I see so many messages that say donate because it’s Giving Tuesday. Many donors don’t care if it’s Giving Tuesday or if it’s your “annual appeal.” That’s often not why they donate. They give because they care about your cause and want to help make a difference. Given what’...
While your donors don’t give for the attention, you can still provide public shoutouts to your mid-tier contributors. Unlike social media spotlights, Donor of the Month is a time-bound award that’s given to the donor who’s made a big impact during that calendar month. For instance, s...
On November 21, 2022, the California Department of Justice published a notice delaying implementation of highly anticipated fundraising regulations applicable to nonprofits and businesses. The notice of modifications signals that California needs additional time to revise regulations in response to public com...
Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit (非营利的) organizations, but COVID-19 makes it difficult for them to take part, especially for older people. As a result, nonprofit organizations are meeting the challenge of finding new, safe ways to engage with older volunteers. ...
is an easier commitment to make than it is to keep. A registered agent must be available at a physical Tennessee address during normal business hours just in case a process server ever shows up with a legal notice, and that address gets listed publicly on your Nonprofit Corporation Charter. ...
As discussed, yourlocal communityis your nonprofit’s main base of support, and organic community-driven movements are also where real change starts. If you’re concerned about public support for your cause, shore up donors, volunteers, and partners in your hometown before panicking. ...
Application to nonprofit work: We use this principle all the time, such as during annual dinners where we say “We are only $5,000 from meeting our goal of raising $100,000.” People like to achieve goals, so make sure you keep everyone updated of your organizations’ measurable goals, ...
He turned to the online marketing tools from Constant Contact to help him share the great books, resources, programs, and events the public can access with a free library card.Connecting with the communityNicholas noticed people are often unaware of how the library serves their community. He ...
“Too often, temporarily restricted funds are kept out of mind until cash flow needs are tight,” said Adam Holcombe, a certified public accountant and executive at Fresh Del Monte. “Maintaining an up-to-date net asset schedule allows for management to have a better idea of what funds are...
This section specifies how often the board will have regular meetings and affirms that they’ll hold an annual meeting. It should also spell out any requirements for holding special meetings. This section includes information on how and when to provide notice of meetings, what constitutes a quoru...