CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. It’s an incredible way to rally support and reach your fundraising goals faster! Get Started Today Ready to take your fundraising to the next level?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Capital Campaign Readiness: Check Your Image in the Mirror While you are planning your campaign, take a good, hard look at your organization's reputation in the community. Our checklist will help you understand if you're ready and what your leaders might want to address. Show that you manage your money well. Planning a Campaign?

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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. of dollars received in 2022 came from fewer than 2.2%

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. 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.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Leftover products take up space and can impact your overall profit if not managed effectively. If you choose products with expiration dates, such as food items, managing them carefully is essential. Set Clear Sales Goals Establish specific goals for how much you hope to raise and how many products need to be sold to meet that target.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This journey includes individuals who are almost ready to contribute and those who are still considering and may need more information before givingboth are considered leads. Marketing-qualified leads are individuals who have engaged with your nonprofits marketing materials in some way but arent yet ready to donate.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. And ready to make a connection. This change was the difference between a simple thank you and offering an opportunity to talk about their connection – about creating a relationship. What Gets in the Way of Connection?

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

However, many organizations are unprepared for the multitude of regulations and requirements associated with managing federally funded programs. Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals.

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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. The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Rebrand? Occasional rebranding is important to consider in today’s fast-changing world.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. to describe the development team’s feelings, but the question they all have is: “Are we really ready to do this?”. Motivation.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With a stable, engaged team ready to drive your mission forward, you’ll then be able to implement new changes that help them work more efficiently. Following capital campaign best practices can be incredibly efficient, despite these fundraising goals being among the highest your organization ever pursues.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Spur Local’s Donation Counter Spur Local used a donation counter to add a sense of urgency and community as everyone rallied together to hit the goal. As you can see in the Feed Montana example above, they exceeded their goal of $85,000, filling up the green progress meter to 100%!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today. We are ready to start work for you when you are ready!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Quick to Set up and Easy to Manage One of the biggest perks of using an online fundraising platform like CauseVox is how simple and quick it is to set it up. Plus, the platform makes managing your campaign a breeze with features that let you easily track donations, send updates, and adjust your goals as needed—all from one central dashboard.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day. Plus, it’s as easy as pie to get started!

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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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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Define Clear Impact Objectives Aligned with the Funder’s Goals Funders want to see that your program’s goals align closely with their mission. Craft your goals to reflect the outcomes they value most, demonstrating that you understand their impact expectations.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Each piece of your revenue pie needs to be well managed, clearly forecasted, and carefully monitored for ROI. Here are three ways you can manage your diverse revenue streams to prepare your arts and cultural nonprofit for whatever lies ahead. Ready to have these ROI conversations with your team but don’t know where to start?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. But how do you perfect your nonprofit financial management? What is Nonprofit Financial Management? Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. As you look at your grant management software options, you want to include your future goals as well as your current processes.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GrantWriterTeam offers a solution by connecting nonprofits with experienced grant writers ready to help craft winning proposals. The program goals include the resolution of community issues and assistance to underserved residents to gain increased access and equity. Grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofits to meet community needs.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Be as specific as possible, including details like dates, fundraising goals, and the impact donors will make if they give]. If you have the means, would you be willing to donate [specific amount] to help us reach that goal?

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

In this guide, we’ll discuss what each of these financial management systems looks like in practice, their respective benefits and drawbacks, and how to determine which method is right for your organization. To keep your financial data organized, you can use either of two primary tracking methods: cash accounting and accrual accounting.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Agree on Program Goals Second, determine your program goals. You need to prioritize program delivery goals. In this step, you should set organizational financial goals and clarify annual goals from the strategic plan. Assign activities for the goals that you set up earlier. This is money already coming in.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

You can make it easy for them to choose what fits best for their goals and budget by offering several donation options like one-time, recurring, and pledge support. Pledge Pledge donations offer supporters a way to make a bigger impact over time, and CauseVox makes it easy for them to commit to a pledge that fits their goals.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You can already share that information with your financial system while also pulling data like payment date or payment type into your grant management system. To provide more value for our grantmaking customers, we’re working internally and with third-party developers to provide ready-built integrations for particular tools.

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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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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Event Management Software can simplify ticketing, registrations, and event promotion. Goals help shape your event and keep your team aligned. Sure, there are! So, lets start!

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Reduced Administrative Work : Save time with automatic fund designation during transactions, eliminating manual updates and simplifying data management. Include real-time progress bars, donor lists, and funding goals to inspire trust and excitement. Ready to simplify fund management and enhance donor engagement?

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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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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. Online platforms like CauseVox make it easier than ever to organize, manage, and maximize your events fundraising potential. Sounds pretty great, right?

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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. In contrast, a smaller, more manageable activity might be more suitable with fewer hands.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Set Realistic Expectations: Communicate clear timelines and goals so your team knows whats achievable within your available resources.

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