The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 8, 2024

Here’s how I began to ensure a smoother transition from one busy week to the next, keeping my energy positive and my mind clear, ready to help donors change the world. Reflect and Write : Reflect on the week — what goals did you meet, and what tasks are rolling over into next week? Make a list.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world! What’s more, she shares her personal tips and tricks, including her PMF (Passion Maps and Folders) technique for aligning goals, objectives, and activities.

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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. SMART Goals for the Year : Focus on long-term achievements.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Are you ready? Make sure they know how to use the resources in their fundraising toolkit , and are ready to go.

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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. By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Think of it as your roadmap to success, guiding your organization not only in compensating for any lost funds but also in meeting your current goals and reaching your long-term destination. To kickstart the planning process, define specific and measurable goals aligned with your organization’s mission.

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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. Don’t let this term scare you.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

The bottom line: you need a fundraising plan built on the right fundraising plan template — one that outlines goals, actions, and the specific results you want. That means you need a fundraising plan template that meets YOUR needs, plays to YOUR strengths, and helps you reach YOUR goals. Are you ready??

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals? What is a Project Charter?

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts? Setting Goals & Identifying Your Audience Goals & Objectives of Your Social Media Content While you’re in the process of figuring out your social media fundraising goals, let’s explore some common campaign objectives.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

What goals do you need to hit between now and the end of the year? And plan out your year-end appeal so you’re ready to go the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Once you have your Asks planned out for the Fall, lay out your content calendar. Are you on track? Yes, you’re busy. Plan your communications.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Ready to download the template? It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. More detailed plans may also include contingency plans for when goals aren’t met. Did you meet any secondary goals you set?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Their collective annual goal is $112.5 The Power BI Lead Generation Dashboard With donor tiers, analytics, and a robust database in place, McCleary was ready to see what he could do with Power BI. One of the benefits of the Power BI platform is to be able to drill down at any level within the organization,” McCleary said. “We

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit. You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does.

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amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

Be strategic with your goals. You know that if you want to raise more money and achieve your goals, you need to reach the right donors with the right message, in the right way, at the right time. And remember to demonstrate the impact the individual has made on your goals with their support. Build a plan for your outreach.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You need a goal for your annual fundraising plan. That’s not a goal. That will have an impact on your goal. Make that your goal, at least for now. If 1,000 feels overwhelming, start with a goal of bringing in 10 new donors. Create a calendar of Asks. How much money do we need to raise?” . It’s a wish.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

When you’re just starting out, your goal is to make a difference in the world. Make it a goal to either meet one new person or learn more about one of your contacts every day. Schedule Keep a work calendar and update it so it’s always current. Start filling your calendar by scheduling any important meetings or calls.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Encourage Action – Communicate your goals. In reality, you must first complete a Grant Readiness Assessment to see if you are ready to apply for grants. Use the GrantWatch Grants Calendar to organize and schedule grants for your nonprofit. Your supporters will listen.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

So it's important to give your audience a heads up that you'll be participating in #GivingTuesday, so you can share your goals and get them on board. Outline your campaign plan, and ask them to mark their calendars and spread the word in their networks. Here are five easy ways to make that happen: 1. Give a Sneak Peek.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? However, if you find that you’re behind on your goals, don’t worry too much. You’re either on track to meet your goals…or you’re not.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It’s fun with calendars and countdowns. Like any solid fundraiser, a crowdfunding campaign works the best when you have a clear plan with well developed goals to guide you and your donors. The easiest way to start building out your plan is by identifying your goals. You’ve most likely heard of SMART goals before.

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Grant Consulting Services

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When you’re writing a proposal for a grant, your goal is to explain the need in the community and your organization’s vision to solve the need to the potential funders. This plan is customized for each organization to make sure goals are clarified and the outcomes will benefit the communities it serves.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit. Cause Not Aligned: If your organization and the funder do not share the same goals, it’s unlikely they will fund your cause. GrantWatch offers a Personalized Grants Calendar that helps you easily keep track and monitor your grants.

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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. Custom workflow options.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! From choosing your project to the day before launch, we’ll walk you through every step so you jump into your campaign confident and ready to raise some funds. Planning Your Goals. Don’t despair.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar. Creating a comprehensive calendar will keep you organized this year-end so that you can focus on bringing in donations! Our fundraising timeline will help you stay focused on your goals and objectives. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fundraising season is upon us and it’s time to set some big year-end fundraising goals and go after them! Then choose the strategies that will help you reach your goals before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. Do not ask people to help you meet your $10,000 goal. No one cares about your goal. Get your website ready.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2014

Today I'd like to help you decide if your organization is ready to make the change. My goal here isn't to sell either of these options, it is to help your organization decide if you are ready to move yourself to Office 365 and what kind of support you might need if you are not.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

With a plan, you’ll: Be more productive because you’ll be working on tasks that move you toward your goals. But … be ready to do it next year. Set an Impact Goal. What they need is an Impact Goal which is a beacon to guide you through your journey and ward off distractions. Set 3 critical goals. It’s too vague.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 30, 2022

Then you are ready to write your appeals, prioritize your campaigns, and charge up your gift officers. Not in that position (thank goodness) but we all have our fiscal year starts, no matter where they fall on the calendar. Glen Quiring, Executive Director, Fresno Pacific University.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

Both sellers and supporters will get behind a clear goal. Set Tangible and Achievable Goals Do think about goals on two fronts: for the group and for the individual. The overall goal is the north star for everyone involved in the fundraiser. The overall goal is the north star for everyone involved in the fundraiser.

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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. You can get your copy here.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

The real trick is to think outside of the box keep in mind that if you cannot find funding for one part of your project, consider that you might actually find for another part that will allow you to still reach your goal. Strange and Unusual Grant Funding Sources Let’s suppose that you’re not quite ready for grant funding for a moment.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Content Calendar and Resource Planning A content calendar is crucial for maintaining a consistent presence across all channels. It organizes your campaigns, holidays, and key events, ensuring your messaging aligns with your overall goals. Ready to elevate your nonprofit’s content marketing?

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Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 28, 2024

We are sharing our proprietary assessment tool that is designed to help you take a deep look at your organization to determine your grant readiness and ability to take on the arduous process of applying for grant funding. How : Look at the mission goals, objectives, activities, and outputs. When: When does your program take place?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

And that means you can start using those funds almost as soon as they’re donated to help your organization reach its goals. 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! Offer monthly/recurring options.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? If you miss this deadline, it may be a full calendar year or two before you have the opportunity to apply again. 6. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals?

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