Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. So, it’s hard to imagine cutting additional costs at a nonprofit. The best leaders understand two things must happen to sustain a nonprofit: SAVING money and RAISING money. Afterall, nonprofit is your tax status, it shouldn’t be your business model.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

It’s a moment of alignment: the values and interests of the donor or prospect and the impact of your nonprofit. And it is important that the invitation to action isn't driving by "need" or year-end deadlines or budget panic. Major donors express or live their values by giving.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Be sure to clearly lay that out.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Budget planning is an art and a science. Watch this on-demand webinar for best practices for working efficiently to build budgets for multi-year and unusual grants, manage cash flow and handle budgets-to-actuals.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. 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.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets. Click here to download the slides.

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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. Operational Support Positively Impact Local Communities : Grants up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A stellar website is essential for your nonprofit. A website serves as your digital headquarters and the foundation of your nonprofit’s online presence. A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. 5 Reasons fora StellarNonprofit Website 1.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Provide access to presenters who can serve as resources when challenges arise. Connect with Peers Networking with fellow grant writers and nonprofit leaders is invaluable.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

As the founder of a new nonprofit, you are probably doing everything yourself and working for free instead of taking a nonprofit salary. . Or pay yourself more than you are now so that your nonprofit provides you with a living wage. It can feel like a lot of money when you’re looking at the nonprofit’s tiny checkbook.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. Grants serve as lifelines for nonprofits, artists, and educators seeking to implement projects that benefit the community. Networking opportunities abound as well.

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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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Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

According to Blackbaud Institute research , 56% of donors surveyed said they actively research a nonprofit before giving. 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. This is how you maintain trust.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

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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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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. Step 5: Present and Follow Up Deliver a compelling presentation to your Board of Directors or stakeholders: Focus on the benefits and results from the trial run.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well. Nonprofit organizations need to focus on broad, grassroots support more than ever. Will Nonprofits Continue to Turn a Blind Eye?

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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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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

MAY 24, 2022

To fully fund your nonprofit, you need a diversified fundraising stream. Getting your funds from multiple sources is especially important when fundraising for a new nonprofit. In developing different revenue streams, you’re building a solid foundation that’ll ensure your nonprofit’s growth and success for many years.

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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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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits have the key to unlock a new source of funding – they just need to use it. Record inflation: The cost of living has increased as inflation of 8% put significant pressure on family budgets. Now more than ever nonprofits, must expand their horizons and lean into new sources of non-cash giving. Hello Stock Gifting!

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’ve got a brilliant idea for a new nonprofit. Whether you started your nonprofit last week or five years ago, if you’re still struggling to get your mission off the ground, this two-part course will help you jumpstart your work and set you on the path to success. Registration for the Nonprofit Startup 101 Course is live!

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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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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. Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. Take a moment to reflect. Be concise.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Many nonprofits operate on a July 1st through June 30th calendar. If your nonprofit has a specific awareness week or month in which you conduct an annual campaign, note that on your calendar. This would also be the appropriate stage to add any recurring events to your fundraising calendar, such as board and budget meetings.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are masters at stretching their budgets. Leveraging free platforms and features is one of the best ways to make a budget go further—but I know that these tools are only helpful if you can quickly get up to speed with how to use them. Our team set out to fix that.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference.

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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. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people. What a Nonprofit Accounting System IS What do I mean by “nonprofit accounting system?”

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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. See more Case Studies Biopharmaceutical Company Maryland Nonprofits Let’s work together SCHEDULE A CALL Create a more sustainable future.

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