GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Approval as a 501(c)(3) entity is necessary in order to begin your fundraising efforts. If your fundraising goal is under $50,000, you would likely be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ (short form) at an approximate cost of $275 (as of 2018). Nonprofit Insurance Many nonprofits purchase nonprofit insurance when starting their organization.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Sample Golf Tournament Budget Projecting Tournament Income Setting estimated values for incoming revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, online donations, and product sales can help you estimate projected income and establish financial goals for your fundraising event. Will you sell fundraising merchandise (i.e.,

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2021

This educational report will reveal how they are strengthening fundraising efforts, growing donor bases, improving operations, and evaluating insurance providers and needs. The past year and a half has been especially challenging, and nonprofit organizations have had to learn to do more with less during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2021

This educational report will reveal how they are strengthening fundraising efforts, growing donor bases, improving operations, and evaluating insurance providers and needs. The past year and a half has been especially challenging, and nonprofit organizations have had to learn to do more with less during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising. And fundraising. As the costs add up, you might be asking: How much of a nonprofit’s annual budget should be spent on administrative tasks and fundraising? The training.

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JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. You see, a good fundraising plan isn’t something you knock out in an afternoon. Your answers will give your fundraising plan structure and allow you to move forward with this important task.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. Fundraising has a round-the-clock urgency, the feeling that you always need to be planning the next campaign, sending a report to a funder, or whipping up social media graphics. How Many Days Should a Fundraiser Take Off?

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Some of these campaigns have been more traditional—such as an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, while others break the mold. That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan.

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Your school needs to do more than the electric company or an insurance provider when you apply the personal touch to your school’s fundraising outreach! So, start by looking at your fundraising outreach as a chance to provide someone with words and images that make them feel understood. Expand your audience segments. Click here!

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the community of women consultants that I work with, members are succeeding in all kinds of projects with their nonprofit clients: research and writing, strategic planning, fractional and interim leadership roles, project management, development and fundraising, and human resources—and they’re doing so at both small and large organizations.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

Woven Health Clinic began their year planning an in-person fundraising luncheon, but quickly realized that in-person needed to become virtual. Woven Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) community healthcare clinic that helps uninsured and under-insured adults build healthier, happier, and more productive lives. About Woven Health Clinic.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As smaller donations continue to decline, the philanthropic system is at risk of catastrophic failure if high-net-worth individuals, driven by natural human fears, feel a need to give less and less as insurance against a dangerous future.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 29, 2025

I dont have any reason to think about changing my auto insurance, so Ive never opened it. Ive received this piece of mail at least twice. But it did grab my attention, and Id like to point out one feature of the outer envelope that I believe is powerful. The fact Ive got it more than once possibly confirms that its working.)

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

So, while bequests, insurance policies and planned gifts are exciting for the organization, those donations won’t be reflected in the GAAP reporting. Kudos to your development team for getting the payout from an insurance policy of a 45-year-old. It also integrates with your fundraising tools and automates the reconciliation process.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

Drafting an organizational budget based on fundraising is challenging for sure. With this data and experience, you’ll be able to make better projections and create more accurate budgets and fundraising plans. You could ramp up fundraising to bring in an additional $50,000 a year, but how much would you need to spend to do that?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Understanding the fundamentals of accountingkeeping records of revenue generation and expendituresis critical for your nonprofit to launch successful mission-driven programs, plan engaging fundraising campaigns, and even just keep its lights on. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds. Lets get started!

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Planned Giving

MAY 5, 2024

To fully empower our donors, fundraisers must consider the long-term within the major giving sphere. They have insurance. Sun Tzu Tweet It’s time to think about major gifts beyond the checkbook. MajorGifts.com defines a blended gift as “one that includes an outright commitment as well as a planned gift.” You steward, you engage.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I have seen fundraisers spend countless hours attending bitcoin classes and other conventions revolving around the next shiny star — and it costs nonprofits a fortune. It’s going to bring bigger insurance premiums, tie up your IT team for more billable hours, and require more legal overhead. And now we have AI to contend with.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a bold way to attract attention and raise money for your cause, an over the edge fundraiser is a great solution. But, they persist as an effective fundraiser. Because over the edge fundraisers offer a memorable experience that donors won’t soon forget! What is an over the edge fundraiser?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How to Choose Between a Product Fundraiser and an Event Fundraiser Blog Summary: In fundraising, organizations often face the critical decision of choosing between product and event fundraisers. Fundraising is critical for many organizations, especially nonprofits, schools, and community groups.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

billion, although that figure did not include additional potential contributions from the BSA’s insurers that had not settled at the time. The BSA national organization emerged from Chapter 11 in April 2023, when a Plan of Reorganization called for it to establish a Victims Compensation Trust valued at the time at $2.4

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Financial management, budgeting, and accounts payable/receivable Tax preparation and annual audit Grants management Risk assessment and insurance Legal counsel. Fundraising support is key! Fundraising is an essential component of every nonprofit’s existence. Executive and organizational coaching Donation oversight.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2023

A group of doctors formed a nonprofit to provide free primary care for area residents without access to health insurance. On the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast, Kimberly and I interviewed Art Serna, CEO of City on a Hill Milwaukee. This is collaboration at its finest. What collaborative efforts are you most proud of?

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GiveSmart

MARCH 21, 2024

If you’re planning a fundraiser, you’ll need a good budget. A fundraising budget plan is essential to maximizing your profit margins and collecting more funds for your cause. A platform designed for streaming fundraising events can help you accommodate more guests and keep them engaged.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 22, 2018

To the world, John is a top fundraising expert! Check out the fundraising page I've launched. My insurance company, MAPFRE , offered me a 5% discount off my insurance policy for a $25 donation to the Pan-Mass Challenge. With teens on my auto insurance, my plan is over $3,000 a year so I saved $150!

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Selfish Giving

MAY 4, 2022

"When it comes to cause marketing, if you're not at least trying to land and execute a point-of-sale fundraiser, you're kind of wasting your time. And don't think for a minute that POS fundraising is just for the big nonprofits and their national partners with 7-figure programs. LOCAL POS fundraisers can raise five or six figures.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 7, 2012

Here are the basic steps you need to take in planning for this unique type of fundraising. In other words, if you need a new vehicle to transport clients, don’t just include the cost of the vehicle – also include tags, title, license, insurance, maintenance, and the staff driver’s time. Be specific here. Is it a new program?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 7, 2012

Here are the basic steps you need to take in planning for this unique type of fundraising. In other words, if you need a new vehicle to transport clients, don’t just include the cost of the vehicle – also include tags, title, license, insurance, maintenance, and the staff driver’s time. Be specific here. Is it a new program?

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With the help of a high-quality fundraising software solution, your nonprofit can stay organized and ensure every important need is met to continue growing and serving your mission. We are breaking down compliance considerations for nonprofit organizations and the ways fundraising software can help streamline compliance management.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 12, 2023

Fundraising is essential to your nonprofit’s strategy. Therefore, it’s important that you do everything you can to make sure the fundraising campaigns you host are as impactful and productive as possible. Even if you run a successful fundraising campaign and have incredibly generous donors , things can still go wrong!

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You may also have legal fees and operational costs, such as office space, salaries, and insurance. However, there are definite costs associated with operating at the state level, filing with the IRS, and registering for charitable solicitation.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These contests give golfers the thrill of competing for golf tournament prizes and cash and offer your organization the chance to boost fundraising by collecting entry fees and wagers. Get a free Hole-in-One insurance quote. Start Fundraising Still looking for ideas for your next golf outing?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The need for local pest control, insurance, copier lease, or related services may change, therefore you should re-evaluate annually. About the Author A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Nonprofits often create content for awareness, fundraising, or educational purposes, and understanding copyright principles is essential. A free webinar for the nonprofit sector. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11 am PT; 2 pm ET (60 min.)

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. Why should we run auction fundraisers? There are pros and cons to each type of fundraiser, depending on the audience, your in-house capabilities and your resources. In-person event fundraisers are fun!

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