NSF Fundraising & Donor Relations 3

Question 1

Which financial document should NSF chapters review regularly to ensure fundraising goals are on track?

Accepted Answer

A fundraising dashboard comparing revenue received versus the annual pledge target

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The chapter's personal bank statements

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Individual donor credit scores

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The national stock market index as a proxy for donor wealth

Question 2

Why is it important for NSF volunteers to disclose any personal conflicts of interest in donor solicitations?

Accepted Answer

To maintain transparency, protect NSF's integrity, and comply with nonprofit governance standards

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To ensure the volunteer receives commission on gifts they secure

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To allow NSF to redirect the donation to a different program

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To satisfy OSHA workplace safety requirements

Question 3

What role does social media play in NSF's modern fundraising strategy?

Accepted Answer

It amplifies peer-to-peer fundraising, shares impact stories, and reaches younger potential donors

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It is avoided entirely to maintain NSF's privacy

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It is used exclusively for scheduling volunteer shifts

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It replaces the need for in-person banquets and events

Question 4

When a major donor passes away and has left a bequest to NSF in their will, this is known as what type of gift?

Accepted Answer

A planned giving or legacy gift

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An in-kind gift

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A restricted operating gift

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A matching gift contribution

Question 5

What is the purpose of NSF's annual fundraising goal communicated to chapter leaders each year?

Accepted Answer

To align chapter efforts with the national scholarship disbursement plan and overall budget

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To determine which chapter volunteers receive paid compensation

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To rank chapters publicly and eliminate underperforming ones

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To set a cap on the maximum amount chapters are allowed to raise

Question 6

Which practice is considered unethical and must be avoided in NSF donor solicitation?

Accepted Answer

Misrepresenting how donated funds will be used to persuade a hesitant donor

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Sending a follow-up email three days after initial contact

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Acknowledging a donor's previous giving history in an appeal letter

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Offering a donor a tour of NSF scholarship programs in India

Question 7

How should NSF chapters handle surplus funds raised beyond the chapter's annual fundraising target?

Accepted Answer

Remit all surplus funds to the national organization for scholarship allocation

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Distribute the surplus equally among chapter volunteers as a bonus

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Hold the surplus in a chapter savings account for personal use at future events

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Return surplus donations to donors on a pro-rata basis