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MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. You already know that every dollar counts in your nonprofit. So, what’s the RIGHT event for your nonprofit? BUT the flip side?

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JUNE 15, 2021

As the founder of a new nonprofit, you are probably doing everything yourself and working for free instead of taking a nonprofit salary. . Or pay yourself more than you are now so that your nonprofit provides you with a living wage. It can feel like a lot of money when you’re looking at the nonprofit’s tiny checkbook.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Nonprofit leaders set the direction and tone for the entire organization’s operations. For your nonprofit to expand its reach, make a greater impact in the community, and achieve financial sustainability, your leaders need to set clear goals and plan effectively. Properly Categorize Expenses 2. Properly Categorize Expenses 2.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. Take a moment to reflect.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. Avoid them!). Broken Model #1: Self Pay.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 10, 2022

Nonprofit leaders need to set actual fundraising goals. Unfortunately, nonprofit leaders rarely do. Some management systems call this a “ definition of done.” Your nonprofit’s fundraising goal isn’t just “raise what is needed to make the budget work.” Nonprofit work is hard.

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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. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

What is a nonprofit fundraiser to do? In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. But nonprofits can survive. 3 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make in the Face of a Recession. We've been here before.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’ve got a brilliant idea for a new nonprofit. Whether you started your nonprofit last week or five years ago, if you’re still struggling to get your mission off the ground, this two-part course will help you jumpstart your work and set you on the path to success. Registration for the Nonprofit Startup 101 Course is live!

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MAY 1, 2023

Starting and growing your organization is a lot easier when you have a nonprofit business plan. Maybe they don’t know what a nonprofit business plan can do to help them. There’s also a common misconception out there that because your organization is labeled a “nonprofit” it doesn’t need to operate like a business.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, a private or nonprofit organization, or your college or career school. Depending on the budget presented on the proposal and the overall project, the funder can opt to support all types of costs as indicated. Budget is a big deal.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, a private or nonprofit organization, or your college or career school. Depending on the budget presented on the proposal and the overall project, the funder can opt to support all types of costs as indicated. Budget is a big deal.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4% As a sector, we have to change…” That’s why it is imperative nonprofit leaders learn how to talk to donors more effectively. Not because donors are better.

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JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people. What a Nonprofit Accounting System IS What do I mean by “nonprofit accounting system?”

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MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. There can be several reasons for donor fatigue, but here are two we see the most with small nonprofits: 1. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again: it’s time to disprove the overhead myth for nonprofits. Not quite.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

The world of nonprofit fundraising changed dramatically in the last eighteen months. We’ve detailed many of these shifts, and the lessons learned from them, in the recently-published The State of Nonprofit Fundraising report. Despite a Pandemic, Nonprofits Held a Lot of Events Last Year. But it was not a one-to-one conversion.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

If the mission of your nonprofit addresses race, health, or wealth disparities, you likely need additional funding to meet increased demand. For many nonprofits $5,000 is the sweet spot. Depending on your organizational culture, you may need to expand your definition of who is a major donor. Build your team.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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MAY 8, 2023

But to do that, you need to figure out how to grow your nonprofit. You’ve got so much to do as you launch your nonprofit. And about a hundred other things necessary to get your fledgling nonprofit up and running. There are two main things you must master now to grow your nonprofit quickly: systems and work habits.

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JUNE 29, 2023

Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, several of those make me think of fundraising. The work we do in the nonprofit world matters. We make a difference.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Wouldn't it be great if nonprofits, charities, and foundations had a frank discussion about how to improve the technology funding process? The NTC session Bridging the Funding Gap did just that: brought nonprofits and foundations together to start discussing technology funding barriers and to brainstorm solutions.

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APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Don’t assume a nonprofit virtual assistant is limited to basic clerical work like data entry and responding to emails. A nonprofit virtual assistant is often a more affordable and flexible solution than hiring an independent contractor for every individual task you need help with.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 14, 2011

Let’s begin with the definition of cause marketing. You might be familiar with mine : Cause marketing is a partnership between a nonprofit and for-profit for mutual profit. 100% of the money goes right to these nonprofits; the company is merely a pass through. Is there one type that might be better than another?

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JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. A nonprofit I work with has tried several different campaigns on Valentine’s Day, and they always fail to ignite. Just do it! Set an Impact Goal.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. This has led to a more robust definitions section and ensures a lack of ambiguity.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 11, 2024

A good grant writer captures the entire story of your organization in a concise and definite manner. It is noteworthy that grant writers not only ensure proper and continuous funding of your nonprofit. GrantWriterTeam has the solution to finding the perfect grant writer for your nonprofit. Here are some mistakes to avoid: 1.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2017

In fact, you have them all — total, by annual budget, by mission focus, by service area, and by U.S. Is your organization's budget small? It's OK to decide that your organization is mostly defined by one of the factors or to take an average or median figure from a variety of organization definitions. Annual Budget.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2011

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now each request up to five bundles of MinoHD and UltraHD video cameras. With Flip Video cameras, you can take up to one hour of high-quality digital, high-definition video anywhere. V ideo 101 for Nonprofits. Pacific time) for an online discussion with leaders in nonprofit video.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2015

It's a question that never ceases to be raised and doesn't seem to have a definitive answer. I was lucky enough to attend this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. One of the most interesting sessions was on mobile apps for nonprofits. What Makes an App a Good Idea? . More Resources.

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JULY 30, 2023

Donors don’t love your nonprofit just because you want them to. Take a close look at your budget and your actual numbers from the first 6 months of the year to see where you are. Donors love hearing from the leader of the nonprofit, especially when it’s a “thanks for your support” message. Review your numbers.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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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. From required statements of financial position and budgets to dashboards that compare your revenue streams over time, you often share your financial stories through your reports.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 17, 2024

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. In 1997, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised its standards on federal race and ethnicity definitions.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And definitely go out of your way to Google and look for new funding sources regularly. If the grantmaker isn’t located in your region, be sure to check if they have funded nonprofits in your state or area in the past. Or you come across a great resource for helping you find other opportunities. Here’s the thing: life happens.

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