Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! Similarly, when your nonprofit organization has a problem it cant solve on its own, your best bet is to turn to a nonprofit consulting firm! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Attend networking events, invite funders to see your work in action, and maintain regular communication to keep them engaged. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If you run a larger organization or have a budget to help with fundraising development, you can hire a consultant. Fundraising consultants are highly skilled at major donor prospect research and often have many years of experience in identifying possible donors. What Should the Data Include?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I often consult with clients who arent able to use functionality in their CRM because of choices they have made with their data. In addition to your CRM, document any third-party tools you use: email marketing, event management, volunteer tracking, etc. Compile a list of all the data-related tools that youre currently using.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 24, 2025

Specialized funds like the Disabled Consultant Futures Fund enhance career opportunities for disabled artists by providing fair compensation and investments in their personal projects. The Emergency Relief Fund, for example, provides cash grants to disabled creatives impacted by natural disaster, industry strikes, or other significant events.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Organizations like the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and Grant Professionals Association host events that connect writers with seasoned professionals and funders alike. Informal meetups and organized events can facilitate these connections, allowing writers to learn from peers while fostering relationships with other organizations.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, they might create a segment for alumni who still live near campus so they could invite them to sporting events and alumni gatherings year-round. Then, they could create a separate segment for alumni living outside of the local area and send reminders for major events that often bring alumni back to campus, such as homecoming.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Don’t be afraid to bring in a financial consultant to help you work through goals that will maximize your revenue. Once you have goals, it is time to develop a well-constructed plan. An organization that supports children’s causes, for example, may choose to hold a kid-friendly event that engages the whole family.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Can you hire a grant consultant? So maybe you are thinking a grant writer could complete grant work while also serving as an event planner, a database manager or work in HR. Introverts are usually not event planners. Can you hire a grant consultant? Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

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Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In the rapidly changing world of nonprofit technology, and with the introduction of the new Nonprofit Cloud, this event offered a crucial platform for nonprofit staff, consultants, and Salesforce admins to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and foster a sense of community around the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. If you have an issue where you have to dip into your operating reserves, make it a priority to refill that fund so you are prepared for the next unexpected bump in the road. This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Additionally, networking with other nonprofits and attending industry events can lead to valuable insights about potential funders. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.* Richardson, MBA, GPC *Shavonn is* the *Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Shavonn * Need help?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Or an invitation to your organization’s latest event. Desiree Adaway Desiree is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker building resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Talk about no BS. Desiree’s the best out there.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Try a consultant with no guardrails. Just a few weeks before a milestone anniversary gala for this community nonprofit, I was invited to a pivotal meeting with a funder who was also a marquee sponsor of the special event. Little did I know that a consultant was overseeing the celebratory event and saw it as “her baby.”

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Using a golf tournament budget can help organizations plan and prepare for events by anticipating income and expenses. This golf event budget comprises all significant golf outing income (registrations, sponsorships, auctions, raffles, and more) and expense categories (facility, decorations, marketing, and publicity expenses).

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Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Consult with your bank to determine which check characteristics they can verify (e.g., Threat #4: Cash Theft With in-person events and volunteers, theft of petty cash or donations and register skimming are common issues for not-for-profits. If details dont match, the bank rejects the check. Cancel and reissue stale checks.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 26, 2024

Learn from expert fundraisers, consultants, social entrepreneurs, and digital marketing pros. Don’t miss out on this transformative event designed to empower and inspire your nonprofit efforts. Hear from top keynote speakers, authors, and writers like Richard Gadd, Mick Ebeling, and Beth Kanter.

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Michael Rosen Says...

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The above quote from Sir Winston Churchill is great advice for our time as we strive to cope with: Now, I’m teaming up with highly-regarded fundraising consultants Skystone Partners to provide insights into the current philanthropic environment, helpful tips for nonprofit organization, and answers to your questions.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Don’t distract people with information about an upcoming event or volunteering. Try to send different letters to current donors, monthly donors, lapsed donors, people on your mailing list who haven’t donated yet, event attendees, volunteers, and friends of board members. Be sure the ask is the only call to action in your appeal.

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Over the course of three days, I was struck by how much thought and strategy went into every aspect of the event, from the logistics to the games and the audience experience. For-Purpose approach: When planning any events such as fundraisers, tours of facilities, or workshops, ensure a seamless experience for your attendees.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Make your next event a cultivation powerhouse, and watch your fundraising potential soar!

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2024

Learn from expert fundraisers, consultants, social entrepreneurs, and digital marketing pros. Don’t miss out on this transformative event designed to empower and inspire your nonprofit efforts. Hear from top keynote speakers, authors, and writers like Richard Gadd, Mick Ebeling, and Beth Kanter.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Highlight partnerships with corporate allies who share your values, and seek sponsorships for events or programs that promote inclusive outcomes. Use newsletters, social media, and events to showcase how your programs contribute to long-term community growth. Communicate Your Impact: Transparency is key to building trust with donors.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Whether you want to organize a school event , church fundraiser , or community initiative, you will need these tools. Start by identifying the specific needs of your event. So, lets start!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re a grant writer, fundraiser, development director, or consultant who works with them, you can play an essential role in helping prepare a nonprofit to accept unexpected, larger donations and build sustainability for the communities served. Catch up on seasons 1 – 4 and stay up to date on the new season here.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Most grants wont completely cover the cost of a program, so identify other sources youll use to make up the difference, such as event revenue, part of your year-end campaign total, or another grant. Your calendar should lay out activities, costs, expected income, deadlines, and other notable events month-by-month.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Project costs include consultant fees, community stipends, supplies, administrative expenses, and small capital or equipment expenses. Professional Development for Dairy Producers, along with Events and Programs to Promote the Dairy Industry!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

They spend money on fundraising and overhead activities to secure individual donations, increase marketing, host fundraising events, and submit and manage grants. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 9, 2023

Conference navigators typically email first-timers before the event, sharing advice, and offering to answer any questions. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. The post Grant Trainers – Who’s the Expert?

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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. Our fundraising team is already including more consultation time with every GiveSmart contract to best support our partners.

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Offering other engagement opportunities to give prospects a firsthand look at your organization’s work through volunteering, attending events, or consulting on projects. personal information such as interests, values, and family ties.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Seriously though, in my 25+ years in nonprofit fundraising, I have met many more introverts than extroverts who gravitate toward grant writing and management versus individual donors or special events. Make sure that your contacts receive invitations to agency events. But here’s the trick. Follow up promptly.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I was a keynote speaker at the Reimagine Communities Summit powered by Capital One recently, and one of the sessions during the event was a panel discussion with three large corporate funders. The post Telling the Story of Your Impact appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Who might you ask? Capital One.

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Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A nonprofit volunteer coordinator is the executive director’s right-hand assistant when it comes to planning and executing fundraising events. They can ensure that attendees of an event have a good time and that all aspects of the event meet expectations. What Is a Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator?

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Community Brands partnered with third-party research firm Pacific Consulting Group (PCG) to field a survey which was conducted online during the fourth quarter of 2023. When it came to revenue streams, the list started with “donations” at 73% and dropping down to 23% of use for “text-to-give.”

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 5, 2022

We hire new staff, we hold team-building events, we might even bring in a consultant to determine the causes. We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition.

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Gail Perry Group

APRIL 18, 2024

As capital campaign consultants, we frequently get that question from our clients. There are many life events that may influence the timing of a gift. And don’t assume that events such as illness, loss of a loved one, or birth of child or grandchild will negatively influence a gift decision.

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