt. the why behind nonprofit debt.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. In this guide, we’ll review the top nine credit card processing solutions for nonprofits and best practices for choosing the right platform.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This creates both a demand and opportunity for organizations whose focus is primarily serving this target group. If this topic does not apply to your organization, explore my other funder lists on Kindful as well as on Bloomerang.). Cash & Counseling Programs. .; by 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million.

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With GivingTuesday approaching on November 29, nonprofits are working to strategize how to generate revenue and bring renewed awareness to their work. In fact, according to Fidelity Charitable , one-third (33%) of crypto holders have reported donating digital assets to nonprofits. Enter the crypto-philanthropy landscape!?.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s no secret that running a nonprofit isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t know what challenges await you in the coming months. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the five most common challenges for nonprofits in 2024. Let’s look closer at the challenges nonprofits will face in 2024–and how to solve them!

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It may not seem like a significant aspect of your organization’s financial situation, but picking the right nonprofit banking partner is one of the most vital decisions leaders can make. Organization leaders can simplify it all by focusing on these key factors.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While ROC has always been a nonprofit organization, its signature restaurant, Colors, was an LLC, created as a co-op and run by former Windows on the World workers. With the help of our late friend, Bruce Herman , a dozen Windows workers traveled to Italy to learn how to manage a successful worker cooperative restaurant.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. All board members are responsible for the financial health of a nonprofit organization. Include nonprofit financial training component in board orientation.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals know the best fundraising events are fun, interactive, and accessible. Here are some tips to help you get started. Set Goals Think about what you hope to accomplish with the golf event; essentially, what does success look like for your organization?

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The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating, developing, and sustaining corporate partnerships is a win-win scenario for both your nonprofit and the businesses that support it. Developing partnerships presents a win-win-win scenario for your nonprofit, the community, and your corporate partner. What are the benefits for your nonprofit? Talk about value.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Do a Google search on nonprofit bookkeeping, and you’ll find page after page of articles on nonprofit accounting. Because while nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting are related, they’re not the same thing. Sure, you’ll find overlap between the two roles In many small organizations. What is nonprofit bookkeeping? .

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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 Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

5 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit Lately, it’s hard to go more than a few hours—forget about a whole day—without being haunted by the joint specters of recession and inflation. There is much to contemplate when considering how to utilize recession-proof nonprofit tactics.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

Nonprofits often receive donations or grants designated for a specific purpose–like a donation to a specific program or grant you have to spend within a calendar year. And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Retirement Planning for Nonprofit Employees Are you a nonprofit employee worried about your retirement? Well, fear not because this article is here to help you navigate the world of retirement planning specifically tailored for nonprofit employees. These plans are well-suited for larger nonprofits with a sizable employee base.

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Bloomerang

JULY 13, 2021

Other factors that will impact the cost will include guest count, what kind of food you’re hoping to serve, and if you’re having an open bar or a cash bar. Will parking be covered by each guest or will your organization “foot” the bill? . Additionally, you should be very clear with the venue what the event is and what it’s for.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 30, 2023

It creates a setting of wealth sharing. It uncovers capacity for a major gift. It reveals opportunities for creative solutions. It leads to the next meeting that shares these creative options. Major gifts are gifts of wealth, not disposable income. To encourage these gifts, we need to have wealth conversations.[10] 10] How do we do this?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year. In this guide, we’ll cover what your nonprofit needs to know about writing an effective annual appeal letter and share other ways you can engage with donors to raise more funds to support your mission.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Unfortunately, most small nonprofits aren’t good at getting sponsors. ANY small nonprofit can build up sponsors for their event. The best sponsors have a mission or values that align with the nonprofit’s mission and values. A desire to support your nonprofit. They either. Don’t have a well-thought-out sponsor invitation.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

There’s no easy answer when it comes to the age-old question of how to improve nonprofit fundraising outcomes. However, having the right donor data on hand can really improve your nonprofit’s fundraising approach. Let’s dive into these essential donor data management strategies! Invest in a true donor database. Customizable.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

GivingTuesday is one of the most impactful days of the year for nonprofit fundraising, and the numbers are certainly there to back up these claims. As the holiday season approaches, you’ll need to make sure your nonprofit is primed to host a successful #GivingTuesday campaign. Consider upgrading your donor management tools.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

Promotion: Fundraiser for the Planet Partners: Patagonia, Grassroot Environmental Organizations Why I Picked It: Last year, I admired outdoor retailer REI for closing its stores so its employees and customers could #OptOutside. As always, it was a great year for cause marketing. Combined these annual posts have over 50,000 views. Raise money.

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Non Profit Accounting Academy

MARCH 2, 2020

He was also perpetrating a nonprofit fraud by pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen donations meant to help area residents in need. Then when he moved money from the organization’s deposit bank account to the operating bank account, he would use the opportunity to keep some cash for himself. Opportunity.

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Care2

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Last month we provided 11 tips to make your life easier when planning a conference. We wanted to really get to the core of the conference-savvy folks'' secrets, so we reached out to those who are working in the nonprofit sphere, planning annual conferences to hear their insider tips.

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

Low-cost fundraising isn’t just about saving your nonprofit some extra cash. This might sound paradoxical, but to keep all of your costs low, your organization will need to make an investment. Check out these six innovative ideas that focus on your nonprofit’s relationship with your donors: Brand t-shirts and products.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Low-cost fundraising isn’t just about saving your nonprofit some extra cash. This might sound paradoxical, but to keep all of your costs low, your organization will need to make an investment. Check out these six innovative ideas that focus on your nonprofit’s relationship with your donors: Brand t-shirts and products.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2014

Mark Titi is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and the founder of Wobbly Nonprofit. _. Volunteers are as important to nonprofits as technology is to a millennial. Four Volunteer Personalities Your Nonprofit Needs Now. Top level organization of people, processes and events. First find a Cowboy or Cowgirl.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

GivingTuesday is one of the most impactful days of the year for nonprofit fundraising, and the numbers are certainly there to back up these claims. As the holiday season approaches, you’ll need to make sure your nonprofit is primed to host a successful #GivingTuesday campaign. Consider upgrading your donor management tools.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Suppose we were managing novel writers. Are we focused on the right donors? Do we have individual plans for them? Are we seeing them? Are we asking them? These are important questions. Answering “yes” doesn’t guarantee success. But, answering “no” usually guarantees failure. This is also a common feature of metrics in storytelling.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 4, 2021

In my previous post I outlined the reasons why nonprofit fundraising operations need marketing automation so they raise money more cost-efficiently. The same is true with direct mail, which is why nonprofits attempt to include things like past giving amounts in their fundraising letters. . Quick review. Repetition. Going door to door.

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The Agitator

JUNE 27, 2013

” “The 50 organizations in the list are such extreme cases that they are not representative of what a typical charity looks like or how it operates.”. It aimed to select the 50 charities that sent the biggest percentage of the money they raised to for-profit solicitors over 10 years. Some of these folks belong in jail.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 19, 2016

Those nonprofits who took bad news and turned it into triumph or other organizations who created a seemingly simple campaign that went viral? What would your nonprofit do if a donor gave you $100,000 — and then after you cashed the check, put limits on that gift that you couldn’t live with? Ever wonder how they did it?

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

JULY 6, 2016

And that's good news for the nonprofit sector. FUN FACT #7: Corporate giving includes in-kind contributions and cash. FUN FACT #7: Corporate giving includes in-kind contributions and cash. Image credit: Nonprofit Quarterly. "2015 Was America's Most-Generous Year Ever.". That's the headline from this year's. Giving USA.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Is your nonprofit required to use accrual accounting? And is it time for you to switch to accrual from cash basis accounting?

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

In addition to their well-known Web service for finding new volunteers, VolunteerMatch also has a blog with tips and news for those who work with volunteers at www.EngagingVolunteers.org. While your nonprofit may not raise money year round, you still probably recognize the power of campaigning during the holidays. And why not!

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

And you’re certainly not sure why your nonprofit should care about it. And crypto donations to nonprofits grew over 2200% to $300 million over the past 2 years. Cryptocurrency becomes a bigger force for good in the nonprofit sector year after year. The 6 Things You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency for Nonprofits.

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