Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Cost-Effective Advertising Options Facebook Ads allow you to target specific audiences by location, interests and more, even with a modest budget. This Facebook help article for nonprofits shows you exactly how to get started with Facebook and Instagram ads to increase awareness of your organization and raise funds for your cause.

Media

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will guide you through steps to ensure you’re well-prepared in advance of a disaster and ensure your efforts are effectively directed towards initiatives that provide aid during challenging times. Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations.

Donation

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For a more detailed explanation of grants, refer to our article on what is a grant. For further details, visit our article on how to apply for a grant. Budget Details how funding should be allocated. Budget A detailed account of the financial resources needed, including direct and indirect costs.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Read our article here to learn more. Large nonprofits with large fundraising teams may have the budget to hire a full-time grant writer; however, the process to hire a grant writer often takes more than 6 months from start to finish. We are ready to start work for you when you are ready! What is a grant consultant?

Consultant

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

So lace up your skates and get ready to roll! In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to organize a successful roller skating fundraiser. Budgeting for Your Roller Skating Fundraiser Effective financial management and budgeting are vital components of organizing a successful roller skating fundraiser.

Fundraising

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Establish a Budget and Pricing Strategy Money matters. Ready To Get Started Planning Your Golf Tournament Fundraiser? Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

In the case of a free demo, it will also allow you to make sure you’re making the right choice before investing in a tool, so you can budget your limited cash confidently. Planning is key to putting on a successful fundraiser, whether your budget is $1,000 or $100,000. Thankfully, that’s not true!

Template

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Read our article here to learn more. Large nonprofits with large fundraising teams may have the budget to hire a full-time grant writer; however, the process to hire a grant writer often takes more than 6 months from start to finish. Explore Our Grant Writing Services We are ready to start work for you when you are ready!

Consultant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For those ready to embark on this journey, exploring online grant writing courses and utilizing grant writing templates can provide powerful resources to aid this process. These programs often cover various facets of the grant writing process, including research, proposal writing, budget preparation, and project evaluation.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

In this article, we break down the most prominent 2025 grant trends and show you how to future-proof your strategy, so you’re not just reacting, but adapting with confidence. Clarify what AI can draft (like boilerplate sections or budget rationales) and what must stay human-led (like personal stories or your theory of change).

Grant

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are some tips to keep your finances organized: Set a Budget Determine the costs of your event, including venue, marketing, supplies, and any other expenses. A clear budget prevents overspending and ensures profitability. Track Income and Expenses Financial software like QuickBooks can be used to monitor transactions.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

In the case of a free demo, it will also allow you to make sure you’re making the right choice before investing in a tool, so you can budget your limited cash confidently. Planning is key to putting on a successful fundraiser, whether your budget is $1,000 or $100,000. Thankfully, that’s not true!

Template

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down what fiscal agents do, how they work and why nonprofits might need one. It works well for groups that aren’t yet ready to incorporate or don’t plan to become a formal nonprofit. Disbursing payments : They pay vendors, staff or reimburse expenses according to your project’s budget.

Logic Model

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

4) Annual (Gratitude) Report Many nonprofits and charities compile an annual document that reports budgeting, services, and impact. To keep your event budget-friendly, link up with local businesses or major donors and see if they would be willing to sponsor. Depending on your budget, you may consider a digital donor wall.

CRM

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll clear up the confusion, define each tool clearly, and help you choose the right tech to support your fundraising and relationship-building efforts. For small or midsize nonprofits, that can stretch your budget thin. Ready To Get Started With An All-In-One Fundraising Tool? Ready to see it in action?

CRM

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2025

If youve ever felt like youre constantly digging for the same information , this article is for you. Instead of scrambling for details every time, youll have the essentials ready to go. Financial Information: Latest budgets, audited financial statements, and cost breakdowns. What Is a Grant Writing Toolkit?

Grant Writing

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Determining the auction budget. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. Explore our dedicated article to learn more about setting starting bids and increments.

Procurement

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. 15 Collect and Share Donor Testimonials ESSENTIAL Stories sell.

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. Make Audit Readiness a Year-Round Habit It pays to be proactive when it comes to audits.

Finance

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

This article aims to show how nonprofits can leverage wealth screening, engagement metrics, and analytical tools to identify and qualify top prospects. Together, they paint a fuller picture of who might be ready to deepen their relationship with your organization.

Metrics

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Start by Choosing the Right Platform Look for a CRM that fits your teams size, budget, and goals. Ready to learn more about how you can use a CRM to both streamline and personalize your fundraising at the same time? Streamline your fundraising and cut out unnecessary admin with CauseVoxs Fundraising CRM.

CRM

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. Ideas for Schools to Raise Money in2025 School fundraising is more than just a way to bridge budget gaps-its an opportunity to unite students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to support education.

Fundraising

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

Start by Choosing the Right Platform Look for a CRM that fits your teams size, budget, and goals. Ready to learn more about how you can use a CRM to both streamline and personalize your fundraising at the same time? Streamline your fundraising and cut out unnecessary admin with CauseVoxs Fundraising CRM.

CRM

Selfish Giving

JUNE 4, 2025

Jen will share her Fit, Fuel, Footing Framework - a practical, no-nonsense approach to qualifying prospects based on alignment, available resources, and actual readiness to engage. Fresh strategies to improve outreach, save time, and increase their odds of turning leads into meaningful, ready-to-partner relationships.

Burnout

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

We’ll share a few smart, manageable steps (no big budget or marketing team required). Example: The Nature Conservancy does this well – their articles frequently link to related projects, donation pages or educational resources, guiding readers deeper into their site and mission. Ready to bring all of this advice to life?

AI

DoJiggy

MARCH 4, 2025

Get ready to turn your prom night into the most unforgettable experience with these 10 creative and profitable Prom and After-Prom fundraising ideas! From unique themed events to interactive games and activities, this article will provide you with a variety of options to choose from.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. You can even give them the three-year timeline and you've got a PDF and CSB ready for them to attach an email and whatnot.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Practices may lose income due to small inefficiencies, outdated systems, or missed opportunities to engage and retain patients, even while sticking to an existing budget. Maximizing revenue requires you to go beyond setting a budget. Without the necessary revenue, medical practices won’t be able to continue serving their communities.

Insurance

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. Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier.

Budget

Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

to describe the development team’s feelings, but the question they all have is: “Are we really ready to do this?”. An Inclusive and Realistic Budget. The budget. A budget that lacks planning is a red flag for supporters and volunteers alike. The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Capital Fundraising?

Readiness

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. Becky Jascoviak of RBW Strategy helped with this article The post I Signed up for What?! A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Want more information on creating a plan of action for your organization to manage your federal grants?

Grant Readiness

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Read this article to learn more about these changes. This change comes at a time when nonprofits are already feeling the crunch of inflation.

Funding

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. Or at least bookmark this article for later!) Is my organization ready to apply for a NEA grant? Ok, so I’m not ready to apply this year. What kinds of NEA grants are out there?

SAM

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

, but before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year. These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. Which one of our fundraising articles was your favorite?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them. Detailed budget.

Fundraising