Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Plan All Year for Year-End Gifts of Asset It is imperative for nonprofit organizations, universities, and foundations to communicate about possible year-end gifts of assets throughout the year and certainly as soon as possible in the last quarter of the year, but sometimes a last-minute rush is unavoidable.

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Liability Calendar Strategic Plan Readiness 94

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. Learning the essentials of planned giving, setting up the right tools, adding material to your website, and promoting your program are straightforward enough tasks. Study your results and keep iterating.

Demographics 102

Demographics Pass-Through Strategic Plan Fundraising 102

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Measuring the dual bottom lines of sustainability and impact can help you determine if the time has come for your nonprofit to conclude your mission — or pivot to a new one. The post Is Your Nonprofit’s Mission Obsolete — Or Just Ready for a New Direction? appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Readiness Strategic Plan Nonprofit Management 100

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This handy mission-control checklist guides your nonprofit through strategic planning, budgeting, audit preparation and compliance, technology decisions and more. Download your copy today, and get ready to reach unimaginable heights of success.

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Strategic Plan Readiness Budget Nonprofit 98

Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan.

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Budget Strategic Plan Finance Insurance 117

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it.

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Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 59

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Strategic Plan Nonprofit Ethics Government 116

CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’ve got a brilliant idea for a new nonprofit. You’re ready to make the good stuff happen, but how do you get started? Running a nonprofit requires so much more than a good idea or even the best of intentions. Registration for the Nonprofit Startup 101 Course is live! Who is the Nonprofit Startup Course for?

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Strategic Plan Nonprofit Consulting Consulting 98

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Use your organization’s strategic plan and the SMART goals within it as your guide to mission-aligned messaging. COLLABORATION: Get Your Team on Board.

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Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 52

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising.

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AI Nonprofit Fundraising Retainer 147

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

However, it is one of the most important tasks your nonprofit should establish. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source. The fiscal year may be different for some organizations.

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Budget Goals Grant Grants 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

As the founder of a new nonprofit, you are probably doing everything yourself and working for free instead of taking a nonprofit salary. . Or pay yourself more than you are now so that your nonprofit provides you with a living wage. It can feel like a lot of money when you’re looking at the nonprofit’s tiny checkbook.

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Budget Nonprofit Readiness Funding 111

Aly Sterling Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We don't need to tell you that the last quarter of the year is a busy time for nonprofits and for-profits alike! The post Are you ready for Q4? Get our tips for finishing strong in 2023 and beginning 2024 with optimism and confidence. first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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Readiness Strategic Plan Nonprofit Fundraising 52

Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Get the skinny on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, boards, fundraising, and social media marketing.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Burnout Strategic Plan Media 105

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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Budget Strategic Plan Template Conference 53

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With advances in technology such as artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud services flooding the marketplace, nonprofits feel the pressure to adapt, adopt, and innovate. According to nonprofit technology experts, successful leaders often share one proven approach to innovation: They think big but start small.

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Nonprofit AI Goals Readiness 115

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. How to use educational resources for your nonprofit There are a few major benefits to utilizing free nonprofit resources to their full potential.

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Nonprofit Template Software Management 122

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is Strategic Fundraising?

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Fundraising Calendar Engineering Nonprofit 97

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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Nonprofit Subcontractor Goals Management 119

GrantNews

MAY 30, 2024

The combined efforts and strategic planning increase their chances of securing vital funds. Rebates up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations, businesses, and IHEs for innovative activities that foster economic development Grants up to $20,000 to businesses for workforce development opportunities.

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Grant Grants Government Strategic Plan 115

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re in for an unforgettable experience: bbcon is Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals, showcasing everything new and next in your software, plus networking and idea-sharing with fundraisers, development team leaders, and innovators from every sector. Ready to start planning? New to bbcon?

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Utilities Conference Strategic Plan Software 97

Blue Avocado

JULY 9, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is one tool or strategy you wish your nonprofit had implemented sooner?” Anita Smart from Natic Esperanza Streamlining Bill Pay and Boosting Audit Readiness QuickBooks ® Online and Bill.com. special interests, any key preferences or pet peeves. . Your Voice Matters!

Nonprofit 85

Nonprofit AI Management Readiness 85

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys.

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Policy Policies Utilities Nonprofit 91

Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel. And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. Not all survive.

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Nonprofit Burnout Strategic Plan Finance 85

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. Check out our guide on When and How to Pay Yourself a Nonprofit Salary to get yourself on a path to getting paid. Founders of nonprofits often want their first hire to be a fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Readiness Management Budget 75

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Zach: Prior to working in libraries, I worked in the nonprofit sector for six years.

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Strategic Plan Grant Grants Funding 98

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Craft a Compelling Story Nonprofit stories evoke emotions and inspire action. For example, a nonprofit supporting education might showcase a particular students success story, made possible through past contributions. Plan a concise and dynamic presentation to maintain energy levels.

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Goals Strategic Plan Donation Fundraising 52

Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. This means rallying not only your staff and volunteers around your nonprofit’s mission, but also your board. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help.

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Strategic Plan Consulting Consultant Consulting 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. Andrew Cohen of Forum One did one called 12 Big Trends in Nonprofit Technology for 2012. His big prediction was that 2012 would be a breakout year for mobile computing in nonprofit tech. The Forecasts for 2012. The Decline of PCs.

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Nonprofit Liability Strategic Plan Conference 74

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Starting a nonprofit organization can be as daunting as it is inspiring, especially when funds are scarce. But with determination and strategic planning, your passion project can take off without a financial launching pad. What We’ll Cover Can You Really Start a Nonprofit with No Money? Yes, this can be done!

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Strategic Plan Nonprofit Media Budget 52

DonorSnap

AUGUST 7, 2023

Summer often brings a lull in activities for many nonprofits. In this blog post, we’ll cover seven activities that will help your nonprofit make the most out of the summer slowdown and boost your year-end fundraising. Analyze Your Fundraising Campaign Data Having a nonprofit CRM can provide valuable insights to your organization.

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CRM Nonprofit Training Strategic Plan 52

Qgiv

MAY 31, 2022

Sheryl Soukup, CFRE, is the founder and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions , a full-service consulting company helping nonprofits maximize their impact in fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and governance. A strategic plan has been developed! About Soukup Strategic Solutions.

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Strategic Plan Goals Nonprofit Government 52

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2024

To kickstart the process, you should make sure to answer the following questions: Nonprofit-Specific Questions #1 What is your nonprofit’s mission? The core purpose of your nonprofit should guide all of your activities and decisions, including your fundraising strategy and technology projects.

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CRM Fundraising Budget Management 111

amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

LEARN MORE: How to segment your nonprofit’s audience. Last year was another record-breaker, as US nonprofits raised $3.1 You’ll maximize your impact and drive your mission forward by setting clear goals, coming up with a strategic plan, and leveraging key fundraising opportunities like GivingTuesday.

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Metrics Strategic Plan Goals Retainer 80

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Budget Grant Writing AI Utilities 52

Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

The Importance of Selecting the Right Vendor It’s evident that the nonprofit sector evolves constantly, and charities must harness these digital opportunities to not fall behind. To supercharge opportunities, charities must have a clear annual plan for continuous improvement, strong vendor relationships and a team with an open mind.

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Fundraising Management Readiness AI 97

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The solution is to have a recipe or rather, a plan, that maps out all your fundraising for the year. You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. But … be ready to do it next year.

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Fundraising Goals Template Grant 134