What Are In-Kind Donations? In-kind donations are non-monetary contributions to an organization. While cash may be preferred, it may be beneficial to accept other types of contributions. Some donors may be limited in the financial support they can offer. Others would prefer to offer a contribution that is practical to the needs of the organization. ...
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Volunteers are contributing their time, experience, and skills to your organization. These are valuable services that nobody should ever take for granted. Independent Sector along with the Do Good Institute announced last month that the estimated national value of a volunteer hour has reached $31.80! This figure is based on information from the Bureau of ...
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Nonprofit organizations depend on donors as their support base. Donors are committed to supporting your cause and they bring financial stability to your organization by their donation. Obviously, everyone appreciates a donation, even a one-time donation. However, in order to ensure the long-term success of your nonprofit, you will want the continued support of those ...
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Exemplary board members are worth their weight in gold, especially for smaller organizations. When done right, board members can be your biggest cheerleaders and build some serious momentum. The paradigm has shifted in recent years when it comes to how boards are engaged and the level to which they are involved. Among other things, they ...
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May is Older Americans Month. How much do you know about this graying population? Senior citizens are a significant demographic that cannot be ignored—they are often generous donors and volunteers. Just like any generation, they require specific tactics, messaging, and language to attract and retain their loyalty. Here’s what you should keep in mind: They ...
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Out of the $390 billion that was given to charitable causes in the U.S. in 2016, nearly three-fourths came from individuals. Nonprofits cannot afford to overlook the power of a single person. To that end, nonprofits would benefit from investing their resources into fostering donor engagement. Here are three ways nonprofits can reach donors and volunteers. ...
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