Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? For example, during the pandemic, nonprofits that invested in paperless processes and technology were better positioned in February of 2020 compared to those that scrambled to adapt to remote work. Be sure to clearly lay that out.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. A transparent and realistic budget instills confidence in potential funders, showcasing not only financial responsibility but also a serious commitment to achieving project goals. Shavonn * Need help? About Shavonn V. As our D.I.Y.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Can you hire a grant consultant? Half (52%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020. The top reasons for vacancies included salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%). Can you hire a grant consultant? Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to a 2020 McKinsey report , [b]y 2030, American women are expected to control much of the $30 trillion in financial assets that baby boomers will possessa potential wealth transfer of such magnitude that it approaches the annual GDP of the United States. But what makes giving by women unique? billion between 2017 and 2023.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. But let's face it, not every organization has the budget for a full-time expert or a pricey consultant. The short answer is "no."

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Award Grant Grants Grant Writing 98

Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. An Inclusive and Realistic Budget. The budget. About Kennari Consulting. A Strong Case for Support.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If he was on television today, he’d be telling us, “In 2020, the world changed.” Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where. Remember Captain Obvious? No kidding!

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Training Nonprofit Education Readiness 105

CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2021

On GivingTuesday 2020, over $2.47 Since #GivingTuesday is fueled by online donations (and 2020 saw a 32% increase in online fundraising revenue for nonprofits), it’s a good idea to focus on your online audiences. Get a free consultation to learn more about how you can create your #GivingTuesday campaign site for free with CauseVox.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In 2020, donors gave over $2.47 For small orgs on a tight budget or can’t get a digital fundraising tool approved quickly, you can use CauseVox for 100% free with the Basic Plan. The fundraising landscape has changed: In 2020, there was a 32% increase in online revenue for nonprofits. Need a tool to fundraise for free?

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

From research proficiency to persuasive writing, from budgeting to relationship building, each skill plays a vital role. Whether you're a nonprofit founder, manager, or consultant, this guide is for you. Grant Writing Skill #6: Budgeting Accurately A realistic and detailed budget is a crucial part of your grant proposal.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. ® provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

Yes, surprising grant applications will fall from the sky (hello, so many new funding opportunities in 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic). Do we already have a program developed, along with an accompanying budget? The post Stop Chasing Grant Money appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 14, 2022

The best time to position your ask is when funders are finalizing their budgets at the end of the year. Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This article was previously published on forbes.com: [link] The year 2020 has indeed been a year like no other. A budget is made up of revenue and expenses. There is hope in obtaining a fully funded budget in 2021. Shavonn Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. Shavonn Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. Have you ever seen Baby New Year used to symbolize the beginning of the year?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

This poses a real challenge for nonprofit organizations that have a small operating budget with which to put on engaging and profitable fundraisers. Membership growth consulting. Donor outreach consulting. In 2020, American companies donated a whopping $24.8 Web design. Fundraising coordination. Event managing.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. . Budget for expenses. Social media was the #1 source of inspiration for donors in 2020, so it pays to keep up with it! . Hiring a Capital Campaign Consultant: 5 Steps to Follow. Timeline for the campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

In 2020, individual donations totaled $324 billion – whereas corporate giving was only 4% of this total. Skills-based support: individuals with various types of expertise can provide free consulting to help your organization improve. So why should nonprofit spend time attracting corporate partners?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is also a good time to take a look at how your programming is performing and to review your budget. By the end of December, we will complete our feasibility study and determine next steps with our fundraising consultant.” Are you under your fundraising goal? If so, do you need to set a more realistic end-of-year giving goal?

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

However, the pandemic brought out the best in America as generosity increased throughout 2020. According to Qgiv’s 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , (which analyzed both NPO and donor 2020 activity compared to the previous year), 25.3 Many companies are tightening their budgets due to various COVID-related issues.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2021

One of our long-time students wrote in: “We’re 74% of the way to our revenue budget and we’re not quite halfway through our fiscal year and are up 322% year over year (last year we raised almost $770K) How are we doing it? 2020 saw a major increase in digital fundraising, with online giving growing by 12.1%.

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