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Switching to E-Filing Nonprofit Taxes: An Ultimate Guide

2023-08-07T12:26:31-04:00

As a nonprofit professional, you know that every dollar counts when it comes to pursuing your mission. Fortunately, the government empowers nonprofits to achieve their goals by exempting them from paying taxes. A lot of work goes into complying with IRS regulations and preserving your nonprofit’s tax-exempt status, namely filing your Form 990 or one of its variants. Gathering your physical documents and filling out your forms by hand adds an extra layer of challenges. However, e-filing technology can make preparing Form 990 straightforward and stress-free. Let’s explore everything you need to know about Form 990 and the benefits of filing online. Understanding the basics [...]

Switching to E-Filing Nonprofit Taxes: An Ultimate Guide2023-08-07T12:26:31-04:00

GivingTuesday for Nonprofits: FAQs + 5 Tips to Stand Out

2023-08-31T15:58:31-04:00

The end of the calendar year is the most important time for fundraising. Research shows that about 30 percent of nonprofit donations take place in December, and the holiday season tends to create a spirit of generosity among nonprofit supporters. It’s critical for your organization to start developing your year-end fundraising strategy early to bring in as much funding during this time as possible. A great way to kick off the year-end giving season is by launching a campaign for GivingTuesday. This worldwide celebration of generosity toward nonprofit causes can help your organization raise a lot of revenue and engage your entire supporter base. Read [...]

GivingTuesday for Nonprofits: FAQs + 5 Tips to Stand Out2023-08-31T15:58:31-04:00

How to Plan a Successful School Fundraising Auction: 5 Tips

2023-07-24T17:13:35-04:00

Your school needs a strong fundraising strategy to bring in extra revenue, engage your community members, and power your school’s mission. This is where a lively auction can help. Whether you’re hosting an auction in-person, virtually, or as a hybrid, you can rally supporters around your fundraising goals and engage students, parents, teachers, and community members alike. First, you need an auction fundraising plan. Taking the time to develop a blueprint for your auction ensures you have everything you need to pull off an unforgettable event. Use these top tips to plan a successful school fundraising auction: Determine your event [...]

How to Plan a Successful School Fundraising Auction: 5 Tips2023-07-24T17:13:35-04:00

3 Strategic Tips to Enhance Your Fundraising Calendar

2024-08-02T14:34:07-04:00

It can be intimidating to translate your fundraising goals into your calendar. You might feel there is not enough time to hit your target objectives. After all, there are only twelve months in a year. So, where should you start? Kick off your efforts by building a comprehensive fundraising calendar that represents your nonprofit's target dates. In this guide, we’ll review three big-picture, strategic tips to bolster your planning efforts: Align Your Calendar with Your Goals Finalize Your Strategy with Data Leverage Recurring Giving With a thorough plan, your nonprofit can diversify its fundraising revenue and engage its supporters consistently. If you feel [...]

3 Strategic Tips to Enhance Your Fundraising Calendar2024-08-02T14:34:07-04:00

Creating a Consistent Brand Voice in Your Text Messages

2023-07-14T12:07:52-04:00

Text-to-give is a great way for your organization to boost revenue and connect with supporters. However, if your messages don’t feel authentic and relevant to your target audience, you might struggle to convert subscribers into active donors of your cause. This is where creating a consistent brand voice can help. Your branding helps supporters understand who your organization is, what you stand for, and why your nonprofit is worthy of donors’ support. By using a consistent brand voice in your text messages, you can increase trust with supporters, build stronger donor relationships, and inspire giving at a large scale. Use these top tips [...]

Creating a Consistent Brand Voice in Your Text Messages2023-07-14T12:07:52-04:00

How to Use Data Management to Forecast Fundraising Revenue

2023-06-21T09:51:34-04:00

Before renting an apartment or purchasing a car, you would first decide whether you can afford the purchase. For major everyday purchases like these, affordability is determined by comparing your income to the cost, and the same is true for nonprofit budgets. Since nonprofits depend on charitable donations, their income may seem unpredictable. However, your nonprofit can use its data to predict the results of your future fundraisers. In this guide, we’ll explore three data management tips to help your nonprofit forecast fundraising revenue: Expand your nonprofit’s database Identify revenue patterns Analyze past fundraising results When you manage your data responsibly, [...]

How to Use Data Management to Forecast Fundraising Revenue2023-06-21T09:51:34-04:00

Breaking the Mold: 5 Memorable Nonprofit Video Examples

2023-06-20T14:19:11-04:00

If you want to make people fall in love with your nonprofit, look no further than video. The combination of compelling storytelling, emotional imagery, and immersive audio creates a lasting impression on viewers, inspiring them to take action and support your mission to enact positive change in the world. In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the most impactful nonprofit videos to guide your content creation journey, including: “Welcome to KIPP Texas Public Schools” - KIPP "One Billion Meals Challenge" - Feeding America “Water Changes Everything” - charity: water “Blue’s Story” - ASPCA Whether you’re creating your first nonprofit video or you’re a seasoned pro, [...]

Breaking the Mold: 5 Memorable Nonprofit Video Examples2023-06-20T14:19:11-04:00

5 Unique Ideas for Nonprofit Conference Presentations

2023-06-12T12:17:22-04:00

Are you presenting at an upcoming nonprofit conference? Perhaps your organization has empowered you to share your mission as the designated storyteller for your cause. This can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking opportunity. Planning a successful conference presentation goes beyond just hitting your primary talking points. To drive your message home, it’s important to think of original, unexpected ways to connect with and engage your audience on a deeper level. To help you get started, we’ve come up with five conference presentation tips to engage your audience in a unique way: Start with a story Conduct an imagination exercise Take an audience poll [...]

5 Unique Ideas for Nonprofit Conference Presentations2023-06-12T12:17:22-04:00

How to Plan a Successful Product Fundraiser in 4 Easy Steps

2023-05-31T12:07:12-04:00

As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the search for fundraising ideas. Maybe you’re hoping to boost participation in a virtual event or attract new donors to an in-person fundraiser. You might ask volunteers for suggestions or reuse previously successful fundraisers. If your brainstorming sessions spur ideas about product fundraisers, you’re on the right track! Product fundraisers, which raise money for organizations through product sales, are an advantageous fundraising strategy because of their simplistic setup. However, just like planning a large capital campaign or a charity gala, nonprofits still must thoroughly plan these fundraisers to get the best results from [...]

How to Plan a Successful Product Fundraiser in 4 Easy Steps2023-05-31T12:07:12-04:00

Celebrate Generosity: Honoring Capital Campaign Major Givers

2023-05-24T14:14:20-04:00

Capital campaigns are major undertakings that will require investment and involvement from your nonprofit’s entire community. In particular, your organization’s major givers will play a pivotal role in the success of these large-scale projects. Not only will major givers provide significant financial support to your campaign, but they can also offer their expertise and guidance during the planning process and act as ambassadors for your cause, inspiring others to give. Clearly, your major givers will be instrumental in helping your organization achieve its capital campaign goals. So, to ensure that they feel appreciated and seen for all they do for your campaign, you [...]

Celebrate Generosity: Honoring Capital Campaign Major Givers2023-05-24T14:14:20-04:00

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