Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engage with local officials: Along with your executive leadership team, share your organizations expertise, volunteer capabilities, and readiness to deploy assistance with local, regional, and state agencies. Recovery campaigns will follow. Heres how you can shift your focus from raising money to forging deeper connections in a crisis.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s October, so year-end fundraising is here whether you’re ready or not! No need to stress, though – we wrote the guide on 2020 Year-End Fundraising and now we’re here to break down the 5 key takeaways you need to know. Start Early (Right Now). In election years, the best defense is a good offense.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Economic Restructuring We have officially slowed from the over-compensation from the 2020 pandemic. How to Find Grants forNonprofits Many nonprofits are ready to apply for grants. This support allows sustainable nonprofits to update their donor management to catapult them into future growth.

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Penelope Burk

AUGUST 3, 2021

What 2020 Did for Donor Acquisition The global pandemic, Black Lives Matter and other major issues inspired Americans to step way up last year. 56% of donors who participated in The 2021 Burk Donor Survey gave more in 2020 than in the previous year, a record high since we first asked the question some twelve years ago. million [4].

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some resolutions may be worth repeating, like those suggested in this 2020 articlesuch as having a bias toward action; supporting fundraising beyond gifts, e.g., by opening doors; challenging the status quo; and being optimistic, no matter what! Recruiting for board diversitywithout disrespecting people of color.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Each participant leaves with a completed grant template, ready to secure funding for their organization. Reinforce other skill-building strategies, such as reading and mentorship. As a grant writer, I strongly recommend attending the annual Grant Summit hosted by the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). Our Get.Grants.Better.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $471.44 What’s going on with your organizations thank-you letters right now? The donations have been pouring in (hopefully!) and your donors are expecting what many of them may refer to as “the tax letter”, but if that’s your name for it, well, that’s sad.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Good news: the nonprofit arts and culture sector is about to receive another injection of much-needed relief funding via PPP (Part 2) and funds made available through the Save Our Stages (SoS) Act. Of course, there’s a catch (you knew it sounded too good to be true, right?).

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. after the 2020 relaunch of Candid’s racial equity funding site, the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity ( PRE )?contacted in “what’s changed in 2020,” but the numbers that we have?so

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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.” But are you ready? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? No kidding!

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Here’s an example of what that might look like for a dance education program or project: “ABC Dance Company will set up new partnerships with at least 5 Title I schools for our City Dance program by the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Now, that sounds pretty straightforward, but is it really? Don’t overthink writing them.

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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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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

Set up in March 2020, the Participatory Grantmaking Community developed as a place to share resources, challenges, and cheerlead the practice. But it really can be for anyone, and most foundation staff are ready to explore it. . And it’s here to stay. . To be clear, participatory grantmaking has never been new.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It’s almost the New Year (thank goodness and good riddance to the dumpster fire that is 2020) and that means a whole new year of grants! It looks like 2021 will have some unfortunate holdovers from 2020, though, such as COVID-19, social distancing, and the need to alter programming, events, and staffing. Don’t worry. I’m here to help!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Who is ready to give? Who is ready to give? It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”.

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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. You can too.

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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. Although all the numbers aren’t in yet, it’s on track to be on par with 2022 — perhaps worse. Nonprofits are still struggling to recover from 2022’s 10.5 We don’t have the money.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Social media posts were the #1 drivers of charitable giving in 2020, and that’s not likely to change any time soon. For example, I mentioned earlier that social media posts were the #1 driver of charitable contributions in 2020. Ready to get started tracking your fundraising metrics? Social Media Metrics.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Colleen McGrath, Development Manager at Mojave Desert Land Trust told us that she joined the MDLT team after the event was in place, but it was her work responding to COVID and bringing in the personal touch that helped their Miles for MDLT event reach success in 2020, and come back for more in 2021.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

As the pandemic swelled in 2020, so did generosity from everyday people. The recent surge in small, individual donations may shape the future of nonprofit fundraising. So how do you capitalize on it? Who are these new small donors, how do you find them and channel that generosity into your organization?

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

As with previous research, the survey found that youth who volunteered reported gains in leadership skills (77%), career readiness (70%), and a sense of belonging (67%). At a macro level, service is an opportunity to reweave our cultural fabric of connection and social trust,” said Dugan. “It

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Luckily we’ve had all of 2020 to become experts at virtual events, and CauseVox has tons of resources about running virtual events. Summit Assistance Dogs was planning their annual Unleash Your Love luncheon for early May 2020. That means you shouldn’t be planning on in-person events just yet. Start With Virtual-First.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

million people in 2020. "We believe it could be 40 percent of the workforce by 2020." Samaschool's students will be ready to join that trend and take advantage of the benefits of the online work market. " This need for digital skills is not limited to the tech sector. million today to 7.6

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In 2020, the online revenue for nonprofits grew 32%. 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. Now that you have your plan you’re ready to get started! You’re ready to start a soft launch. Then you can start to plan.

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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. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?" The short answer is "no."

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Let's call them the BEST OF 2020. It seems strange to label anything the "Best of 2020." Best of 2020] 3. 26 things your nonprofit should be doing to get ready for the return to normal. #2: Best of 2020] [Case Study Service] ?? Best of 2020] 3. Ten life lessons on 2020 from nearly 1,300 people. #2:

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Generate a list of donors from 2020 and determine the number of unique donors. Of those 2020 unique donors, how many gave again in 2021? Calculate the percentage of donors from 2020 who renewed in 2021. For example, let’s say you had 2,000 unique donors in 2020 and of those donors, 876 gave a gift in 2021. 876/2,000 =.438]

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If you want to hire a grant writer but don’t want or need to hire someone full-time, you may wonder: Do you have to hire a grant writer full-time , or can you do something different? What is the best option to help your organization meet its fundraising goals without overspending on grant writing services? Part-time workers come at a reduced cost.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Are you ready for #GivingTuesday on November 30th? In 2020, donors gave over $2.47 The fundraising landscape has changed: In 2020, there was a 32% increase in online revenue for nonprofits. Creating a comprehensive calendar will keep you organized this year-end so that you can focus on bringing in donations!

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The Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Ready to stop. Fundraising Kick: Closing 2020 Successfully. Including today, we have 11 days left in 2020. 2020 has seen incredible hardships. And 2020 has seen the undiminishing generosity of donors. Look for those who’ve given for a few years but not in 2019 or 2020. Good morning, Kickers! And tragedy.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Responsive fundraising in the face of crisis The bushfires of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic were both unprecedented events which led to governments re-directing considerable funding and resources to address the challenges they posed. Governments rarely direct new money to not-for-profits and community organisations.

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When you are ready, we are hoping you would consider a gift that might be less "open-ended" and one that supports a portion of our programs where you find the most meaning. Your generosity in 2020 was simply magnificent. You might learn that they took the whole family for a trip to…Italy! then put it on your calendar and do so).

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CauseVox

JULY 6, 2021

If you’re planning on hosting a fundraising event and you want the perfect online fundraising platform, you need to do your research. A good nonprofit event fundraising platform will help you raise more with less effort: it creates a streamlined, simple experience for you, your fundraisers, and your donors. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020. As much as you may want all employees to hit the ground running, no candidate you meet will come ready to excel at every part of their job on day one. Having frank conversations about building an inclusive environment can be difficult.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 27, 2021

This ranks up there with applying for a grant when you're not ready. Save your time by weeding out the grants that aren't 100% well aligned and at a time when you are ready. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020. Don't beat yourself up over it.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

is projected to increase from 56 million in 2020 to 70 million by 2030, the demand of aging and for senior-focused services and healthcare professionals will continue to rise. Participating in grief support programs and groups helps seniors regain normalcy and readiness for life after loss. As the number of seniors in the U.S.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

When an unpredictable, sudden change in planning sweeps you up and carries you away, it’s important to stay flexible and ready to act. While the sudden changes forced on event planners last year may have been anxiety-inducing, the lessons learned throughout 2020 can be applied to hybrid fundraising and bring in even more donors!

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