Most nonprofits work on donor acquisition continuously. Can you imagine saying, “we have enough donors!” Probably not. If you’re struggling with donor acquisition, it might be time to reevaluate your strategy and focus on one specific group of people: those you already call contacts. This could mean people that subscribe to your email list, your […]
If your organization recently had an extremely successful fundraising event or service project, just welcomed a new director, or is making strides in your mission, a press release is the perfect way to announce it! What is a Press Release? A press release is a short, compelling story written by a PR professional and sent […]
If your nonprofit’s email marketing isn’t getting the responses, conversions, or donations you’re looking for, you’re not alone. Email marketing for nonprofits isn’t as complicated as people think, but there are email marketing best practices that you should follow to maximize your conversions, increase responses, and secure more donations. Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofit […]
Whether your church or religious organization needs a little boost in income or your congregation is trying to fund something specific, there are a lot of ways to raise the money you need. From general church fundraising ideas to fundraisers for youth groups, we’ve compiled a list of the best ways to reach your monetary […]
Whether you’re looking to promote a fundraising initiative, programming, or general news about your organization, having a good relationship with the media can be very beneficial. Getting your nonprofit organization picked up by a journalist isn’t as difficult as it seems, but it does take persistence and hard work. So, how do you go about […]
Capital Business Solutions has been working with St. Benedict’s Preparatory School of Newark, NJ on their Financial Edge NXT software. Working with Donna Chahalis, Director of Finance and Administration at the school, CBS helped to provide training and consulting on their Accounts Payable module, configuration of their Bank Feeds and Bank Reconciliation assistance and training. Who […]
Capital Business Solutions recently helped East Coast Migrant Head Start Project with their MIP Fund Accounting software. Working with Michael Ward, Controller at the Organization, CBS helped to implement the Fixed Assets module for their MIP Fund Accounting software system. Along with the implementation CBS provided data conversion and end user training to get the finance […]
Capital Business Solutions recently helped North Carolina Biotechnology Center with their MIP Fund Accounting software. Working with Nias White of the finance office, CBS helped discuss an Accounts Payable invoice import need and subsequently created a definition file for the import into their MIP Fund Accounting software system. Who is North Carolina Biotechnology Center? NC Biotech […]
A lot of schools rely on fundraising to ensure clubs, sports teams, field trips and other fun activities can take place. Bake sales, walk-a-thons, and carnivals are common school fundraisers but they require a big time commitment from parents and kids alike. To help alleviate bake sale fatigue, we’ve compiled a list of 17 unique […]
Races, walk-a-thons, and bike-a-thons are popular fundraisers for nonprofits and charities of all kinds. Due to their relatively short distance, 5Ks (3.1 miles) are a popular option for nonprofit fundraising. Their approachable distance means they attract more people than half-marathons or marathons and tend to be fun family events. If you’ve ever thought of organizing […]