Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. Why Diversifying Your Funding Is Essential With nearly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, the competition for funding from all sources is stiff.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

APRIL 10, 2024

Foundations change funding priorities and funding strategies. We measure our success by the funding we achieve for these nonprofits. We measure our success by the funding we achieve for these nonprofits. The landscape of philanthropy is always changing. Grant applications get longer and more complex.

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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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. That’s where automated matching comes in. It’s a game-changer for busy teams who want to raise more while doing less.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To do that, you need to clearly define why your organization needs funding. A host of Nonprofits , Businesses , and Individuals are eligible to apply for grant funding but lack to resources to write the application. A grant writer’s knowledge and experience play a huge role in helping you accomplish your goal.

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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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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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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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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Improve Your Funding Strategies With 990s It is critical to research grant funders to ensure that you are applying to grants aligned with your cause. Funding is intended to empower organizations. Funding is for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education.

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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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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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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.

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Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. AI in fund accounting has the power to drive deeper analysis and increased efficiency across your nonprofit accounting team, with the right safeguards for accuracy and privacy.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” Having an MOU with giving agencies is helpful when we ask for funding next cycle. By setting clear, measurable goals and aligning them with a thoughtful strategy, our nonprofit will navigate all challenges head-on.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? What are your chances of winning a grant? GrantWatch is here to help!

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! In addition, professional development also helps employees build new skills, stay current with industry trends, and achieve their career goals. Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Funding to Nonprofits to Improve Access to Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

In this guide, we’ll dive into what you can do to discover, analyze, and appeal to donor motivations and maintain a healthy level of funding for your cause. Consideration: The donor deepens their engagement by navigating to the nonprofit’s website and reading resources about its mission, programs, and goals. Charitable giving saw a 2.1%

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025? Ensure that your strategic goals are: Specific and Measurable: Clearly define what success looks like.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding. As we have worked with nonprofits, some of those nonprofits love to delve into data and constantly adjust goals and metrics, and other nonprofits need more guidance about how to structure their goals to be data-driven.

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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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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Make it a practice to routinely scope out new sources of foundation funding. Donation Sources: Individuals: Donated $374.4 billion, a 1.6% increase from 2022, but a 2.4% decline when adjusted for inflation. Despite a 1.7%

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Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

Events are the primary way to generate awareness and funds. What is Your End Goal? Does anyone in leadership on your staff or board think either of these things? Events are an inevitable part of the diversified fundraising mix. Events are neither inevitable nor primary. Events are merely a means to an end.

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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. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. If you want to reach yourfundraising goals and engage your donors in giving, your words matter.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. It’s less useful for future planning and goal-setting since you don’t have official, complete records of expected revenue or outstanding payments.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization. The Goal of Your Finances The goal of a for-profit organization is to drive revenue for the business. Congratulations!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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. You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas. Let’s get started!

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Candid

JANUARY 27, 2025

The research is clear about the many benefits of multiyear funding. Multiyear funding also builds trust and strengthens relationships between funders and nonprofits. So, how prevalent is multiyear funding by U.S. Multiyear funding, however, is distinct from, and has advantages over, annual funding across multiple years.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. If designed correctly, your website can be an unstoppable force in driving donations. Keep the form to one page.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

How To Price Raffle Tickets For A 50/50 Drawing The goal of any 50/50 raffle is to sell as many tickets as possible, at a fixed rate. Ticket prices typically start at $1 but can go up to $5 or $10 depending on your target participant and your overall fundraising goal. Thats why we want to introduce you to the concept of a 50/50 raffle.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2025

Finding grant funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) research and support is essential for advancing understanding and improving resources for those affected. With a simple keyword search, grant seekers can easily find a variety of funding opportunities.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 5, 2024

It seems like new AI platforms and enhanced AI technology are popping up every day. But, is AI really going to take over the writing world? Will it replace grant writers? Alex, the founder of Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, has been a grant writer for more than a decade and has seen a lot of trends come and go. For me, 10 is about the max.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 14, 2024

The issue was that the department receiving the funds wasn’t a priority at that moment. Situations like these can derail institutional goals, especially when significant gifts are involved. This menu should include options for unrestricted giving (like an Opportunity Fund).

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Whether it’s baseball, football, hockey, swimming or basketball, there are many situations where people, especially kids, don’t have the necessary funds for training, facilities, and equipment to participate. Funding supports training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals. However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals. Grant Help Build Strong Communities In complex human systems, like municipal communities, many people work together on common goals. Funding promotes and builds healthy communities.

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