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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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Funding concerns are always at the forefront of any business endeavor. It is simple, you have to have funding to open a business. However, grants provide a source of funding that is often overlooked. But, rather than applying for loans, consider grant funding. But where do you look?

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Is your fundraising team all set to meet your annual fund goal? It's always a big push - working to close those last minute donations to your nonprofit. If your fiscal year closes on June 30th like many nonprofit institutions, then the race is on. Who are your top prospects to help you meet your year-end fundraising goal?

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Clairification

JULY 18, 2024

Studies show over 88% of all funds raised come from just 12% of donors. Alas, there’s one area where way too many nonprofits go astray. The post Top Reasons Why Nonprofit Major Donor Qualification is Essential appeared first on Clairification. Because that’s where you’ll get the greatest return on your investment.

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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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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, but new organizations—especially those less than three years old—often face unique challenges when it comes to securing grant funding. While grants can be a critical source of support, understanding and overcoming these hurdles is essential for new nonprofits aiming to achieve their mission.

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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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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. How does this apply to nonprofits? Every nonprofit has its own cyclical flow. The same applies to seeking grant funding. The reality is, every nonprofit is different.

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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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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 14, 2024

What happens when Mission Impact + Nonprofit Leadership + the Fundraising Team are not aligned Recently, while working with a client, she shared exciting news over Zoom. The issue was that the department receiving the funds wasn’t a priority at that moment. They had received a generous $25,000 gift for their museum.

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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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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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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 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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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. 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.

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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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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Every year nonprofits celebrate successful giving campaigns. Unfortunately, some years nonprofits might not hit their goal. Some are out of a nonprofit’s control and others are possible to pinpoint and prevent in the future. Should nonprofits tell their supporters when they don’t hit a fundraising goal?

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 26, 2023

Funds are an essential part of gift management. Funds are used to track gifts and pledges for financial purposes. No matter what kind of nonprofit you run, the annual fund is always important. The more money you can raise, the better your chances are at achieving your organization’s goals.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

One of the questions I get the most from y’all is whether I know of any nonprofit start-up grants. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. But on the other hand, I know that starting any type of business–for-profit or nonprofit–comes with its challenges.

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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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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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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.

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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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Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

And yet this is the one question I find nonprofits failing to ask. Events are the primary way to generate awareness and funds. And since they are extremely resource-intensive, one thing is critical — and too many nonprofits skip right over this step. What is Your End Goal? Events are neither inevitable nor primary.

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Not Your Father's Charity

MAY 25, 2022

Nonprofit major donors, such as endowments, foundations, and corporations, are often more complicated than individual donors. Still, you have a great deal to offer individual major donors as a nonprofit. And they ensure your nonprofit’s programs and activities reflect your mission, values, and goals.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch.

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Blackbaud

MAY 27, 2024

With all the spreadsheet juggling that comes with budget season, it’s easy to forget the primary goal of your organization’s budget: to gain visibility into your organization’s finances and plan for the future. Luckily, your fund accounting software helps you tackle all these situations. Are we expecting grant revenue? Congratulations!

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. 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.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In addition, we are equally aware that many nonprofits, schools, religious organizations and municipalities depend on grants to provide sports and recreation opportunities for their communities. Funding supports provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire basic swimming skills.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. Donors, funders, and nonprofit organizations all have a real stake in best practices in these processes, because they can impact the availability of resources and the caliber of the applicant pool.

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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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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To equip nonprofit grant teams with an actionable guide for creating a holistic and sustainable year-long grant strategy, ensuring consistent funding and alignment with organizational goals.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Even as overall giving slumps, this increase is significant because it means that more organizations are receiving reliable funding on a monthly basis. To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Next, specify exactly how you will achieve the goal (e.g.,

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Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

The future of nonprofit accounting is analysis. A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. Here is how Blackbaud is thinking about AI-enhanced functionality for nonprofit accounting. What Do Nonprofit Finance Professionals Want from AI?

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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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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit. 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. Congratulations! There are no shareholders.

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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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