Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. You have a compelling case to make; chances are, the right people are ready to listen. This podcast is definitely worth a listen: How should you approach audience research? Three things this week. Fortunately, the hold was lifted.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. Funding lines don’t necessarily have to change to support service,” he said.

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Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When they discuss it themselves, they are more bought in, and ready to make commitments. The generous gifts from board members funded this special project, X." “The They are not definitive about what is expected or encouraging about giving. And be sure board members have a say in the expectations. And don't stop there.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. If you drop the ball on your reporting, that funder may never fund you again. Those that require a match do spell out the match requirements in the RFP or funding opportunity. You are self-funding your nonprofit.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The program is working to address a serious issue: teacher-funded classrooms. Bob is charged with focusing on elevating the organization’s profile, attracting partners and celebrity support and expanding its ability to fund teachers and their classrooms nationwide. “We could definitely use a better presence online.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. Broken Funding Models for Nonprofits Truly, it’s not your fault. Avoid them!).

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

But it’s going to be absolutely packed with my best tips, strategies, and hacks for finding, writing, and editing grant proposals that get funded. Because here’s the thing that most of us who have written more than a handful of grants know: You can write the best proposal in the world and there will be times it does not get funded.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. In order to raise the most money for your cause and create a stable future for your organization, you need several different sources of funding. A grant is NOT the best way to fund your new vehicle or any need you have where you need money fast.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

If the mission of your nonprofit addresses race, health, or wealth disparities, you likely need additional funding to meet increased demand. One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. So, what can we do to close these gaps? Remember to ask.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

And plan out your year-end appeal so you’re ready to go the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. If you start now, you have plenty of time to warm up your biggest supporters so that when they receive your Fall appeal, they’re ready to give. Engage your Board.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’re ready to make the good stuff happen, but how do you get started? Without a nonprofit background, many founders can struggle for years to activate a community and fund their mission—and worse, many give up before they truly begin. You’ve got a brilliant idea for a new nonprofit. ” FAQ.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This is augmented with what was found was needed via interviews with the makers of digital solutions and what was learned from quantitative research on the readiness of civil society organizations to develop technology. Impact: Describing impact is important to the makers — it helps them get customers and funding.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions. Are you ready to really understand how to get the most actionable data out of your fund accounting system?

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Are you ready for grants? In this article, one of our partners, Matt Hugg, details twelve questions you should definitely ask your organization before you start writing your next grant. These are key questions to help you make sure your organization has the best shot of winning more funding.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. 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.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

It’s hard to maintain accurate data when your fundraising, fund accounting, and grantmaking systems have duplicate data or track information differently. All these great sessions have you ready to talk through the possibilities with your fellow grantmakers? And definitely don’t miss the main stage conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

If your nonprofit is already up and running, a nonprofit business plan helps you decide if the funding and opportunities for growth exist for your new or young nonprofit. Listing previous successes and accomplishments in this section can be convincing for potential partners and reassure them that you will use their funding efficiently.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Are you entirely funded by donations? Definitely don’t assume that the money will somehow show up! That’s not smart and you’ll end up frustrated and resentful when you have to miss a paycheck because there’s not enough funds in the checking account. Create an annual budget and work with your Board to adopt the budget.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

As a small nonprofit, it’s important that you get beyond the day-to-day grind of bringing in enough money to fund your current programs. That way, when the future arrives, you are ready. In personal finance, this is your emergency fund or rainy day fund. That will get your cash reserves fund established.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Conducting research to find grants and funding opportunities is definitely the place to start if you want to be successful at getting grants and separating yourself from the strugglers. Now, if you’re not quite ready to go after grants, that’s ok! Prioritize your list.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The insights have been gathered in Securing Non-profit Funding: How 28 leading organizations secured funding to increase their reach and impact , a new report from Spring Impact, a San Francisco, California-based organization that focuses on supporting all forms of nonprofit scaling. Image from springimpact.org By Richard H.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 19, 2024

” To explain planned giving, let’s start with a definition: Planned giving is any major gift, made during a lifetime or at death, as part of a donor’s overall financial and estate planning. If you’re ready to move the needle to help this world, act big. Unfortunately, only 1% of all nonprofits “get this.”

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

With a fundraising task, there definitely comes a point of diminishing returns. Are you ready? Here’s some of what you can expect: At 1:00 pm eastern, I’m leading a free webinar called “The Get Fully Funded System: 7 Simple Steps to Raising All the Money You Need.” We launch next Friday!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

6 Steps to Plan a Fundraiser Holding a fundraiser is definitely not a “build it and they will come” activity. You know how much you want to raise, you feel good that your fundraiser is a great way to represent your nonprofit, and you’re ready to go! Okay – you’ve set your goal! But wait – slow down, skipper! Now you need to plan.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. But … be ready to do it next year. Your entire fundraising plan should support your Impact Goal by providing the funding to make it happen. Set an Impact Goal.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You’ve outgrown your space, and you’re ready for your first capital campaign! Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts. Funds typically come from three main sources: major gifts , corporations, and grants — with the bulk of the money coming from major gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

There are some definite “how to” steps you can follow, but success in getting corporate sponsors is about uncovering the specific company’s needs, interests, and expectations from their sponsor experience. Before you go after sponsors, have these ready: Sponsor packet or invitation detailing levels and benefits. Also be ready to share.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Power of “Together” in Team Fundraising A fundraising team is a group of people working together to raise funds for an organization or cause. Powered by CauseVox, teams across the country raise funds for Pico National Network. Next time, they may be ready to go solo, or organize a team of their own!

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s definitely not as many as we would like. Less is definitely more! If not…well, there’s more work to do on it before it’s ready to send out. The post 5 Tricks for Writing Better Fundraising Emails appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Still, we all want better open rates. You look for clues.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Once you are approved, you’ll be ready to launch your campaign. There are definitely things that will make it more successful, like: Consider a matching gift. Think about a specific need you can invite donors to fund, something that can be funded with a modest goal of, say, $2,000. Go here to set up your campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

The more they tell you about what matters to them, the better job you can do of customizing an Ask for them that is an exact fit between your funding needs and their philanthropic desires. Once you make an appointment, it’s time to prepare and you definitely want to be ready! Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

What Nonprofit Leadership Really Is By definition, a leader is someone in a position of authority with the responsibility to guide a group. Be ready to paint the picture of where you’re going and then motivate folks to join you for the journey. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams. Leading people.

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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. You’re ready to go. Don’t despair.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

All of this means that virtual events help nonprofits come away with more funds raised with less effort. This way, in case something changes and you can’t host in-person, you still have virtual already set and ready. It’s easy and makes it even simpler to donate. Start With Virtual-First.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

It’s the old 80/20 rule at work: Over 80% of all funds come from about 20% of donors. Actually, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that 88% of all funds come from 12% of donors. When you have an urgent need, a fantastic opportunity, or a funding gap, major donors can fund that need FAST for you! There usually is.)

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There is actually never a good time to use Dear friend that I can think of, but definitely don’t do it here! If they’re involved with your nonprofit, definitely thank them for both their donation and their service with something like “ Thank you Jane for always giving and for serving on the gala committee.

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