Twenty-five years ago, a handshake was usually the gesture that conveyed trust between a nonprofit and their volunteer. The volunteer was trusted to be a good person with no ill will towards an organization's cause or clients, and the nonprofit was there to fill a great need for indivi … Read More... about Trust: The New Reason Nonprofits Should Screen Volunteers
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Nonprofit Management & Operational Advice
10 Management Best Practices for NPO Leaders
As a nonprofit leader, you have more on your plate than ever before. Promoting your organization’s mission, securing donors, prospecting for new donors, and growing the influence of your organization leave little time for ensuring that critical business tasks are complete. NPOs, like any other b … Read More... about 10 Management Best Practices for NPO Leaders
Want to Increase Repeat Donors? Just Follow the Rules
It takes a lot of effort to bring in new donors. That’s why hanging on to the donors you have—and getting them to donate again and again—is key for any nonprofit. So how you do you increase your pool of repeat donors? Here are a few rules to get you there. Rule 1: Remember, you’re only as good as … Read More... about Want to Increase Repeat Donors? Just Follow the Rules
Setting-up QuickBooks Online for Nonprofits
Many nonprofits utilize QuickBooks Online (QBO) for their accounting software – primarily due to its ease of use and ability to integrate with multiple applications. And, since nonprofits are required to employ fund accounting and many fund accounting systems can cost upwards of $10,000 or more, Qui … Read More... about Setting-up QuickBooks Online for Nonprofits
6 Essential Email Tips for Nonprofit Marketers
Navigating the world of email marketing for a nonprofit can be tough, especially as inboxes become more and more crowded. To break through the noise and make a genuine, helpful connection with your donors, consider how automation, mobile design, calls to action, subject lines, list growth and … Read More... about 6 Essential Email Tips for Nonprofit Marketers
Protecting God’s Money: Tips to Prevent Church Embezzlement
Fraud makes most people think of Wall Street and shady investment figures like Bernie Madoff or Martin Shkreli. Although many frauds are perpetrated at that level, fraudsters normally start closer to home. Churches and nonprofit organizations are prime targets for fraudsters starting out, mostly … Read More... about Protecting God’s Money: Tips to Prevent Church Embezzlement
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Mastering Online Giving In Three Easy Steps
If you are tasked with finding a good online giving service for your nonprofit, you will quickly realize that under the surface, online giving is not as simple as the sales sites might lead you to believe. What might seem like a good rate might in fact be a tiered rate your actual donations may … Read More ... about Mastering Online Giving In Three Easy Steps
A Simple, Affordable Way to Manage your Donations, Receipting and Accounting
For charities, churches and nonprofits, tracking and receipting your donations, not to mention the rest of your finances, can seem like an onerous task. Cooperstock Software, through its products found at www.software4nonprofits.com, helps small to mid-sized churches, charities and nonprofits … Read More ... about A Simple, Affordable Way to Manage your Donations, Receipting and Accounting
DIY Fundraising 101: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About DIY Fundraising
Do-it-yourself (DIY) fundraising is one of the most exciting growth opportunities for nonprofits and is definitely one of the fastest growing types of peer-to-peer fundraising out there. That’s why we thought it was time we gave DIY fundraising a good deep dive so that we can help nonprofits u … Read More ... about DIY Fundraising 101: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About DIY Fundraising
How Technology Makes Pickups and Drop-Offs of Nonprofit Donations Easier
In Nashville, Tennessee, two families turn the key to enter their new homes, built by Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to the generosity of donors, families all over the world will be sleeping soundly tonight in homes built by the global charity. Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 with a … Read More ... about How Technology Makes Pickups and Drop-Offs of Nonprofit Donations Easier
The New Frontier of Fundraising: An Insider’s Look at Online Giving
GivingTools.com founder Jason Smith weighs in on online giving trends and challenges and reveals how his company is helping nonprofits get more for less. First off, tell us about your inspiration behind the launch of GivingTools.com, and why you felt there was a market for this type of … Read More ... about The New Frontier of Fundraising: An Insider’s Look at Online Giving
Going Deeper: How to use Social, Financial and Location Data to Inspire Donors
Every thriving nonprofit needs loyal, committed donors who feel like they are a part of your cause. And, in order to retain truly engaged donors, you need build personal relationships at scale. The problem is that building thousands of authentic personal relationships can seem almost impossible. … Read More ... about Going Deeper: How to use Social, Financial and Location Data to Inspire Donors