Vehicle Donation Programs
Here are two IRS booklets for organizations considering a vehicle donation program. A Charity’s Guide to Vehicle Donations Publication 4302 A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donations Publication 4303
Ethical Fundraising
In the for-profit world, people are hired on commission all the time. In other words, they are paid a percentage of what they bring in. In the nonprofit world, this is considered unethical. These resources explain why. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) exists to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals and the […]
State Charitable Solicitation Statutes
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have charitable solicitation statutes that generally require nonprofits soliciting contributions and, in most cases, their for-profit fundraising professionals to register prior to soliciting contributions or providing fundraising counsel services. It is critical for nonprofits and their fundraising professionals to know about, and be in compliance with, these statutes […]
What’s the Best Way to Raise Money?
If you are new to fundraising or just want to check your organization’s fundraising strategy this article from Blue Avacado offers some excellent guidance. Just Tell Me: What’s the Best Way to Raise Money? Choosing a Revenue Strategy
Capital Campaigns
Capital campaigns are generally considered to be fundraising efforts for major capital purposes, usually to the tune of millions of dollars and, on occasion, a billion dollars or more. This capital campaign website is dedicated to the discussion of capital campaign fundraising for nonprofit organizations. It includes sample materials, training guides and articles all related to managing […]
Donor Stewardship
The article Donor Relations and Stewardship Defined, from the Association of Donor Relations Professionals, outlines the four elements of donor relations: gift acceptance and management, acknowledgement, donor recognition, and reporting. Network for Good These and more useful articles on taking care of your donors can be found at www.networkforgood.org: 3 Ways to Improve Your Next Fundraising Appeal A Sample Donor […]
Choose the Right Donor Management Software
Choosing the right donor management software for your organization doesn’t have to be complicated. TechSoup has put together a handy chart so you can compare and contrast features. After you’ve reviewed the summary above, see Idealware’s detailed comparison: A Consumer’s Guide to Donor Management Systems, 2017 edition.
How to Empower Your Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies with the Wonderful World of Data
I get these kinds of question all the time: “How much money should I be raising from individual donors?” or “Do you think I can raise $50,000 from individuals next year?” Whelp. Those are hard questions with many answers that depend on many factors. To make answering those types of questions a little easier to […]
Fundraising Basics
Grassroots Institute for Fundraising (GIFT), is a fantastic source of fundraising support for grassroots organizations. GIFT provides training, resources, and analysis. Showcase of Fundraising Innovation & Inspiration Information (SOFII) is an easily accessible, free archive of the best fundraising creativity and innovation from around the world. The Fundraising Authority Tools offers new fundraisers a beginners guide and many other […]
Beyond Fundraising
What is a “culture of philanthropy” — and why does it matter? In Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy?, Cynthia Gibson, part of the Hass Foundation Leadership Initiative, synthesizes her conversations with diverse experts, offers a framework for understanding what a culture of philanthropy might look like, and provides suggestions […]
