CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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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. Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Think basketball, volleyball, or dodgeball.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. The goal is to raise $5 million! Effective audience research is essential for nonprofits looking to expand or retain their audiences. Three things this week. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. People have asked: What can partnership teams do?

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

The challenge lies in the evolving funding landscape. Why Winning Grants Will Be Tougher in 2025 A More Competitive Funding Environment With more organizations vying for the same pool of grants, funders are becoming increasingly selective. Create a cohesive strategy that aligns with your organizations goals, strengths, and resources.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

It emphasizes the benefits of broader reach, convenience, and cost savings, with real-life examples of teams successfully raising funds. Setting clear goals and sharing compelling stories help teams secure resources for uniforms, travel, and tournaments. Start by setting a clear and achievable fundraising goal.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Planning the Golf Tournament Fundraiser Set Clear Goals Before you hit the green, start by setting crystal-clear goals.

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Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

The goal is to be conversational, not reciting a prepared speech. When discussing your nonprofits work, keep it brief and refrain from making a new request for funds. A quick, heartfelt phone call can be a game-changer when it comes to retaining donors and inspiring future giving. Put This Strategy into Practice Today!

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ultimately, the success of a nonprofit is judged by how it accomplishes its goals and the transparency involved. Having a code of ethics or statement of values helps attract talented employees, recruit board members, retain donors, and of course ensure that all transactions are aligned with the values of the organization.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Veterans Heritage Project chose images that spotlight the veterans they support on their donation forms and detailed what certain donation amounts will help fund. Make sure your form incorporates recurring giving nudges in order to encourage these kinds of donations that can help you hit your income goals. What’s Next?

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

However, do you know the A to Z grant terminology needed to convince a prospective donor to fund your project over some other worthy cause? Date of Completion: The designated time funder sponsorship ends and all work on a grant-funded project is completed. Using the funds for another purpose could cause the grant to be rescinded.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 20, 2024

Jobs: Locally owned businesses employ more people per unit of sales and retain more employees during economic downturns. Below is a current list of grants and other funding for small businesses (including independent retailers). Funding supports local organizations committed to providing objective, civically-important local journalism.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding. Plus, there’s more….

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Why You Need a Nonprofit Business Plan No matter where your nonprofit is in its growth or what you’re trying to accomplish, a plan will help you reach your goals faster than if you are trying to operate without one. Regardless, your nonprofit needs a roadmap for the future so you can accomplish your goals and fulfill your mission.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs. Funders trust their grantees to employ available funds in service of the mission without micromanagement, lowering stress and anxiety.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 23, 2023

Here are five effective ways to increase your income and achieve your financial goals as a grant writing consultant. Calculate how much you are making per hour for different clients, especially if you are working on a flat rate or retainer that isn’t based on an hourly rate.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Participants must ask for donations from their family members and friends to help reach their individual fundraising goals. Your marketing messages should explain the positive impact that participants can have on your mission by raising funding on behalf of your nonprofit. Personally reach out to current supporters. Offer incentives.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding. We recently won a $1.5 million grant.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many organizations are experts at driving traffic to their online donation forms, but plenty struggle to actually secure donations and reach their fundraising goals. Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you are just starting out, you may have to build up to that goal. But your goal should be to spend appropriately on fundraising so you can bring in the money you need to fully fund your programs. Your fundraising spending should be the right amount to fully fund your budget without wasting money on ineffective strategies.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year. Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis of Charleston, South Carolina-based software provider Blackbaud. There are other indications of optimism.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. Choose a Theme and a Goal The first step to creating a campaign is choosing your theme and overall goal. How will it impact your mission? How does it impact the individuals you serve?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes in, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you reach your goals. Fundraising campaigns are like the secret sauce of your nonprofit’s funding strategy. It’s perfect for specific projects or emergencies where you can tell a compelling story and set a clear goal.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Before November rolls around, you need to prepare your organization for the big day and set your GivingTuesday goals. Offer recurring giving plans While acquiring new donors is important, GivingTuesday can help you retain donors as well. Stewardship helps you retain your first-time donors and helps motivate them to give again.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. Let’s begin.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. Read our article to learn more. Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. These shouldinclude: Assessing overall success: Did the fundraiser meet its financial and non-financial goals? Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more. The best way to retain your donors is to make them feel welcome and follow up with efficient communication on ways they can stay involved with your nonprofit.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

If the mission of your nonprofit addresses race, health, or wealth disparities, you likely need additional funding to meet increased demand. One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. So, what can we do to close these gaps? Keep growing.

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Planned Giving

JUNE 11, 2024

and next thing you know, the nonprofit has a brand-new goal, or it’s rebranding; swapping out a slogan; or adopting the so-called latest and greatest thing ( like AI ). And nonprofits are sometimes forced to jump through hoops to retain supporters. I’ve seen it over and over again in the nearly 30 years I’ve run PlannedGiving.com.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

The 99%, i.e. the rest of us ordinary mortals, have traditionally been the largest source of funding for American nonprofit organizations, the reliable backbone of philanthropy ever since the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and probably before. So how do we make sure that our funding base is balanced to represent the 99% as well as the 1%?

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

Providing the path of least resistance for supporters to donate to your cause is crucial to meeting financial goals and pushing your mission forward. You’ll receive your funds in a few business days, so you’re not waiting on a monthly check. This means more immediate funding, leading to easier accounting at your organization.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

of new donors are being retained year-to-date, and even repeat donor retention decreased by 4.6%. Things like creating a new program to fit within the constraints of a major funding opportunity from a certain grantmaker. Rumi In all of our talks about our visions and goals, we tend to overlook one crucial step: changing ourselves.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

In 2023, with funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation and the Citi Foundation, Living Cities awarded grants totaling $3.2 The goal is always for these nonprofits—run by and for community members—to become self-sufficient, relying on fees paid by residents, such as rent or fees on the use of land.

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amplifi

JULY 25, 2024

Varying your outreach is critical to growing relationships with donors and retaining them over time. Or, if a donor has given to a specific campaign, let them know about your progress toward that goal. Your board members would be interested in how this initiative will help you meet financial goals, but your donors aren’t.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be. Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy can’t achieve its aims without the proper goals and workload distribution. Work with your development director to identify organizational goals.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Earning these one-time donations helps you reach your year-end campaign goals, which is great. If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. What’s your next move?

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