Many people like to include charitable gifts in their wills and other estate plans. For beneficiary organizations these kinds of gifts are potentially significant sources of giving. An [...]
Online charitable giving portals reflect one of the interesting fundraising innovations of recent years. Giving portals typically are incorporated into a third-party’s website, such as that of a [...]
One of the ways nonprofits can tap into new resources and expand their reach is to form joint ventures with other nonprofit organizations. Working together, two organizations can share ideas, [...]
Can a nonprofit take its fundraising efforts outside California? The short answer is yes. Organizations that plan to solicit donations beyond California’s borders will need to pay attention to [...]
Selling donated goods at a charity-operated store may be an attractive option for nonprofits that believe they can attract a regular stream of quality merchandise, and that want to take on the [...]
Nonprofits are sometimes offered stock or other securities instead of cash donations. In some cases donors designate a certain number of shares to be given to the nonprofit upon the donor’s [...]
Raffles are a popular and effective way to raise money for causes. Among other things, raffles can expand the potential pool of donors to an organization. Individuals may like the idea of giving [...]
Even the most well-intentioned nonprofit can become an unwitting vehicle for money launderers. With law enforcement agencies at the state and federal level focusing on money laundering by [...]
Working with a for-profit business to attract donations has become a popular fundraising approach for nonprofits. Requests for donations to various causes have become a routine part of checking [...]
Partnering with a for-profit business can be a way for a nonprofit to greatly enhance its fundraising efforts. In a so-called commercial coventure, the for-profit business shares a portion of its [...]