Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Set Realistic Goals for Your School Fundraiser Blog Summary: This blog offers a comprehensive guide for school administrators, teachers, PTA members, and community stakeholders on how to set achievable SMART goals for school fundraisers. The SMART goals framework provides a practical approach to setting these objectives.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Christian O’Dwyer, CFA and John Walsh Endowment funds have long been a cornerstone of philanthropy as they provide sustained financial support for various causes across generations. While endowments traditionally focus on perpetuity, a growing number of donors are opting for time-limited or spend-down funds.

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Signed into law in 2021, this legislation funds infrastructure projects through 2026. Funds have been distributed at the expected pace with competitive grants taking longer than formula or direct spending. Best Practices for Successful Award Management With increased funding comes increased challenges.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Is your fundraising team all set to meet your annual fund goal? This post shares our number one tip to help your team zoom over goal this fiscal year-end. Who are your top prospects to help you meet your year-end fundraising goal? Who are your top prospects to meet your year-end goals?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! of course, the right funding. The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary funding agency for these projects, working to extend and preserve the U.S. Funding to Improve Public Drinking Water! Funding is for environmental projects.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 7, 2024

You are done with juggling multiple spreadsheets just to track your restricted funds. You’ve made the decision to switch to a modern fund accounting system. To do a fund accounting implementation process right, there is a good amount of organization, data clean-up, and training involved. You’ve found the perfect partner.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. The same applies to seeking grant funding. New years is a time for celebration- from watching a ball drop, partying the night away with loved ones, or just celebrating in general. You get the drift.

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Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 25, 2024

Season 3, Episode 51 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt delve into the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of campaign goals versus project costs. While not the most glamorous topic, it’s undeniably essential for any organization embarking on a fundraising endeavor.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Despite the robust annual increases, however, the current total falls short of the 13% of GDP analysts at NITI Aayog, an Indian government public policy think tank, believe is necessary for the country to meet its commitment to achieving 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The good news is giving in India is growing.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Homeowners associations (HOA) are the lifeblood of many communities, managing everything from maintenance to amenities with funds primarily derived from member assessments. Why Grants Matter for HOAs Grants provide a valuable opportunity for HOAs to secure additional funding without increasing fees or depleting reserves.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. Where do you turn?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

GrantWatch knows that funding for community services is key to building and maintaining strong communities. Making community services funding more accessible is a vital step towards empowering grassroots initiatives to address the well-being of society at large. Community Services Funding GrantWatch is here to light your way.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The new Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) began operations Sept. 6, with the goal of helping kickstart new approaches to restoring Earth’s climate in the face of rapid deterioration. CIEIF is taking applications through Nov. 1 for three awards of $50,000 each.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Unfortunately, some years nonprofits might not hit their goal. In this blog post, we will cover how nonprofits should handle not meeting a fundraising goal and how they can communicate the results of the campaign with their supporters. Should nonprofits tell their supporters when they don’t hit a fundraising goal?

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GrantNews

MAY 29, 2024

Celebrate Canada with Grant Funding! In the spirit of friendship, GrantWatch is providing a list of some of the many grant funding opportunities available in Canada! This category has both local, state/province, national and international funding opportunities available. The steadfast goal? A shared prosperity for all!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Funding supports provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire basic swimming skills. Goal is to reduce adult drowning risk through education, financial support, and community outreach. Funding is for the acquisition of after-school athletics equipment.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Most Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) come to us with a fundraising goal in mind. They want to build a school playground or fund scholarships for new students. Are there inappropriate ways to spend PTO funds? What Items Should a PTO Budget Not Fund? What We’ll Learn What Is the PTO’s Mission? How Do PTOs Raise Money?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals?

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. Implement anonymized reviews.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 15, 2024

That’s why we created a step-by-step workbook, full of checklists to help broaden your revenue sources, drive your organization’s goals, and increase year-round revenue. More and more nonprofits are reporting the need to find additional revenue streams with long-term sustainability.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 26, 2024

Have you ever witnessed the energy in a room soar during a well-executed Fund-a-Need appeal (also known as a Paddle Raise)? We surveyed fundraising professionals to uncover the secrets behind impactful Fund-a-Need campaigns. What is a Fund-a-Need aka Paddle Raise Appeal? Ready to take your Fund-a-Need to the next level?

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GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

When discussing grants, it is important to consider the various types of funding sources that provide them. While the government is a commonly known funding source, it actually accounts for less than 30% of all grants. In response, GrantWatch provides information to identify the five main types of grant funding sources.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Ignited Fundraising

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Meet your Giving Tuesday fundraising goal, that is. What was the financial gap between where the organization is today and where it must be by end of the day or end of December to fully fund their mission? What will it take for you to exceed YOUR fundraising goals? The post Did you meet your Giving Tuesday Fundraising Goal?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods. Why Is This Considered a Tough Time for Nonprofit Funding?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 11, 2022

The goal itself should speak to donors and demand urgency. Many nonprofits feel frustrated and disappointed when they don’t achieve their fundraising goals. How to Design a Truly MOTIVATING + SMART goal. Creating a fundraising goal that inspires donors to give—and give big—isn’t that difficult! Why don’t our donors care?

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Not Your Father's Charity

MAY 25, 2022

And they ensure your nonprofit’s programs and activities reflect your mission, values, and goals. Why Raise Funds from Nonprofit Major Donors? Raising funds from nonprofit major donors is a vital part of your fundraising strategies. Raising funds from nonprofit major donors is a vital part of your fundraising strategies.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As 2025 approaches, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals are increasingly looking for ways to secure essential funding to fuel innovation, growth, and community impact. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the key funding opportunities for 2025, including government grants, private foundation awards, and business loans.

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Instrumentl

JULY 23, 2024

Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of 9 types of funding will enhance your financial management and help you set more informed goals for the future.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

How important is preschool funding? How can children learn in a safe and nurturing environment without the proper funding? For this reason, we’d like to offer a list of grants to help preschools get the proper funding they need to make this time count for our children! The short answer to this question: it’s vital.

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Blackbaud

JULY 5, 2024

One important goal of your steering committee is to document your organization’s requirement list for technology solutions. Identify the specific functionality needs of your organization, such as a segmented chart of accounts for accurate fund accounting and whether the software was built for organizations like yours.

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Strategic Grants

MAY 12, 2024

Working closely with hundreds of for-purpose / non-profit organisations, Strategic Grants often assists in navigating the complexities of securing Trusts and Foundations (T&F) funding. Proposal development Writing compelling grant applications and funder proposals is another essential for securing funding from Trusts and Foundations.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In my last post about vision casting and goal setting, I mentioned that my next post would be about how to set yourself up to accomplish your big 2023 goals. The problem with most conversations about goal setting is that people focus solely on the creation of the goal itself. So here we are.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They provide the funding for projects that address these challenges. Below is a list of international funding opportunities. Funding for International Grants, Fellowships, Awards, and Prizes First, grants and in-kind support to NGOs, researchers, and inventors for AI initiatives to assist individuals with disabilities.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Leaders guide their teams, inspire their people, and drive their organizations towards achieving their goals. Strategic thinking training helps leaders develop the ability to think critically and strategically about their organization’s goals and objectives. Strategic Thinking Leadership requires strategic thinking and planning.

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GrantNews

JULY 11, 2024

Boating and the Environment – Funding for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating can have on the environment. Funding supports things like community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities that benefit local residents.

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