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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Funding Indirect Cost Pass-Through Donation 111

Blackbaud

JANUARY 21, 2025

Since the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, mobile health clinics have shifted into high gear, bringing care to people where they live, work, play and pray. Nor did they picture James Taylor lending his voice (in my head, at least) to narrate the rise of healthcare buses navigating neighborhoods like heroes on a mission.

Pass-Through 98

Pass-Through Transportation Education Funding 98

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. Here's what else we've learned about TCJA's impact: Lower Tax Rates: Result in a higher perceived cost of giving, with donors feeling less incentivized to offset tax burdens through philanthropy.

Policy 97

Policy Policies Fundraising Pass-Through 97

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 16, 2024

By Jim Rendon Sundog Solar Solar panels are installed on a capped landfill in Oakland, Maine, in a project funded through grants from Encore Renewable Energy and the Invest in Our Future initiative.

Goals 123

Goals Pass-Through Grants Grant 123

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Expand your conception of who gives through bequests! What Motivates Planned Giving?

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Demographics Pass-Through Strategic Plan Fundraising 105

GrantNews

JULY 11, 2024

Whether it’s a brisk evening walk around the neighborhood, a family bike ride through the park, or an comfortable camping trip, the opportunities to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors are all around us. It’s even fun just running through the sprinklers! A UPF of 50 means that it allows only 1/50th, or 2%, of UV to pass through.

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Funding Grants Grant Government 116

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Your food bank needs accounting software that can help you manage a variety of funding sources while also helping you make strategic, data-driven decisions based on inventory and forecasted community demand. Provide clear stewardship for restricted funds. Improve transparency by communicating the status of your restricted fund balance.

Funding 98

Funding Award Budget Pass-Through 98

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. The grant should receive a specific accounting code for tracking, and the approved budget shared with the team so everyone is aware of how the funds should be spent.

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Federal Grants Grants Grant Procurement 147

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. But the Beloved Benefit, now under Rodneys leadership at The Same House, doesnt just distribute funds; it creates long-term partnerships among civic leaders, grassroots organizations, and people with corporate expertise.

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Pass-Through Nonprofit Metrics Goals 52

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Then pass it on. Kimberly Townsend Pierce, Chester County Hospital Foundation Diversify Your Giving Day “Have a multitude of funds and projects to choose from to engage everyone’s interest.”— They are added to the prospects who are put through the donor-screening product we use. They are also included in email solicitations.”—

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Pass-Through Government Grant 105

RBW Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Phase 1: The Pre-Award Phase The pre-award phase includes the grantor announcing the funding opportunity all the way through the application submission and review of grant applications. The grant-making agency announces the funding opportunity and advertises it to applicant communities. The funds are then dispersed.

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Grants.Gov Grants Grant Award 130

Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Fund, the San Francisco Foundation, and the California Wellness Foundation, have long partnered with power-building organizations such as Oakland Rising and statewide networks like PICO California. A number of funders, including The California Endowment, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr.

Pass-Through 105

Pass-Through Policy Policies Metrics 105

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Prioritizing Collaboration and Sustainable Funding Arts and Culture Alpine County (ACAC), a local arts agency, has obtained small grants from the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Live Healthy, an organization under the Alpine County umbrella.

Goals 59

Goals Pass-Through Government Ethics 59

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding.

Grant Readiness 119

Grant Readiness Award Readiness Grants 119

DoJiggy

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether through education, holiday celebrations, or religious ceremonies, maintaining a connection to Jewish history requires resources. Synagogues may struggle to hire qualified rabbis or provide the necessary materials for these programs without sufficient funding. However, executing such projects requires funding.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Pass-Through Donation Funding 52

Planned Giving

JUNE 17, 2024

With Brad Caswell A lot of donors are leaving undistributed assets in their DAFs — defeating the intent of a donor-advised fund. Last year, less than 23% of fund totals were distributed out of the nearly one and half million donor-advised funds in the U.S. Why aren’t donors giving more away? It happens.

Pass-Through 96

Pass-Through Funding Grant Grants 96

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Think through your revenue streams—are they tied to similar economic drivers that could affect them all at once? For example, you may have several different grants, but if some of them are backed by federal funds, either directly or as pass-throughs, you could be vulnerable to federal budget cuts that affect your sector.

Management 98

Management Pass-Through Budget Demographics 98

GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Grant funding is an excellent resource for nonprofits, for-profit businesses, and other organizations dedicated to advancing conservation and clean-up efforts. In addition, you’ll find a variety of national and international grant funding opportunities.

Grants 106

Grants Grant Pass-Through Government 106

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. Let’s examine each one.

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UEI Grants Grant Procurement 130

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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Grants Grant Pass-Through Award 98

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through its latest IPAP (Impact Philanthropy Application Program) insights , Perpetual Trustees reported $32 million committed to charities through the IPAP process. trillion will pass to the next generation. For years, funders in Australia have been reluctant to fully fund overhead costs. We have unprecedented wealth.

Pass-Through 93

Pass-Through Government Policy Policies 93

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

I’m wondering if you have a resource you can pass along? Through these concerted efforts, grant writers can navigate the challenge of client information delays, fostering smoother processes and enhancing the likelihood of securing funding. You seem like someone who has worked out a solution for this. Thanks so much!

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Grant Writing Pass-Through GPC Consulting 105

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

This National Library Week and on this National Library Workers Day, we celebrate our beloved libraries—and the librarians who sustained library services through the challenges of the past year. The recently passed COVID-19 relief bill contains $200 million specifically for public libraries.

Pass-Through 98

Pass-Through Award Grants Grant 98

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms. The exception is if notification was already provided through the platform charity’s registration as a trustee/charity, or through registration of the partnering platform.

Fundraising 100

Fundraising Pass-Through Donation Grants 100

Planned Giving

MARCH 16, 2024

Whether you are considering endowed funds, charitable trusts, or other giving strategies, our toolkit will help you navigate the planned gift process with confidence and ensure that gifts do the most good for the causes your donor cares about. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when setting up planned gifts: 1.

Education 75

Education Pass-Through Goals Funding 75

GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Dig through your archives and see what history has to offer! Plus, more than one person can donate dollars for each superlative, quickly generating funds as people cast their votes. Silent auctions can be a powerful way to engage your community, raise funds, and create lasting memories.

Donation 98

Donation Lobbying Pass-Through Award 98

Candid

MAY 12, 2021

People often ask us, “When will the [year just passed] 990s be available?” How has funding for Black communities changed since George Floyd’s murder?” This is the data set we, and others, use to derive information about trends in grantmaking, such as on racial justice in education or funding for disasters.

Grants 141

Grants Grant Electronics Pass-Through 141

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The movie theater cause marketing program of note in my city benefits The Jimmy Fund. Ushers or volunteers collect the change and bills in canisters after moviegoers watch a short trailer on The Jimmy Fund’s mission and services. They’ve had some moving trailers through the years. This one is my favorite.

Pass-Through 74

Pass-Through Retail Funding IT 74

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Experiences that Thrill Behind the Scenes Pass Auction exclusive access to a sporting event, concert, or concert. Bucket List Vacation Bring one-of-a-kind vacation travel experiences to your auction with access to industry leading auction package providers through Greater Giving. Live auctions don’t have to break the bank.

Budget 100

Budget Pass-Through Transportation Nonprofit 100

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Having raised more than $101 million “the hard way” through 90% private foundation and individual fundraising over the last 20+ years, I have experienced my share of rejections. Grant reviewers and funding agencies have limited funding. Don’t pass up the chance to learn. Why so many? And isn’t that what it’s all about?

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 94

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Donor-advised funds are a common tool used by donors or investors to make charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations. This blog post will talk about what a donor-advised fund is, how investors are using them, and what this means for nonprofits. What is a donor-advised fund and why does it matter?

Funding 52

Funding Pass-Through Donation Contract 52

Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These meetings continue to inspire me, and it is always interesting to learn how charities secure funds for their work and how they plan to maintain projects through what can sometimes be funding uncertainty. Through these conversations, I have found that some themes are shared among all organisations.

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Grants Grant Grant Calendar Grants Calendar 100

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We also link grants from different funders to the same recipient to visualize the broader funding ecosystem. Finally, we add Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System (PCS), a comprehensive coding system that allows people to sort grants by hundreds of categories to better understand where funding is going and what it’s for.

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Grants Grant AI Pass-Through 111

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It's always a good idea to look weekly, if not daily, for funding opportunity announcements that might be a good fit for your organization. However, if you are not careful, you can end up putting too much emphasis on finding funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) over other grant-seeking activities. It's a task, not a strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

These funds are often depleted quickly, so act immediately when opportunities are announced. Buy in Bulk – How many of us buy small quantities of office supplies at the local dollar store to “get us through until the next donation?” Please refrain from buying essential supplies in bulk until COVID-19 has passed.

Budget 98

Budget Contracts Contract Pass-Through 98

Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Studies show that individuals not yet acquainted with an organization are more likely to give as a result of a direct request from a family member or friend than through a direct appeal from a nonprofit. Additionally, others are honoring loved ones who pass away by hosting a memorial or tribute fundraiser for a mission they cared for deeply.

Fundraising 122

Fundraising Pass-Through Media Donation 122

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Work to create a fairer judicial environment for nonprofits NIA has been working for several years to help pass common-sense laws in the most problematic states to help level the playing field so that nonprofits are not being held accountable for things over which they have no control.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Liability Insurance 59