The article's title, "Unlocking the Differences: 501(c)(6) vs. 501(c)(3) Status," over someone writing on papers at a desk.

The world of nonprofit organizations involves several conditions and regulations. These rules or statuses include the 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) statuses, each with its unique rules, purposes and benefits. Both share similarities in being exempted from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, learning their differences will help you understand which is the right one

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Securing Corporate Sponsorships: A Fundraiser's How-To Guide

Nonprofit organizations and businesses can have a lot in common. Luckily, with corporate philanthropy trending positively for businesses everywhere, companies are more excited than ever to support charitable causes like yours. Not to mention, securing corporate sponsorships supplies your nonprofit with a significant fundraising boost. However, to access those corporate dollars and form mutually beneficial

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In this guide, we’ll cover four key benefits of strategic planning for nonprofits.

Every goal needs a plan to get there, whether you’re trying to learn an instrument, scale a mountain, or enact positive change in your community. From fundraising to advocacy, your nonprofit engages in a variety of activities to make a difference in the lives of those you serve, but how do you ensure that you’re creating the

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An image showing the title of the article: Digital Fundraising Strategies To Unlock The Most Support

Integrating digital strategies is crucial for just about any fundraiser when it comes to streamlining the process and maximizing your fundraising potential. When you’re working to take your organization’s fundraiser to the next level, consider these top five strategies for planning digital campaigns: Streamline your nonprofit’s digital fundraising tools. Update your constituent-facing technology. Carefully choose

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In this post, we’ll examine four digital tools that will help you improve your healthcare organization’s fundraising efforts.

It’s been said that health is wealth. But for healthcare organizations like yours that are committed to improving how they serve patients and communities, pulling in fundraising revenue is a critical aspect of your operations. Not only does fundraising allow you to pay your staff, invest in new equipment, and maintain your facilities, but it also empowers

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This guide will cover five best practices to make your nonprofit videos stand out.

In today’s digital age, video content has become an essential tool for nonprofits seeking to raise awareness, engage supporters, and drive positive change in their communities. However, with the vast sea of content available online, it can be difficult to distinguish your nonprofit’s videos from the rest. In this guide, we’ll walk you through five best

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Simplify the fundraising planning process with these five easy fundraising ideas.

Whether you’re trying to fill up your annual fund or looking to raise money for a new project, every nonprofit can relate to the struggle of trying to find the perfect fundraiser. Fundraising ideas work best when they require very little time and effort on the nonprofit’s part but still have the potential to increase supporter engagement

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A computer running a nonprofit e-filing software solution is shown.

As a new nonprofit founder, you have a lot on your plate to launch your mission-driven initiatives. One of the first and most important items you should tackle when getting your nonprofit up and running is to become a 501(c)(3) organization under the IRS. A 501(c)(3) designation exempts your nonprofit from paying taxes. Every dollar

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mobile bidding - woman bidding on mobile phone

Imagine this: your nonprofit has spent months planning a dynamic silent auction for your supporters. You’ve marketed your event extensively, created a simple registration experience, booked the venue and catering, and more. However, when the big event day comes around, your team struggles to organize and keep track of all the paper bids, and the

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Matching gift software reviews - what real users have to say

We’ve written previously at FundraisingIP about the benefits of matching gift programs for nonprofits—and how they can best assist their donors in navigating the opportunities. After all, matching gift programs have emerged as a powerful tool to amplify the impact of individual giving. In fact, they’re one of the most prominent forms of corporate philanthropy. However,

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Use these tips to develop a strong major fundraising campaign plan and fuel more high-impact donations.

If your nonprofit is seeking a significant amount of funding to supercharge your mission, you’ll need to develop a major gift fundraising strategy. Major gift fundraising is a strategic effort to generate a substantial amount of revenue by tapping your donors who can give the largest gifts. Major gift fundraising should naturally integrate into your

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Learn more about keeping your donor's data secure while using fundraising platforms.

Donors trust nonprofits to use their donations wisely. However, in donating, supporters give a lot more than just money–they release their personal and financial information. As nonprofits rely on digital tools to collect donations, plan events, and manage volunteers, sensitive data like credit card numbers and home addresses are stored within fundraising platforms. Failure to keep

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Here are four strategies to refresh and update your nonprofit’s website.

Have you taken a good look at your nonprofit website recently? If you haven’t conducted an overhaul of your website in the last few years, it might start to look outdated and not reflect your nonprofit’s current brand.  Refreshing your website allows your nonprofit to generate excitement and online engagement for your cause. This is

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A student reads a book on a couch.

If you’re a PTA member, an elementary school event organizer, or otherwise affiliated with K-12 education or fundraising, you’ve probably already heard of read-a-thon fundraisers. After all, read-a-thons are one of the world’s fastest-growing school fundraisers—and for good reason. Read-a-thons not only have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your school, but they

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Matching gifts and annual giving - here's how you can incorporate matching gifts in an annual giving campaign.

Annual giving is a hot topic for nonprofit fundraising, and organizations like yours are always looking for new and improved ways to bring their efforts to the next level. And that’s why matching gifts and annual giving campaigns go hand in hand. In this guide, we’ll cover everything your nonprofit needs to know, including: The

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