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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Creating marketing goals When creating your marketing goals, they should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).

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Peak Proposals

JUNE 20, 2020

The goal behind the planning step is to figure out what needs to happen to prepare and submit a compliant, responsive proposal on time (“on time” in this context means at least 24 hours in advance of the deadline). Every part of the proposal process needs to be associated with a milestone, and every milestone needs to go on the calendar.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Only you know whether your community is ready to gather in-person for an event, but here are some things to consider: Virtual events let you raise more with less effort: Hosting a virtual event allows you to lower your costs and appeal to a wider audience. Fundraising Calendar Template. What is your attendee goal?

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals! Frozen Cookie Dough An irresistible choice for many, offering ready-to-bake cookie dough can appeal to families and individuals alike. These make great holiday gifts, so be sure to get them ready to go by November for the following year.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Motivate your supporters by tying your fundraising goal to something tangible.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Language about your annual campaign or broad fundraising goals won’t cut it. Instead put some fundraising ideas on your calendar for the next few months. Don’t force one if you already have a full calendar, but sometimes the opportunity is there for an additional campaign. Can you put a wine and cheese event on the calendar?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

End-of-year giving letters are a great way to ask your donors for one last donation before you start fresh and strive to meet new fundraising goals in the next year. When you’re ready to start writing your letters, remember your audience. What is an end-of-year giving letter? Remember your audience.

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Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

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. Clearly communicating the goals of the event to potential sponsors, helps make it an easier “yes.”

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Just Write Grants

MAY 17, 2024

Block the Fun: Schedule time for hobbies in your calendar – treat them as important as any work meeting. Schedule regular check-ins to discuss goals, offer support, and hold each other accountable for self-care practices. Unleash your creativity through music, art, or whatever sparks your joy.

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

then put it on your calendar and do so). When you are ready, we are hoping you would consider a gift that might be less "open-ended" and one that supports a portion of our programs where you find the most meaning. This is far more important than your year-end financial goals. It’s your mission that is so very IMPORTANT!

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Boosted Posts Once your Facebook page is ready to go, it’s time to create your ads.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

The Four Elements of a Nonprofit Self-Audit of Your Marketing Plan When you walk through your nonprofit self-audit, you have four major tasks: clarifying your marketing goals, taking stock of your organizational assets, reviewing your systems, and tracking your progress. Your goals should be bold but achievable. Capture your stories!

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