GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world! Faced with the challenge of helping her students pass New York State exams, she took her first step into the world of grant writing. Then tune into BYB!

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. This idea provides a perfect transition from summer to fall, with a slightly nostalgic yet cozy feeling hovering around the event. As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. Haunted House Nothing screams “fall” like a haunted house.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. Trust-Based Philanthropy puts relationships at the center of a donor’s giving and encourages the donor to do the research instead of having the nonprofit jump through hoops for funding.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When a donor chooses to give their wealth to your organization, will you be ready? What you decide to accept often depends on the feasibility of following through on the procedure to accept the gift. The idea of your organization receiving a windfall may seem like only the stuff of dreams. What is a Gift Acceptance Policy?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. This readying moment can serve as a great reminder that newer groups come to the practice of giving with a fresher set of eyes, new standards, and raised expectations around why you do what you do and how you do it.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will. What is planned giving?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean that the data is ready as-is to answer every question about institutional giving. At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.”

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here are a few features you might consider when looking at your long-term grant management goals: Ability to work with other systems : Look for open APIs to help your GMS pass information to other systems, such as your fundraising or document management systems. This includes reviewing your process documentation or creating it if necessary.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work. Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This is completed either by setting aside a donation to be given after the donor passes away or by giving a gift during their lifetime that continues to grow following the donor’s passing. While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

But part of what I try to do is to pass on the things I’ve already learned to other grant writers – especially those who are newer to the profession. Hopefully I’ll continue to learn throughout my entire career. Are they conversational? Are they academic? How well do they explain things? Mentors are worth their weight in gold.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. People love watching videos! Video has an unbelievable advantage over other forms of messaging. The Awareness Video.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. Nonprofits spending $750,000 or more of federal (or federal pass-through) funds in a year must complete a Single Audit. However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Why Do I Need an Audit?

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Having one place for all the information breaks down silos and avoids introducing risk through pulling data out of various systems into spreadsheets. When people in your community are hungry, you look for any opportunity to be more efficient so that you can spend more time getting food to those who need it. Food banks have to be nimble.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Others may be ready to jump right in and need a little gentle reminder to maintain social distance. If your event has entry requirements (such as proof of vaccination status), streamline your registration lines to keep guests moving through. Basically, it combines a live benefit gala with the flexibility of a virtual event.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Ready to sign up with DoJiggy? Consistent Event Branding : Provides event kits and matching templates for tickets, VIP passes, and flyers to ensure a cohesive look across all event materials. Focusing on high-quality, bespoke printing options, DoJiggy ensures your event is something to remember. Plus, it just looks snazzy!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

You may want to spend some time on the front lines of your nonprofit gathering stories and creating a story library so you have several ready when you need them. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. But do you really understand it? What do we mean by storytelling? And how do you tell a good story?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter. In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. What should she write?

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Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

Get ready to join us from wherever you are, no plane tickets or hotel bookings needed—access the summit from the comfort of your own space. Get ready for an exciting agenda, carefully chosen to supercharge your organization’s marketing efforts and provide actionable insights that you can implement immediately. And the best part?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, my friend operates a food pantry, and she did not like a video a volunteer made about getting ready to volunteer at the food pantry. Share the ultimate Ask script that has been passed from fundraiser to fundraiser, and then give them the opportunity to learn through role play: “Me” sentence: . Don’t you want that?

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To help you get ready for a new round of funding, we want to share some best practices and tips to make sure you’re using your GMS to create accessible applications that get you the data you need. Double check small details that are easy to pass over, like the year. Are there redundant questions that could be reduced or eliminated?

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

This means that nonprofits seeking to innovate their fundraising practices and maximize their revenue through online donor giving must prioritize donor privacy and data security. If they ignore these critical priorities, organizations risk serious damage not only to their future revenue, but to their reputation as well.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Charitable giving through online platforms has risen exponentially over the past several years , and that trend’s only continued since COVID-19 forced nonprofits to postpone, or even cancel, their in-person fundraisers. Turn it into a donation instantly with Text to Donate —before their attention moves on to something else.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 11, 2024

This elevated level of access can then be passed on to the applications the user authorizes. The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Applying for grants can kind of be hard, though. It can be difficult to find the best grants for your organization. A Google search may miss hundreds of grant opportunities you are eligible to apply for because a lot of funders don’t have websites. Grant applications typically involve a lot of writing and research.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your board will feel a greater sense of ownership over your plan, leading to increased accountability and increasing the likelihood that they’ll follow through on their responsibilities. Your consultant will help guide productive discussions and build consensus across your team. Support your donor stewardship strategy. Give personal gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. Ready to create an effective donor experience through your website? Otherwise, you risk losing prospects part way through the process. Simply having your nonprofit’s website isn’t enough, though.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Here is what you need to know to strengthen your financial savvy and keep your nonprofit on a strong financial foundation. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Are you ready? If you step away from your computer while it's on and unlocked, anyone passing by can access it. If you step away from your computer while it's on and unlocked, anyone passing by can access it. Here's a simple way to keep your data safe from potential bad actors in one easy step.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

So, as soon as you’ve gotten through the previous steps, work on the task. We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” ” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It can also motivate fundraisers to know when they’ve achieved personal fundraising goals or when your organization has passed fundraising milestones throughout your campaign. Use analytics software to determine what days and times you have higher open and click-through rates. Why are peer-to-peer fundraiser emails important?

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Gig economy darling Airbnb partnered with NPF to dedicate a series of pages on its website to finding accommodations near national parks and Google had just brought a special “coding with cocoa” station to President’s Park during the National Christmas Tree celebrations through their Made with Code girls empowerment initiative. “We

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

Donations made through branded forms tend to be 38% larger than those made through generic forms, and donors are 70% more likely to donate again if the donation page was branded. Keep in mind that this could be a good time to have a non-financial follow-up ask ready to get people more involved in your organization.

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Fun Pasta Fundraising

AUGUST 26, 2021

So, get ready to raise the funds… and crank up the fun… while you help support your school or organization with a fundraiser. Ready to get started? Advertise it and let the parents drive up and pick up their orders – they can pay for it all by credit card through your web page and on the app. All you need is an email address.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Planned gifts are most commonly put into place when a donor works through the estate planning process. A planned gift is the ultimate gift a donor can give your nonprofit. It’s usually their last gift. And quite often, it’s their largest gift. And planned gifts can have some surprising benefits. Planned Giving 101. Hey, it happens!

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? This is convenient for your staff, as they have less information to comb through later— plus, your donors will appreciate the quick giving process! Their interests, their preferences, their giving abilities— all of this can be gleaned from donor data. . However, don’t fret! The answer?

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