Charitable donations: Unraveling the mystery of motivation

Charitable donations: Unraveling the mystery of motivationTraditionally, Americans have supported charities not only for tax breaks and a vague sense of “giving back,” but also for a variety of other financial, emotional and social reasons. Understanding what motivates donors and how their motivations vary across demographic groups can help your not-for-profit more effectively reach and engage potential supporters.

Grants can help firm up your nonprofit’s financial foundation

Grants can help firm up your nonprofit’s financial foundationThere are more than 87,000 foundations in the United States — including family, corporate and community foundations — according to the Foundation Center. If your not-for-profit isn’t actively seeking grants from these groups, you’re neglecting a potentially significant income source.