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The Atlantic Ocean shouldn’t be a barrier to impact. For UK charities, the US grantmaking market potentially offers a huge reservoir of funding, but these foundation grants can come with a complex set of rules. These US foundations give billions globally, so you would think that UK-based charities are uniquely positioned to benefit. However, the technical challenge…

If you’re running a nonprofit, the technical side of accepting donations can feel overwhelming. Between fees, integrations, compliance requirements, and a dizzying array of platforms, it’s easy to feel lost. This guide answers the questions nonprofit leaders actually have about donation processing. From the basics to the cutting edge. Understanding the Basics: What is a…

Stop Chasing Every Dollar: Why “Addition by Subtraction” is the 2026 Nonprofit Power Move In the nonprofit world, we’ve been conditioned to think that more is always better. More donors, more gala attendees, more programs, and more mailers. But as we settle into 2026, the data tells a different story. With postage rates hitting record…

As the chill of December settles in, streets glow with festive lights, and the smell of mulled cider drifts through the air. Families bustle to finish holiday shopping, and somewhere, maybe near a glowing fireplace, a donor considers making a year-end gift. This moment is where your nonprofit can shine, transforming seasonal goodwill into lasting…

How Better Giving Cuts Your Form 990 Workload AND Still Gives You All Your Donor Insights Form 990 season brings a familiar but often stressful feeling for many nonprofits. Spreadsheets everywhere. Donor records that need checking. Pages of contribution details that have to be reconciled. Don’t get me started on the costs! And a fear…

When a donor gives, their gift usually reflects a personal choice: they pick a cause, a nonprofit, an amount. But many donors don’t realise there’s often “bonus” money waiting from their employer. It just needs to be requested. Employer matched giving is one of the most under-leveraged tools in philanthropy: it amplifies the donor’s impact,…

In 2025, nonprofits face an evolving digital landscape. AI is everywhere for example and increasingly useful. (See Better Giving’s guide on how nonprofits could use AI to help launch a peer to peer fundraiser campaign) But at the same time, nonprofits face challenging financial circumstances. So, they have a decision to make that could dramatically…

When Sharing Better Tools Creates Better Outcomes In the nonprofit world, the right tools can both improve efficiency and transform impact.  Share Better Giving’s fundraising platform with a nonprofit organization in your network and you create a multiplier effect that amplifies charitable impact far into the future. The Power of the Right Fundraising Platform Often,…

Why Most Nonprofits Are Losing 83% of Potential Donors Research shows the average nonprofit donation form converts at just 17% – meaning 8 out of 10 motivated donors abandon their gift. Here’s how Better Giving’s form design captures those lost donations. The $2.3 Billion Problem Hiding in Plain Sight Picture this: A supporter reads your…

Why Waiting Until Tomorrow Could Cost Nonprofits Millions! We’ve all said it: “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” It’s a harmless phrase, until it’s not.  For nonprofits, procrastination isn’t just a bad habit; it’s a costly one. Every day you stick with outdated fundraising tools, you’re losing money that could fuel your mission. We know times…