Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Nonprofit organizations that are clicking on all cylinders, run amazing, impactful programs, and are positively changing the world one project at a time are what I would call high-performing organizations. High-performing nonprofits run well. High-performing nonprofit organizations rarely just wing it. What are your goals?"

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The commercial sector has successfully navigated this transition, and it’s imperative that nonprofit leaders follow suit to remain competitive and effective. You need to reframe your thinking in three critical areas to get there: budgeting, creative and reporting. 3 key areas for reframing Budgeting: Prioritize audience needs.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Data analytics for nonprofits is just as valuable … and even more crucial. So why, exactly, is data so important to nonprofits? Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission!

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort. Plus, different professionals bring unique perspectives and experience to the table so your nonprofit can make the best possible financial decisions. What is this nonprofit doing well when it comes to financial management? Let’s dive in!

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. One of the first things you need to do, then, is to detail your expenses in a budget and determine what is eligible for grant funding.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. So, what does this mean in terms of the budget?

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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. ‍ If you're a passionate nonprofit hero drowning in a sea of grant paperwork, this guide is for you! Find a system that works for you and your budget. Kristin believes in the power of nonprofit organizations to change the world.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Managing a nonprofit organization has its unique challenges. Nonprofits demand more from managers, especially when it comes to finances. Nonprofit financial management requires greater transparency and increased contingency planning of your budget. With so much to maintain, how can you hope to stay afloat financially?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. Connect with nonprofit professionals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do as a successful individual giving officer is, sit in front of a blinking cursor and a screen full of empty boxes that ask for outcome metrics. There are attachment upload buttons for unasked-for resumes, not-yet-created project budgets, and audits that must live somewhere.

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Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

This includes donor information, donation history, engagement metrics, and other data you collect across various platforms. Engagement metrics Tracking how your donors engage with your organization can help you understand their commitment and interests. Data-driven decision-making is essential in the nonprofit world.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. You already know that every dollar counts in your nonprofit. So, what’s the RIGHT event for your nonprofit? BUT the flip side?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 20, 2023

During this webinar, you will gain valuable insights and practical tips from Tiffany Allen, CEO and Founder of Boss on a Budget. She will guide you through the process of collecting and analyzing data, identifying key metrics, and crafting impactful reports that resonate with stakeholders.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In the world of nonprofit organizations, securing reliable funding is crucial for sustaining and expanding your mission. This comprehensive guide will navigate you through the landscape of nonprofit grants, helping you understand, find, and secure these valuable funding opportunities. Types of Grants Available for Nonprofits 1.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 3, 2023

At a recent Nonprofit Leadership Summit, several nonprofit leaders gathered in a quieter part of the grand hall. Meeting Attendance/Engagement Nonprofit leaders should foster a culture where board members value attendance as a non-negotiable aspect of their role. Here are the tried-and-true methods they came up with!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

I called the officer, discussed the issue, put together a needed budget amendment, and got permission from the funder – who told us to get moving. The officer asked to revert to our original budget (equipment issues). I thought we were back on track. Another three months passed, and we were still at $0 in expenditures.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Experience is the best teacher, and this is especially true for new nonprofit leaders. We’ll walk through the process using the example of a capital campaign fundraising event —an important fundraising event for any nonprofit looking to grow its long-term fundraising capacity. There’s no better teacher than experience.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. If you think it may be time to update your nonprofit’s branding, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. Setting Clear Objectives Setting clear objectives is the bedrock of a successful nonprofit annual development plan. For instance, let’s consider a total operating budget of $200,000.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. What are nonprofit explainer videos? Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. Get to know your audience.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. For-profit marketing is heavily focused on making a profit.

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DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2024

It allows them to target specific audiences, track performance metrics, and optimize campaigns for maximum impact. This article will explore some PPC tips for nonprofits to drive fundraising success and increase donations for your organization. Here are five PPC tips for nonprofits to help you thrive: 1.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For nonprofits, content marketing is more than just getting the word out—it’s about telling your story, building a community, and creating lasting engagement. Unlike businesses, nonprofits face unique challenges like limited budgets and the need to create impact without direct financial returns.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 12, 2023

Create a Detailed Campaign Budget Your organization creates an annual budget to help determine your overarching financial health and goals. For example, let’s consider a nonprofit that’s hosting an annual fundraising fun run event. Look back at your budget to see how much you’ve allocated to these resources.

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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. Uncharted Waters: A nonprofit fundraising plan that gets results. Supports The Budget. How many donors?

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Community Boost

AUGUST 13, 2024

For those of us in the nonprofit sector, this isn’t just a season of wrapping up; it’s our prime time to connect with donors when their spirit of giving is at its peak. The 2023 M+R Benchmarks Report reveals that approximately 26% of a nonprofit’s annual revenue is received in December alone. billion in 2023, a 0.6%

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. In this guide, we’ll walk through common event formats and considerations to help your nonprofit plan events that supporters will want to attend again and again.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs. These inputs are discussed in the project description and budget sections of your proposal. One or two metrics that explicitly demonstrate your program impact are worth more than a dozen semi-relevant ones.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. It’s important to remember that when it comes down to it, nonprofit grant writing is a numbers game. Far too many nonprofits think they need to write 50-page bespoke proposals for each new foundation they approach.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. A grant proposal is a structured document that outlines the need for funding, your nonprofit’s objectives, the proposed project’s scope, and the budget you need to accomplish your project.

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GiveSmart

MAY 8, 2024

Nonprofits face countless challenges managing financial operations and harnessing full fundraising potential. While working towards accomplishing your organization’s mission, development and finance teams have different timelines and metrics. On average, nonprofit employees spend a third of their day managing data.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. The metrics and criteria section details the anticipated impact of the project’s goals.

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