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Board members often say they'll do anything except fundraising. It makes sense when you look at how fundraising has traditionally been taught: give or get, sponsor a table, share your contact list. No wonder it feels icky. 😬

We’re honored to have Joanna Hogan as a guest writer on our blog, sharing her piece, "Before You Ask Your Board to Fundraise, Do This Instead."

Instead of asking who could give, she suggests asking who would love this. That small shift changes everything.

Trust is often the missing piece. Board members hesitate to make introductions because they worry about what happens next.
One of the most powerful lines from the post: "I want to be your easiest no." That kind of approach removes pressure and makes room for real connection. 🤝

Getting to know your board members beyond the numbers they can give may be the real key to sustainable, joyful fundraising.

Read more: https://www.infinitegiving.com/blog/before-you-ask-your-board-to-fundraise-do-this-instead

Internal controls are the financial policies and procedures your nonprofit puts in place to manage money responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with the law.

They guide every financial activity, from accepting donations to spending funds to keeping accurate records, all while supporting your mission and following IRS requirements.

It helps to think of internal controls as guardrails rather than red tape. Instead of slowing your organization down, they protect it, giving your nonprofit the structure and confidence needed to grow its finances and work toward true sustainability. 🌱

Learn more about their importance: https://www.infinitegiving.com/blog/financial-controls-for-nonprofits

Stock gifts are one of the most generous ways donors can give, often far larger than a typical cash donation. But the process has traditionally left everyone in the dark. Donors wonder if they completed everything correctly. Nonprofit staff wonder where the gift even came from. 😅

That is the gap our new Stock Donation Tracker was built to close. Donors get a self-service hub to track their pledge, download updated transfer instructions, and loop in their financial advisor with a click. Nonprofits spend less time chasing paperwork and more time building relationships with the people who make their mission possible. 🤝

Because when we remove complexity, we do not just improve technology. We unlock more generosity.

Learn more: https://www.infinitegiving.com/blog/better-stock-donation-experience-for-nonprofit-donors

Fundraising gets your mission off the ground. Sustaining it for the long haul takes strategy, financial confidence, and donor relationships built to last.

On September 17th at 2 PM ET, Karen Houghton and Barbara O'Reilly, CFRE from Windmill Consulting will unpack how these three pieces come together to help nonprofits scale generosity. 🎙️

Here's what you'll walk away with:
✅ A clearer path for donors to reach their philanthropic goals
✅ The confidence to think bigger about your organization's future
✅ A mindset shift from scarcity to sustainability

Scaling generosity isn't only about raising more money. It's about creating more impact. 💡

Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417890054692/WN_SBfkpEzSSDWOpKa4nxnt4w #/registration

Raising money is only the first step. Building a nonprofit that can sustain its mission for years to come takes strategy, financial confidence, and real donor relationships.

Join Karen Houghton and Barbara O'Reilly, CFRE from Windmill Consulting on September 17th at 2 PM ET as they explore how these three elements work together to help nonprofits scale generosity. 🎙️

In this webinar, you'll learn how to:
🚀 Give donors a clearer path to their philanthropic goals
🚀 Build your organization's confidence to think bigger about its future
🚀 Shift from a mindset of scarcity to one of sustainability

Scaling generosity is not just about raising more. It's about creating more impact. 💡

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417890054692/WN_SBfkpEzSSDWOpKa4nxnt4w #/registration

Most nonprofits assume their donors do not have much beyond cash to give, but the data tells a different story: 80% of donors hold appreciated assets such as stocks, mutual funds, or bonds. 💡

Many nonprofits simply are not set up to accept anything beyond a check or a card, so this kind of giving never gets the chance to happen.

Opening the door to stock and asset gifts can turn that dormant wealth into real support for your mission. 🌱

Infinite Giving helps nonprofits accept these gifts easily, so donors can give in the way that actually reflects their wealth.

Get started today: https://www.infinitegiving.com/giving/stock-donations

Financial controls are not optional for nonprofits. They protect your funding, your reputation, and your 501(c)(3) status.

Without the right systems in place, even well-intentioned organizations can face theft or costly financial losses. The good news is that strong internal controls can help manage these risks.

Here is what solid financial controls can help your nonprofit do:

✅ Maintain compliance with fundraising, spending, and reporting laws.

✅ Safeguard your finances by protecting assets and growing reserves.

✅ Build public trust through financial transparency with donors.

✅ Develop sustainable practices that support long-term growth.

Getting started does not have to be overwhelming. Begin with the essentials, then bring in nonprofit finance professionals as needed.

Meet with an Infinite Giving advisor: https://www.infinitegiving.com/get-started