Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. Review reporting. Fine-tune your fund setup.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By subscribing to GrantWatch, users can access detailed information on various grants, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and funding amounts. Life skills training covers decision-making, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and goal-setting.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. In this guide, we’ll review four considerations to keep in mind as you assess your nonprofit’s financial sustainability—and, therefore, how ready it is for expansion.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

Question: Is your nonprofit ready for a rebrand? While we tend to think of marketing strategies as only applying to for-profit companies, they also help nonprofits reach their goals as well. Sometimes you may need to present information with a different tone. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. Can you easily identify information you need for legal tax receipts, fundraising, recognition credit for gifts, etc.?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. If your appeal is focused more on data, use infographics that show statistics to make important information easier to understand and highlight key points with bright colors to attract your donors attention. Key steps 1. Explain your mission.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. Your goal here is to briefly explain the need, and your response to the need. It outlines your campaign's preliminary plans, including the proposed projects you are planning and the overarching financial goals that you are shooting for.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

Board of Directors (+ affiliations/giving statement): While most foundations request a board of directors list, each foundation typically wants different information. Each piece of information helps the foundation better understand the board that guides your organization. How do we prepare to apply?

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. Want more information on creating a plan of action for your organization to manage your federal grants? A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. Check out the webinar I Signed Up for What?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

A strong proposal depends on having the right information at hand and a clear strategy in place. Outline Your Project and Its Purpose Begin by clearly outlining the project and its main goals. These elements show your dedication and alignment with funders’ goals. 10 Steps to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal 1.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

You don’t wait too long, especially if you’re behind in your revenue goals. You may have already set a goal for your year-end campaign in your 2024 fundraising plan (at least I hope you did) and maybe that has changed. I’ve put together a checklist to help you get started. How much money do you need to raise?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

How to Get Approval on Your Grant Application Common Reasons a Grant Is Rejected Since your goal is to get approval on your grant application, let’s look at the most common reasons a grant is rejected, along with the solutions. Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. Educate Your Donors Keep donors informed about WHY their gift matters.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

Google exists to provide quick access to web-based information, to put products in front of you that you might buy, and to increase profits for Google itself. And we always go the extra step to verify information provided by the database. This doesnt mean its own algorithm is perfect, however.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. can pay off.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

After each move, you record outcomes and insights to inform the next step. Getting Ready to Implement Moves Management Set Clear Goals Before implementing moves management, establish well-defined revenue targetsboth short-term and long-term. These benchmarks will determine the pacing and intensity of your efforts. email opens).

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

That connection is created by an API that shares payment information between those systems and the vendor. Each endpoint represents additional data fields that the API can collect and share, so as these expand within Blackbaud Grantmaking, you’ll have more information available to share with external systems.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. The internet is the main source of information for a lot of people. That’s a problem. Spiff up your home page. First things first!

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Smart Donor Research Instead of spending hours Googling prospects, hunting down LinkedIn profiles, and scanning your CRM for every ounce of information, let AI be your research assistant. People tend to rely heavily on the first piece of information they receive when making decisions (also known as anchoring bias). Train your AI tool.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. raised, the campaign has exceeded its $85,000 goal. When donors see how close the goal is, they feel inspired to take part in the final push. Ready to design a page that delivers results? With $90,819.17

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 10, 2025

Write with Purpose Every piece of writing should have a clear goal. If you cant, youre not ready. It should inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire. Each grantmaker has unique values, goals, and funding priorities. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ready to turn Mission Impossible into Mission Unstoppable? Dont treat it as an afterthoughtits your global storefront, welcome desk, and information kiosk all in one. Adapt as Needed Your organizations goals and circumstances may shift, and your brand should evolve too. Lets dive in. Which pages spark the most interest?

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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. 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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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

The type of grant reviews your funding organization uses will depend on the number of applications you receive, your technology, and the goals of your grant program. This minimizes delays caused by missing information. These measures prevent bias and protect sensitive information, ensuring the process remains equitable and trustworthy.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

After each move, you record outcomes and insights, informing the next step. Getting Ready to Implement a Moves Management System at Your Nonprofit Before implementing a moves management process, your organization must have well-defined short-term and long-term revenue targets. email opens).

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Giving Tuesday: FAQs Ready to become a Giving Tuesday expert? Set a goal and budget. Decide on a goal that’s specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART).

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. Mary’s Pence accompanies grantees on their social justice journey with informational webinars, potential funders details, nonprofit management resources, a mid-cycle check-in meeting, and more. Central America, and Mexico.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

As we have worked with nonprofits, some of those nonprofits love to delve into data and constantly adjust goals and metrics, and other nonprofits need more guidance about how to structure their goals to be data-driven. Instead, they ask more general questions like “What are your program goals.”

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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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Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. It sets in motion the goals youve outlined in your strategic plan. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? So, how do you know if your board is truly ready to lead the charge? This handy tool allows you to assess your board's readiness across seven critical areas, ensuring you're primed for a winning capital campaign. Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality?

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GrantNews

AUGUST 16, 2024

That’s why we’re sharing six valuable tips to help your nonprofit get ready for a successful grant interview! To prepare effectively, ensure you have accurate and up-to-date statistics ready for your meeting. The goal of the interview is to show how your project aligns with the funder’s goals and objectives.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? So, how do you know if your board is truly ready to lead the charge? This handy tool allows you to assess your board's readiness across seven critical areas, ensuring you're primed for a winning capital campaign. Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality?

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ready to launch a capital campaign? That's why we've gathered YOUR most pressing questions about campaign readiness. Get Prepared: Access our Campaign Readiness Checklist Is a formal feasibility study conducted by an agency really necessary? What’s a reasonable capital campaign goal in this economic climate?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Plus, we’ve included a ready-to-use email template that’s also been preloaded into Greater Giving Fundraising Software to make your email campaign even easier! Ready-to-Use GivingTuesday Email Template Need help crafting the perfect email? Send them an email asking them to support the organization financially. We’ve got you covered.

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 7, 2022

But the fact is, successfully securing and implementing grant funding takes time and effort; to be successful in the business of grants, you need to put equal emphasis on the 5 Rs of Grant Writing : Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, and Reporting. Now you are ready to dig in on funder research, but where do you start?

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