Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. For churches looking to enhance their outreach programswhether by providing food assistance, educational workshops, or health servicesgrants offer a financial boost that can expand the scale and scope of these services.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 4, 2025

Easter Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Inspiring Your Springtime GivingSpirit Blog Summary: This post highlights various Easter fundraising ideas for schools, from egg hunts and bake sales to evening movie nights and talent shows. With Easter just approaching, planning a memorable and successful fundraiser is the perfect moment.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. Use these insights to inform your nonprofit’s year-round fundraising activities.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

have been proactive and purposeful about fundraising. Take fundraising seriously. Nonprofits that will raise big money in 2012 will take fundraising seriously. Even with tight budgets, they’ll find a way to send staff to workshops or webinars. Here’s what I see vibrant nonprofits doing in 2012.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

This is our chance to get ahead of the curve with targeted workshops designed specifically for K–12 users. Sharpen your budgeting skills or learn how to organize your donors based on their behaviors and characteristics to boost fundraising efforts. Explore how to leverage AI and automation.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Examples of in-person nonprofit events include galas, walk-a-thons, workshops, and volunteering sessions. Better engage attendees in fundraising and other event activities. They can include conferences, roundtables, workshops, and trade shows. Nurture personal, face-to-face relationships with supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

have been proactive and purposeful about fundraising. Take fundraising seriously. Nonprofits that will raise big money in 2012 will take fundraising seriously. Even with tight budgets, they’ll find a way to send staff to workshops or webinars. Here’s what I see vibrant nonprofits doing in 2012.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

To maximize our impact, the Cherry Fund will expand our fundraising methods, strengthen our partnerships, and engage new audiences through innovative and transparent practices. Awareness and Education: We need to provide educational resources, workshops, and training to reduce stigma and discrimination, fostering broader societal change.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2011

If you are a nonprofit director, you know that the budget line item for training and development is often the first one to go when things get tight. Too often, visionless Boards start cutting things out instead of ramping up the fundraising (but that’s a topic for another day!). But this is SO short-sighted! Then implement.

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 26, 2024

Young minds are expanding through robotics workshops, artistic expression fills the walls, and passionate discussions about environmental solutions take center stage. Arts & Culture: Discover funding for programs that promote artistic expression, such as theater productions, visual arts workshops, and musical instrument training.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Unique Fundraising Ideas for Schools — Exploring Diversity Bridge the gaps and provide diverse opportunities for your students. Fundraising is pivotal in supporting and enhancing school programs and extracurricular activities. It catalyzes fostering a dynamic educational environment that goes beyond conventional classroom learning.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Armando Ehrenzweig, Get in Motion’s Founder and CEO, attended a fundraising workshop last year presented by the Fundraising Academy for Grassroots Organizations and AcademyGO , a member of Candid’s Funding Information Network.

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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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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2024

This field demands constant engagement—seeking insights at both human and statistical levels, organizing vital documents, crafting compelling narratives and budgets, and navigating diverse personalities and complex technical systems. Amidst this whirlwind, one thing remains constant—the grant writing community.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

School Fundraisers That Make the Most Money Effectively fundraise and impact the quality of education and student opportunities. Fundraising is a vital lifeline for schools across the globe. But not all fundraisers are created equal. The secret to a successful campaign is creativity coupled with high-profit ideas.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Project Budget. Budgets include the personnel required for a grant project (consultants, percentage of salary and benefits for existing staff, etc.) Outcomes 3.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Anytime I lead a grant writing workshop, I always ask the attendees to share their grant experience – whether they’ve been a grant professional for years and are looking for a refresher or if they’ve been voluntold that grants are now under their preview. I suggest you start small when it comes to fundraising goals.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free and low-cost nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. Naples, Florida: Online Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Train and Equip Your Team on a Shoestring Budget. Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If your nonprofit is searching for a unique, engaging, and entertaining way to raise money, look no further than a wine pull fundraiser. In this blog, we’ll explore what a wine pull fundraiser is, offer seven simple steps to plan one, and provide some great ideas to enhance the success of your wine fundraising event.

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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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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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

In your plan, be sure to include who (help you’ll need) will do what (responsibilities), what things will cost (budget), and how you’ll stay on target (accountability). Frankly, they bore people when they talk about their nonprofit’s work, which makes fundraising difficult. One look at the budget and I would glaze over.

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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. Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Types of Online Fundraising Events.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’ve been in the fundraising game for a while, you’re aware of the important role major donors play. On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. She’s data-obsessed and strives toward community-centric fundraising. Who Is A Major Donor? About The Presenters.

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Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting. Not every fundraising consulting firm is the sameeach has a particular focus area, expertise, and approach to helping their nonprofit partners reach their goals.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

I understand that some of you live and breathe by your budget. A budget is a guideline by the way, and not chiseled in stone.). You’ll become so focused on staying inside that budget that you will miss golden opportunities. Tags: Uncategorized nonprofit fundraising. Get ready, I’m getting on my soap box!

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Juggling budgets, reporting, and compliance tasks makes you feel like a one-person circus act. ‍ Having a proactive grant management strategy is essential, and here's why: Efficiency & Organization: Imagine juggling multiple grants with varying deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements. Does any of this sound familiar?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

During this time, I have participated in numerous grant conferences and workshops and discovered that many of us became grant professionals not by choice, but by chance or necessity. No company name or what they meant by fundraiser. Full speed, nonstop, 30+ fundraising events a year. That was the entire ad.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Grantmakers can issue challenge grants, sponsor nonprofit events, and host capacity-building workshops. Set a goal and budget. Then, evaluate the resources you have available to outline a budget for your team to work with. T-Shirt Fundraising 17. Fundraising eCards 11. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 12.

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Just Write Grants

MAY 20, 2024

Think Outside the (Physical) Box: Move your fundraising efforts online. Utilize social media platforms and online fundraising tools to reach a wider audience and reduce reliance on paper marketing materials. Host virtual fundraising events like webinars, online auctions, or live-streamed challenges.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be both exciting and daunting. Charity galas are the ultimate mix of delicious dinners, amazing entertainment, and those all-important fundraising moments. Having this roadmap will not only keep things running smoothly and stress-free but also ensure you don’t overshoot your budget.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

Following the first successful Nonprofits Live (NPLive) event on the Future of Fundraising , the second edition of TechSoup’s NPLive covered the topic of social video. The panelists examined such aspects of social video as budget, assembling support for development and production of video, video development tools, and distribution.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Moreover, it’s incredibly frustrating for your nonprofit if you’re in danger of not reaching your fundraising goals , and there are people willing and ready to help who cannot contribute financially. In order to maximize their donation potential, nonprofits could embrace creative, diverse fundraising alternatives to monetary contributions.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board helps with planning your fundraising strategy, properly allocating resources, and evaluating your strategy’s performance. While they wouldn’t be involved in daily operations, their primary role is fundraising and advocacy. Your board should also help foster collaboration between board members and staff.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. Announce your year-end fundraising total. Kate is passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations.

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