Reaching Donors with Direct Mail: 4 Best Practices
Direct mail can be a powerful channel for nonprofit marketing and fundraising when used effectively.
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The Critical Intersection of Nonprofit Websites and Compliance
It’s been a few years since we last published an article about your nonprofit website, but we field questions from clients about this subject on a weekly basis. And, in the time since that 2009 post, our wired world has…
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.
Top 5 Risks of Fundraising Registration Non-Compliance
40 states, plus Washington DC, require 501(c)(3) nonprofits to register prior to soliciting donations. And, since most states now consider all forms of revenue generation by your nonprofit to be a solicitation, you simply must be aware of what is…
How Your CRM Can Improve Daily Operations and Tasks
The following is a guest post from DNL OmniMedia. Starting a nonprofit requires establishing your mission, determining your organization’s structure, ensuring you have the necessary resources to operate, and filing important legal compliances. You will also need to determine what…
Should Your Nonprofit Outsource its Bookkeeping Needs?
Maintaining timely and accurate financial records is one of the most important responsibilities facing every nonprofit organization. But doing it right is time-consuming, and the rules are complicated.
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…
What is Nonprofit Founder’s Syndrome?
Founder’s syndrome. It affects nonprofits and for-profits alike. And it can be crippling to any organization, regardless of the form it takes. Understanding what it is and how to avoid it, or fix it, is crucial to the future of…
Reducing Legal Liability for Nonprofit Board Members
Risk is relative. For some people, jumping out of an airplane is a typical weekend adventure. For others, driving 5 miles per hour over the speed limit makes your pulse quicken and beads of sweat break out on your forehead. …
Optimizing Donor Management: 3 Ways to Boost Retention
The following is a guest post from Donately. Donors are the lifeline of your organization. To retain their support, your nonprofit has to go the extra mile to keep donors engaged and passionate about your cause. However, how can you…