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Successful Nonprofits - Podcast
Successful Nonprofits podcast episodes feature a conversation with one nonprofit expert; the series covers on a wide range of topics.
Demystifying the 990 PF of Private Foundations
This public document provides fiscal data for the foundation, names of trustees and officers, application information, and a complete grants list.
Funding and Grants for Technology Projects
Tips for how to approach funders for information technology grants, plus lists of major funders.
The Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Hiring and Engaging Consultants
Helps assess your organization's readiness for a consultant, identify and contract with a consultant that meets your needs, and prepare to initiate the consultant's project.
Sample Fundraising Plan Grid
To be used for mapping out the details of implementing a series of fundraising strategies
Sample Development & Fundraising Plan
Sample of a one year comprehensive fundraising and development plan. Inlcudes setting goals for different types of revenue streams--e.g. foundation grants, annual individual giving, special events, merchandise sales, property rentals, etc.
Charitable Solicitation License Refresher
Organizations or individuals that ask the public for contributions or donations to support a charitable purpose need a charitable solicitation license (“CSL”), unless specifically exempt by law. States have varying laws regulating the solicitation of charitable funds, thus it is important to check the requirements for each state your organization operates in to ensure compliance.
The Art and Science of Retaining Digital Donors
(March 5, 2019 webinar) This webinar will help you discover how to maximize the retention rates of your digital donors.
Donation of Intellectual Property: What Does it Look Like?
Four part series on the valuation and tax deductibility of donated intellectual property, such as artwork, music compositions, or software.
Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Consider Project Management
A formalized project management framework can help your organization with success in fundraising events, marketing campaigns, IT upgrades or implementation, office moves, and program research
Charitable Contributions - IRS Publication 526
IRS Publication that discusses the organizations qualified to receive deductions, the types of contributions that can be deducted, how much can be deducted, what records to keep, and how to report deductions.
Choose the Right Donor Management Software Through TechSoup
TechSoup offers donor management tools for smaller organizations with fewer than 1,000 records.
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Introductory resources on fiscal sponsorship--including links to sample agreements, tips on finding a fiscal sponsor (or serving as one), case studies, and background on pitfalls to avoid.
Record Keeping the Right Way
Record and bookkeeping are essential for maintaining a nonprofit's tax exempt status as well as avoid tax return-related penalties.
Power Moves: Philanthropy Assessment Guide for Equity and Justice
A guide and worksheets to determine if your strategies and practices leverage the full power of your foundation for equity and justice.