The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 30, 2006

Back in May, I first wrote about the impending merger of the Peninsula Community Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley. At the time I expressed some skepticism regarding the result. I feared that it could result in a 1+1=1.5 situation, with fewer nonprofit organizations sharing in slightly larger grants. I said this because I truly admire and appreciate both foundations as they've been.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 29, 2006

Courtesy of the Donor Power Blog, today I share with you the calculation that can chart your future. NPV, or Net Present Value, is a simple calculation that can help you prioritize your fundraising efforts, and possibly leave some out entirely. Basically, the calculation takes into account the potential for the donor to support your nonprofit over the life of the relationship (not just the first ask) as well as the cost of cultivating and maintaining the relationship.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 23, 2006

You can facilitate online fundraising by your nonprofit organization's supporters with a new site called firstgiving.com. This is not simply adding an online donations function to your group's existing web site, but enabling each of your volunteers and donors to set up their own, personal fundraising page. Using the site, individuals choose a cause and quickly create a page where they conduct their campaign.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 21, 2006

Here's a new web site from a colleague of mine, Nancy Neal of Augment Direct (augmentdirect.com). There are, of course, sections about her consulting and coaching services, but also check out the free resources. Nancy has a monthly e-newsletter, Building Relationships , a long (and growing) list of links, and an excellent download (pdf), Principled Fundraising 101.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 18, 2006

Does your nonprofit accept donations of used items for either resale or use by your low-income clients? You should be aware of new rules from the IRS regarding deductibility of these items. Items that are not in "good" (or better) condition will no longer be deductible. Old TVs that won't don't work? Games missing half the pieces? No deductions here anymore.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 4, 2006

Each year the Nonprofit Times, a trade publication for those of us in the public benefit sector, releases its "Power and Influence Top 50" - The 2006 honor roll was released this week, and I am shocked and insulted by one of the additions to this year's list. The honoree I refer to is Dr. James Dobson, founder and chair of Focus on the Family. About Dr.

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