Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the last few weeks of the year, ensure your final 2024 submissions are on time, needed funds are requested, and reports are in order. Prepare to request budget or timeline revisions as needed. Develop or revise your budget for professional development in 2025.

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Fluxx

JANUARY 25, 2025

Back to the Office: In 2022, responders said that they were moving remote next year is down from 77% to 69% revealing a trend that many are going back to traditional office environments Less Money is Making it to Tech Investment: In 2022, 86% respondents said that technology represented between 1% and 10% of their overall budget.

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

There needs to be a robust budget and budget justification that outlines how you will spend your funds, and that these funds comply with federal requirements. If there are specific funding restrictions or caps in specific cost categories, how are you accounting for that in your budget, and does this impact your project narrative?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1. Nonprofits should consider in-kind or pro bono asks as part of every initiative and assess whether there is a need that a corporate partner could provide that would be budget relieving.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 5, 2024

This is the third of a six-part series on 2024 prediction for foundation giving. For a lot of nonprofits, this has meant they have had to delay introducing new programming or they may have even cut budgets or reduced staff to ensure that core programming remains stable. If you missed part 1 or 2 , you can still check it out here.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 17, 2024

The invisible lines between the findings began to form, […] The post Funders: Let’s Stop Making Nonprofits Choose Between Balanced Budgets and Burnout appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. As I read the recent Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) report on the state of nonprofits, a familiar feeling settled in.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

2024 has been a year of “how has time moved so slowly” but also “where on earth did this year go?” Don’t hesitate to use this budget as a guide for your year-end fundraising efforts. Take into account your staff and volunteer time, fundraising budget, and your donor’s normal year-end giving habits when formulating a fundraising plan.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. Sharpen your budgeting skills or learn how to organize your donors based on their behaviors and characteristics to boost fundraising efforts. Hiram The post Level Up Your K–12 Tech Skills and Network at bbcon 2024! See you in Seattle!

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Funders: Let’s Stop Making Nonprofits Choose Between Balanced Budgets and Burnout appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

GivingTuesday 2024 is on December 3 and will be here before you know it. Download Your Free 2024 Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit: 1. Start Preparations Early for GivingTuesday 2024 People don’t just give because they’re asked to. Ready to make 2024 your best GivingTuesday, yet? What Is GivingTuesday?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

In a new report, “State Of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need To Know,” one-third of nonprofit leaders surveyed say that they are “very much” concerned about their own burnout (33%), and half report that they are more concerned about their burnout now than last year. In 2023, 19% of repeat respondents indicated a prior-year budget deficit.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. But one of our favorites is right around the corner: bbcon 2024! The post What’s New and What’s Next: Why Your Finance Team Should Attend bbcon 2024 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Download the report to glean insights from 939 fundraising professionals, benchmark your nonprofit's success, see where other nonprofits plan to invest their budget, learn how the nonprofit sector feels about AI, and more.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? What are my nonprofit’s needs between now and the end of the year?

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Technology Association of Grantmakers 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in how funders are supporting nonprofit technology needs. With small budgets come small staffs juggling multiple priorities.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Department of Labor (DOL) announced updates to the minimum salary for salary-exempt employees.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In Canada, the summer of 2024 now ranks as the most-destructive season in Canadian history due to over $7 billion in damages from flooding, fires and storms. In preparation to act immediately, it is beneficial to think about setting aside budget to match employee donations and to provide community grants. Activate your campaigns.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 20, 2025

In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Lead a Revenue-Wise Strategy Session As a financial leader, you touch all areas of your nonprofit organization through budgeting, forecasting, and expense management. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

At some point, you will realize that more staff and more budget can take you only so far. You Need to Automate Common Processes (While Retaining Oversight) According to the 2024 Nonprofit Digital Investments Report , 75% of nonprofits cite improving inefficient processes as critical to their tech investment decisions.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For instance, the corporate profit-and-loss statement isnt the same as our nonprofit budget-to-actuals report, and it falls short of providing the information necessary to effectively assess whether we need to course correct throughout the year. Theres also no question that ratios can be valuable tools for evaluating charitable groups.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. Analyzing your budget this way also allows you to understand the ROI of each program.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 16, 2024

The trends suggest nonprofits would do well to offer a variety of program options to meet this evolving landscape of corporate giving, according to the 2024 State of Corporate Purpose report released recently by social impact software company Benevity in Calgary, Canada. That’s what a team of researchers concluded.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2024

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. However, the gender pay gap has been gradually declining since 2012 for all but the largest organizations (as measured by budget size).

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Social Cause s Making Headlines Issues like social justice, inclusion, and women’s health have been topics of interest in 2024. In truth, tracking metrics like donor retention, return per acquisition, and volunteer engagement helps teams increases productivity, optimize their marketing budget and more. Donors want to feel needed.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Those numbers are from the 2024 research study from Community Brands Nonprofit Solutions, titled “The State of Nonprofit Fundraising, Technology, and Operations: Impact on Mission Sustainability.” During 2023, seven or more data tools were used daily at 43% of responding nonprofits, limiting employee efficiency.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. But what if your budget doesn’t match the magnitude of the risks?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Why Email Campaigns Are Essential for GivingTuesday GivingTuesday, celebrated on December 3, 2024 , is one of the largest global giving days of the year. Cost-effective : Compared to print marketing or paid ads, email is a budget-friendly option with a high return on investment (ROI).

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Want to learn how to identify the different types of budgeting methodologies and which ones are the most effective?

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GiveSmart

JUNE 10, 2024

These concerns were at the top of the minds of environmental organizations, nonprofits with at least a $51 million operating budget, nonprofits with over 5,000 employees, and organizations with budgets between $11 to $51 million. Organizations are finding efficiency in cloud-based technology.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. billion (inflation-adjusted). 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Board meetings and budget meeting dates If you are new to fundraising and havent yet held a fundraising campaign , then this is where a bit of research will likely go a long way. This would also be the appropriate stage to add any recurring events to your fundraising calendar, such as board and budget meetings.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 17, 2024

The invisible lines between the findings began to form, […] The post Funders: Let’s Stop Making Nonprofits Choose Between Balanced Budgets and Burnout appeared first on CEP (Alloy 2024). As I read the recent Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) report on the state of nonprofits, a familiar feeling settled in.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As a nonprofit organization, streamlining your fundraising process is crucial to attracting more donors in 2024 and beyond. Fundraising Trends for 2024 You can expect many fundraising changes in 2024. 2024 Fundraising Ideas Nonprofits can take advantage of many new and traditional fundraising strategies in 2024.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to year-end fundraising, marketing on a budget, and donor segmentation. From calls-to-action, to recurring giving upsells, to newsletter opt-ins, there are many ways to stay connected and engaged with your donors beyond Giving Tuesday.

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Learning how to create a budget for a nonprofit organization can be one of the hardest challenges you face. In this article, we’ll go over what a nonprofit budget is, why budgeting is so important, and some recommended best practices that will help your organization succeed.

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