Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Get your small staff ready for a new CRM Read more Before you invest in a new CRM, determine the root cause of your frustrations and limitations, as that will enable you to be strategic in how you proceed. Save budget talks for the evaluation phase. Stay within budget : What are the true costs of changing CRMs?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Both have their place and can be highly profitable.

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Fundraising Budget Nonprofit Liability Insurance 130

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Job Readiness Programs for Older Teens Objective : Equip older teens with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Job readiness programs provide training on resume writing, interview skills, workplace etiquette, and job search strategies. Bereavement Services for Youth : Grants for children’s bereavement services.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Fundraising can take various forms, including online campaigns, major giving, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and events. Ready to learn more? Many nonprofits begin with annual giving campaigns, which provide a consistent source of income. Be bold and get started!

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Funding Grant Grants Fundraising 97

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Within many companies, Business Continuity works tirelessly to align all business units, secure leadership approval for processes, and allocate the necessary support for such events. In the event of a disaster, communities and employees quickly begin to look for support. Engage your local charities and become familiar with their reach.

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Donation Training Funding Readiness 96

Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. The nonprofit industry relies heavily on in-person charity events, so COVID-19 dealt a painful blow. 60% of the nonprofits surveyed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2020 report postponed at least one in-person event, and 80% outright canceled one.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Budget Donation 98

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2012

event marketing management and social media marketing experience. Summer has officially ended and if your office is organizing a holiday party , it is time to start looking for an event planner. If you don’t have the budget for one or you are the event planner, you have your work cut out for you. Start Planning NOW!

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Many situations can indicate a donor’s readiness to discuss end-of-year gifts of assets. It simply is not inspirational for a charity to declare that they must have more resources in the next few weeks to meet their budget. For example: Are they considering retiring? Do they own real estate that they are tired of maintaining?

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Liability Calendar Strategic Plan Readiness 94

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Online platforms like CauseVox make it easier than ever to organize, manage, and maximize your events fundraising potential. Sounds pretty great, right?

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Fundraising Readiness Donation Media 60

Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. And a budget for it. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Develop a balanced, thoughtful fundraising plan. Include new donor acquisition in your plan.

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Letter Of Inquiry Nonprofit Grant Readiness Grant 278

Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Corporate sponsors are the best way to add lots of money to the bottom line of your fundraising event. You’ll also gain credibility as you promote your event because the names of the businesses supporting you brings validity. ANY small nonprofit can build up sponsors for their event. What is a Corporate Sponsor?

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Fundraising Readiness Budget Media 75

Blackbaud

MAY 27, 2024

It’s budget season, and the spreadsheet chaos has begun. You want to document your process to save yourself valuable time next budget season. You want to be able to easily report on budgets in a variety of accurate, clear ways without too much fuss, and know what was approved versus what’s been modified. What if it raises more?

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Budget Software Funding Utilities 59

CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. There’s no time like the present to get started planning your next event. Livestream Event.

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Fundraising Donation Insurance Insurance 98

Peak Proposals

APRIL 3, 2023

Grant proposals have at least two parts: the project narrative and the budget (aka cost proposal). There may not be a division of responsibilities between the cost and narrative proposals at a small nonprofit, leaving the project lead (or the grant writer) to both write the proposal narrative and prepare the budget.

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Budget Grant Grants Proposal 69

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Full disclosure: I currently serve as GPA's President, but even before holding this position, I advocated for this event as a must-attend for grant professionals. Each participant leaves with a completed grant template, ready to secure funding for their organization. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Whether you want to organize a school event , church fundraiser , or community initiative, you will need these tools. Start by identifying the specific needs of your event. So, lets start!

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

These moves might include personalized emails, phone calls, in-person visits, or event invitationsall designed to build trust and show appreciation. Remove duplicates, verify contact details, and capture crucial data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., email opens).

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

But donors aren’t the only people who make your fundraising events and campaigns successful, and they aren’t the only people whose needs you should be considering. One of the most effective ways to propel your fundraising event and campaign to the next level, both in terms of financial and promotional support, is through sponsorships.

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Fundraising Goals Media Strategic Plan 98

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event, and for good reason. From large in-person events to casual virtual gatherings, fundraising silent auctions can generate much-needed revenue and strengthen donor relationships. To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Determining the auction budget.

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Procurement Media CRM Fundraising 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In fundraising terms, this means you can break the mammoth task of raising money for your operating budget into small steps that feel less intimidating. With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). Myth #2: Fundraising events will completely fund my nonprofit!

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Funding Nonprofit Fundraising Pass-Through 98

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. When our leaders feel that community, they get ready to learn, take risks, and imagine whats possible. They cannot meet the needs of our growing community.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2024

Throwing a Stellar Event? Don’t Forget About Event Catering! A successful event hinges on many details, and the meals you serve your guests are undeniably one of the most important. Choosing the right event caterer can elevate your gathering from good to great, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

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Fundraising Budget Readiness Management 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Plus, we’ve included a ready-to-use email template that’s also been preloaded into Greater Giving Fundraising Software to make your email campaign even easier! Cost-effective : Compared to print marketing or paid ads, email is a budget-friendly option with a high return on investment (ROI).

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

To celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community we invited our community to join us for a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. It was so intuitive and easy for every person, from my events team to the end donors. Enter A Toast to AuSM. CauseVox made it easy.

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Fundraising Education Management Donation 90

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions. Together, they paint a fuller picture of who might be ready to deepen their relationship with your organization.

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Metrics CRM AI Management 52

DoJiggy

MARCH 4, 2025

Get ready to turn your prom night into the most unforgettable experience with these 10 creative and profitable Prom and After-Prom fundraising ideas! Whether you’re a student organization looking to fundraise for prom or the Junior class organizing an after-prom event, these ideas can generate the funds you need.

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Fundraising Goals Funding Donation 52

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Sharpen your budgeting skills or learn how to organize your donors based on their behaviors and characteristics to boost fundraising efforts. Ready to Register?

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura Kruisenga, COO with Kennari Consulting , works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. Make sure your website is ready. Promote your monthly giving club at events. An event is also a great way to launch your giving club.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Media Budget 52

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

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. Ready to have these ROI conversations with your team but don’t know where to start?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Fundraising event planning is an important part of hosting a successful fundraiser. But how do you plan for your events? What steps do you need to take in order to get everything ready for your guests? Event planning tips. The following tips make it easier to host your fundraising events. Create an event committee.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

It’s estimated that on average teachers spend $1,000 out of their own pockets to offset school budget shortfalls and classroom shortages to secure much-needed classroom supplies. Bob Thacker is the new executive director of Miami-based Adopt-A-Classroom , the nonprofit OfficeMax partnered with to create A Day Made Better.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Find your closest NetSquared group.

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Readiness Training Conference Media 48

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

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Policy Policies Fundraising Pass-Through 59

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Picture this: You’re about to hold the fundraising event of a lifetime. Plus, your registrants aren’t getting the information they need to learn about your event. Planning your fundraiser now feels time-consuming and stressful, and you’re not sure if you can get your event ready in time. Create an event landing page.

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Management Fundraising Software CRM 59

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

Is your nonprofit ready to secure a sponsor for your next campaign? Check out these sponsorship request letter samples to get inspired: Sponsorship Letter for Events. Sponsorship Letter for Events. As you plan your next fundraising campaign, consider enlisting a business to sponsor one of your fundraising or stewardship events.

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