Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Did you know that audiences forget 90 percent of what's presented to them? You've sat through your fair share of screamingly dull presentations where you felt proud that you remembered even 1.7 percent of what was presented (well, at least the parts you were awake for). Check out these examples of great presentations.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Would this investment speed up budgeting, provide more accurate data, or mitigate risk? Provide a Timeline: Present a clear timeline for implementation and rollout. Be sure to clearly lay that out.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. These are typically things like a budget, a list of board members, and letters of support. The best course of action is to always ensure you meet eligibility requirements. Missed Deadline: Simply put, if the deadline has passed, look for another grant.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Start by outlining the key elements of your story: identify the problem you are addressing, explain why it is significant, and present how your organization is uniquely positioned to solve it.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They focus on helping nonprofits maximize their limited resources, bringing specialized knowledge in grant writing, budgeting, and project presentation. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Empowering Technology to Improve Capacity!

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

And a budget for it. Clay Buck, CFRE, joins us to present Focus on What Matters (A data-inspired look at setting fundraising priorities). Donation Sources: Individuals: Donated $374.4 billion, a 1.6% increase from 2022, but a 2.4% decline when adjusted for inflation. Foundations: Contributed $103.53 Despite a 1.7% Retain staff.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

This allows you to present the whole picture of your nonprofit or focus on a specific area to establish how much was donated to and spent by each program. When you unite your fundraising and finance systems, efficiency is simply the first win of many. Even if theyre not conscious of how its working behind the scenes.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals. This is a tough yet vital question for nonprofits to ask.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Pricing models that suit your budget, such as our free option. Step 2: Build a Business Case Compile a document or presentation that outlines the case for adopting new tech. Organizing an event, whether its a charity gala or a school carnival , involves juggling multiple moving parts.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget Details how funding should be allocated. Budget A detailed account of the financial resources needed, including direct and indirect costs. To delve deeper into managing finances related to your proposal, explore our article on budgeting for grants. Objectives Outlines the goals the grant aims to achieve.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Well-articulated grant proposals demonstrate an applicant’s understanding of the project’s goals, budget implications, and anticipated impact. Detailed Budget Proposal A comprehensive budget proposal is essential in demonstrating the financial viability of a project. A clear statement of the project or initiative.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. As you do that, consider why the funder uses a Letter of Inquiry.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

It is becoming easier and easier for anyone to create images, conduct research, write professional emails, create presentations and more. As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. Providing data builds trust and creates urgency among supporters. However, AI is still relatively new.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. A transparent and realistic budget instills confidence in potential funders, showcasing not only financial responsibility but also a serious commitment to achieving project goals.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Provide access to presenters who can serve as resources when challenges arise. Think and Ink Grant Consulting Think and Ink Grant Consulting helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. Let's chat here. Get.Grants.Better.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Familiarity with the grant process, as outlined in resources like grant writing examples and budgeting for grants , can also enhance the overall application quality. This preparation involves gathering the required documents, developing a comprehensive grant proposal, and budgeting for the funds requested.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people.

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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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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? It presents a serious and systemic problem but it doesnt dwell on hand-wringing and finger-pointing. But more often, our readers have insight they can share in a couple minutes.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The same study cites budget constraints as a common barrier to making this happen. After all, the more people that find and interact with your cause online, the more potential awareness and even donations you can drive. So, how can your nonprofit boost its online visibility—without breaking the bank? Enter search engine optimization (SEO).

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Board meetings and budget meeting dates If you are new to fundraising and havent yet held a fundraising campaign , then this is where a bit of research will likely go a long way. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Use this time for planning and campaign preparation.

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Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 29, 2023

One word: budget. In the land of grantmaking, it’s essential to have a budget in place because grantmakers want to know that your financial situation is reasonable and how you plan on spending the money if awarded. The budget should show potential funders EXACTLY where their funds will be directed. Don’t make stuff up.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

You don’t want to spend more than you raise, and poor planning can turn an event into a budget buster that wastes your most precious resource – time and volunteers. Tupperware parties, garage sales, and candle fundraisers will not sustain your budget. The RIGHT event: Raises 10-20% of your annual budget. BUT the flip side?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As organizations explore these funding options, they may also be interested in the resources available for grant writing templates to effectively present their needs and objectives. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently. Applying for Grants Submitting a grant application can be complex.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget A detailed financial plan outlining all expenses and how grant funds will be allocated. For budgeting tips, refer to budgeting for grants. Each element is vital to presenting a compelling case for funding. Inadequate Budgeting An unclear or unrealistic budget can undermine confidence in the proposal.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Responsible AI: What It Means for Your School Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St. Cybersecurity on a Budget: Leveraging Open-Source Software and Trusted Vendors Presented by Don Rahn, Director of Security Operations, Blackbaud In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, defending against threats is non-negotiable.

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re:Charity

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Budgeting is an essential part of any nonprofit’s strategy, but it can present a major challenge for brand-new or smaller organizations. The post How to Get Started With Budgeting for a Small Nonprofit appeared first on re: charity. These organizations often focus the majority of their attention.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Creating a nonprofit board presentation can be nerve-wracking if you’ve never presented before, especially with how essential your presentation may be to your organization’s work. Decide your goals Before you start building your presentation, you need to know what goal you want to accomplish with your board members.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets. Grants can support infrastructure improvements such as building renovations, technology upgrades, and energy efficiency projects.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares what to do and what not to do when it comes to project budgets. She explores the best way to present an A+ project budget and more.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares what to do and what not to do when it comes to project budgets. She explores the best way to present an A+ project budget and more.

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Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

Fund accounting software with sub-fund capabilities makes it easy to manage multiple budget scenarios, understand encumbrances, and automate your internal controls for the highest level of accuracy and transparency. No need to export information to spreadsheets, manipulate the data, and then make it presentable.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 21, 2024

If you’re planning a fundraiser, you’ll need a good budget. A fundraising budget plan is essential to maximizing your profit margins and collecting more funds for your cause. Large, lavish in-person events will naturally need bigger budgets than intimate ones or virtual or hybrid events.

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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. 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. Then, draft a plan.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

This leaves you with asking questions — many of them — sometimes to the point of annoyance as you aim to present information while keeping the concepts of storytelling, data, requirements, and limitations in mind, according to Jessica Whitmore , research and grants director at Daza Development.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Unlike social media, where algorithms limit your reach, your website provides a platform to cultivate your branding, refine your story, and control how impact statistics are presented. A website serves as your digital headquarters and the foundation of your nonprofit’s online presence.

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