Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. It takes a village to get ready for a large-scale effort like our recent audit. Our SOC 2 audit required us to refine our policies and plans for responding to incidents or unexpected events.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, when temporary pauses or interruptions in federal grant funding occurwhether due to administrative changes, policy reviews, or other government actionsorganizations must pivot quickly to protect their mission and maintain stability. Corporate Partnerships: Approach local businesses for sponsorships or in-kind donations.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When our leaders feel that community, they get ready to learn, take risks, and imagine whats possible. I spent years going to conferences and events, coming back with great ideasonly to have a board that didnt understand fundraising veto improvements and new investments. We need to expand grantmakers understanding of what we do.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. You are focused on policies and procedures. You’ll want these ready for gift officers in the next phase. Review your gift acceptance policy.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Let’s find the best ways to handle unsold items, ensuring you get the most out of your fundraiser even after the main event ends. Leftover items at a fundraiser refer to unsold products that remain after the fundraising event has ended. FAQ Can you re-use items for a later fundraising event?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Or maybe theyre disgruntled about a new policy, ruling, or direction and want you to weigh in.Because it is so easy to make a misstep, these conversations demand expert diplomacy. And most organizations are not ready. Inevitably, a donor or prospect will ask, But what you do you personally think about? Maybe the donor is just curious.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wildlife Watching – New England’s whale watching, Florida’s migrating manatees and elk rutting season in the Rockies are just a few seasonal events worth experiencing during the autumn. This time of year, is perfect for landscapes featuring beauty of autumn.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Will there be a return to in-person events and normal fundraising for 2021? Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Until upwards of 80% of people have either been vaccinated or contracted and recovered from COVID, any in-person events raise the risk of spreading the virus further.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Policy Policies 107

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re ready to make a plan to retain your volunteers, start with these six tips. If there’s no budget for an event, each department could record a video message about why volunteers are valuable. Ideally, you should have a volunteer engagement policy developed by management, key (active) volunteers, and leadership.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. And that’s saying a lot. That said, AI is already here.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Whether its a sports event, a school night, or a neighborhood stroll, these bars are always ready to satisfy a sweet craving. Recognizing everyones efforts fosters support for future events. If youre hosting an event, such as a school fair or sports match, highlight that chocolate bars will be on sale for a goodcause.

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Fundraising Funding Media Readiness 52

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Government 105

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate.

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Management Policy Policies Budget 98

Qgiv

AUGUST 24, 2021

Hosting fundraising events is great. That’s where event sponsorships come in! If you’re new to hosting charity events or just want to find new avenues for securing more sponsorships for your fundraising events, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s what it takes to get more sponsors for your charity event.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. Discuss the audience and staff ability and capacity to run an event fundraiser.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Item security, accurate auction item descriptions, and even the way items are displayed can encourage increased bidding and confidence in your auction fundraising event. That’s why your nonprofit needs its own auction item management policies. During your event, your audience will be more likely to bid on items if they look good.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Planning a safe event—especially if it’s your first time steering the ship—can feel dizzying. Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Adventure time: Start by visualizing your event. Not sold yet?

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. Assessing Your Organization’s Readiness Before launching a planned giving program, it’s essential to evaluate your organization’s readiness.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After all, successful nonprofits implement donor-centric policies into their core structure to effectively maximize donations. Donor-Centric Tips For Nonprofits Thank Donors I mmediately – Have a strict policy for how and when; timing matters. Host Events – Events encourage donor-centric interactions.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 22, 2024

But is flooding covered under a typical commercial insurance policy? Rushing : Flood coverage is not typically included in a commercial insurance policy. Although you might be able to purchase flood insurance from your carrier or add it to your policy, many managers do not. Keep in mind, a storm is not always a single event.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

An upcoming event. The best opportunity to get a story about your event is before it happens. The second best opportunity is to invite the media to attend your event and cover it. The worst time to pitch about the event is after it happened. A new building, whether you are breaking ground or ready to cut the ribbon.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. It makes your organization more human and relatable.

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Media Nonprofit Calendar Goals 97

Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Your nonprofit is getting ready to lead an important advocacy campaign: a key bill central to your mission has just been introduced in the state legislature, but the process of getting it passed is fraught with uncertainty. Take another example : your organization is ramping up for a big event. Using APIs for Events.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This funding is awarded to programs or organizations working to change systems, often through movement building, policy work, and rights-based approaches. . underlying systems and structures that?generate generate and?reinforce reinforce racial inequality. What we learned . Why is this data important? .

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Create policies and procedures, so everyone is treated fairly. I have seen founders have success hiring a first employee to take over social media, email marketing, gift entry and acknowledgments, and event planning. Solid books and numbers make everything easier, especially when you’re ready to go after grants. It’s all ok.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

Whenever you’re using an unfamiliar online tool, look up where the tool stores its information and what the privacy policy is regarding information sharing. Having retention material ready to go will save your organization time and money. It’s important for both the safety of your organization and that of your supporters.

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ChatGPT AI Fundraising Template 98

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

They enthusiastically sign up for several upcoming events and offer their professional assistance in creating a marketing plan. Is your Ideal Volunteer a college student with a lot of enthusiasm for staffing pet adoption events or tutoring middle-schoolers? The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. You’re thrilled!

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you grant ready? There are some specific reasons and I break them into two main categories: Grant Readiness and Grant Strategy. Here’s what it means to be “Grant Ready.” I created the Grant Readiness Assessment (a free tool available here) to guide nonprofits that want to begin or expand their grant-seeking.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Establish procedures for your team to identify and respond to cybersecurity events quickly. You can also outline the roles and responsibilities of each team member during a cybersecurity crisis to ensure everyone is ready. Ensuring your offline files and backups are secure can help you save data in the event of cyberattack.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic. I’m referring to individual donations , corporate partnerships , events , grants , and online campaigns.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nonprofit endowments 101 How endowments work Nonprofit endowment fund rules and policies Benefits of nonprofit endowments How to start an endowment fund Nonprofit endowments 101 Exactly what is an endowment fund? That time period could be a set number of years or until a special event occurs. Quasi-endowments.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

GRANT MANAGEMENT TIP #2: Set in motion your grants recognition plan Hopefully you had a solid grants recognition policy in place before you got this latest grant award. If you have tickets to an event or performance you can offer, you should do that as well. Send them your annual report, newsletters, photos from your events, etc.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Ready to dive in? Here are some examples below: You can create a memorable keyword that’s more likely to be used by supporters by choosing one that is a shortened version of your organization’s name, corresponds with annual fundraising events, or uses the title of a recent campaign. Have an Opt-in Policy. Let’s begin.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

The ability to cope with crisis may lead to compassion fatigue, defined by the American Institute of Stress as “the emotional residue or strain of exposure to working with those suffering from the consequences of traumatic events” (n.d.). Many nonprofit workers were already subject to this strain before the pandemic.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

If you are looking for an email protection solution that works with Exchange Server , check out Policy Patrol. After you've created your content and made it accessible online, use TINT to promote content or aggregate social media messages online or at events. Ready to upgrade that old PC? Need servers and database tools ?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Communities also require support prior to a catastrophic event to be prepared to withstand future disasters. Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies. The world continues to address the impacts of COVID-19 while also facing an increase in extreme weather events.

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