Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success. Starting early gives potential sponsors ample time to review your proposal, allocate their budgets, and plan their involvement. How to Build a Successful Nonprofit Event Sponsorship Strategy 1.

Budget

Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum to all executive departments and agencies requiring that Federal agencies identify and review Federal financial assistance programs and temporarily pause funding for these programs. As fundraisers (be it individual fundraisers, grant writers, event planners, annual giving, etc.),

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. A potluck or BBQ can feel more like a family reunion than a fundraising event.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Your GivingTuesday Fundraising Email Campaign: How, When, Why, and Who GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire generosity and rally support for your cause. Cost-effective : Compared to print marketing or paid ads, email is a budget-friendly option with a high return on investment (ROI).

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

7 Summer Fundraising Committee Planning Tips for a Successful Fall Event Want a smoother, more successful fall fundraiser? While things may feel quieter during July and August, now is the time to lay the foundation that will set your fall fundraising event on fire. Start with strategic summer planning.

Procurement

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Must-Watch Webinars for Event Planning from Industry Leading Professionals Planning a successful fundraising event requires creativity, strategy, and expert insights. Make It Make Cents Guest Speaker: Gazala Uradnik, Founder, GFS Events Maximizing fundraising ROI requires strategic thinking and a clear understanding of your goals.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

In digital fundraising, the shortest distance between you and your next loyal donor just might be a friend. That’s the power of peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising. We’re happy to share some highlights here to help you start building (or rebuilding) a modern P2P fundraising program. Where do you start? How do you build momentum?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

CRM

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

At nonprofits, leadership is about more than providing simple guidance or planning fundraising strategies. Hiring is a consistent pain point for nonprofits, especially those on a strict budget. Instead of taking months to train a new hire, you could hire a fractional leader from a nonprofit fundraising consultancy to take their place.

Consulting

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Organizing a successful fundraiser involves some main bases: creative ideas, attentive planning, and suitable tools. Each component is needed for effective and easy fundraising processes. Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations?

Fundraising

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. To help you get started, this guide will discuss four proven tips for procuring auction prizes your audience will want to bid on while sticking to your event budget. Happy fundraising! Let’s dive in!

Procurement

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Important activities: Gather necessary documents, develop narratives, build budgets, and secure internal approvals. Bonus Tip: Explore and incorporate available tools in your fundraising CRM to help track your applications, related actions, contacts, timeline, accounting considerations, and attachments.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. Like many areas within schools, school nurse offices often face budget constraints.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

hide(); }});--> Bonterra, a leader in social impact technology, today announced a powerful new native integration between its peer-to-peer fundraising platform, DonorDrive, and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook platforms. Nonprofits today face declining social media engagement and pressure to grow revenue through supporter-led fundraising.

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review? Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review? A well-structured review goes beyond numbers and focuses on the overall experience.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Focusing here maximizes your fundraising potential. Built-In Fundraising Tools Facebook offers integrated fundraising features, making it easier than ever to collect donations without redirecting donors to another site. If you have the budget for it, consider a social media scheduling tool. and decide how often to post.

Media

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Would this investment speed up budgeting, provide more accurate data, or mitigate risk? As a CFO, you know your organization needs to invest in your technology infrastructure. Be sure to clearly lay that out.

Finance

Soapbox Exchange

JUNE 27, 2025

When budgets are tight and fundraising feels unpredictable, nonprofits need creative, reliable ways to bring in support. That’s where peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising can make all the difference.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Fine-tune your fundraising efforts to ensure they resonate with supporters. Running budget scenarios early allows you to make informed choices and reduce surprises. Proactively share resources such as templates for strategic budgeting or checklists for cost containment best practices.

Government

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

Cindy Sarver is the digital fundraising operations manager at American Cancer Society (ACS) , playing a pivotal role in advancing the fight against cancer through innovative digital fundraising initiatives. Q2: What are your responsibilities as the digital fundraising operations manager at American Cancer Society?

Media

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

I’ve been working on this blog for years, and I have still barely scratched the surface of what goes into crafting a successful grant proposal …and then another one …and then another one. It’s a lot to keep track of, and I certainly couldn’t summarize it all in a single blog post. If you run out of money, you can’t help people.

Grant Writing

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Running a nonprofit is tough, which is why many organizations turn to nonprofit software to help with management of fundraising, donor relationships, and volunteers. Givebutter is an online fundraising platform option that provides nonprofits with the tools they need to fundraise, plan and manage events, and take in donations.

CRM

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It simply is not inspirational for a charity to declare that they must have more resources in the next few weeks to meet their budget. Now is the time to learn more about year-end strategic planning by checking out Your Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

Liability

DonorSnap

JULY 9, 2025

More than just an alliteration, this principle is pertinent to successful fundraising. This is where a fundraising plan comes into play. Nonprofit organizations that rely on a clear fundraising plan are more likely to stay focused, reach their goals, and make a bigger impact in their communities. What Is a Fundraising Plan?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

Contracts

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

For example, is the funder asking for a detailed budget? Consider this cost in light of your other fundraising campaigns , too. The post Researching Your Grantmaker: 3 Questions to Consider first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Letters of support ? A lengthy narrative?

Proposal

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

We know that many fundraising auctions are put on by small but mighty teams (or maybe even a single person wearing a lot of hats!). Get Fully Funded knows how to break down your big goals into small steps, making it easier to scale your fundraising successfully. Tiny teams can do BIG things—with the right workflow.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Budgeting and Financials 5.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1

Grant Writing

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 29, 2025

When fundraising becomes complicated and giving feels frustrating for donors, even your most dedicated supporters can disengage. Plus, supporters struggle to fundraise on your behalf when platforms are hard to navigate or lack personalization, creating a disconnect that limits engagement and loyalty. The result?

CRM

Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

The prospective funder x seeks to support xyz and requires strong justification around budget. Think about the security of your data and do your research as to what tool is right for your organisation’s needs and budgets. As an example: “For this prompt – you are an experienced grant writer applying for funding for x.

AI

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

We know that many fundraising events are put on by small but mighty teams (or maybe even a single person wearing a lot of hats!). Get Fully Funded knows how to break down your big goals into small steps, making it easier to scale your fundraising successfully. Tiny teams can do BIG things—with the right workflow.

Template

DoJiggy

JULY 8, 2025

Successful fundraising isn’t just about having a good cause—it’s about motivating your supporters to get involved, stay engaged, and go the extra mile. One of the most effective strategies for boosting participation and donations is offering incentives for fundraisers. The element of surprise can be a big motivator.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? See campaign performance, donor and gift details, and fundraising event performance in your CRM. You can then easily follow up with them afterward, include them in email campaigns, or see how your events are helping your fundraising efforts.

CRM

amplifi

JULY 10, 2025

Fundraising teams are stretched thin, and development offices are challenged with shrinking budgets, leaner staff, and growing expectations. We’ve examined the report and pulled six key takeaways for fundraisers who are trying to achieve more with fewer resources. FREE eBOOK: Data Driven Fundraising Strategies.

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