10 Creative Ways to Thank Donors

whitePaper | April 13, 2020

Nonprofits make a significant contribution to both the quality of life and the economy in this country. From chambers of commerce and hospitals to churches, disaster relief organizations, environmental advocacy groups, homeless shelters and labor unions, it would be difficult to find an American who is not touched in some way by one of the nearly 1.5 million nonprofits.

whitePaper | March 30, 2020

Like the rate of failure seen in new business ventures, nonprofits often fail because they cannot secure the funding to be sustainable. This is because many nonprofits focus on their outputs rather than outcomes. Fundraising strategies should emphasize the value of the result expected to be delivered, then emphasize the downstream impact (outcomes) not just focus on the activities (or outputs) of the nonprofit itself.

whitePaper | July 26, 2022

In order to transfer all financial activities from a centralized space to a decentralized platform, it is necessary to create a simulated version of the world's current financial market space onto the blockchain platform. In general, a financial market is a structure where a number of individuals exchange their products and services for a certain form of currency.

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

In a digital-first world, every organization needs a data management plan. Yet, fewer than 25% of nonprofits report having a plan in place. This means data is infrequently shared across departments and rarely used to make decisions or predict future stakeholder behaviors.

whitePaper | November 4, 2021

The primary purpose of this publication is to present an accessible guide on the many topics pertaining to the process of starting a 501 (c)(3) organization with the sound construction needed to be successful and sustainable. The materials presented are based upon nonprofit best practices, and though there will be a brief mention of other types of tax exempt organizations for educational purposes, the focus of this guide is on the 501 (c)(3) organization. It is the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits’ mission to educate nonprofit leaders and staff on best practices so that they can grow, develop, and accomplish their stated missions.

whitePaper | August 26, 2022

Organisations are increasingly integrating digital technology across all areas, which is fundamentally changing daily operations and value delivery. The International Data Corporation (IDC) has estimated that global spending on digital transformation will reach a staggering $9.4 trillion AUD by 2023. The pandemic accelerated this trend as organisations pivoted to virtual strategies to keep their donors and communities engaged.