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.

Finance 105

Finance Budget Indirect Cost Indirect 105

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. With fund accounting software, you get an extra level of control over grant expense tracking and reporting.

Funding 85

Funding Budget Software Grants 85

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

Budget 52

Budget Grant Writing AI Utilities 52

Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. But what if your budget doesn’t match the magnitude of the risks? Yet humans need information for audits, budgeting, and reconciliation.

AI 93

AI Software Budget Conference 93

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Learn more How it works See how our grants management software can help corporate funders build and strengthen nonprofit partnerships for more strategic funding and maximum social impact.

Grant Management Software 52

Grant Management Software Grant Management Software Management 52

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When your nonprofit is just getting started, your budget for an accounting system is likely very close to $0. Is your accounting software not working for your organization? And this data rolls up into your organizational budget to give you a holistic view of your finances. Think Bigger!

Finance 95

Finance Budget Organizational Budget Nonprofit 95

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Do you need to invest in your people as well as in software for a new tool to be successful? Get your small staff ready for a new CRM Read more Before you invest in a new CRM, determine the root cause of your frustrations and limitations, as that will enable you to be strategic in how you proceed.

CRM 89

CRM IT Budget Training 89

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations use CRMs to track donor information, but most are missing out on the benefits that come from integrating them with their other software. Event management software: When someone signs up for your event, their information goes straight into your CRM. They help your CRM talk to other software tools.

CRM 75

CRM Software Nonprofit Readiness 75

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com. Grant Management Software.

Grant Management 52

Grant Management Software Management Grant Management Software 52

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. How to do it Pull a list of your income sources from your accounting system or fundraising software. Use fund accounting software that can handle multiple funds and sub-funds. You will always get the grant and donors will never churn.

Management 92

Management Policies Policy Budget 92

Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

Typically, this means needing to keep track of not only which funds are restricted in the accounting software, but also managing how they’re restricted elsewhere. Without fund accounting software, tracking at that level of detail must be done manually outside the system.

Funding 102

Funding Management Software Finance 102

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Your food bank needs accounting software that can help you manage a variety of funding sources while also helping you make strategic, data-driven decisions based on inventory and forecasted community demand. Tracking one grant award outside of your accounting software is not ideal, but manageable. It’s several.

Funding 81

Funding Award Budget Pass-Through 81

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Identify a place to store documentation, including applications and relevant policies, in a place where everyone has access, such as within the grant record within your fund accounting software or a cloud storage tool. Review them regularly against the approved budget. Make sure your program team understands their role.

Government 110

Government Indirect Cost Indirect Grants 110

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. This means that when someone donates online, that information automatically transfers from your Donor Management software to your accounting software.

IT 98

IT Budget Nonprofit Software 98

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Select a Text-to-Give Provider Successfully incorporating text-to-give into your fundraiser comes down to the software provider you use. When deciding on text-to-give software, consider: Price. Does the text-to-give software fit into your budget? Otherwise, you might not be able to use the software in the interim.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Software Donation Readiness 98

Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Right Shoe Can Change Your Life, and So Can the Right Nonprofit Fundraising Software How It Had “Always Been Done.” Organization Perhaps the most obvious, and really the most important, use for an event software system is that if used correctly, it can keep all financial aspects of the event organized and easily accessible.

Software 52

Software Fundraising Nonprofit Metrics 52

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Writing Needs Improvement: If writing is not your thing, you might consider using a software program. Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for.

Applicant 67

Applicant Application Grants Grant 67

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Staying on top of your grant projects doesn’t necessarily require fancy software or the newest technology. Within each year’s subfolder, create folders labeled application , budget, attachment , correspondence , and reporting. Data or donor management systems are excellent tools, but you only get out of them what you put in.

GPC 81

GPC Letter Of Intent Grant Readiness Readiness 81

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Revenue diversity is a good hedge against the unexpected, but diversity alone is not enough when your budget is threatened or dismantled by outside forces. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies. Ready to have these ROI conversations with your team but don’t know where to start?

Management 80

Management Pass-Through Budget Demographics 80

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software? Sharpen your budgeting skills or learn how to organize your donors based on their behaviors and characteristics to boost fundraising efforts. Ready to Register? Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Explore how to leverage AI and automation.

Conference 88

Conference Education AI Calendar 88

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There are several pieces you’ll need before you can complete the form, like your mission and your first Board, so be ready. Draft a budget: When you start a nonprofit, budgeting can be difficult because you don’t know yet exactly what will happen. Yet it’s critical to have a budget for the first year.

Nonprofit 112

Nonprofit Budget Consultant Consulting 112

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Lead a Revenue-Wise Strategy Session As a financial leader, you touch all areas of your nonprofit organization through budgeting, forecasting, and expense management. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

Indirect Cost 90

Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Policies 90

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

Budget 52

Budget Burnout Transportation Utilities 52

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How Fund Accounting Systems Improve Nonprofit Compliance Fund accounting software with subfund accounting capabilities provides functionality that makes reporting and transparency an integrated part of your workflows. Here are four ways that accounting software built for nonprofits helps you improve your compliance processes.

Software 78

Software Grants Grant Nonprofit 78

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Prepare for the 'XPocalypse' According to Microsoft , the end of XP support could mean a world of trouble for those who don't upgrade: "Without critical Windows XP security updates, your PC may become vulnerable to harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software which can steal or damage your business data and information.

Readiness 45

Readiness Software Donation Budget 45

GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unrealistic Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Poor Quality of Writing: If writing is not your thing, you might consider using a software program to help shape your content or even a grant writer. Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit.

Applicant 91

Applicant Application Grants Grant 91

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

Take a close look at your budget and your actual numbers from the first 6 months of the year to see where you are. If you’re using a good donor management software like Little Green Light , you can easily get the numbers you need. 8 things you should do NOW to set yourself up to raise more money this Fall 1. Review your numbers.

Readiness 98

Readiness Calendar Fundraising Donation 98

Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

Make sure your organization gets all the hardware or software it needs from TechSoup before our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2012. Get Ready For Fiscal Year End; Make Sure Your Information Is Current. Be sure to update your organization's annual budget or email address if it's changed since you first registered with TechSoup.

Donation 73

Donation Budget Management Readiness 73

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

You can create presentation-ready charts that visually show what funds were spent, how they were used, and how that has changed over time. Not only does this help you budget and forecast better, but this information also makes creating annual reports and website updates easier.

Funding 98

Funding Indirect Cost Pass-Through Donation 98

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! 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.

Funding 85

Funding Grants Grant Fundraising 85

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re ready to make a plan to retain your volunteers, start with these six tips. Enter this information into your volunteer management software to share it each quarter, highlighting both areas of support and opportunities for improvement. If the budget permits, allow guests. Pro Tip: Host a volunteer appreciation party.

Retainer 105

Retainer Policies Policy Training 105

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

QuickBooks is depreciating the tags functionality in their accounting software starting March 8. If your nonprofit has chosen to use the tagging feature in QuickBooks to help identify your restricted revenue, this means you will be juggling even more spreadsheets outside of your software. There is a better way.

Software 59

Software Nonprofit Finance Management 59

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

It’s important to review your grant application periodically so you can incorporate new features in your grantmaking software and new ways to meet the needs of your grantees. A survey like this works well if you have specific requirements, such as a budget under $100,000 or serving families with preschool-aged children.

Applicant 77

Applicant Application Grants Grant 77

Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Prospect research—don’t have the budget for prospect research software? If your team isn’t ready to make the ask, have them start by being in the (Zoom) room. What does success look like, and how will you track it? It’s amazing what you can unearth with a little detective work. Remember to ask. Show gratitude.

CRM 105

CRM Finance Retainer Management 105

Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2011

Make sure your organization gets all of the hardware or software it needs from TechSoup before our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2011. Get Ready For Fiscal Year End; Make Sure Your Information Is Current. Why does your organization type and budget matter? Why the rush? Is your organization's information up to date?

Donation 62

Donation Budget Management Readiness 62

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

There are several grant management software programs out there which can help with that, but many are prohibitively expensive to all but the largest nonprofit organizations. Yes, it’s a spreadsheet (I normally recommend actual software programs), but it’s a spreadsheet on steroids. If you have the budget, go for QuickBooks.

Grants 130

Grants Grant Proposal Grantstation 130

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! In the vibrant nonprofit world, where grant processes seem to twist and turn like a labyrinth, having the right grant management software isn’t just helpful—it’s a game changer. Why Bother with Grant Management Software? But fear not!

Grant Management 52

Grant Management Management Grants Grant 52