No matter how well informed you are or how long you have been doing your job, you can’t know everything. Florida Nonprofits has resources to help. In addition to the 400+-volume physical library, there are numerous resources available to download from the Florida Nonprofits website. Here are some of the most popular:
The Fundamentals of Online Giving – There are two reasons you should consider offering online giving: reduced attrition and donors expect it and may question the relevance of nonprofits who do not. Have some fun learning the basics.
Fundraising Platform Selection Tips from Techsoup
The 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report seeks to give a better understanding of how donors prefer to give and engage with their favorite causes and charitable organizations. Sponsored by the Public Interest Registry and researched by Nonprofit Tech for Good, the report summarizes donor data across six continents about how online and mobile technology effects giving. The report also examines the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. It is the only annual study dedicated to analyzing the giving habits of donors worldwide and is meant to help charities better understand if they are using technology in the ways that their donors prefer.
How Nonprofits Get Known – Let donors know your story: Wz New? newsletter article on the Great Nonprofits website.
Metrics for Mission Impact – The NonProfit Times has a new White Paper available free to nonprofits. The eBook details how nonprofits can strengthen outcomes through quantitative measures. Click here to download.
Principles and Practices for Florida Nonprofit Excellence – a guide to best practices for from Florida Nonprofits.
Quick Guide to Obtaining Major Gifts – This eBook is a new resource on the “Art of the Ask” by Nancy Ames Slabine and Richard M. Wizansky of Bold Moves Consulting.
The Trust Factor and Nonprofit Financial Management – While funding is often considered the lifeblood of an organization, trust is paramount. Without trust, there is no gift or grant award. This eBook by AccuFund discusses how to protect and enhance the trust that ultimately ensures your mission.
Ultimate Guide to Matching Gifts from Double the Donation. Though $2 to $3 billion is donated through matching gift programs every year, only about 1 in 10 eligible donors claim their matching gift. An estimated $6-$10 billion in matching gift funds goes unclaimed every year. Learn how to claim matching funds.
Value of Volunteer Time: Report from Independent Sector on volunteers in 2016.