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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Veritus Group

MAY 8, 2024

We recommend setting an aspirational goal that will help you imagine the possibility of asking for a larger gift. The post Do You Need Both Revenue AND Aspirational Goals in Major Gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Without a budget, you can find yourself in deep water, fast, with more money going out than coming in.

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Qgiv

MAY 15, 2023

Not everyone can be a math genius, but when you’re using a fundraising event budget template, you don’t have to be. Hosting an event requires your organization to do a lot of research and planning, but using a budgeting template can ease some of the stress of your staff. They also require more food if you’re providing catering.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Managing your annual budget—and multiple budgets within it—is one of the most crucial components of running a nonprofit organization. Learn more about what a nonprofit fiscal year is and how you can arrange your budget to best meet your organization’s financial needs below. Keep your goals realistic.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 12, 2023

It takes a lot of time and effort to plan a successful fundraising event, and even more to make sure you’re maximizing your efforts. That’s why having a good grasp of your Event Budget and ROI (Return on Investment) matters so much for your fundraiser. Event Budget Basics. Determine your goals and objectives.

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Clairification

JULY 18, 2024

You get a huge bang for your buck from an individual major gifts program, which costs you roughly 10 cents on the dollar vs. 50 cents or more on the dollar for special events fundraising and actually losing money on direct mail donor acquisition. With staff cut back and budgets diminished, you need to target your resources wisely.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

How much of their budget is appropriate to spend on new equipment, skilled managers and everything else required for an organization to thrive and endure? Building on this, our research challenges the conventional wisdom that nonprofits should allocate nearly all of their budget to program costs.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 15, 2023

We just finished writing the budget for next year and we set an income goal of $680,000 in grants. According to research from the Association for Fundraising Professionals, US nonprofit organizations spend $0.20 Building a relationship: Fundraising is all about relationships -- and grants are a form of fundraising.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 30, 2023

No matter what your role -- board member, executive director, grant professional, program staff -- you play a part in making sure that your organization is budgeting for grants. Grants may cost more to secure than other types of fundraising, but they are a vital part of the nonprofit's funding mix.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mastering Your First Committee Meeting for a Successful Fundraising Event with Greater Giving Organizing a fundraising event can be a thrilling endeavor, but success hinges on effective planning and collaboration. We’re here to guide you through the crucial first step: hosting a fundraising event committee meeting.

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amplifi

JULY 25, 2024

So, when was the last time you did some soul-searching and asked, “What fundraising communications mistakes are we making, and how do we fix them?” Whether you’re new to fundraising or have been working at a nonprofit for decades, there’s always room for improvement. Let’s be real. No one is perfect. Your “thank you’s” are lacking.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 21, 2024

Effective Strategies for a Successful School Fundraising Event Blog Summary: Planning a successful school fundraising event involves more than just gathering donations. This comprehensive guide walks you through every step to ensure your fundraiser is a hit. Without a defined purpose, it’s easy to lose direction and momentum.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How to Create a Buzz with Your School’s Candy Fundraiser Blog Summary: Creating a buzz around your school’s candy fundraiser is essential for maximizing participation and sales. Start with a well-thought-out plan with clear goals, a timeline, and targeted promotional strategies. Why Opt For Candy Fundraisers For School?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JULY 9, 2024

Comprehensive Guide to Successful School Fundraisers: From Planning to Profit Blog Summary: This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of the process, from initial planning to achieving your fundraising goals. School fundraisers support various educational programs, activities, and resources.

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DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2024

PPC, or pay-per-click advertising, is a powerful tool that charitable organizations can leverage to drive fundraising success. This article will explore some PPC tips for nonprofits to drive fundraising success and increase donations for your organization. In fact, the most favorable return on investment (ROI) was $4.78

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Get Fully Funded

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. Let’s declare war on mediocre fundraising!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Reaching goals is easier through teamwork. Let’s say you coach a Little League te am.

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DoJiggy

AUGUST 13, 2024

Its simplicity, low cost, and fun nature make it an excellent choice for fundraising events. Organizing a pickleball fundraising campaign can be a fantastic way to bring communities together while supporting a great cause. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to run a successful pickleball fundraising campaign.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Elevate Your Impact: Crafting a Winning Fundraising Plan for Your Next Charity Event As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of effective fundraising. A well-crafted fundraising plan can be the difference between exceeding your goals and falling short. These goals should be both financial (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. Planning ahead ensures you’ll stay organized and keeps you on track with your goals. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. Analyzing your budget this way also allows you to understand the ROI of each program.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

He's been on all sides of a nonprofit - running the fundraising, analyzing nonprofit databases, and consulting to nonprofits. Here, he shares the basics of creating an effective nonprofit fundraising plan. You can see his tweets about nonprofit fundraising, and about Labrador retrievers, by following him on Twitter @TClayBuck.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising. And fundraising. As the costs add up, you might be asking: How much of a nonprofit’s annual budget should be spent on administrative tasks and fundraising? The training.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 18, 2024

While each event is unique, successful fundraising usually comes with a few foundational elements. These components can help you plan an engaging event, reach your target audience, solidify relationships with donors and sponsors, and achieve your goals. These ideas include everything from themes and decor to your method of fundraising.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 17, 2023

Still, I encourage fundraisers to consider some easy, meaningful, and joyful pathways we are able to offer donors and prospects who connect with our mission and impact. The pressure is on fundraisers and some are juggling major gift portfolios of 200+ donors. This is just best practices fundraising! Giving is made easy.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. Most nonprofits have no plan for fundraising. Detailed budget.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

AUGUST 20, 2024

What Makes Our Cookie Dough Fundraising Programs Better? Blog Summary: This article explores the key reasons our cookie dough fundraisers are superior, including popular and appealing products, high profit margins, versatile usage, and proven success. Fundraising is a crucial activity for schools, clubs, and community organizations.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 6, 2024

These interactions can be anything from attending a fundraising event to donating online. In this guide, we’ll explore three ways your nonprofit can inspire these positive feelings among donors through online fundraising. Let’s get started with the most important part of the conversation: choosing effective technology.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Raising the money you need to fully fund your budget doesn’t happen by accident. You need a plan for fundraising success. Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. Focus on donors, not money.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Make it Make Cents: Challenging Conventional Fundraising Wisdom The first part in a two-part series about challenging conventional fundraising and focusing your efforts on making the most of your revenue potential. Establish purpose Gazala advises setting goals and objectives at the outset. What makes an event profitable?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Are you looking for alternative options to fundraising to earn dollars for your school? Both fundraising and grant writing takes time, resources, skill, and detailed planning and can lead to earning significant funding. Grant writing and fundraising have differing pros, cons, methods, and outcomes. Let’s examine each.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 26, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Organizing a Successful School Fundraiser Get expert tips on setting realistic goals and managing your funds effectively. If you’ve ever been part of a school community, you know how pivotal fundraisers can be. Organizing a successful school fundraiser, however, is no small feat.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Most Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) come to us with a fundraising goal in mind. However, some PTO fundraisers can be so successful that organizations end up with more money than expected. What Items Should a PTO Budget Not Fund? They want to build a school playground or fund scholarships for new students.

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