Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event. That being said, let’s dive in!

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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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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. But creating budget scenarios helps you prepare for both the good and the less optimal outcomes.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. We don’t have the budget for videos.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From fundraising initiatives to grant awards, your food bank likely juggles a mix of restricted and unrestricted dollars. Upload the grant guidelines and budget worksheets so they are at your fingertips any time you have a question. Budget and forecast across all programs. Provide clear stewardship for restricted funds.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Program Analysis – what will happen to the program to accommodate the growth?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in. There’s a lot of strategy and psychology involved in motivating someone to give through the mail. Lots of people do. An annual report?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

Yeah, it would be nice to have your organization’s logo on the tote bags, but if money to purchase tote bags isn’t in the budget this year, the donated ones will work just fine. It’s usually an easier Ask than going for an expensive event sponsorship and hey, inkind donations can be GREAT for fundraising events, especially auctions!

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. An organization might do a fundraising campaign specifically for new equipment or apply for a grant that aligns clearly to their goals. They can also be used for program-specific costs.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These meetings continue to inspire me, and it is always interesting to learn how charities secure funds for their work and how they plan to maintain projects through what can sometimes be funding uncertainty. Through these conversations, I have found that some themes are shared among all organisations.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. How to do it Pull a list of your income sources from your accounting system or fundraising software. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If your year-end appeal only comes through one channel, you’re limiting your outreach. With so much focus on online and mobile giving, it’s easy to pass over those who aren’t comfortable with donating on a computer or mobile device. 2) Broaden Your Appeal By Using Multiple Channels. Still need to get out your year-end appeal?

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Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The firm has expanded to offer just about any marketing product a fundraiser could dream up. I’ve surveyed thousands of industry leaders, and their answers are always the same: lack of time and lack of budget. Research shows fundraisers who even have a minor focus on planned giving earn 50-100 percent more than those who do not.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Others say it’s an excuse used by lazy fundraisers to justify their poor results. I say it’s a real phenomenon that occurs when fundraisers are so focused on the money that they forget where the money comes from. Without them, your fundraising results will lag and ultimately disappear. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 2, 2021

It’s a question many fundraisers ask themselves when they see donors silently drop off their radar. Sometimes a public apology is called for and can be handled either through your website or on social media networks. Most people have gone through times when they needed to re-evaluate their budget and cut costs.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

When it comes time to make a splash with your big fundraising event, you want to attract as many potential donors as possible. Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Ways to Promote a Fundraiser. You’ll get $40.00

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is the four-letter word in fundraising software. Educate yourself on the types of fees that are part of fundraising software and you can then keep the other four-letter words out of the process. Feature Fees GiveSmart offers all fundraising features with every contract. Curious to try a peer-to-peer campaign?

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

When broken down by budget-size, the trends show impressive growth across the board: Medium-sized nonprofits with budgets of $1M – $10M were the largest growth leaders, notching a 25% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Inspire donor retention in their fundraising campaigns.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

Guest post by: Jeff Bauknecht | Grants Manager | The Museum of Flight Who decides which grants to pursue or to let pass by? No company name or what they meant by fundraiser. Full speed, nonstop, 30+ fundraising events a year. I stepped into the CFO’s office and asked if this was in the budget for the next couple of years.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While this is not always the case, making a good impression with grant funders through networking, community events, and your online presence are effective ways to make your grant proposal stand out. Read through the funder’s posting several times and see if any words are repeated over and over.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. It can be daunting, especially if you are new to this type of role.

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Grant'd

MAY 6, 2020

And with the uncertainty of Covid-19 now heavily impacting the fundraising landscape and forcing many of us to work from home, there’s an even bigger need to firmly establish the upper hand on your organisation’s operating budgets at the same time as making sure that your tech and online assets are passing muster.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The different types of in-kind donations can be useful for all nonprofits, but one type may be more helpful than others depending on your cause and the type of fundraisers you host. Services Services are more commonly donated by businesses as a way to support a fundraising event or special project.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

No matter the cause, all fundraisers know that the right fundraising idea is the key to success. With such a wide range of possible fundraising campaigns, how can you decide which is right for your needs and supporter base? Choosing Your Fundraising Ideas: FAQ What are the easiest fundraising ideas?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. We want to help nonprofits that implement year-end fundraising campaigns be successful. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

You can tap into this impactful fundraising avenue by explaining the mutual benefits of legacy giving and making it easy for donors to give. This is completed either by setting aside a donation to be given after the donor passes away or by giving a gift during their lifetime that continues to grow following the donor’s passing.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

She has worked in healthcare, politics and government, and technology for more than 20 years and appreciates working with nonprofit fundraisers and philanthropy consultants who use NOZA philanthropy data every day. NOZAsearch is available through the Blackbaud donation program at TechSoup. Now, it’s the nearing the end of 2012.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

With limited budgets for digital marketing, nonprofits have to fight an uphill battle to stand out online and build a powerful supporter base. As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. Ready to create an effective donor experience through your website?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here at Qgiv , we provide online fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations. See how Qgiv can help you with your fundraising campaign! Determining each of these components can provide valuable clarification and insight for your team as you prepare for a specific fundraiser or general marketing push. Request Demo.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. They do this work through online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions that are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Use a text fundraising campaign. People are busy around the holidays. Keep it simple.

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