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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Grant Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2024

Showcase your organization’s amazing work and reputation through various online platforms because, guess what? When researching grantmakers, look for common connections through LinkedIn and other social media tools. Pass on those opportunities unless you have a strong connection that can champion your organization and proposal.

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Program Analysis – what will happen to the program to accommodate the growth?

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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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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Are you ready to find out how to optimize your organization’s upcoming phonathon to raise more? During this time, they’ll read through the provided script and respond to a variety of different “donor personas.” Make sure that you’re planning to reach donors when they’re ready and able to chat for the greatest fundraising success.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Writing a thank you letter should be the easiest task on your to-do list. There are just two simple words: thank you. And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. Yet, it can feel hard sometimes to write a good thank you letter. Maybe you don’t know what to write. Or where to start.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. Pre-register now for your DSF4 VIP Pass for only $35 ($10 off) for the best experience from the Summit. We’ve got you covered.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students.

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NextAfter

DECEMBER 15, 2021

I don’t have a definitive answer here for the absolute best way to position this video. But I can tell you what we’ve learned about video and share a few ideas that come to mind on ways you might leverage it. First off…here’s what we’ve learned about videos in fundraising. You can see our recommended campaign donation page layout here.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It should also pass the reviewer’s criteria. Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It should also pass the reviewer’s criteria. Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

It was cold even by San Francisco standards, but there was an impressive turnout of volunteers present and ready to plant. San Francisco just passed Proposition E, which opens up major opportunities for the nonprofit. (Please visit the site to view this video). What does it take to make a city greener?

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If your grant funding approach is ad hoc and depends on finding FOAs to apply to each month, you need to be ready to spring into action at a moment's notice as opportunities come up. It's always a good idea to look weekly, if not daily, for funding opportunity announcements that might be a good fit for your organization.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

– Unwrapped – To Go Campaign: Unwrapped20.givesmart.com We had three options: We could cancel. We could postpone. We could go virtual. As our largest fundraising event of the year, we knew that canceling just wasn’t an option for us. 2. What was the most rewarding part? givesmart.com 1.

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