Archive - August 2022

Fundraising is an essential component of operation for all nonprofit organizations, however it can be a daunting task. Nonprofits compete for attention with thousands of other organizations, especially in Dane County, where our non-profit per capita ratio is one of the highest in the country. As a result, the challenge of connecting donors to your specific mission can feel overwhelming.

Thankfully, nonprofits have many options for raising funds, but it is crucial to first scrutinize...

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Success in business happens neither overnight, nor by accident. It takes your unique ideas and dedication to your business. Business loans can help jumpstart new businesses, or help existing businesses grow and expand. If you are new to commercial lending, you will find that the process differs from personal lending. Here’s what to expect before diving into the loan application process.

Understanding the Purpose of Business Loans

Business...

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Most 501(c)(3) organizations have the right to advocate for policies and values important to their mission. However, the lines between supporting, promoting, advocating, and lobbying can be confusing. Our most recent nonprofit webinar breaks down what nonprofit advocacy is, what’s not allowed, and where lobbying fits into the equation. [2:40 - 4:30]

The rules around advocacy and lobbying are dependent on the nonprofit classifications. There are different rules for different nonprofits...

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Fundraising is one of the most important responsibilities of running a nonprofit. But it can be difficult to find ways to bring the donations in.

As you fundraise for your organization, keep in mind these fundamentals:

When putting together your fundraising plan, give people the chance to donate how they want to donate. If there are hurdles to giving,...

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Making Dane County the most connected place for everyone is the vision of DANEnet. DANEnet is a nonprofit that has been providing affordable, professional IT/tech services to other nonprofits and low-income households since 1996. They assist in technology repair, free technology-related clinics and classes, affordable home internet options, and much more. Much like an IT department at a given company, DANEnet can be described as traveling technical support for many nonprofit organizations and...

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