Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. As a nonprofit, you must familiarize yourself with these nuances to increase your chances of success. Equally important is recognizing common trends in the nonprofit sector related to funding opportunities.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

During a recent webinar, New Administration: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Thrive , I uncovered some shocking numbers about the decline in individual givingnumbers that have largely gone unnoticed in the nonprofit sector. Economic Uncertainty: Whats Next for Nonprofits? How Nonprofits Can Prepare for the Future 1.

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Candid

APRIL 17, 2024

But in the wake of the pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” and waves of burnout , more nonprofits may be adopting co-leadership models as they experiment with new ways of working, sharing power, centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders, and planning for succession. What is co-leadership?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need. Different foundations may have varying focuses.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal. If you aren’t sure where to start with organizing your nonprofit’s auction, you’ve come to the right place!

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Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many nonprofit organizations believe market research is beyond their reach due to lack of staff, budget, and time. How does this resonate with your nonprofit? How do nonprofits weather the decline in funding during economic uncertainty? How do organizations stand out in a crowded field of nonprofits?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A recent survey by The Nonprofit Alliance found that nearly half of direct response consultants said their clients lowered expectations from 2022 to 2023, while less than 10% said they expected their clients to do more direct mail fundraising this year compared to last year. Know your target demographic. Male or female? Young or old?

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 30, 2023

Most nonprofit professionals would agree that's child's play compared to managing a nonprofit's grant budget. I'm sharing seven practical and actionable strategies to maximize your grant budget, ensuring each dollar works towards fostering positive transformation. Let's dive in!

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project states: “the work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable. Not only do we hear this time and time again from the nonprofits we serve, our own experience bears it out.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

The last few years have been exceptionally hard for arts and cultural nonprofits. Revenue diversity is a good hedge against the unexpected, but diversity alone is not enough when your budget is threatened or dismantled by outside forces. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies.

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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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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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. Its about people. appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As a membership organization that educates, connects, and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) looks to sites like Candid’s GuideStar for data to support their nonprofit programs and recruitment. An updated Candid Profile checks all those boxes. .

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leveraging data and making tweaks to donor-facing forms helps your nonprofit build stronger relationships. This trend goes hand in hand with lowered participation rates and a dip in the total number of donors supporting nonprofits. Your nonprofit may use waivers for its volunteer opportunities or before fundraising events.

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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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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. One example is our offer for free access to Foundation Directory Essential to nonprofits with a budget under $1M who earn a Gold Seal of Transparency. . To MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, .

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Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

nonprofits are led by individuals from Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, yet they only receive about 4% of grant dollars annually. based nonprofits and 164,000 funders to help them do good. Roughly 10% of U.S. The reasons for this are many, but it is no coincidence that over 90% of foundation CEOs are white.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Equal Pay Day for women nonprofit leaders. In recognition of Equal Pay Day this year, we decided to analyze Candid’s Nonprofit Compensation Report data to estimate Equal Pay Day for leaders of nonprofits. Candid found that Equal Pay Day for women leading nonprofits is June 8, 2021. Org budget size. < $250K.

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Selfish Giving

JULY 9, 2012

Every nonprofit wants to recruit new corporate partners, but your best bet to raise more money is to find new ways to work with your existing partners. Too many nonprofits spend too much time dealing with the philanthropy arm of a business. The folks in marketing have bigger budgets but need bigger ideas if you hope to move them.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic. If you are wondering how to get started, consider showcasing the information in your Candid nonprofit profile.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. In this guide, we’ll walk through common event formats and considerations to help your nonprofit plan events that supporters will want to attend again and again.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unlike many cycles of nonprofit operations, grant reporting doesn’t really have a season; it’s all year long. But they can also be time-consuming to put together, particularly for small nonprofits. Funders can also leverage existing grantee information on public platforms like Candid nonprofit profiles.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. Setting Clear Objectives Setting clear objectives is the bedrock of a successful nonprofit annual development plan.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

It also examines the findings from its comprehensive assessment of New York City’s nonprofits’ leadership demographics. To do so, it explores ways to determine BIPOC-led organizations, as defined by BIPOC communities.

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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2021

But, when you re-imagine donation pledges to be optimized for the digital space, donation pledges arise as a huge opportunity and can provide serious benefits for your nonprofit. Who doesn’t want the boost of knowing you’re donating a major amount with the budget impact of just a hundred bucks or so? Why Ask For Donation Pledges?

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

In todays hyper-competitive nonprofit environment, data-driven research can mean the difference between finding your next six-figure donor and wasting precious resources chasing the wrong leads. Next, relevant donor information that goes beyond basic demographics should be collected.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are helpful for raising awareness for your cause and expanding your organization without needing to drastically increase your budget, and volunteer management will keep your volunteers productive and enthusiastic about the work they do for you. Volunteer management: Yields more volunteers.

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