Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Doing More with Less Budget constraints and economic pressures are forcing organizations to stretch their resources. Create a cohesive strategy that aligns with your organizations goals, strengths, and resources. is designedto meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. Get.Grants.Better.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

First and foremost, a well-defined project goal is essential. Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. Shavonn also serves as President of the Grant Professionals Association.* As our D.I.Y.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Here at Greater Giving, our goal is to help nonprofits achieve fundraising success. We hope it will provide the insights and ideas you need to achieve your goals, and change the world! The onset of the pandemic in 2020 derailed plans and negatively affected a majority of nonprofits. What we learned from the data.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020. You know the little baby cartoon you sometimes see in pop culture.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2021

On GivingTuesday 2020, over $2.47 Since #GivingTuesday is fueled by online donations (and 2020 saw a 32% increase in online fundraising revenue for nonprofits), it’s a good idea to focus on your online audiences. Keuka College used CauseVox to create their 2020 Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising site. You can too.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

An Inclusive and Realistic Budget. The budget. Seems easy enough to put together based on conversations and what we know about the price of lumber, but without careful work based on real-time estimates, the budget can make or break the success of your campaign. Staffing Capacity to Match the Capital Fundraising Goal.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

2020 was a year unlike any other. Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. They’re organized, actionable and tell a complete story of how you’re going to achieve your goals.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2024

Unlike campaigns, nonprofits doing nonpartisan voter engagement are driven by a fundamentally different goal: to ensure the members of the communities they work in and with have a say in the policies that impact their lives, regardless of voting history. And the data shows it’s effective.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

As of March 2020, I had never worked from home—not for a single day. A guide could include personality assessment results, but it can be just as useful to skip the assessment and share things such as: Priorities Individual goals Professional strengths Communication style and pet peeves Preferences for receiving feedback and praise 2.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If he was on television today, he’d be telling us, “In 2020, the world changed.” Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where. Remember Captain Obvious? No kidding!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

So we looked through a bunch of our favorite end-of-year fundraising campaigns from 2020 and put together eight examples to inspire you! They work across county lines with the goal of saving the greatest number of lives possible through strategic, creative, and impactful programming. We want to help! Who they are. The best part?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

More than half of nonprofits surveyed for The State of Nonprofit Fundraising reported holding two to five events in 2020, while 7% said they held six or more. Many nonprofits set their goals significantly lower for virtual events, knowing it was new territory, and some organizational costs included service deposits paid for canceled events.).

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Our fundraising timeline will help you stay focused on your goals and objectives. In 2020, donors gave over $2.47 For small orgs on a tight budget or can’t get a digital fundraising tool approved quickly, you can use CauseVox for 100% free with the Basic Plan. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. Half (51.7%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission! Social media posts were the #1 drivers of charitable giving in 2020, and that’s not likely to change any time soon. Social Media Metrics.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. At CauseVox, we’re all about helping everyone to meet their goals – donors and the causes they support.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In 2020, the online revenue for nonprofits grew 32%. Like any solid fundraiser, a crowdfunding campaign works the best when you have a clear plan with well developed goals to guide you and your donors. The easiest way to start building out your plan is by identifying your goals. You’ve most likely heard of SMART goals before.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

This growing trend across the nonprofit market began with the economic uncertainty of 2020 and has continued to show nonprofits the importance of establishing alternate options for revenue and longevity. Strategic Vision: Define a clear vision for the future of your nonprofit, outlining your long-term goals and objectives.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 20, 2022

2020 was consumed with a pandemic, strict restrictions on in-person contact, and a suffering economy. The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2021 revealed that more than 60% of nonprofits fell short of their fundraising goals in 2020. Of those who held hybrid events, 58% met or exceeded their goals.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Donations made through online donation platforms climbed dramatically in 2020, even though the average amount of gifts has decreased. Tell your visitor who you are, what you’re raising money for, and the goal you hope to achieve. TIP: Tangible goals sell better. – Know what you need and what you don’t.

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CauseVox

JULY 12, 2022

Undoubtedly, the thought of a campaign with a very ambitious fundraising goal can be daunting. With a bit of forethought and some solid planning, you can easily run a successful campaign to reach your organizational goals. Do the words “Capital Campaign” send shivers down your spine? But capital campaigns don’t need to be scary.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What is the best option to help your organization meet its fundraising goals without overspending on grant writing services? Half (52%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020. The top reasons for vacancies included salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%).

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. Of course, a grant writer's goal should be the same as yours: to get grant awards for your nonprofit. The short answer is "no." What could it mean for a nonprofit?

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. With [Company Name] by our side at this upcoming event, we’re sure to achieve this season’s fundraising goal and serve [Community Name] well.

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Greater Giving

MAY 20, 2021

Last year, we conducted a survey of hundreds of nonprofit organizations across North America to find out what challenges they encountered in 2020, how they handled those challenges, and what they see for their organization in the future. Top issues facing nonprofit organizations today. And that trend is predicted to continue into 2021.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

From research proficiency to persuasive writing, from budgeting to relationship building, each skill plays a vital role. A proficient grant writer knows how to use this data to align their proposal with the funder's goals. It involves demonstrating how your nonprofit's mission matches the funder's goals.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This article was previously published on forbes.com: [link] The year 2020 has indeed been a year like no other. What planning is required to help meet our financial goals? A budget is made up of revenue and expenses. Do the same for each revenue stream, and have an actionable plan to meet your funding goal.

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2021

2020 was the year of the pivot. When they realized their traditional holiday gift-giving program wouldn’t be possible during COVID, they made a fast decision to go completely digital and swept past their goals with their virtual toy drive. They set up their CauseVox site, set their goal to $25,000 and started sharing.

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AmpliFund

AUGUST 16, 2023

When the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) introduced revisions to the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) in 2020, there was a notable focus on performance. A common notion in the industry is that “my program has unique goals." Define goal types 2. Create benchmarks for monthly performance for these goal types 3.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. Realistic fundraising goal. Budget for expenses.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

Historically, AuSM has run a gala in the spring, but thanks to over a year of COVID, it was cancelled in 2020 and we didn’t anticipate running one in 2021. Despite the fact that this was a new fundraiser, with new technology, and our first go at a completely virtual fundraising event, AuSM met and exceeded our goal of $25,000.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Set a clear goal.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2022

For more than two years now, it’s been a tough environment in which to meet nonprofit fundraising goals. Getting a government grant requires a huge amount of effort in research and grant-writing, and these programs often have long waiting periods, making it difficult to budget around them. But how are nonprofits doing it?

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 2, 2023

As the new year approaches, we start to think about new potential funding opportunities and new and existing relationships that need to be built and maintain to make your funding goals a reality. Never mind their budget. Effectively building networking relationships takes strategy. Building relationships with funders is no different.

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Grant Geek

DECEMBER 11, 2020

What started as a hopeful outlook going into 2020 quickly changed gears in mid- march , motivating many nonprofits to change their focus and work to provide and operate to the best of their capacity due to COVID restrictions. by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 25, 2024

Leading a nonprofit team to success requires an executive director who can wear many hats and effectively guide the organization toward its goal. Your role will vary widely depending on the makeup and goals of your nonprofit. Understanding the organization’s goals, mission, and needs is crucial for being an effective leader.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

If you’re on a fixed budget or timeframe, a one-day online fundraiser is one of the best charity event ideas for your organization. In 2020, they chose to change things up due to COVID and instead asked for donations instead of gifts. Their community was hugely moved by the holiday spirit because they raised over double their goal.

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