Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He was facing a significant tax liability if he didn’t get this completed before the calendar rolled into January. This allowed him the complete deduction in that calendar year. Many situations can indicate a donor’s readiness to discuss end-of-year gifts of assets. Needless to say, this created an “all hands-on deck” moment.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. Lets make this happen. What is Donor Retention?

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Virtual events have proven flexible, cost effective, and easily planned vs. their in-person counterpart. Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: .

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GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2025

We will offer prizes, Momentive merch, and exclusive looks at the product roadmap, including the brand new CloverGo system, which streamlines the donor checkout process to improve their experience at your events. Hernndez and the PhilanthroPOP at the MoPOP Reception are unforgettable moments that make AFP Icon a must-attend event!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

After all, planned gifts are a little awkward to bring up at first, and theyre highly individualwhen the time is right for one donor to consider creating a bequest, theres no guarantee that others will be ready, too. Build your promotion calendar around these times, and youll be sure to catch more attention and inspire action.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Turns out, we're offering some free events in October and November that will do just that. TechSoup and Tech Impact are teaming up to do a series of free one-day events for charities and libraries in October and November called Office 365 Forums. All of the events go from 9:30 a.m. Ready to make the leap? to 4:00 p.m.,

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

The money you raise should come from a variety of sources including individual donors, foundations, and events. Follow my 1-10-100 Rule to ensure a healthy mix of revenue streams: 1 special event: That’s right. Make it a signature event and pour all your effort into it so it’s as successful as possible. Not 10, not five.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. An editorial calendar is basically just a content map or a guide that helps you map out your nonprofit’s content (including social media) for the year. Schedule in any organization events.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 18, 2024

They’re on your website ready to give. Several years ago I was working with an organization that was holding an event. A communications calendar will help you with this. If this is not a good experience for her, then I think you know what will or won’t happen. Since most people give online, I’ll focus on that first.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2014

Turns out, we’re offering some free events in September that will do just that. TechSoup Global and Tech Impact are teaming up to do a series of free one-day events for charities and libraries in September called Office 365 Roadshows. All of the events go from 9:30 am to 4 pm and breakfast and lunch are included.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Ready to Register? Calling all K–12 educators and administrators!

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. Competency #2: Knowledge of organizational development as it pertains to grant readiness; Skill 2.1:

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Especially when you work really hard on an event or an online campaign and you don’t get the results you were hoping for. You should be sharing your nonprofit’s mission online and offline through your social media plan , donor newsletters, events, and other communications. Broken Model #3: Fundraising Events. Limited support.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Upcoming Events. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Burlington, Vermont: Get Ready for #GivingTuesday: How to Mobilize a Successful Campaign.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Orlando's October event explores donation platforms for Giving Tuesday , and in Vancouver, the focus will be on creating effective matching donation campaigns. These are just some of more than 40 events scheduled for October.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Find your closest NetSquared group.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. You can start with a soft ask, or if you’re feeling ready, dive right into full solicitation. Ready to get started building your own year-end fundraising calendar?

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

They may attend events or volunteer. Looking at the calendar, I know it isn't long now before we all will be in the "fast and furious" of year-end giving. We'll have so much to do with the fundraising, budgets, event planning, or that board thing. You may have had donors like that - they're supporters and they give regularly.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

PROPOSAL WRITING TIP #1: Mark all important dates on your calendar This sounds like such a no-brainer but time and time again I see people miss important dates and timelines, all because they didn’t have a simple system for tracking it. Put them on your calendar. Then mark it on your calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. Are you ready?? If you’re not sure what fundraising strategies to include in your fundraising plan, start with these: ONE fundraising event. Hold ONE big fundraising event each year.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

These strategic plans chart out campaign dates and strategies, donor-tracking and retention plans , special event details, and a targeted communication schedule. Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan?

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Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. It is important to think about all the different ways you can communicate with your donor base – email drip campaigns, social event calendars, social media posting (Instagram, LinkedIn), and your own registration website.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. If not, the organization risks not only losing the investment in the event, but potential donations.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS. From there, you’ll be ready to take off with text-to-give! Make sure you briefly walk them through how to use it so they’re ready when the event takes place!

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

We can argue later as to whether or not this was cool of them… For now, here is a broad overview of what you need to know about PPP Part 2: PPP Part 2 is a $284 Billion Relief Package for small businesses and nonprofits PPP Part 2 extends the costs covered by PPP Part 1 out to March 31, 2021 This is considered a second draw of forgivable loans (..)

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. It makes your organization more human and relatable.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. This idea provides a perfect transition from summer to fall, with a slightly nostalgic yet cozy feeling hovering around the event. Get the community together at a local market (a great partner for this kind of event) and make a day of pumpkin-themed events.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fortunately, there are countless ways to get the job done, whether aiming for small but steady contributions or shooting for a big event that knocks everyones socksoff. Festive Fundraiser (November and December) Bonfire or FireworkNight Why it works: Community members look for festive events leading into winter.

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2024

We even have our own apiary on the roof of our Washington headquarters and a live bee-cam where you can watch our bees get ready for springtime. Finally, personalize your My Grant Calendar to plan out your future grant applications and organize upcoming deadlines.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Any fundraising professional knows that planning a fundraising event is hard work. Investing in event registration software for nonprofits will help you simplify your planning process and make it easy for your donors to donate and sign up for your fundraising event! What is event registration software for nonprofits?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Leave out events that cost too much relative to what they brought in. Events can be the trickiest when deciding whether or not to repeat them. For nonprofits that have been around a while, they like to do events again because it’s become a tradition. Aim to raise at least four times what you spend on an event.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. And that’s saying a lot.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership. At the event, all guests received one complimentary drink ticket followed by a cash bar.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2014

Turns out that we’re offering some free events in September that will do just that. TechSoup Global and Tech Impact are teaming up to do a series of free one-day events for charities and libraries in September called Office 365 Roadshows. All of the events go from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The Office 365 Roadshows Come To America.

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