3 Ideas for Connecting and Engaging with Major Donors
The following is a guest post from Kelly Velasquez-Hague at OneCause.
How to Ask for Money for Your Nonprofit
You know who your donors should be. You know where you should be able to find your donors. You know the type of person that should be interested in what your nonprofit organization does and should care about its purpose…
Understanding Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): A Crash Course
The following is a guest post from FreeWill. Tapping into donor-advised funds can be a useful strategy for nonprofits to incorporate into their long-term plans.
How To Simplify Your Fundraiser With Volunteer Management
The following is a guest post from Snowball. Volunteers can play a significant role in keeping fundraising events running smoothly, especially when given the tools they need to be successful in their efforts.
6 Operating Policies Your Nonprofit Must Have
Whether you are talking about a commercial business or a nonprofit, every organization runs more smoothly when it has solid operating policies. Way too often, however, these are an afterthought, and you find yourself needing to refer to a policy…
6 Ways New Nonprofits Should NOT Raise Funds
So you want to start a new nonprofit. Great! Now how do you pay for it? Starting and operating a new organization is not easy… or cheap. And, how do you convince people to give to an organization that doesn’t…
Keeping Donors Engaged: 4 Effective Communication Strategies
The following is a guest post from eCardWidget.
100% Board Giving: Why You Need it and How to Get it
One of the most important ways your Board can support your nonprofit is by making a personal, financial contribution to your nonprofit.
Effective Budgeting for Nonprofits
A common mistake made by both businesses and nonprofits alike is the failure to budget income and expenses. Far too often, it’s a see-what-comes-in mentality that rules the day, with no attempt to plan, manage, or adapt to changing financial…
What Is a Fiscal Sponsor?
Sometimes, those operating a charitable activity do not wish to fully formalize what they’re doing into an actual 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. The reasons for this vary, but often the services of a fiscal sponsor is needed. Properly setup, fiscal sponsorships…