{"id":14751,"date":"2023-05-15T23:15:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T04:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/?p=14751"},"modified":"2024-05-29T13:22:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T18:22:50","slug":"nonproft-fundraising-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pandemic\u2019s Effects on Nonprofits and Fundraising"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14751\" class=\"elementor elementor-14751\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-318d49b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"318d49b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88c87b1\" data-id=\"88c87b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da5600 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2da5600\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nonprofit-fundraising-trends-1024x670.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14753\" alt=\"Businessman holding a glass ball,foretelling the future.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nonprofit-fundraising-trends-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nonprofit-fundraising-trends-980x641.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nonprofit-fundraising-trends-480x314.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-abbf862 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"abbf862\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b3fec5\" data-id=\"9b3fec5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a042016 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a042016\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The pandemic may be over, but its effects continue to haunt nonprofit fundraising trends. Not even a crystal ball could have predicted how a pandemic could quickly throw nonprofit organizations into a fundraising crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The struggle for nonprofits to keep their heads above water as they rode the pandemic wave was real. Funding was lost, and fundraising as they knew it was next to impossible due to in-person distancing, making nonprofits rethink their strategies. In this post, you\u2019ll find a recap of what nonprofits weathered during and after the pandemic, fundraising-wise. In addition, you can pick up a few recommended strategies to help your nonprofit get its fundraising back on track.<\/p>\n<p>Most of all, this post will illuminate the fact that the people behind nonprofit organizations are passionate about their causes, committed to helping others, and can multitask better than a Swiss Army Knife.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/#Three-Factors-That-Contributed-to-Funding-Losses\" title=\"Three Factors That Contributed to Funding Losses\">Three Factors That Contributed to Funding Losses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/#Funding-Increase-Post-Lock-down%E2%80%A6For-Some\" title=\"Funding Increase Post Lock down\u2026For Some\">Funding Increase Post Lock down\u2026For Some<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/#The-Hardest-Hit-Nonprofits\" title=\"The Hardest-Hit Nonprofits\">The Hardest-Hit Nonprofits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/#Post-COVID-Fundraising-Strategies-for-Non-Profits\" title=\"Post-COVID Fundraising Strategies for Non-Profits\">Post-COVID Fundraising Strategies for Non-Profits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/#Passion-Strategy-and-Rolled-Up-Sleeves\" title=\"Passion, Strategy, and Rolled Up Sleeves\">Passion, Strategy, and Rolled Up Sleeves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/nonproft-fundraising-effects\/#Build-Your-Auction-Today\" title=\"Build Your Auction Today\">Build Your Auction Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three-Factors-That-Contributed-to-Funding-Losses\"><\/span><b>Three Factors That Contributed to Funding Losses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b>For most nonprofit organizations (NPOs), COVID continues to sabotage their fundraising efforts as they recover. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9350177\/#:~:text=Since%20the%20pandemic%20began%2C%20the,et%20al.%2C%202020).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three key factors<\/a> that affected nonprofit fundraising trends and are also responsible for the actual loss of funding include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">public policy changes,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">demand for NPO services exceeded supply<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">a decrease in charitable giving from most donor groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some blame poor timing in many cases of changes in public policy. An example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-a-comparison-for-businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tax Cuts and Jobs Act<\/a> that Congress passed in 2017, which demanded a $10,000 cap plus restrictions on itemized deductions on local and state tax deductibility. When the bill was passed, Congress knew it might affect&nbsp; the amount of donations given to nonprofit organizations, but they never imagined that COVID-19 was about to hit and turn the country upside down. The pandemic exacerbated the need for donations as they battled their biggest challenge in history. Fortunately, in 2020, Congress suspended the deduction limits by passing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psh.com\/how-nonprofits-can-benefit-from-the-cares-act-summary-of-provisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CARES Act<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the thrust of the pandemic overwhelmed the healthcare system, it did the same to NPOs. NPOs were inundated with the demand for basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, often requested by adjunct relationships with healthcare organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Due to this demand, nonprofits needed more operating capital, which in the past was funded by programs and events they produced. The nonprofit fundraising trends prior to COVID typically relied on special programs and events like tournaments, gala dinners, auctions, and community activities. With the six-feet human distancing mandate to curtail infection,&nbsp; NPOs were left with few fundraising options that didn\u2019t require face-to-face interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp; the <a href=\"https:\/\/strongerconsulting.com\/nonprofit-fundraising-challenges-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drop in donations stemmed from these four scenarios<\/a> that were directly related to the pandemic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced donor income:<\/b> Many donors lost their jobs or had their income reduced during the pandemic. This led to a decrease in donations to nonprofits.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased expenses: <\/b>nonprofits had to increase their expenses to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols. This put a strain on their budgets.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shifted priorities:<\/b> Many donors shifted their priorities to support organizations providing direct relief during the pandemic. This made it more difficult for nonprofits that provide other services to raise money.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased competition:<\/b> Believe it or not, new nonprofits surfaced during the pandemic, increasing the number of nonprofits vying for the same dollars. New nonprofits meant the funding pie got smaller, making it more difficult for nonprofits to get noticed, let alone attract donors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funding-Increase-Post-Lock-down%E2%80%A6For-Some\"><\/span><b>Funding Increase Post Lock down\u2026For Some<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some fundraising studies indicate that some NPOs raised more funding after the COVID lock down, while others did not. It\u2019s easier to understand the fluctuation by looking at it this way.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by the National Council of Nonprofits, overall giving to nonprofits in the United States increased by 3.5% in 2021 after a decline of 2.7% in 2020. This increase was driven by a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The strong economy: <\/b>The US economy grew by 5.7% in 2021, the fastest rate since 1984. This economic growth led to increased disposable income, making it easier for people to donate to nonprofits.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The rise of online giving:<\/b> Online giving has become increasingly popular in recent years, and this trend continued during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, 34% of all charitable giving in the United States was online, up from 29% in 2020.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The increased focus on social justice:<\/b> The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for social justice, and this has led to an increase in giving to nonprofits that are working to address these issues. In 2021, giving to social justice nonprofits increased by 10.5%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, not all nonprofits are benefiting from the increase in giving. Some nonprofits, such as those providing arts and cultural programming, still struggle to raise money. Additionally, some nonprofits that rely on government funding are facing budget cuts. nonprofit fundraising trends fluctuate depending on the sector<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the picture for nonprofits is mixed. Some nonprofits are raising more funding after the COVID lock down, while others are not. The factors that are driving this change are complex and vary from organization to organization.<\/p>\n<p>Governments awarded nonprofits that served those in the greatest need the most funding. It is hard to compare what sector received the most in monetary awards as the funding is directly attributed to the number of people served and the demands for the services. In other words, one nonprofit could get $15,000 in funding and be elated because that\u2019s exactly what they needed to pull through. Then there\u2019s the other sector, awarded $1.5 mil, and they\u2019re scrambling because they don\u2019t know how they can make ends meet. Nonprofit fundraising trends are relative to supply and demand.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Hardest-Hit-Nonprofits\"><\/span><b>The Hardest-Hit Nonprofits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The arts, culture, and recreation sectors were first in line for funding cuts. No surprise there, as they are among the nonprofits that typically have funding cut first as they are not requirements for survival, particularly during or after a pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of funding forced many organizations to cut back on programs and services, lay off staff, and even close their doors. The pandemic also made it more difficult for nonprofit fundraising trends to see growth as donors also faced financial hardship.<b><br><\/b><b><br><\/b>According to a report by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofitimpactmatters.org\/site\/assets\/files\/1\/nonprofit-impact-matters-sept-2019-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Council of Nonprofits<\/a>, nonprofits lost an estimated $100 billion in funding in 2020 due to the pandemic. The report found that <b>the largest losses were experienced by nonprofits in the arts, culture, and recreation sectors, followed by nonprofits in the education and human services sectors.<\/b><b><br><\/b><b><br><\/b><b>\u2022 The arts, culture, and recreation sector<\/b> lost an estimated $20 billion in revenue in 2020. This was due to cancellations or postponed events, such as concerts, festivals, and sporting events.<br>\u2022 <b>The education and human services sectors<\/b> lost an estimated $15 billion in revenue in 2020. This was due to the closure of schools and other social service programs.<br>\u2022 <b>Small nonprofits<\/b> lost an estimated $17 billion in revenue in 2020. This was due to their reliance on individual donations and event revenue, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.candid.org\/post\/how-many-nonprofits-will-shut-their-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">estimated 22,000 closed<\/a> up shop entirely.<\/p>\n<p>The report also found that the pandemic disproportionately impacted small nonprofits, which were more likely to rely on individual donations and event revenue. Small nonprofits lost an estimated 17% of their revenue in 2020, compared to 10% for large nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p><b>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-COVID-Fundraising-Strategies-for-Non-Profits\"><\/span>Post-COVID Fundraising Strategies for Non-Profits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/b><p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>How can nonprofit fundraising trends return to pre-pandemic levels? It all begins with rethinking the process and getting creative\u2014some say it\u2019s like starting over.<\/p>\n<p>Below are strategies that may have been seen as secondary for your organization pre-pandemic but are worth revisiting today in an attempt to bounce back in terms of funding. These examples don\u2019t require in-person communication. Whatever path(s) you choose, it is important that you buckle down and give it the necessary attention for success. You\u2019re up for the challenge, right?<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Virtual fundraising events:<\/b> Virtual events, such as online auctions, are a great way to reach donors who may not be able to attend in-person events. They are also more affordable and efficient to produce than traditional fundraising models such as galas and award recognition dinners.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Crowdfunding:<\/b> Crowdfunding is a way to raise money from a large number of people, typically through online platforms. It can be a great way to raise money for a specific project or need without face-to-face contact.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Peer-to-peer fundraising:<\/b> Peer-to-peer fundraising is a type of crowdfunding in which individuals raise money on behalf of a nonprofit. This can be a very effective way to reach many people and generate a lot of donations.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Corporate giving:<\/b> Corporate giving is when businesses donate money to nonprofits. This can be a great way to secure large donations to make a significant impact.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Government grants:<\/b> Government grants are financial awards given to nonprofits by the government. These grants can be used to fund a variety of programs and activities. They\u2019re worth the paperwork!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these strategies, nonprofits are also working to build stronger relationships with and make giving easier for donors. This includes outreach, such as sending regular updates, providing opportunities for donors to get involved, and making it easy to donate online.<\/p>\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, particularly as new nonprofit fundraising trends are explored and put into motion, typically taking longer and requiring more effort than before COVID took hold. nonprofits are determined and resilient, demonstrated by trying new ways to raise money and continue their essential work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-073ba6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"073ba6e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2046eb\" data-id=\"a2046eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e848a92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e848a92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-roolling-uo-sleeves-1024x555.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14752\" alt=\"Businessman rolling up his sleeve at office; light effect\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-roolling-uo-sleeves-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-roolling-uo-sleeves-980x531.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.charityauctionstoday.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/man-roolling-uo-sleeves-480x260.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac3af81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac3af81\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51093ea\" data-id=\"51093ea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02f1eaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02f1eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passion-Strategy-and-Rolled-Up-Sleeves\"><\/span>Passion, Strategy, and Rolled Up Sleeves<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe pandemic took its toll on nonprofit fundraising during and after. The pandemic&#8217;s quick onset hit nonprofits hard in the pocketbooks as funding and the ability to fundraise disappeared. When human distancing was mandated, it\u2019s amazing how many nonprofits survived. As the pandemic showed signs of recovery, nonprofits began the long, arduous task of restocking their coffers to pre-pandemic levels. The passion people have for their NPOs is truly a gift that serves them well. Passion, strategy, and determination are the ingredients to the rise and success of nonprofits, just as it was before the pandemic.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b49baac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b49baac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-745e4bf\" data-id=\"745e4bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2eaf55 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in 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id=\"Build-Your-Auction-Today\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBuild Your Auction Today\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet started for free and list your items, invite your guests, and open the bidding.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStart Here\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5da2103 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5da2103\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c29f1c\" data-id=\"6c29f1c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99cf939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99cf939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Works cited:\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psh.com\/how-nonprofits-can-benefit-from-the-cares-act-summary-of-provisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.psh.com\/how-nonprofits-can-benefit-from-the-cares-act-summary-of-provisions\/<br \/>https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-a-comparison-for-businesses<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bloomerang.co\/topic\/covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bloomerang.co\/topic\/covid-19\/<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psh.com\/how-nonprofits-can-benefit-from-the-cares-act-summary-of-provisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.philanthropy.com\/package\/covid-19-coverage-fundraising-during-the-pandemic<br \/>https:\/\/www.philanthropy.com\/article\/donations-to-small-nonprofits-hit-harder-by-covid-than-gifts-to-larger-ones-study-shows?<br \/>https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/policy-issues\/coronavirus<br \/>https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/joca.12461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/joca.12461<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/philanthropynewsdigest.org\/features\/the-sustainable-nonprofit\/strategies-for-nonprofit-success-in-a-post-pandemic-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/philanthropynewsdigest.org\/features\/the-sustainable-nonprofit\/strategies-for-nonprofit-success-in-a-post-pandemic-landscape<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9350177\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9350177\/<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psh.com\/how-nonprofits-can-benefit-from-the-cares-act-summary-of-provisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.psh.com\/how-nonprofits-can-benefit-from-the-cares-act-summary-of-provisions\/<br 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Not even a crystal ball could have predicted how a pandemic could quickly throw nonprofit organizations into a fundraising crisis. The struggle for nonprofits to keep their heads above water as they rode the pandemic wave was real. 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