Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Lead a Revenue-Wise Strategy Session As a financial leader, you touch all areas of your nonprofit organization through budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Read our article here about our 2023 successes. Provide budget-to-actuals comparison through the last month. If you are seeking an expert partner to join you in your work to raise more funds, we are ready to join you in this work today. All of these questions indicate a need for data. Remember, it is all about your impact!

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

We'll have so much to do with the fundraising, budgets, event planning, or that board thing. I'll just call Chris and ask for the 2023 gift - It'll come in." With our time often split between fundraising and "can you help with this?", You know the one. Spend some time in a Discovery meeting or on a Discovery call.

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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. But let's face it, not every organization has the budget for a full-time expert or a pricey consultant. The short answer is "no."

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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%). Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates tailor grant services to your needs and work with your budget.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Many Auction Committees will assign this task to one or more people to make sure their items are ready for display before your fundraising event. Must be used by December 31, 2023). However, many organizations don’t know how to make their packages enticing enough for people to want to bid on them. How to Tie A Bow.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Data from GivingTuesday 2023 & CauseVox’s Giving Study reveals that globally young people are far more active givers. In 2023, Spur Local hosted a Give Local campaign, in which they highlighted over 200 local nonprofits and facilitated over $1 million dollars in donations. Ready to make 2024 your best GivingTuesday, yet?

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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. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. Half (51.7%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020. We are ready to join you in the good work your organization is doing.

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Fundly

JANUARY 22, 2023

It’s important to know what to look for when choosing which site will best meet your fundraising needs, and that can vary greatly depending on your size, cause, and operating budget. Start your selection process by finalizing your campaign goals, researching your budget, and comparing your options.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 Spur Local’s 2023 GivingTuesday campaign counter showing over $1 Million Raised from 5,347 donations) Customizing these elements—matching them with your campaign’s colors and messaging—helps convey urgency and shows how every contribution matters. billion in the U.S.,

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

National Volunteer Week runs from April 16 – 22, 2023, and Volunteer Recognition Day is on April 20, 2023. Now, ready for some practical ideas? But it also needs to be on brand for your nonprofit, stay within budget (even if that’s zero!), These are both great opportunities for thanking volunteers.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 4, 2023

The website provides a handy , Organizational Readiness Tool interested organizations can use to see if they are eligible for the Open Call. based organizations with an annual operating budget of at least $1 million and no more than $5 million for at least two of the past three years. Central Time on June 12, 2023.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As we all begin planning for 2023, I want you to pause for a moment and consider how more grant funding could change your day-to-day nonprofit operations. The portion of staff salary that corresponds to hours spent in programs can be included in program budgets. I tell this to folks in Grant Writing Made Easy all the time.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2024

Leverage larger travel budgets: According to a 2023 study, most Americans annually set aside $4,000 or more for travel. When you offer travel at your fundraiser, you can lean into your guests’ travel budgets, which are often much higher than their charitable giving budgets.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When you’re ready to look at GiveSmart, contact our team of experts today. With over 4,030 peer-to-peer campaigns run in 2023, GiveSmart is the clear choice for your year-round fundraising efforts. “We And, you don’t have an unlimited budget to do so. GiveSmart customers raised $1.48+ billion in 2023. You have to grow.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2024

MacArthur Foundation and I established Lever for Change five years ago, we didn’t use any complex formula in setting our goal of mobilizing $1 billion by 2023. But when my colleagues at the John D. and Catherine T. We wanted to be ambitious, be audacious, and grab headlines.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For example, they can expand their operations by hiring new staff or budgeting for a multiyear capital project. 57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. And donors like it. The post What Are Recurring Donations?

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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. If you already have a grants management system, just quickly change from goal labels to goal types with a click or two and you will be ready to streamline your data collection.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In terms of budget, projects with a larger scope may be eligible to request larger amounts for up to three or five years of support, depending on the track and project. What if I am ready to apply? What if I am not ready to apply this year? AGS is excited to offer a Federal Agency Training Series in 2023!

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Key application requirements are a narrative that includes your efforts to advance racial equity, a budget, a chart of project milestones and deliverables, and letters of commitment from all partners involved as well as an. What if I am ready to apply? What if I am not ready to apply this year? an entire state).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to the Charitable Giving USA 2024 report , donations in 2023 surpassed an estimated $557 billion. Solution: Ensure your organization is ready for a capital campaign by conducting a feasibility study, building a strong case for support, and cultivating relationships with major donors.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, with the rise of ChatGPT in early 2023, there has been more buzz surrounding AI than ever before, especially in the nonprofit sector. When you’re ready, you can start shopping for an AI tool, keeping your goals and budget in mind. And there are a variety of opinions out there about AI.

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Sharpshooter Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the budget-strapped nonprofit world, staff are habitually expected to do the job of more than one person. According to Grant Station’s 2023 State of Grant Seeking report, 18% of respondents represented all-volunteer organizations or had only one employee doing the job of many. I always say no but some threats are concerning.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In the budget-strapped nonprofit world, staff are habitually expected to do the job of more than one person. According to Grant Station’s 2023 State of Grant Seeking report, 18% of respondents represented all-volunteer organizations or had only one employee doing the job of many. I always say no but some threats are concerning.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. Platforms like eCardWidget come ready for you to upload eCard to your site or Shopify store for your supporters to send each other notes easily. What are the best fundraising ideas? Discover the perfect fundraising idea.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 16, 2025

Budgeting and Resource Allocation Establishing a robust budget that aligns with your overarching goals is not just a good financial practice; its a strategic move that amplifies the impact of every dollar spent. Kickstarting the budgeting journey involves setting a comprehensive, year-long fundraising goal.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 15, 2025

Schools rely heavily on these efforts to bridge budget gaps, from upgrading playground equipment to funding band uniforms, sports teams, or STEM initiatives. The stakes are high: a 2023 survey by School Fundraising Solutions found that 68% of school administrators cited cost to start as their top concern when selecting a fundraising program.

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