Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. The nonprofit industry relies heavily on in-person charity events, so COVID-19 dealt a painful blow. 60% of the nonprofits surveyed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2020 report postponed at least one in-person event, and 80% outright canceled one.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. In keeping with tradition, we used our network to crowdsource possible entries for 2022. Reprinted from Big Duck.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Latinx community is often missing from philanthropic discussionsboth about donors and about nonprofit organizations. population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Thirty percent of our current grantee partners received their first or second grant from BWF, and over the past four years have either doubled or tripled their operations budget. We’ve always solicited grantee nominations from the public through our website, social media, newsletters, and word of mouth.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Ready for your budget to be on track for 2022? To help you launch a new successful fiscal year, we’ve crafted a checklist of recommended actions –your prescription for budget success. Download this valuable calendar to guide you with key tactical insight on budget creation and budget review for every quarter.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Their latest report showed the number of donors dropping by full 10% in 2022. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well. Will Nonprofits Continue to Turn a Blind Eye?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2022

Besides fundraising, Nonprofits have other business challenges. Some years, that means accommodating rising expenses while trying to overcome budget shortfalls. This year, according to the 2022 Nonprofit Industry Pulse Survey, many nonprofits named staffing shortages as a top issue — and they’re not alone in this.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits have the key to unlock a new source of funding – they just need to use it. In 2022, everything changed. A Perfect Storm Due to a confluence of events, charitable giving fell 13% (adjusted for inflation) in 2022. Now more than ever nonprofits, must expand their horizons and lean into new sources of non-cash giving.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Over the past five years, nonprofit arts organizations have maneuvered through pandemic shutdowns, evolving audience behaviors, and the relentless pressure of inflation. 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. months in 2019.

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Not Your Father's Charity

APRIL 27, 2022

Nonprofits come in all shapes and sizes—from small nonprofits with a few people on the board to large international organizations. In short, every nonprofit is different in its own way. These differences mean many different types of nonprofit boards exist. The 5 traits you should look for in a nonprofit board chair 1.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2022

Join us for a virtual executive roundtable in which top industry thought leaders discuss the overwhelming issues nonprofit leaders face in 2022. This insights-rich panel will dive into these hot topics and how to get ahead of complex challenges like increased demand, staffing shortages, and looming budget cuts.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 5, 2024

These predictions are based on the most up-to-date information available as well as our in-the-trenches work with our nonprofits. This is impacting everyone’s bank accounts, including the bank accounts of nonprofits and foundations. In this series, Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates are sharing our insights into foundation giving.

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Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. As I discussed next steps with a nonprofit partner—like educating their community about the impact of this loss of funding—concerns about engaging in “political talk” emerged. nonprofits across the country.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2024

2023 was another tough year in the nonprofit industry. 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 Only about 1 percent of all nonprofits utilize a planned giving program. percent drop in donations.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. You may need to present your overall operating budget and audited financial statements.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Monthly giving is an essential revenue source for nonprofit organizations.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

These are only a few of the statistics that show how effective pledge fundraising can be for nonprofits. To help you maximize the efficacy of your pledge fundraisers in 2022, we’re going to cover: 1. How can I use pledge fundraising in 2022? How can I use pledge fundraising in 2022? What is pledge fundraising?

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Americans viewed inflation as the top problem facing the country in 2022. As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. With these challenges at play, how did inflation affect foundation giving decisions in 2022 and beyond? We opened our application process to any local nonprofit serving children and families.” “We

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Catch these info-packed 2022 fundraising articles now if you missed them, or re-read them to see if there’s more you can glean. Get your materials ready and go after prospects that have a connection with your nonprofit or an interest in your mission. The Nonprofit Administration Dilemma: How Much Should You Spend on Fundraising?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. Setting Clear Objectives Setting clear objectives is the bedrock of a successful nonprofit annual development plan. For instance, let’s consider a total operating budget of $200,000.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2024

While many nonprofit CEOs and other executives are looking forward to higher paychecks this year, this isn’t true across the board. These are just some of the findings from Candid’s newly released 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report , the most comprehensive study on executive compensation in the social sector.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Within American nonprofits — the study examined trends among fundraisers at exempt organizations in both Canada and the United States — annual pay for women averaged $92,882, while men pulled in $114,93, according to those surveyed. Across the board, salaries were stagnant between 2022 and 2023. Within U.S.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Consider the evolution of nonprofit tech over the past year and a half. When the pandemic hit, you probably invested in video conferencing tools as your nonprofit’s team headed home to work safely. In addition, your nonprofit is focused on year-end giving from now through December. With that, let’s get started!

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

Many nonprofits partner up to step into success. After all, it’s why nonprofits exist, right? Starting a nonprofit signifies a decision to no longer sit idly by as problems persist. The nonprofits who set the pace are those who choose the right grant-writing partner. million nonprofits registered in the U.S.,

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Candid

JULY 23, 2024

To address these challenges, many philanthropic and nonprofit organizations are embracing their nonpartisan role in the voter engagement space to help build a more inclusive democracy where all voices are heard. How philanthropy can support nonpartisan voter engagement efforts Yet most nonprofits aren’t doing nonpartisan voter engagement.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. In fact, according to the 2022 Grant Professionals Association Salary Survey , grants account for 32% of total revenue for organizations on average. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. For many smaller organizations, grants are most of their “major gifts”.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. So, we were surprised that the latest survey showed that the percentage of BIPOC respondents aspiring to lead had dipped from 50% and 52% in 2016 and 2019 to 46% in 2022.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The job market for nonprofits is heating up again and it might mean that 2022 is the year to shake things up in your career. Four clear job trends in the nonprofit field signify major changes coming next year and it might be worth paying attention to see if a change is in the cards for you. Check out the Nonprofit Job Board.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 20, 2022

Among other insights, Greater Giving’s annual The State of Nonprofit Fundraising report reveals that despite uncertainty, nonprofits are overcoming obstacles and feeling more confident going into 2022. The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2021 revealed that more than 60% of nonprofits fell short of their fundraising goals in 2020.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. In a nutshell, corporate sponsorships are a mutually beneficial agreement between a company and a nonprofit.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As a membership organization that educates, connects, and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) looks to sites like Candid’s GuideStar for data to support their nonprofit programs and recruitment. An updated Candid Profile checks all those boxes. .

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Nonprofit jobs still down by nearly 960,000 as of January, time to full recovery increases to 2 years. What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets? Nonprofits and the American Rescue Plan Act. Nonprofits and the American Rescue Plan Act. By National Council of Nonprofits, March 15, 2021 . By Scott E.

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