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Your New Budgeting Superpower: Program-Based Budgeting

Blackbaud

The best way to manage those differing priorities is through budget management tools that give you a clear view of each program, instead of trying to pull apart the organizational budget. This is where your fund accounting system can help you get the granularity you need from your budgeting process to make data-driven decisions.

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3 Tips for Marketing Your Organization on a Limited Budget

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Marketing your organization on a budget is easy when you know the right strategies and tools to use. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda.

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Demystifying Grant Attachments: A Complete Guide to Boost Your Funding Success

Millionaire Grant Lady

At minimum, you will always want to submit your IRS Determination Letter, proving that youre a non-profit, and a program budget (or overall budget, if youre looking for general operating funding). Program Budget: An ideal program budget will include both revenue and expenses, and these amounts should balance or come close to it.

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Big Impact, Small Budget: Live Auction Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Greater Giving

Pro Tips for Live Auction Success on a Budget Storytelling is Key: Craft a compelling narrative for each item, highlighting the unique experience it offers. Include a letter thanking them for their support and any contact information or instructions they need to book their winning package.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Thats where this months Grow Report book drawing comes in. Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets.

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How to Make The Most of December: Plan for a Great 2024

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

As you may remember, your grantsmanship library should include the following items.

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Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

Think and Ink Grants

Read Books Books are a cost-effective and impactful way to gain knowledge from subject matter experts. For grant writers, books offer a treasure trove of strategies and techniques to refine your craft. is designedto meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. Let's chat here.