Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 11, 2025

Local nonprofit after nonprofit, small and heavily reliant on grants, shutting their doors for good. In transitioning to fundraising, I always had three words running through my brain. After all, I came from the world of grant funding. Fundraising isnt a cost center. It was heartbreaking. Its your revenue engine.

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Tony Martignetti

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, where he introduces the seven phases of nonprofit growth derived from his research and practice. He walks us through assess, align, plan, test, fund, execute, and lead, so your nonprofit scales to meet the demands of your mission and vision.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum to all executive departments and agencies requiring that Federal agencies identify and review Federal financial assistance programs and temporarily pause funding for these programs. As fundraisers (be it individual fundraisers, grant writers, event planners, annual giving, etc.),

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. No matter the source, finding the right grant can be challenging, but GrantWatch makes the search easier by listing grants from all funding sources in one place.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. CauseVox Fund Pages offer a better way to connect donors with the causes they care about. Here’s how the key components come together.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling. Fundraising mistake #2.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. The stakes are high; securing funds means supporting the needs of my own community. Wellness, for Black fundraisers, is a revolutionary act.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. Diversify Funding Sources: Relying on a single type of funder can leave your organization vulnerable to political and economic changes.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

The landscape of philanthropy is shifting, bringing both challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2025. With economic changes, technological advancements, and evolving donor priorities, fundraisers need to adapt their strategies to thrive in this dynamic environment. Remember that donors value authenticity above all else.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. This translates into a personalized grants prospecting experience designed to meet fundraisers unique funding needs. What data is considered in our algorithm?

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Technology Association of Grantmakers 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in how funders are supporting nonprofit technology needs. If these trends continue, we risk exacerbating existing inequities and undermining the capacity of nonprofits to fulfill their missions effectively.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By integrating fundraising and finance systems, information flows easily from gift records to journal entries, saving time, reducing the risk of fraud, and simplifying audits. Here’s how a connected fundraising and finance system can simplify reconciliation for nonprofit organizations, and what it would look like in practice.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. As the U.S.

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GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

If your nonprofit struggles with donor retention, you are not alone. However, funding is vital for nonprofits to make a real-world impact. Above all, donor-centric management is an effective and cost-efficient way to increase nonprofits’ donor retention. Diversify Your Funding Sources Apply For Grants!

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason. Plus, foundation grants tend to have fewer restrictions, allowing for greater flexibility in how funds are used. Top Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Benefit Programs Up to $20,000 to nonprofits for community benefit programs.

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Grants for nonprofits elevate your organization’s reach. Nonprofits are specially designed to make a meaningful impact on their communities. Their effectiveness and reach are mostly determined often by access to adequate funding. Why Nonprofits Should Constantly Seek Grants New grant opportunities emerge every day.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. Implementing a well-organized and engaging fundraiser can yield numerous benefits for your school.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. The research is clear.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. At CauseVox, we know how important it is to stand out in today’s crowded fundraising landscape. By connecting the funds raised to specific outcomes, you create a deeper emotional connection between donors and your mission.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! Why end-of-year fundraising? And even digital fundraising powerhouse NextAfter has conducted studies that reveal that multichannel has 212% more revenue than offline only. Multichannel without question.

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Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. If you want to learn, please sign up for an upcoming cohort of the Certification Course for Major Gift Fundraisers.

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? Id like you to think of them as your newly essential fundraising and communication strategies. If you were meeting your communitys need for food pantry distribution last month, are you still meeting it today using the same strategies and sources of funding?

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Is your fundraising organization prepared? According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events.

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Tony Martignetti

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Laurence Pagnoni: Fundraising 401 That’s Laurence Pagnoni’s latest book. It’s a series of masterclasses for all levels and a collection of revelations he gained over 35 years in nonprofit management and fundraising. When this first aired, it was his new book, but Laurence’s strategies and tactics are timeless.

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. Its a simple concept: supporters commit to a challengelike running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a monthwhile fundraising for your cause.

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Clairification

MAY 29, 2023

Money is onl y part of the story of why fundraisers leave If you’re a fundraiser, does the following statement sound like you? The number one reason fundraisers give for leaving is to earn more money. The post Why are Good Nonprofit Fundraisers Hard to Keep? Show me my money!!!

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. Since contributions tend to pour in when hardships hit close to home, appeals for the emergency fund will be immediate. Heres how fundraisers can help. Heres how fundraisers can help.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofit staff have grit. There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts. There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts. Stories stay with us.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 8, 2024

Knowing how to get funding for a nonprofit is the first step towards success! Discover the pros & cons of the most common nonprofit funding sources.

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