Answers to your most pressing social sector and nonprofit questions.
One of the key responsibilities of a nonprofit board is to ensure that the organization has enough resources to fulfill its mission. Thus, board members are often encouraged, even required,...
Finding grants typically begins with "prospect research" - finding out who is most likely to give you money. Funders generally care about: Subject. Is your mission compatible with theirs? Does...
Candid does not give grants/donations, suggest specific funders, or approach them on your behalf. More about Candid’s mission. Please refer to the tips and websites in this article. Before seeking...
Determining your nonprofit's technology needs and choosing from the vast array of available software can be overwhelming. Choosing carefully will help ensure that technology will maximize your nonprofit's impact and...
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Nonprofits can and do use the following sources of income to help them fulfill their missions: Fees for goods and/or services Individual donations and major gifts Bequests Corporate contributions Foundation...
Current Offerings in University-Based Programs is a database of nonprofit management programs at more than 290 U.S. colleges and universities. Compiled by Seton Hall University, the site includes online programs,...
A nonprofit can raise funds outside of its home state. However, most states require individuals and organizations to register before soliciting contributions there. Thus, not only must you register in...
Unfortunately, some services falsely raise people's hopes that "free money" grants are widely available and easy to get, especially for individuals. The old adage holds that, "If it sounds too...
Like for-profit business ventures, nonprofits can create a business plan to describe how they will turn their mission into reality. The business planning process involves the following steps: Researching the...
Crowdfunding is a way to raise funds for a specific cause or project by asking a large number of people to donate money, usually in small amounts, and usually during...
What is CFRE? CFRE stands for Certified Fund Raising Executive, an internationally recognized certification in the fundraising field administered by CFRE International. To receive--and maintain--accreditation, fundraising professionals must earn continuing...
Candid does not give grants/donations, suggest specific funders, or approach them on your behalf. More about Candid’s mission. Please refer to the tips and websites in this article. The simple...
Giving money directly to a favorite charity isn't the only way U.S. taxpayers can receive an annual deduction for their donations. They can also set up an account called a...
Generally, U.S. government funders prefer projects that serve as prototypes or models for others to replicate; local government funders look for strong evidence of community support. Finding U.S. government grant...
Candid does not give grants/donations, suggest specific funders, or approach them on your behalf. More about Candid’s mission. Please refer to the tips and websites in this article. If art...
Some grantseekers ask if there is a single application form they can fill out and submit to multiple funders, saving the time and effort required to create customized proposals for...
When it comes to philanthropy, corporations give in various ways, including cash donations or grants, in-kind gifts, sponsorships, cause-related marketing, and pro bono services. Companies also like to promote workplace giving through employee matching gifts programs...
Gift acknowledgement letters are important for two reasons. First, they provide proof so donors can claim a U.S. tax exemption. Second, they let you thank donors for their generosity, helping...
Online fundraising generally refers to using the internet to raise money for your organization. Websites, blogs, email marketing, search engine optimization, Facebook, tweets, etc. are just some ways that potential...
Generally, yes. However, some foundations may exclude public agencies or individual schools from eligibility based on their giving priorities. While public schools may apply for recognition of tax-exempt status under...
The simple answer is yes. Foundations prefer to give to applicants with 501(c)(3) exempt status, and places of worship, including churches, mosques and synagogues, and faith-based organizations generally qualify for 501(c)(3)...
As national reports on funding trends indicate year after year, foundation support (i.e., grants) accounts for only a small percentage of the overall funding picture in the nonprofit world. It...
This article lists resources for researching an organization's individual and foundation donors. Individual donations There is no comprehensive source of information that reveals who gives to a specific charity, because...
Cause-related marketing (CRM) is a mutually beneficial collaboration between a corporation and a nonprofit designed to promote the former's sales and the latter's cause. American Express first coined the term...
Mobile giving is a broad term used to describe fundraising campaigns in which donors may contribute to a nonprofit through a mobile web site, using a mobile application, or by...
Within one business day of your registration, you should have received an email from our eLearning platform, Bridge. The subject line of the email will be “Welcome! Learning Awaits." This email...
The IRS requires all U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits to make public their three most recent Form 990 or 990-PF annual returns (commonly called "990s") and all related supporting documents. They must...
Special events may include auctions, raffles, charity balls and galas, phone-a-thons, and sport events, like 5K runs/walks or golf benefits. Special events are a way for nonprofits to: Recognize and...