Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Build a Detailed Fall Fundraiser Timeline and Planning Calendar A great fundraising event starts with a smart timeline. Request a Demo of Greater Giving’s software The post Summer Fundraising Committee Tips for a Successful Fall Event appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Ready to turn plans into action?

Procurement

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. The post 5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. One critical success factor in planning an engaging auction is securing high-quality, unique items that appeal to your target audience.

Procurement

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. You can find other blog posts in this series here. It is not just about applying for every grant.

GPC

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

In the end, securing that first meeting isn’t just about getting on someone’s calendar—it’s about beginning a meaningful relationship that benefits both the donor and your mission. The post The Biggest Challenge for Fundraisers: Getting That First Prospect Meeting first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Solution To manage time constraints effectively: Develop a Grant Calendar : Create a detailed calendar with deadlines, submission requirements, and timelines for each grant application.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2025

You likely already have the due dates in your calendar – use this time to connect with relevant stakeholders on the grant’s status. But beyond that – grant reports can also be used as: 1. A Tool for Internal Communication. The reporting process is a built-in checkpoint for continuous quality improvement.

Grant

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

Donation

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Creating a master calendar of donor touches—mail and email communications. Lena Lieb Director of Major Gifts, Children’s Museum of Houston Set Time on Your Calendars for a Post-mortem Not all steps are active fundraising steps. Create a Master View of Your Fundraising Activities Timing is everything.

Fundraising

DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

If you need help planning your content for the year, check out DonorSnaps nonprofit calendar with helpful prompts and important cause days that will remind you to stay connected with your supporters. Final Thoughts Thanking your donors should be an ongoing process throughout the year.

Calendar

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Set a weekly reminder on your calendar to hold you accountable and ensure it’s a part of your marketing maintenance. Once you know, use that data to refine your content strategy (across FB and your blog – more on that content strategy below!). You only need about 30 minutes each week to regularly monitor insights.

Media

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A Plan for 2025 What is on your calendar as you look forward to the new year? Take advantage of webinars from GPA and other professional trainers on how to create an effective grant calendar. Ensure you have grant deadlines and planning timelines, and report due dates in detail on your calendar.

GPCI

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics.

Award

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

To avoid that, read all the award terms and create action items around: Dates: Create calendar entries for quarterly reports, annual reports, and final reports, with 30-day, 14-day, and 7-day advance reminders. Plus, be sure to verify requirements before spending and create compliance calendars with advance reminders.

Government

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Suggestions for Actionable Improvements Strengthen communication: Use tools like shared calendars and group chats to keep everyone informed. What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

It includes a calendar template so you can properly delegate tasks, create deadlines, and keep GivingTuesday momentum going throughout the year. The post GivingTuesday Email Examples, Subject Lines, and Schedule for Sending first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Downloading the guide is your first step.

Goals

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

These days, I have regular Chapter meetings on my calendar and in-person meetups to look forward to. Just saying. Dont forget our Chapter Meetup during GrantSummit! I've learned so much as a member, and the awards Ive won are proof of how valuable this experience has been.

IT

Bloom Grant Consulting

JUNE 9, 2025

top of page HOME ABOUT OUR TEAM VALUES CLIENTS FAQ SERVICES ONGOING SUPPORT BLOSSOM BUNDLE PROSPECT RESEARCH GRANT CALENDAR BLOG RESOURCES CONTACT More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. All Posts Nonprofit Sustainability Grant Writing Prospect Research Cultivation Work With Us Search Ask Jacquee: What is Cultivation?

Grant Calendar

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

In this blog: When do nonprofits need urgent grant help? After our quick onboarding process, we could work through their foundation grant calendar, ensuring no deadlines were missed. What does a grant consultant bring to the table? What is the process to work with a grant consultant? What to look for in a grant consultant?

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

In other words, the very constituents most nonprofits court through email acquisition, social media campaigns and peer-to-peer events departed in large numbers during the first quarter — an issue that researchers noted is common at the onset of each calendar year. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products. How much money can a high school basketball team raiseonline?

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. Plan NextSteps Review your schools fundraising calendar for the upcoming semester or year. This guide offers practical steps for securing sponsorships from local businesses and organizations.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

If your nonprofit pays a contractor $600 or more in a calendar year, then you will need to issue them a form 1099-NEC at the end of the year. The post Avoid These 16 Common Nonprofit Audit Mistakes first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. The W-9 gives you the necessary details like name, address, and TIN to complete the form.

Finance

Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2025

In fact, I would plug recess into my calendar throughout the week, knowing I may not be able to do it every time. Free Resource Honing Your Leadership Skills to Propel School Success in 2025 Download now The post Top 10 Tips for New School Leaders first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Management

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Make sure you're really writing as tightly as possible, but I have a blog post here where I have it side by side. As well as we have a new resource that we're calling the Ultimate Five Steps Grant Calendar Planning Guide, which can help you map out your next 30, 60, 90, and 365 day calendar in terms of some of the focus area.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

These are the kinds of events I remember and mark my calendar for every year. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. A Kentucky 5K that benefits a history museum welcomes finishers to a post-race bourbon tasting, in partnership with a local distillery. Ready to Raise More? The post How Can I Raise More Money with My 5K?

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Share on the calendar, assign event teams, and stay aware of signups and attendance. You can customize registration pages with a drag-and-drop builder, let donors and attendees register and add to their calendar, and manage attendees and tickets in one place. Google Calendar Best for: Integrating with Google Suite 25.

Software

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

When someone signs up, they will automatically receive a confirmation email with details, followed by a calendar invite or prep materials. Plus, many tools allow you to pull in recent blog posts, event listings or updates from your website automatically. This keeps your outreach steady without needing to post in real-time.

CRM

Strategic Grants

MARCH 25, 2025

As always, for our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) subscribers, your calendar will be updated by our Research Team with any new or updated funding opportunities relevant to your sector and you will receive an automatic email alert. Our round-up is below, plus links to additional budget resources.

Budget

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Primary School Fundraising Ideas: A Seasonal and Year-Round Guide Blog Summary: Looking for fun ways to raise money for your primary school throughout the year? This guide offers various creative ideas tailored to each season, from spring fairs to festive holiday activities. Vary your activities and keep them relevant to the season.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Calendar alerts. I live by my calendar alerts. For years, I have used a Google spreadsheet and a calendar, and that works fine as long as I don't have too many complicated projects coming and going. And then I also linked to my Google calendar to make sure that I have the reminders and the timelines and everything set up.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Mark your calendars! The post Why K–12 Professionals Should Attend bbcon This Year first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. bbcon is coming to Philadelphia October 6–8! We’re combining the deep-dive “how-to” sessions of Blackbaud’s legendary K–12 User Conference ( returning in 2026!)

Education

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. Here, I’ll let you read it… “I don’t expect you to remember me. I am the co-founder of an animal and nature sanctuary in upstate NY. I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years. I have no training in marketing or fundraising.

Donation

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Register Riders and Collect Donations Make online registration easy and mobile-friendly with DoJiggy.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 2, 2025

Now, as we embark on a new calendar year, here are a few of the things we have planned for you and the grant profession in our three priority areas, Advocacy, Community, and Professionalism. We expanded our professional development offerings through monthly webinars and GrantSummit.

Grantschool

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Mark Your Calendar Applications open: Jan 28 to Dec 7 Application R eview Deadlines: Feb 28, June 30, Sept 6, and Dec 7 Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates, tips, and reminders about the process.

Applicant

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized. Your calendar should include a regular communications cadence so that volunteers stay in the loop and have multiple ways to engage with your organization. Start with these blogs: The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2025

Native live streaming, external calendar syncing, and new integrations with Microsoft 365 and Teams further simplify board workflows across dispersed teams. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Government