Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

A train-the-trainer model will enable early-career librarians to extend AI knowledge and skills within their institutions and communities. Participants will: gain foundational AI literacy skills and learn how to lead and train others in implementing AI initiatives within their own institutions.

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AI Award Conference Electronics 40

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets. When money gets tight, the knee-jerk reaction seems to be to cut the fundraising and marketing budgets. What to do: Rather than cutting budgets and staff, seek to make the programs and people more effective. It didn't matter to him that he wasn't the right demographic.

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Fundraising Budget Demographics Training 132

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. .

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Letter Of Inquiry Nonprofit Proposal Training 119

Candid

MAY 2, 2022

Candid and the Center collaborated to encourage Center members to update their profiles with enough information to earn a Gold Seal, which requires organizations to share demographic information about their leadership. They shared quite a bit from Candid’s articles, social posts, and training. Learn more here. .

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IT Demographics Finance Training 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Their seminars support Spanish-speaking people in the Coachella Valley with training to succeed in business and make better communities. Currently, over 80,000 organizations have earned a Seal, and over 34,000 have provided demographic data. .

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Demographics Nonprofit Application Applicant 105

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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Budget Grant Grants Nonprofit 52

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. Project budget Here you’ll get down to the dollars and cents required to address your need or problem.

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Proposal Grant Grants Indirect Cost 105

Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

While Candid has been privileged to benefit from more resources than many nonprofits, we share the pervasive challenge felt across the social sector of tight budgets, restrictive grants that can take us off mission, and a struggle to make the long-term investments needed for meaningful change.

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Grant Grants Budget Demographics 119

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently.

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Funding Grant Grants Grant Writing 52

Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

Through Go for the Gold , a promotion we made permanent last year, organizations with budgets under $1 million can access Foundation Directory for free when they maintain a Gold Seal of Transparency through their Candid nonprofit profile. Reducing funding inequities is a long-term project that begins at home.

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Demographics Funding Budget Training 105

Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many nonprofit organizations believe market research is beyond their reach due to lack of staff, budget, and time. Analyze data such as donor, volunteer, and beneficiary demographics and giving patterns. Leverage existing infrastructure.

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Demographics Nonprofit Education Retainer 110

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? Budget constraints: In-person events tend to require a large budget; however, sponsors and exhibitors can help offset the cost. For example, think about their age and interests.

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Conference Budget Goals Demographics 98

Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Has your board completed the Standards for Excellence of other comprehensive board training? Standards for Excellence is a nationally recognized training program to ensure organizations are using best practices. Completing the training shows that your board is engaged and understands their role. What is your annual budget?

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Grant Grants Grant Readiness Demographics 52

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Consider adding a quick questionnaire that verifies they meet your basic criteria, such as serving a specific location or demographic. A survey like this works well if you have specific requirements, such as a budget under $100,000 or serving families with preschool-aged children.

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Applicant Application Grant Grants 94

Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They can take on the responsibility for gathering commonly requested information that’s already available to them, like a nonprofit’s address, mission, the demographic makeup of its staff, leadership, and more. Funders can also leverage existing grantee information on public platforms like Candid nonprofit profiles.

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Grant Grants Template Budget 105

Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. There are three major aspects of managing your volunteers: recruitment, training, and stewardship. The average volunteer retention rate is around 65%.

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Management Retainer Nonprofit Training 87

Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Successfully securing corporate sponsors for your fundraising event can not only give your budget and staff’s bandwidth a boost. Next, you’ll also want to explain the type of fundraising event you are hosting, its goals, and your target demographic, plus attendance estimates. A summary of your fundraising event needs.

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Fundraising Goals Engineering Demographics 98

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data. However, the information provided in the narrative, budget, and attachments didn’t come close to answering the questions posed on the application. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical.

Proposal 59

Proposal Grant Grants GPC 59

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 7, 2023

Use the following prompt template for generating a well-researched argument for your problem statement in a grant proposal: “Please identify the demographics of [your population], list specific [needs], and explain [the availability and affordability of those services]. that provide that service for your demographic.]”

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ChatGPT Grant Writing AI Demographics 52

Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 10, 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. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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GPC Demographics Grant Grants 40

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Access to Additional Resources: Many grants come with additional resources such as training, mentorship, or networking opportunities, enhancing the overall support structure for grant recipients. Include an estimated budget and timeline. Be precise and justify all budget line items.

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Government Grant Grants Grant Writing 52

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For example, suppose a school fundraising committee analyzes donor demographics and finds that most contributors are parents of current students. Theseinclude: Donor Demographics: Age, gender, location, income level, and education. Invest in Training: Ensure team members understand how to use analytics tools effectively.

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Fundraising Metrics Demographics CRM 52

Big Fundraising Ideas

JULY 9, 2024

Budgeting Estimate the costs involved in running the fundraiser, including materials, marketing expenses, and any other operational costs. Having a budget helps manage expenses and ensures that the fundraiser remains profitable. Consider your community’s demographics and interests to choose a fundraiser that will resonate well.

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Fundraising Goals Budget Media 52

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ensure your team is trained to actively collect information from attendees and seamlessly integrate it into your donor database. Solution: Utilize your donor management system or CRM to segment your audience based on factors such as giving history, interests, demographics, and engagement levels.

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Fundraising Software Donation CRM 59

GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2024

Is training available for free? How does the platform ensure that nonprofit staff are adequately trained on using the platform’s features and maximizing fundraising potential without a dedicated manager? Does the platform provide comprehensive reporting (donor demographics, giving history, engagement, etc.)?

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Fundraising Nonprofit Donation Management 40

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Role of Tuition Fees and the Need for Additional Funding: Limitations of Tuition: While tuition fees form the backbone of a private school’s budget, there are practical limits to how much they can charge before it becomes a barrier to entry for potential students.

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Fundraising Education Goals Funding 52

Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

She is regularly featured as a presenter at multiple chambers of commerce and local workshops and seminars on networking, event marketing, and sales training. Digital marketing consists of advertising campaigns that include targeted research and outreach segmented by geographic location, demographics, specific interests, and more.

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Utilities Fundraising Engineering Media 52

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. For example, if your donor base tends to skew towards an older demographic, you might appeal to them with a direct mail or fundraising letter campaign. What are the best fundraising ideas?

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Fundraising Donation Media Funding 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

A nonprofit marketing plan requires you to think through your marketing goals, your audience’s communication needs, your organization’s brand, your budget, marketing channels you want to use, and what roles your team members play in your marketing strategy. Put Together a Promotions Budget. Download our template!

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Nonprofit Media Goals Donation 69

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2012

I can remember thinking “You pay me to be the resident expert and you pay to send me to training. Be sure to answer this question in terms of both demographics and psychographics. Here’s one way to think about targeting the number of donors you need to fully fund your nonprofit’s budget: . What do they have in common?

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Fundraising Software Demographics IT 56

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2012

I can remember thinking “You pay me to be the resident expert and you pay to send me to training. Be sure to answer this question in terms of both demographics and psychographics. Here’s one way to think about targeting the number of donors you need to fully fund your nonprofit’s budget: . What do they have in common?

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Fundraising Software Demographics IT 40

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2021

One of our long-time students wrote in: “We’re 74% of the way to our revenue budget and we’re not quite halfway through our fiscal year and are up 322% year over year (last year we raised almost $770K) How are we doing it? Don’t expect to bring in a consultant for a 1-hour training and slack off the rest of the year. Use yours wisely.

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Nonprofit Training Fundraising Demographics 205

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Understanding Donor Demographics: The Generational Wealth Transfer Opportunity $68 trillion in wealth transfers to younger generations over next 20 years. This infrastructure includes dedicated staff training, marketing materials, and legal expertise for complex gift arrangements.

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Funding Policy Policies Nonprofit 52

Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Location, location, location: although Katonah Village has a census-verified (2020) population of just 1,603 (including Martha Stewart and a long list of other famous names), the hamlet is a mere 41 miles from Manhattan (there's a train). Or, at least on our best days, when we're living up to our own expectations. what SHOULD we do?!?!?!

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Pass-Through Mentor Demographics Template 52