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Tips For Maximizing Grant Opportunities

The NonProfit Times

Nonprofit managers should pay close attention to any budgetary restrictions, such as allowable expenses, indirect cost rates, matching requirements, and reporting obligations. You can also seek discounts, pro bono services, and donated goods and services to stretch their budget further and increase the projects sustainability.

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Mardi Gras giving: Grants supporting the LGBTQIA+ communities

Strategic Grants

Thanks to the generosity of philanthropic partners, public donations are matched dollar-for-dollardoubling the impact for every organisation involved! On the third Thursday of October each year, the entire rainbow community unites to celebrate, fundraise, and champion the incredible work being done by 120+ LGBTQIA+ non-profits nationwide.

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How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

Blackbaud

Key revenue volatility factors to consider: Stability of donated revenue from primary sources Predictability of pledge collections Reliability of grants and contracts for services Level of dependence on one or two major donors Level of dependence on a single fundraising event Funder policies on support of overhead, indirect expenses (operating vs. (..)

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Achieving more with less amid economic uncertainty.

amplifi

Overall donation amounts may be trending upwards, but fewer donors are giving than just a few years ago. So, dont try to cast a wide net and hope it will result in more donations. So do some research and look for businesses willing to donate services, venues, or promotional support in exchange for visibility and goodwill.

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Grant Budgeting: Tips for Maximizing Funding Opportunities

The NonProfit Times

Nonprofits should pay close attention to any budgetary restrictions, such as allowable expenses, indirect cost rates, matching requirements, and reporting obligations. Nonprofits can also seek out discounts, pro bono services, and donated goods and services to stretch their budget further and increase the project’s sustainability.

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5 Essential Employee Retention Tips for Nonprofit Managers

Blackbaud

While you likely already have processes in place for tracking donations and donor relationships, don’t forget that management should be a data-informed process , too. All of your organization’s practices directly or indirectly contribute to retention by creating a more engaging and well-run workplace.

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The Nonprofit Administration Dilemma: How Much Should You Spend on Fundraising?

Get Fully Funded

Obviously, donors want as much of their donation as possible to go to your programs, to help change lives. Or, if you rent a list of names and addresses and send a direct mail piece to everyone on that list, you probably won’t recoup enough in donations to make that a worthwhile expense. And fundraising. If you’re outside the U.S.,