Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 3, 2025

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of February: 207 ways to write better fundraising 8 steps to success for fundraisers How many appeals should you send?

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 2, 2025

In honour of this significant day, were sharing some upcoming grant funding opportunities supporting women and girls. More information: [link] Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ)Scholarships and Education bursariesongoing Various funds and grants available to apply for throughout the year.

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Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. But first, you need to find the right fundraising website to support your campaign. Event management. Performance analytics.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You are carefully researching different funding sources and feel strongly that federal grant funding will help provide the financial boost that you need to get things moving. 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.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. This is where your fund accounting system can help you get the granularity you need from your budgeting process to make data-driven decisions. One program could use more headcount to serve more people.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Compromised Audit Trail Without a clear and consistent audit trail, it can be challenging to trace transactions and ensure that all funds are accounted for. You dont need to decipher where the funds need to go when your systems are connected. This can complicate audits, reduce transparency, and open the door to fraud.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2025

For foundations looking to fund these types of strategies, data we gathered recently at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) makes clear what nonprofit leaders are asking from funders: more flexible funding, more communication, and true partnership. And we know that flexible funding works in moments such as this one.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

As a funder, you probably wish you could fund them all. To avoid wading through funding applications that dont meet your program criteriaand wasting the time of those nonprofits submitting those applicationsyou should include an eligibility quiz before the formal application. What is an Eligibility Quiz for a Funding Application?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In a challenging overall fundraising environment, everyone wants to make sure that the funds set aside for charity are being put to good use, quickly.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Understanding these projected trends will help nonprofits stay ahead of the curve and optimize their funding strategies. In this blog post, well explore the key grant writing trends anticipated for 2025, including technological advancements, shifting priorities, and emerging best practices. Shift Towards Collaborative Funding Models 3.1

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Maintaining compliance can protect existing funding, as well. The Importance of Accurate Time Allocation for Nonprofits Accurate time allocation is a cornerstone for nonprofit organizations, especially those with grant funding. Grants often come with specific stipulations on how funds should be allocated and reported.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

The real takeaway here is to be able to articulate why the operating reserve fund exists for your organization and clearly understand the purpose, rather than getting hung up on the aggregate number. The more dependable and regular your funding is, the less risk you have and the lower your reserves can be.

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Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. Fund, “ Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy? ” An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Everyone counts.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

But when your organization faces funding uncertainty, strong cash flow planning can help you make data-driven decisions that provide a clear perspective and breathing room. In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating.

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Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. And with that form of funding comes significant compliance requirements. With fund accounting software, you get an extra level of control over grant expense tracking and reporting.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gross Revenue vs. Net Profit Start with the big picture: total funds raised (gross profit) and subtract expenses to determine your net profit. Cost-to-donor ratio: How much did you spend to raise funds? Subscribe to our blog for year-round insights on fundraising! This reveals your events true financial impact.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. Dont fall into the trap of quick-fixes you can hold online fundraisers periodically to fund urgent needs, but dont rely on them for a long-term solution. Take the time to get it done and put it in writing!

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

You know how important it is to manage your funds according to their purpose and source. Or do you have to rely on manual workarounds, spreadsheets, and guesswork to track and report on your restricted funds? Without fund accounting software, tracking at that level of detail must be done manually outside the system.

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Blackbaud

JULY 5, 2024

Identify the specific functionality needs of your organization, such as a segmented chart of accounts for accurate fund accounting and whether the software was built for organizations like yours. Is my fund structure correct? Once finalized by the committee, have the requirement list approved by your leadership.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. Here are five tips to help your community health center’s fund accounting implementation smooth and seamless. In a small, grant-funded organization, you might not have these skills and that’s ok! Identify the right skills on your team.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As the Center for Disaster Philanthropy notes in their tips for disaster giving, funders should be patient in planning their disaster funding, because the impact of the disaster will unfold over time. Your community will need flexible funding throughout the recovery period.

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

Annual funds are crucial to the success of a nonprofit. They’re an incredible pool of unrestricted funds that can support your mission, keep the lights on, and pay your staff. Attracting and retaining new donors is a goal of every nonprofit since unrestricted funds are essential to our operations. Have Some Fun with It!

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Why Organizations Should Experiment with Revenue Diversity Even when your revenue channels are strong, nonprofits should always be experimenting with their funding models. Experimentation, guided by a knowledgeable finance team, empowers your nonprofit to navigate the complexities of funding and to thrive amidst changing financial landscapes.

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Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. AI in fund accounting has the power to drive deeper analysis and increased efficiency across your nonprofit accounting team, with the right safeguards for accuracy and privacy. Not bookkeeping.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its hard to choose to put funds into operating reserves when that could help one more person transition out of homelessness. By tapping into operating reserves, organizations can bridge temporary gaps in funding without compromising their immediate operations.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. An advantage of participating in disaster response appeals is that companies stepping up gain positive recognition and stakeholders can trust that their funds are going to a reputable organization.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Catch up on whats happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SGs busy research team. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve been reading lately, in our latest sector news blog. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve been reading lately, in our latest sector news blog.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

From funding uncertainty to overlapping natural disasters to the possibility of another global pandemic, the modern grantmaker must be prepared for a variety of challenges. You wont have six months to plan for the next climate event or have a well-researched set of next steps for an overnight change in federal funding.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And for more on effective funder stewardship, visit our popular blog post here. Continue to meet and exceed funder expectations throughout the lifecycle of the grant and beyond Making sure you report on outcomes according to the terms of the funding agreement is critical. The post Are you showing your funders the love?

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Future Fundraising Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Here are some effective ways to raise more money, from the Blue Avocado Blog, at The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies : Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement. Double-your-impact” matching funds dependably improve response. Reduce Reliance on Single Sources of Funding. No fancy design. Just simple text.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. What is a Project Charter? Goals and Metrics What does success look like?

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Hands-On Fundraising

JULY 30, 2024

Fund found “high levels of turnover and lengthy vacancies in development director positions throughout the sector” […] The post This is why you can’t find a great development director appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. It seems there is a constant demand for development directors.

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Fluxx

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This program provides essential funding to support shelters as they work to house, care for, and rehome animals. In this blog, we’ll explore the key details of the ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and how this funding can help your organization continue its vital work.

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