Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2024

Despite an initial giving boost triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the numbers have been steadily dropping ever since. We’re not yet ready to start. Even a small, budget-strapped nonprofit can launch an effective planned giving marketing campaign. We don’t have the money. Planned giving does not take much time.

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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. Keuka College used CauseVox to create their 2020 Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising site.

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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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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In 2020, online giving increased by 21%. In addition, with CauseVox’s Pledge Now, Pay Later , donors have the option of making a pledge today and paying in automatic installments that best work with their budget: Is your fundraising ready for mobile? Ready to raise more for your organization or favorite charity?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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%). Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates tailor grant services to your needs and work with your budget.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Are you ready for #GivingTuesday on November 30th? 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. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2. Need a tool to fundraise for free?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. Half (51.7%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020. We are ready to join you in the good work your organization is doing.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

2020 was a year unlike any other. It’s a time to focus on evaluating what fundraising approaches from 2020 worked and be honest about what didn’t pan out as planned. If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. What is your annual fundraising budget , including marketing costs?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In 2020, the online revenue for nonprofits grew 32%. You can create this goal based on previous campaigns and on your larger budget. You’ll need to set up a crowdfunding campaign site , create a marketing strategy, build your branding, and have all your materials ready to go. You’re ready to start a soft launch.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Is your nonprofit ready to secure a sponsor for your next campaign? Through this partnership, we hope to help [Company Name] make the most of your corporate philanthropy budget while ensuring your employees maximize the impact of their gifts to our cause. Is [Company Name] ready to become a sponsored partner of [School Name]?

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

The Blackbaud Institute reports that in 2020, total online giving across the sector was up by 21% over 2019. Small nonprofits with budgets less than $1M came a close second, with an over 22% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Nonprofit campaigns saw record breaking success in 2021, with $2.7

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Shavonn earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020 and is a Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer. ® 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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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2021

2020 was the year of the pivot. That individual touch went a long way: somewhere between 70 and 80% of those donors came back and donated dollars in 2020. 2020’s campaign actually allowed the organization to do more than they had in previous years. This one peer-to-peer fundraiser accounted for 75% of all new donors 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. Nonprofit organizations have especially been hit in several ways. This saying is especially true now.

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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. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020. Make sure you time your ask appropriately. Consider getting professional help.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. At CauseVox, we’re all about helping everyone to meet their goals – donors and the causes they support.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

If you’re on a fixed budget or timeframe, a one-day online fundraiser is one of the best charity event ideas for your organization. In 2020, they chose to change things up due to COVID and instead asked for donations instead of gifts. One-Day Online Fundraiser. Raise More Through Your Next Charity Fundraiser With CauseVox.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

Like other organizations, they saw the move to hybrid and virtual events in 2020 and embarked to turn their fundraiser into one. Ready to see what Qgiv’s online donation forms can do for you? They explored digital options and came up with a unique way to keep the event and the precious revenue it represented.

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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. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020. Have you ever seen Baby New Year used to symbolize the beginning of the year?

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AmpliFund

AUGUST 16, 2023

When the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) introduced revisions to the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) in 2020, there was a notable focus on performance. If you already have a grants management system, just quickly change from goal labels to goal types with a click or two and you will be ready to streamline your data collection.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

Historically, AuSM has run a gala in the spring, but thanks to over a year of COVID, it was cancelled in 2020 and we didn’t anticipate running one in 2021. On the other hand, paying someone to manage our stream for us was out of our budget. Enter A Toast to AuSM. Get Started with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising on CauseVox.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 2, 2023

Never mind their budget. Shavonn earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020 and is a Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer. Most folks at foundations have the heart to serve and positively impact the community. Never mind their title.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? 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! . Develop a Strategy.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

While many larger organizations have already done this, smaller nonprofits and libraries, which have had leaner budgets for technology upgrades during the economic recession, will be investing time and money in 2013 into catching up on optimized sites for mobile web browsing.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Moreover, it’s incredibly frustrating for your nonprofit if you’re in danger of not reaching your fundraising goals , and there are people willing and ready to help who cannot contribute financially. In 2020, American companies donated a whopping $24.8 The big question is, how much can your nonprofit spend on fundraising?

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Are you getting ready to announce your big annual gala? The benefit of organizations of different sizes and budgets needing to become experts on livestreaming is that several of the easiest to use options are also the easiest on a nonprofit’s budget. When I first started making promotional videos (with no budget!),

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 Let’s get started! See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Researchers also estimate that 23% of households struggled with food insecurity in 2020—a number that more than doubled from the previous year due to the economic impacts of the pandemic. Get ready to promote your fundraiser. Food insecurity and hunger are some of the most prominent issues that plague our modern society. In the U.S.,

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Every parent wants to provide their child with the happiness and excitement of receiving a gift, and a toy and supply drive can make that possible for families who might not have the budget to buy their children the toy of their dreams. Warm your ovens up or get your paints and glitter ready for a fun cookie or ornament decorating party.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

No matter your donors’ reasons for giving, the stats above show that at the end of the year, they’re ready and willing to give. This is also a good time to take a look at how your programming is performing and to review your budget. Are you under your fundraising goal? Set a SMART goal for your campaign.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. Ready to host your best auction ever? Depending on your budget, you may be able to get a popular artist, but you can also reach out to local musicians. in 2019 increase to $108.62 Family-Friendly Fundraising Events.

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Candid

AUGUST 16, 2022

As we get ready to observe Women’s Equality Day on August 26, we celebrate and advocate for women having an equal voice. . Census Bureau, 2020 ). Training Does your nonprofit provide gender equity training or a budget for this training? Gender equality within nonprofits is not a special project. The Way Forward.

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Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Location, location, location: although Katonah Village has a census-verified (2020) population of just 1,603 (including Martha Stewart and a long list of other famous names), the hamlet is a mere 41 miles from Manhattan (there's a train). She's the library's development manager (i.e., fundraiser) and now its newsletter editor.

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