Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

This guide offers the most practical, scalable approach to launching a planned giving programeven if you’re a small nonprofit with limited staff and budget. Read the rest of the article for valuable details, typical case study and a readyness calculator. Make it feel like a letter to your mother, not a cold institutional appeal.

Policy

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of audits nonprofit finance teams commonly work on and the most common nonprofit audit mistakes for each, giving you a better understanding of how to avoid these mistakes for your next audit. The W-9 gives you the necessary details like name, address, and TIN to complete the form.

Finance

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

And with a calendar view, you can see whats coming up at a glance, from campaign launches to donor meetings. Start by Choosing the Right Platform Look for a CRM that fits your teams size, budget, and goals. Task management tools help you (and your team) stay organized, assigning to-dos and contacts while tracking progress in one place.

CRM

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

And sometimes the things you have outlined or that you have described are not outlined clearly in your budget. And when they look at it side by side, they may say, but wait, they're asking for this other thing in the budget, they didn't even talk about that. That may or may not work together. Allow extra time if possible.

Instrumentl

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

And with a calendar view, you can see whats coming up at a glance, from campaign launches to donor meetings. Start by Choosing the Right Platform Look for a CRM that fits your teams size, budget, and goals. Task management tools help you (and your team) stay organized, assigning to-dos and contacts while tracking progress in one place.

CRM

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Calendar alerts. I live by my calendar alerts. For some reason, whether it be some requirement that they had to be a certain type of organization or a certain budget or serve a certain population, it's like, oh, okay. That saves a ton of time. I have to have it set to remember to pick up my kid from school every day.

Instrumentl

Planned Giving

JULY 28, 2025

August may be “Make a Will Month,” but let’s be honest—your legacy deserves more than a single square on the calendar. This article provides general information about will requirements in the United States. Disclaimer: This article provides general information about will requirements in the United States.

Template

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it. Don’t hesitate to use this budget as a guide for your year-end fundraising efforts. Ready to get started building your own year-end fundraising calendar?

Calendar

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Fundraising Calendar for 2021. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Fundraising Plan & Goals Worksheet.

Calendar

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. This is where a fundraising calendar comes in handy. Every organization that relies on fundraising to operate should consider incorporating a fundraising calendar into their yearly plan.

Calendar

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Read our article here about our 2023 successes. Read this article to see: Mistake #5: Grant writers continuously adjusting data when writing grants How can I know if a funder requires really up-to-date data in a grant application? Provide budget-to-actuals comparison through the last month. 1 set of data, so many ways to use it.

Grant Writing

Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it. What is the overhead myth?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Has the blog been updated recently with a new article? Detailed activity calendar. A calendar of fundraising activities, including grant deadlines, newsletter send-out dates, and warm touches for donors will get you on the path to raising all the money you need to fully fund your programs. Detailed budget. Impact numbers.

Fundraising

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

In a minute I’ll go over how to know whether or not you’re ready and for those of you who conclude that you aren’t quite there yet, I recommend reading this article anyway and using the information as a way to prepare and inform yourself. Or at least bookmark this article for later!) What kinds of NEA grants are out there?

SAM

Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

That’s why you have to develop a fundraising strategy for your nonprofit that consists of a variety of different approaches, reflects elements like campaign strategies and budget planning , and helps your organization meet its goals. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan.

Calendar

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? If that data isnt available or you are a start-up, look at your estimated budget or check out the stats of similar organizations. Download your free nonprofit fundraising and calendar plan here. Will new staff be brought on?

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Insights to glean from this statement When you compare your nonprofit statement of activities with your budget, the line items in both the revenue and expenses sections should match up. So, the first insight that the statement of activities can show is whether your organization is on track to stick to your prepared budget for the year.

Liability

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2022

For more benefits of starting a monthly giving program, check out this article. Include Monthly Giving On Your Content Calendar. The easiest way to do so is to create a detailed content calendar. Content calendars will help you plan and execute communications about your campaigns. CauseVox’s Unique Tool.

Calendar

Candid

MAY 2, 2022

To achieve this, the Center’s team put together an outline of messaging that would complement their programming, fitting pieces into their monthly member newsletters and social media calendar. They shared quite a bit from Candid’s articles, social posts, and training. Learn more here. .

IT

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This article discusses what grant management is and the risks of mismanaging awarded grants. From writing a grant proposal to completing the budget, grant management encompasses all aspects of receiving and tracking grant funds. In fact, use the GrantWatch calendar tool when you search for grants. What is Grant Management?

Grant Management

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

You’ll need detailed lists of expenses and revenue when it comes time for budgeting for the next year. Schedule Keep a work calendar and update it so it’s always current. We like Google Calendar since you can see it on your computer or phone, and once you start building your team, you can share calendars.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

A well-designed website doesn't require a large budget and a professional design team. You can build a great-looking, professional website for your organization without being a design expert (and without going over budget). Design and Multimedia. Be sure to watch the accompanying webinar on web design as well.

Calendar

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. If you are attending, you'll need to clear your calendar for all three of the dates in the series you sign up for. Browse articles about Training Support and Consultants. Eligible organizations can request two licenses per year.

Conference

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. If you are attending, you'll need to clear your calendar for all three of the dates in the series you sign up for. Browse articles about Training Support and Consultants. Eligible organizations can request two licenses per year.

Conference

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. What you’ll find in this article: What certifications should a grant writer have? Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. We know what it takes to successfully win grants.

Consulting

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. Use the 3 steps below and the 1-Page Fundraising Plan template you can download at the end of the article to get started. Let’s Build Your Fundraising Plan! Okay, it’s time to draft your plan.

Template

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Check out this quote from a recent NonProfit Pro article: “The Great Resignation offers one of the greatest recruiting opportunities — if not the greatest — in recent history. months, the article cited. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are the four top nonprofit job trends we’re seeing as we close out 2021: 1.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

They reference an article from the fall 2009 Stanford Social Innovation Review , The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle. Because at this point, any fat is long gone from most nonprofit budgets, including funds for personal development, technology, and general infrastructure. Mark your calendar now for September 20 to 21.

Grantstation

CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll dive into how you can leverage the power of AI to take your nonprofit game to the next level. It can generate fundraising emails , social media posts, and blog articles, all on the fly. Ready to learn how practical AI tools can make your life easier? This is where ChatGPT comes in.

AI

Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 28, 2024

Without a solid program, organization budget, and strong financial statements or audited financials, grantmakers will not take the organization seriously. When considering how the budget affects the overall program, consider the following: Make sure the budget is aligned with your narrative in the application.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss how you can incorporate text-to-give into your fundraising strategy to boost impact. Does the text-to-give software fit into your budget? This should be based on the goals you have for your fundraiser (the exact amount of ticket sales/funds you want to reach) as well as your event calendar.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2016

Looking for something to fill your calendar with Thursday night? His informal poll helped guide the list, and the comments below the article are worth reading. Whereas five years ago, a church needed a four- or five-figure budget to create its own church app, now it can be done for much, much less. Bored by the announcements?

Calendar

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

When I spoke at NCVS last year , I said that sometimes in tech planning discussions, people will start with a sort of blue-sky, unlimited-resources blueprint: The problem is that once the realities of budget, staffing, and compatibility issues set in, that blueprint starts to look like a mess: Instead, try starting from the simplest path.

CRM

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Top features: Online donation forms Integrated payment processing Email marketing tool Mobile app Event registration Report builder and resource of standard reports Price: DonorPerfect provides multiple packages to meet any nonprofit’s unique mission, budget, and size. What is your nonprofit’s budget? Frequently and readily available.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

When I spoke at NCVS last year , I said that sometimes in tech planning discussions, people will start with a sort of blue-sky, unlimited-resources blueprint: The problem is that once the realities of budget, staffing, and compatibility issues set in, that blueprint starts to look like a mess: Instead, try starting from the simplest path.

CRM

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

large projects through scheduling, budget estimation, team. Check out this TechSoup article on figuring out which type of project management software fits your requirements. and Calendar. Project management software helps organizations manage the complexities of. collaboration and communication and resource organization.

Management

Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2022

Create a content calendar Launch Instagram fundraisers Focus on visual storytelling Write engaging captions Post in a variety of formats Use strong hashtags Team up with partners Experiment with Instagram ads Continue learning. Create a content calendar. The lifeblood of any social media strategy is the content calendar.

Fundraising