Blackbaud

AUGUST 28, 2024

They don’t call you frontline fundraisers for nothing. That’s why bbcon 2024 in Seattle is the place to be for frontline fundraisers. It’s Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals highlighting what’s next in fundraising software and strategy. What’s bbcon? Starting Sept. Learn more. Learn more.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 16, 2023

Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 9, 2023

Rosalind Zavras & Julia Toepfer: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Relationships; storytelling; thanks; impact; consistency; and more. Rosalind Zavras and Julia Toepfer share tactics you can use right away to increase your fundraising impact without busting your fundraising budget.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend occasional nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Major gift fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit financial health, providing the resources needed for transformational impact. Here are the top ten essential strategies for major gift fundraising success. Understanding this distinction is crucial in developing an effective fundraising strategy.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Qgiv’s very first conference sold out and successfully brought fundraisers from access the country together! Qgiv Conference was held on February 26 through 28, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. To learn more about Qgiv Conference 2023, read the full press release by clicking the link below.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 9, 2023

Years ago, the Grant Professionals Association started the Conference Navigators Program as part of their annual conference. They pair regular attendees with first-timers a month or two before the conference. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. The post Grant Trainers – Who’s the Expert?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? They’re the best!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. Clay Buck, and Marilyn Stephens from the U.S. Census Bureau. He calls it the “Power of One.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

This guest post was authored by Nancy Palo, a senior consultant on Blackbaud's strategic services team with an emphasis on peer-to-peer fundraising. This past week marked my one-year anniversary as a strategy consultant at Blackbaud. Attend one local networking event or conference each quarter. Register today!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2012

This year, Blackbaud invited The Nonprofit Coach, Ted Hart , Nonprofit Radio Show host Tony Martignetti , and Conquering Nonprofit Chaos Podcast host Bradley Burck to record and interview nonprofit experts live at bbcon, Blackbaud's annual conference. It is broadcast live via BlogTalkRadio and is archived there as well.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. The day-long conference was also tweeted by many attendees, capturing quotes, tips, and useful resources.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. CauseVox’s Year-End Fundraising Fair was a mini-conference featuring 16+curated sessions with a big impact on year-end fundraising. You Can Incorporate #GivingTuesday Into Your Year-End Fundraising Plans For Optimal Results!

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Fundraising for advocacy organizations is tough, maybe one of the toughest types of fundraising out there. Since much of fundraising messaging tends to have a “ra-ra, we can do it” flavor, it’s hard to know how to talk to donors when times are tough or your organization faces setbacks. State The Need Clearly And Accurately.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

By tapping into the plethora of free resources, your team can better prepare for your fundraising campaigns to raise more money and more awareness for your cause. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Optimized fundraising. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

If you are fortunate in your professional development, you may find yourself in a conference session that both invigorates your thinking and inspires you to take a step you perhaps otherwise would not have considered possible. For example, we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface regarding the ethical use of AI in fundraising.

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

Takes over from the current chair, Heather Hill, who has been in the role since 2019 Vision to “reshape fundraising to make it more inclusive, ethical and impactful” Damian Chapman – the director of fundraising and communications at the Charity for Civil Servants, in the UK – has become the new chair of Rogare – The Fundraising Think Tank.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

Once upon a time, a fundraiser was super busy. How to Spot a Great Story Sometimes even the most skilled fundraisers find it hard to spot a story that’s going to spur donors to give. But fundraisers who work in medium-sized organizations may need to consult their program staff for story details. What should she write?

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

With 11 sessions dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual user conference. And did you see? The actor Sheryl Lee Ralph will be on the main stage!

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We were up in a New York City office tower, gathered in a big conference room, surrounded by smart, thoughtful board members. If they invested in their fundraising program by hiring more staff and giving them systems, training, coaching, and support - then success would be fairly easy to achieve. Wish you could have been there.

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Fundraising HayDay

JUNE 27, 2024

Today we are joined by Melanie Palmer, GPC, CFRE and Leilani Ocasio of Melanie Palmer Consulting , where they share their personal inspirations for leading the "Vulnerability in Grants Work: Set Yourself (and Others) Free" workshop two years running at GrantSummit, a conference hosted by the Grant Professionals Association.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2009

Coming up from April 26-28, NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference (or NTC) 2009, is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals. Tags: Tech Planning Consultants Training Running Your Organization Services. From panels, plenaries, and presentations (oh my!)

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Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2012

Join us for this free webinar and learn: How to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other tools to maximize results for fundraising events. She is a public speaker, consultant, and event planner and heads up programming, marketing, and event logistics for the series.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

Yes, I’m looking at you consultant who decided to build your own business, be your own boss. And this was on top of my part-time job at a consulting firm, my own small (but mighty) consulting work, podcasting, and GPA Board work. What do you do if the boss in that scenario is you? Essentially, I am looking in the mirror.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2010

Simone teaches philanthropy at the university level, speaks at conferences worldwide, and her books and other writings receive rave reviews. She has over 35 years experience as staff (executive director and chief development officer), consultant, and board member in the nonprofit sector.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. and the globe.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

While joining a membership organization or earning your GPC is not a requirement of the job, those numbers tell me that very few organizations have a grant professional on staff or hire a grant consultant. I suggest you start small when it comes to fundraising goals. Before that happens, talk about what is doable. Be prepared to fail.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. You’re joining 6000+ pros attending the DSF4 on July 21-22 to learn the skills you need to grow digital fundraising all year long.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). For example, did the plan that resulted from the aforementioned fundraising training result in increased donors and donations?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 17, 2010

It’s deeper than a seminar and more personal that a consultant. If you’re thinking about having support next year, I’m working on a hybrid coaching/consulting program that will absolutely take your fundraising program to the next level. Coaching is catching on faster and faster in the nonprofit world.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 17, 2010

It’s deeper than a seminar and more personal that a consultant. If you’re thinking about having support next year, I’m working on a hybrid coaching/consulting program that will absolutely take your fundraising program to the next level. Coaching is catching on faster and faster in the nonprofit world.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nonprofit collaboration can take many forms, such as joint fundraising activities , shared marketing campaigns, shared resources, shared training and education opportunities, and many more. Co-Fundraising Many nonprofits are decentralizing their fundraising activities and partnering up with each other.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. The Council on Foundations , provides information about research, publications, conferences, and workshops. Donated Fundraising Tools from TechSoup.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We all know we need a strategic plan, yet so many people don’t have one, probably because they’re afraid of this: Your Board and staff sequestered in a room, led by a consultant, doing exercises on flip charts with sticky notes and dots, exercises that never lead to a clear, finished product you can understand or use. Fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 15, 2021

He’s the author of The Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and Philanders Family Values, Fun Scenarios for Practical Fundraising Education for Boards, Staff and Volunteers, and a contributing author to The Healthcare Nonprofit: Keys to Effective Management. He has a BS from Juniata College and an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

On April 16-18, 2023, 3,600+ fundraising professionals descended on New Orleans, LA for AFP ICON’s 63 rd annual conference, the largest turnout in six years. Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z all share an interest in engaging with organizations through peer-to-peer fundraising.

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