Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. What is a Project Charter? Are there budget requirements?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations use CRMs to track donor information, but most are missing out on the benefits that come from integrating them with their other software. Event management software: When someone signs up for your event, their information goes straight into your CRM. They help your CRM talk to other software tools.

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Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. And with that form of funding comes significant compliance requirements. With fund accounting software, you get an extra level of control over grant expense tracking and reporting.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

You know how important it is to manage your funds according to their purpose and source. Or do you have to rely on manual workarounds, spreadsheets, and guesswork to track and report on your restricted funds? Without fund accounting software, tracking at that level of detail must be done manually outside the system.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

QuickBooks is depreciating the tags functionality in their accounting software starting March 8. If your nonprofit has chosen to use the tagging feature in QuickBooks to help identify your restricted revenue, this means you will be juggling even more spreadsheets outside of your software. There is a better way.

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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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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This is their chance to define a specific project they would like to see funded. You can always take advantage of the funder information storage features of your grant research funding software. The first thing to do is to ask all your management-level staff to fill out the project innovator form.

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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. Reduce risk with a single source of truth for all your grant funding.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts. Luckily, there are many nonprofit software solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and help keep you and your staff from getting overwhelmed!

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Blackbaud

MAY 27, 2024

Luckily, your fund accounting software helps you tackle all these situations. Scenarios serve as ideas or variations on a plan and align with potential situations that might happen throughout the year as well as the actual budget records you save into your fund accounting software. Are we expecting grant revenue?

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

Annual funds are crucial to the success of a nonprofit. They’re an incredible pool of unrestricted funds that can support your mission, keep the lights on, and pay your staff. Attracting and retaining new donors is a goal of every nonprofit since unrestricted funds are essential to our operations.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Each rejection offers valuable lessons that can improve your chances of securing funding in the future. Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Writing Needs Improvement: If writing is not your thing, you might consider using a software program. The good news?

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits. How to Find Grants forNonprofits Many nonprofits are ready to apply for grants. However, they are unsure where to find verified funding opportunities they are eligible for.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application. Evaluate Your Organization’s Grant Readiness Funders want to partner with organizations that are capable and prepared.

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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. You can manage a cash accounting system in a basic spreadsheet, which is helpful if your nonprofit isn’t ready to invest in specialized accounting software yet.

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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.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Build charitable partnerships for better funding outcomes Nonprofit network Discover nonprofits that align with your business objectives and build lasting partnerships.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Corporate giving software Scale corporate funding Power philanthropy to its full potential with a single platform that connects all of your programs — from employee giving to grantmaking. Learn more How it works Learn how our corporate giving software can help you create a unified experience that maximizes strategic outcomes.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

They are building a free software lending library. The new lending library project is funded by the National Science Foundation. The library is building a web interface and scheduling mechanism for the new software lending system this month and plans to have it ready for patrons’ use by January 2014.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Your nonprofit will be competing with thousands of others on December 2 to raise funds and awareness. If you're working with a specific partner for #GivingTuesday, you should have a joint marketing plan ready to deploy. But as people's attention spans become more and more divided, getting the word out in advance is crucial.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Get your nonprofit future ready with the #1 cloud fund accounting software by Sage. Learn more The post Advance your mission with Sage nonprofit accounting and management software appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Grant-funded nonprofits know compliance isn’t a nice-to-have. If all your Ts aren’t crossed and your Is aren’t dotted on your grant reporting, your chances of repeat funding from that entity are low. When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill. It’s a must-have.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. You can clearly see which revenue sources or grant-funded parts of your organization might be draining your budget instead of adding to it.

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Finance Budget Indirect Cost Indirect 119

Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Public Sector & Nonprofit Case Management Software Improve Impact Drive stronger outcomes with a solution that empowers your staff, enables more data-informed decision making, and provides expert guidance and best practices. Deep sector expertise and support We understand your unique needs and challenges.

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Software Management Nonprofit Government 52

Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Changing a core piece of software at your grantmaking organization is no picnic. But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

Streamline Your Success with Event Management Software Nonprofit professionals like yourself understand the power of a well-planned charity golf tournament. Take a page out of the Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) of Alaska Airlines ‘ playbook. The good news? You don’t have to go it alone.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor intentions. Know Your Funding Types One of the first steps to strong nonprofit financial management is to understand your funding sources and how they affect your financial planning and reporting. Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With the right text-to-give platform, your nonprofit will be able to quickly access any funds donated. And that means you can start using those funds almost as soon as they’re donated to help your organization reach its goals. When deciding on text-to-give software, consider: Price. Simplicity of use. Integrations.

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Fundraising Software Donation Readiness 98

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com. Grant Management Software.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A good bidder experience is the key to a successful silent auction, and mobile bidding software is the future! This guide explores everything you need to know about mobile bidding software through the following sections: How does mobile bidding software work? What are the benefits of mobile bidding software?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Get Started Early Getting a head start on your campaigns and events means you’ll be ready to go way ahead of time and can prepare more thoroughly for the busiest giving season of the year. Engaging your donor network can help build excitement and awareness about your campaign , bringing in more money to fund your projects.

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AmpliFund

APRIL 24, 2023

Grant programs across the country are used to doing incredible things with fewer resources than they need, but right now t here is more federal funding available than ever before. S uddenly, grant s teams are finding that they may be able to get the funding they need for the projects they ' ve previously had to put on the back burner.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It’s easy to get started, the fees are low, and you get to keep whatever funds you raise (regardless of whether or not you meet your goal!). Snowball offers a complete suite of fundraising software that works to maximize revenue for any cause. Givebutter – Best GoFundMe Alternative for Donor Management. Why We Love This Platform.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

They usually do not require repayment, making them an appealing source of funding for many organizations. Organizations or individuals seeking grant funding should clearly understand how grants function and the requirements they entail. Research Grants Funding for academic or scientific research projects.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts. This reinforces to your supporters that you need help and are serious about raising those funds.

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