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“Donate Now” on Facebook
Facebook has brought forth a new addition for nonprofits wanting to use social media to engage new donors through viral happenings. Charities can now feature on their organization’s Facebook Brand Page a “Donate Now” button.
Hold on to What You’ve Got…..or Rather Who!
Donor retention is one of the most important things that keep nonprofit organizations going. The costs for obtaining continuous contributions are much less than going out to attract new ones. But are you doing all you should be to keep your donors in a giving…
Set Your Nonprofit up for Success from the Start
The number of nonprofit formations has been on the rise. More and more diseases are discovered, more people are going hungry, more abused victims step forward; the needs of the world are growing. Fortunately the desire to help is also growing. …
Contactless Giving Debuts in the UK
As fundraising continues to be re-invented using more creative ways to reach and engage donors we continue to be amazed at the innovations coming through. A British medical charity in England, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has partnered up with Clear Channel Outdoor to…
"I Want My Donation Back"
The Wall Street Journal has reported that more and more donors are asking for refunds on their donations or are not fulfilling their donation pledges. The reason for this increasing demand is that donors feel charities are misusing their funds, ignoring their wishes,…
Brain Matters
There has been extensive research done that shows that people who give are generally happier, healthier and even wealthier than those that don’t. But how do you get those happy givers to take an interest in your organization and your cause? Blowing them away…
Using Digital Currency to Donate Worldwide
United Way Worldwide (UWW) is now accepting bitcoins making it one of the largest nonprofit organizations to join the world of digital-currency fundraising. The donation of bitcoins will go to their new Innovation Fund which will support new approaches to efforts in…
Nonprofits Tell Their Stories on YouTube
Social media has sure had a hand in moving us forwarding in making connections. Individuals and businesses alike have been able to reach out across the world and be heard in ways that would have seemed impossible only a decade ago. But there’s one media outlet…
Exchanging Time for Time, Not Money
When we hear the word “economy” the most common thought that comes into play is the money market economy. We don’t really think about the social economy. Families, neighborhoods and communities are as equally important to a successful economy as money. …
Ready or Not, Here They Come…
Nonprofit organizations may be exempt from certain tax requirements but they aren't exempt from being audited by the IRS. In fact they may actually be scrutinized more than for-profit companies due to their tax advantages. A for-profit company being found to make a…
Making Tax Exemption EZ
No one would argue that the process of applying for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status could use some revamping. Any nonprofit who has already obtained exemption knows just how tedious the application itself is, not to mention the required schedules, proof of documentation,…
Be A Giver Through Twitter
Ever since the earthquake that shattered Haiti, organizations have started looking into the concept of mobile giving. Text your contribution to help out a charitable cause, what could be simpler than that? How about “tweeting” your contribution?
We Can Give as Good as We Get
We all know the national movements that have become tradition immediately following Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but do you know about #GivingTuesday?
The Fine Lines of Online Fundraising
The internet has sure been a big help to nonprofit organizations. Anyone in any state can find an organization, be informed about their mission and the progress they’ve made, get to know the people who run the organization, read touching stories about those who have…
Is Your Tax Exempt Status in Jeopardy?
Once a public charity has established 501(c)(3) exemption, it must maintain its tax-exempt status and meet its ongoing compliance responsibilities. Are you aware of the activities that could put your organization’s tax-exempt status in jeopardy? Let’s take a…