As a nonprofit, your main source of income will likely be fundraising. Learn everything you need to know to effectively raise funds for your organization.

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All Basics Online Fundraising
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What You Should Know About Substantiating Donations and Disclosures
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How To Thank Donors With Social Media
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Are You Annoying Your Older Donors? Here Is How to Stop.
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10 Tips for Writing Better Donor Thank You Letters
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How to Boost Fundraising Results With a Match From a Major Donor
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Why and How You Should Call Donors to Say Thanks
Examples of Email Thank You Letters to Online Donors
There's more to a donation thank you letter than just saying thanks. They also affect tax deductions.
Why Donation Acknowledgment Letters are So Important
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How to Thank a Donor by Email
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4 Quick and Easy Ways to Thank a Donor or Volunteer
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What Income Is Taxable for Nonprofits?
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How to Use Personality Theory to Write Better Fundraising Materials
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Why Great Customer Service Is Important for Nonprofits Too
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7 Ways to Prove Your Charity Can Be Trusted
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Join a Giving Circle for More Fun and Impact
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How to Set Up a Host Committee for Your Nonprofit Events
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How Soon a New Nonprofit Can Start Raising Money Before 501c3 Status
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How Does a Nonprofit Get Rid of an Outdated Restricted Fund?
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What Auction Software Should You Use?
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Pros and Cons of Federated Funds for Nonprofits and Donors
8 Things You Should Not Do in a Fundraising Letter
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6 Examples of Effective Fundraising Letters
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How to Write a Great Case Statement for Fundraising
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Fundraising Event Mistakes You Must Avoid
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How to Write Zinger Teasers for Direct Mail Fundraising
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To Write a Better Fundraising Letter, Follow These Tips
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6 Guidelines for a Better Gift Chart for Your Fundraising Campaign
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A Guide to Getting a Fundraising Job
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6 Steps to a Fundraising Plan for New Charities
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What Nonprofits Need to Know About Annual Fund Campaigns
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Monthly Giving Can Grow Nonprofit Income and Cure Donor Retention
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Is Your Nonprofit Playing by the CAN-SPAM Email Rules?
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Here Is What Nonprofits Need to Know About Mobile Fundraising
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How to Make a Giving Day Work for Your Charity
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Why Your Website Is Killing Donations and How to Fix It