Penelope Burk

MARCH 31, 2021

. ————————————————– In my early twenties, living on my own and under a very tight budget, I was walking the 16th Street Mall on my lunch hour. There were times in my life when money was pretty tight, and my food budget was really limited.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2021

GivingTuesday 2021 is on November 30, 2021 and will be here before you know it. As you’re probably well aware, many nonprofits have had to cut back and survive on an extra-lean budget this year. Ready to make 2021 your best #GivingTuesday, yet? Okay, I know what you’re thinking: it’s way too early to start planning !

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Their work ensures that patients transition smoothly from hospital to community care, which is vital when hospital resources are strained due to budget cuts. Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Community Health Workers was established in November 2021 through a multimillion-dollar gift from the Jones Day Foundation.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Drawn exclusively from data reported on IRS Forms 990 and 990-EZ, our annual report provides in-depth information and insights on executive compensation from over 123,000 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2021. However, organizations in the highest budget band (>$50M), saw a decrease of -0.9%.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The “Great Resignation” is a recently coined phrase that describes the phenomenon of nearly four million Americans leaving their jobs per month in 2021 in the wake of the pandemic to reevaluate their careers and lifestyle priorities, preferring jobs that add meaning to their lives and greater flexibility like working remotely.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 27, 2021

How to Create Your New Nonprofit’s First Budget. Your nonprofit’s first budget is a critical tool for both planning purposes and managing finances as the organization grows. Spend the time to put some thought into creating a budget for your new nonprofit. The BEST Way to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Giving Tuesday 2021 is on November 30, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. John Center for Homeless Men hosted a virtual Raisin’ the Rent house party event in March 2021. Here are some best practices to help you stay organized and on schedule for Giving Tuesday 2021! Launch a major campaign.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Since 2021, rapidly rising prices have affected arts organizations and the people who support them. Much like individuals who find their monthly budgets don’t go as far when prices go up, organizations found that the same activities cost much more. In 2021, the median amount of working capital for nonprofit arts organizations was 9.8

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising in 2021 is dominated by the digital space. To help you pinpoint the best platform for your needs, we’ve compiled this list of the 10 best fundraising platforms in 2021. That’s not going to be the right fit for every organization, especially if you’re new, small, or running on an extremely tight budget.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 20, 2022

The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2021 revealed that more than 60% of nonprofits fell short of their fundraising goals in 2020. But live events seemed possible again in 2021, and the country looked to be on the road to recovery. This is a huge jump from only 34% who raised their goals heading into 2021.

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Penelope Burk

AUGUST 3, 2021

That leaves fundraisers stealing from the budget that should be devoted to holding onto the donors they already have. 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. As a result, profit suffers.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

i (See previous blogs from the 2022 and 2021 surveys.) Overall foundation giving from 2021 to 2022 increased by 3% Among the 557 survey respondents who provided funding data for fiscal year end (FYE) 2021 and 2022, cumulative giving increased from $25.3 Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. The median and mode were 5.0%.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Let’s explore some forward-thinking and (perhaps surprisingly) accessible ways for small nonprofits to drive sustained success and reduce the need for constant cost-cutting and budget anxiety. in 2021 , hitting $45.74 Nonprofits also received 32% more DAF grants and 56% more grant dollars in 2022 than in 2021.

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

While Candid has been privileged to benefit from more resources than many nonprofits, we share the pervasive challenge felt across the social sector of tight budgets, restrictive grants that can take us off mission, and a struggle to make the long-term investments needed for meaningful change. Take care of Candid staff . Looking forward.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 3, 2025

Ill resolve to stay informed about my organizations budget, financial performance, and fundraising efforts. I promise to take my role as a fiduciary guardian of our nonprofit seriously. As a board member, I understand my responsibility to oversee the financial health of the organization.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Learn what nonprofits found when hosting virtual and hybrid events in 2021. Approach the challenges of the coming year with opportunities to diversify revenue streams and plans for new fundraising activities to address budget shortfalls. At the end of 2020, only 16% were anticipating future growth in 2021.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

this year, women had to work almost three months into 2021 to make the same salary that their male counterparts took home in 2020. For example, compared to fathers’ salaries, Mother’s Equal Pay Day is June 4, 2021. Moreover, compared to white men: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Women’s Equal Pay Day is March 9, 2021.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Need to create your 2021 fundraising plan? Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If And so, here’s what we recommend as you focus on planning your fundraising initiatives in 2021. Fundraising Calendar for 2021. Our most popular course is back!

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

. “I’m able to provide honest and constructive insight to clients who need my expertise and focus on the substance of the work, rather than battling egos who are desperate to win a game I never even agreed to play,” shares Elizabeth Silleck-LaRue, who launched her firm, Silleck Consulting Services, in 2021.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Thinking through the following questions, if you haven't already, can help improve the financial position of your nonprofit organization for 2021 and beyond: How can we keep our head above water this year and beyond? A budget is made up of revenue and expenses. There is hope in obtaining a fully funded budget in 2021.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 5, 2024

In 2022, based on 990 data–remember this is the most recent 990 data we can get– foundation giving was up compared to 2021 in terms of dollars but down significantly in terms of inflation (around 10% according to Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy of the Year 2022 ).

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

As a smaller nonprofit, you may not have the budget to conduct a comprehensive marketing campaign. To kickstart your campaign promotion without exceeding your budget, use your text-to-donate tool to send outbound texts. As a small nonprofit, you might not have the budget you need to host large events and pay all of your staff.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

To build trust and prioritize community voices, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Community Fund adopted a participatory grantmaking practice in 2021 and 2022. It describes learnings and findings from this diversion program’s aim to serve adults aged 18-26 years in Cook County, Illinois between May 2021 and June 2023.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

It’s no secret that donor behavior and event hosting options have changed in 2021. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2. Now, it’s time to adapt your year-end fundraising to thrive during year-end 2021. GivingTuesday 2021 Ideas And Best Practices.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

As restrictions lifted in 2021 and nonprofits began holding “hybrid” events—a virtual event, sometimes with a livestream, running alongside a small in-person gala. READ MORE about The Dougy Center’s hugely successful 2021 virtual event! In 2020, nearly 80% of nonprofits said they replaced an in-person gala with a virtual event.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 has been a year of “how has time moved so slowly” but also “where on earth did this year go?” Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow. Don’t hesitate to use this budget as a guide for your year-end fundraising efforts. By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. Here's the backstory: In the summer of 2021, over 130 funders shared example grant applications with TAG as part of our involvement in the #FixtheForm campaign with GrantAdvisor.org. Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent). We reflected.

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Double the Donation

MAY 26, 2021

Budgets and goals. The post The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Giving Platforms for 2021 appeared first on Double the Donation. Workplace giving platforms can help them manage all aspects of the grantmaking process. For example, you can easily track and review: Grant proposals and submissions. Approvals for grants.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

As of January 2021, the FDO Professional plan is $124.92/month If a subscription to FDO fits within your organization’s budget, we recommend giving it a try, but you need to be aware that it will take time to master its features. month if you make a one-time annual payment. There is also a one-time biennial price ($118.67/month)

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

An Inclusive and Realistic Budget. The budget. Seems easy enough to put together based on conversations and what we know about the price of lumber, but without careful work based on real-time estimates, the budget can make or break the success of your campaign. A Strong Case for Support. About Kennari Consulting.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

i We found that cumulative giving grew by 3% in fiscal year end (FYE) 2022 compared to 2021, not nearly enough to keep pace with 8% average growth in inflation. To the extent that charitable administrative expenses are higher, they reduce the grantmaking budget.” private and community foundations.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

Within the first four months of the campaign, the Center achieved a 91% increase among their members in 2021 Gold Seals (from 35 to 67). Storytelling (aka mission advocacy): The form 990 is a very public way for nonprofits to tell their stories and one of the main sections in the profile. . Learn more here. .

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some of the submissions that garnered the most support or mentions—notably pivot, unprecedented, new normal , and now more than ever —were on our 2021 list , so we did not include them here. While 2021 is now over, we can continue to use what we’ve learned over the past year to better communicate moving forward.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Currently, we are halfway through 2021 and the fundraising event landscape has changed tremendously within the last year. They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. The post 100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2021 and Beyond appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

million people volunteered for a nonprofit organization in 2021, contributing $122.9 If the budget permits, allow guests. If there’s no budget for an event, each department could record a video message about why volunteers are valuable. billion in economic value. People do want to get involved when and where they’re needed.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

When on donor changes her focus, the nonprofit’s entire budget could be put at risk. billion was granted during 2021. People in their community or in the nation that are wealthy. But an exclusive focus on wealthy people can put a nonprofit on very shaky financial ground. We ignore or take for granted our donors at our own peril.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Use an engaging and quick opener to convince viewers to care, for example: “More than 9 million children faced hunger in 2021. Lastly, if you don’t want to go at it alone and have the budget necessary to create a compelling, production-quality explainer video, you can also consider working with a dedicated nonprofit video production company.

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