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 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.
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…
How to Incorporate Planned Giving into Your Capital Campaign
The following is a guest post by Amy Einsenstein from Capital Campaign Toolkit. If your organization is heading toward a capital campaign, this might be a perfect time for you to think about establishing a planned giving program. Planned giving…
Get Your Board’s Help with Year-End Fundraising
The end of the year is THE BEST time of year for fundraising. And it’s a great time to get your Board involved in helping you raise money. But if you’re like most, your Board doesn’t do a whole lot…
Strengthen Year-End Giving With These Marketing Essentials
The following is a guest post from Meyer Partners. The days are getting shorter, lights and decorations are being hung, and the highly-anticipated end of year is drawing near. Along with the seasonal changes that come with the end of…
The Ultimate Giving Tuesday Promotion Plan
Giving Tuesday is an important part of a smart year-end fundraising strategy and a terrific opportunity to communicate with your supporters, sharing the story of what your nonprofit does, why funds are needed, and how they can help.