Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget.

Budget 98

Budget Contract Contracts Pass-Through 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.

Budget 69

Budget Grants Grant Proposal 69

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. They don’t come with any direction or reporting requirements.

Funding 111

Funding Indirect Cost Pass-Through Donation 111

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Bonus tip: To encourage early orders, promote the kits through the schools email list or PTA Facebookgroup. Charge a small fee per session or offer a term-long pass. Extra note: If you partner with a local instructor, ask them to volunteer or reduce their fee in exchange for promotion through the schoolnetwork.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Liability Insurance Donation Insurance 52

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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. Life insurance: Donors can list your organization as a beneficiary on their life insurance policy. Tax benefits.

Pass-Through 52

Pass-Through Insurance Insurance Donation 52

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cash equivalent in-kind contributions, including stocks, bonds, or insurance beneficiaries, can also be considered a type of good, as they can be converted to cash depending on your organization’s policies. If you’re looking for resources to pass on to the people your cause helps, you can create a list of goods you need to collect.

Donation 83

Donation Policy Policies Nonprofit 83

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Renting an event facility may be more expensive, but you will feel confident that they have the right insurance and that many logistical details like parking and accessibility will be covered. Step 4: Map out a budget for this event. How is this event going to make money? Step 6: Send out a Save the Date.

Policy 59

Policy Policies Fundraising Pass-Through 59