Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. But big goals cost big money. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. There are many free resources out there, including YouTube videos, webinars, and e-books. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 16, 2025

For nonprofits, every dollar is mission-critical, and every decision impacts lives. Strong stewardship is not just about balancing the books, though. When I meet with nonprofits about their struggles, the majority of these problems can be traced back to the way their accounting system was set up.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. The same holds true for some small businesses.)

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Grant Opportunities for Religious Organizations In-Kind Book Donations In-kind book donations of reading material to underserved communities. The program provides books to communities and schools throughout the world.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Before I get to my review of Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding (BNB) go now and learn more about the contest the authors are hosting for nonprofits. To help put the book’s teachings into practice, the authors are launching a contest for nonprofits based in North America. I don’t read many books anymore.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

Language and translation grants have, as a result, emerged on GrantWatch for businesses and nonprofits. For example; for science-driven policies to achieve their goals, communication, and accessibility must go beyond borders. What does this mean for you?

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Then, of course, there are leadership books, leadership podcasts, leadership gurus, and endless leadership quotes. Brian Tracy , who has written over 80 books on the subject, offers a practical take, stating that leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement from ordinary people.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, which factor do you believe best showcases the success of your mission? Coffman stated in their GuideStar article : Theres no question that nonprofit organizations have an obligation to manage their finances responsibly. By themselves, however, these figures can be more misleading than helpful.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

How to Get Approval on Your Grant Application Common Reasons a Grant Is Rejected Since your goal is to get approval on your grant application, let’s look at the most common reasons a grant is rejected, along with the solutions. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Read-a-thon Encourage reading for a cause, with parents pledging donations for the number of books read by students. Offer prizes for most books read per grade or class.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Include real-time progress bars, donor lists, and funding goals to inspire trust and excitement. Choose from a variety of engaging modules, including: Hero Module: Showcase the dynamic progress bar with real-time updates toward your funding goal, as well as a compelling image to drive engagement.

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Not Your Father's Charity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Nonprofit board fundraising plays a crucial role in helping them achieve their mission and goals. Since nonprofit board fundraising is always a struggle, let’s explore five tips to help you increase their help. Your board should be considered an extension of your nonprofit marketing team.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 20, 2025

Depending on your goals and resources, these short-term campaigns can last from a few days to several weeks. Try Our Free Simple Stores Learn More Sign Up for Free Define Your Fundraising Goal Defining a clear fundraising goal is essential to the success of your pop-up store fundraiser.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal. Explore these top tips to step up your marketing strategy. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. They can help the organization set and achieve goals. In a small nonprofit, the leader wears many hats.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit. From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization. Congratulations! There are no shareholders.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

Further, the IRS letter includes an issuance date that foundations use as the beginning date for your nonprofit. Form-990 or Audited Financial Statement: A 990 is the tax return form nonprofits are required to file. Charter and By-Laws: some foundations want to see how your nonprofit has been organized from its inception.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The beloved book fair is a treasured event and golden opportunity to raise funds for schools. The appeal of a book fair fundraiser is undeniable, whether it’s a traditional setup with tables lined with books or a more modern virtual book drive. Are you ready to elevate your organization’s next book drive?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How To Set a School Fundraising Goal and Why it’s Important Why setting fundraising goals is vital for your success. Setting a fundraising goal is a critical step in planning a school fundraiser. Goal setting takes serious thought and consideration and must take several factors into account. What is trying to be acquired?

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO I’m thrilled to announce the release of my debut book, The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. If your goal is to write grants, my greatest hope is that this book will teach you and become an integral part of your granting writing toolkit.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

As you conduct daily operations at your nonprofit, you’ll find that getting your nonprofit’s development strategy right is one of the most important pieces of the nonprofit management process. After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Summer is a great time to explore Candid’s collection of free eBooks and audiobooks for titles that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional. Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Set Realistic Goals for Your School Fundraiser Blog Summary: This blog offers a comprehensive guide for school administrators, teachers, PTA members, and community stakeholders on how to set achievable SMART goals for school fundraisers. The SMART goals framework provides a practical approach to setting these objectives.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity. With the right tools and processes, you will accomplish more in less time, feel less burned out, and have time and energy to strengthen your nonprofit by planning for the future. How many to-do lists? That’s right.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 6, 2025

Language is especially important when you serve as grant and/or fundraising professionals who use the written word to explain to funders the needs, successes, and goals of the communities we serve. When communicating with anyone, language matters. It is vital we use inclusive language no matter who we are talking about.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your overwhelm is the goal. Thats where this months Grow Report book drawing comes in. It requires leadership willing to address internal conflictsbetween short-term service goals and long-term fundraising ambitions, between credibility-focused messaging and empathy-driven storytelling.” Passive even.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “How does your nonprofit measure success?” ” The entire Blue Avocado team was amazed by the number of thoughtful and enlightening answers that nonprofit leaders like you shared! Finally, did we meet our box office/financial goals? Your Voice Matters!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I bought this book after hearing author Jonathan Schick speak at a conference in Dallas, and I was delighted. If you’re trying to figure out how your Board and Executive Director should be working together, this book will give you a good idea. Know your role before you know your goal. The Board conducts its own self-appraisal.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are many benefits that come with starting a nonprofit organization, from tax advantages to grant eligibility; however, too often we forget to consider the downsides to starting a nonprofit—and there are some potential dealbreakers! Starting a nonprofit is a big financial commitment. The cost of incorporating.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2025

Researchers, nonprofits, libraries, and schools rely on grant funding to provide critical studies, educational programs, and community services that enhance the lives of individuals with ASD and ADHD. The goal of the program is to help libraries better serve people with disabilities.

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The Almoner

APRIL 27, 2023

My idea is to open a nonprofit account with Amazon to sell used books. Donors from the church would bring used books and I would put them up for sale on Amazon. What you’re describing is setting up a kind of online thrift book shop on Amazon. That’s something that selling used books doesn’t do.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

For many adult learners, completing a degree is a lifelong goal that brings personal satisfaction and pride. By understanding these different types of financial aid, adult learners can explore the best options to support their educational journey and achieve their academic goals.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. There are a lot of decisions to be made in order to use ChatGPT responsibly.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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