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

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

In this blog: When do nonprofits need urgent grant help? This wide breadth of experience ensures that we are ready to supplement your teams capacity with expertise that expands the horizons of your nonprofit. Our team of grant professionals is ready to support you today. What does a grant consultant bring to the table?

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

With this preparation, you’ll be ready to support your team in applying for new opportunities and be ready to manage the funds once they become available. Ready to streamline your grant management process? Plus, be sure to verify requirements before spending and create compliance calendars with advance reminders.

Government

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

These days, I have regular Chapter meetings on my calendar and in-person meetups to look forward to. If you havent already, are you ready to voyage with your local chapter and indulge in its amenities? Just saying. Dont forget our Chapter Meetup during GrantSummit! For the record, no one in New Jersey actually says bada-bing.

IT

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. Also make sure that human resources and department managers are on the same page and ready to enforce new internal controls when necessary. Don’t get caught unprepared at the end of the year.

Finance

Wild Apricot

JULY 29, 2025

Include a Blog on Your Website We highly recommend adding a blog to your nonprofit website – it’s a great way to drive traffic, boost your SEO and provide you with resources to share via email and social media. Plus, a blog can establish your nonprofit as a thought leader in your industry. Not sure what to write about?

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

These are the kinds of events I remember and mark my calendar for every year. Ready to Raise More? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. An animal welfare organization hosts police or service dog demonstrations at their 5K events. Ultimately, a successful 5K is about more than just the miles—it’s about the mission.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

And so everything is going to be ready for you in terms of these respective points. Make sure you're really writing as tightly as possible, but I have a blog post here where I have it side by side. But I give you an example on this. I always say right tight.

Instrumentl

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

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

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? Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits. Theres no single best time.

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. Calendar alerts. I live by my calendar alerts. I always kind of joke with my family, but kinda not. That saves a ton of time.

Instrumentl

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Ready to ride for a cause? Register Riders and Collect Donations Make online registration easy and mobile-friendly with DoJiggy. With a clear plan, community support, and creative ideas, your charity ride can become an exciting annual tradition. Start planning your fundraiser with DoJiggy today and let your wheels make a difference.

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

Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

Calendar

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Outline your campaign plan, and ask them to mark their calendars and spread the word in their networks. If you're working with a specific partner for #GivingTuesday, you should have a joint marketing plan ready to deploy. Call Your Partners. Go to these people, and tell them about #GivingTuesday and what you'll be doing.

Readiness

Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: . Yet, having a virtual event on calendar, you’re able to secure vendors and create video conference lines in a matter of minutes. Ready to start planning your own virtual fundraising event? Check out these additional resources: .

Calendar

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. An editorial calendar is basically just a content map or a guide that helps you map out your nonprofit’s content (including social media) for the year. Don’t let this term scare you.

Media

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. Clear, magnetic BHAG.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. Ready to Register? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software? See you in Seattle!

Conference

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Use an Outlook or Google calendar for due dates and deadlines. The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates. Excel spreadsheets work well for creating a simple grant plan.

GPC

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I see them everywhere – from blog posts to webinars to podcast episodes. For instance, a simple daily calendar listing the work I need to accomplish gets the job done. This year we finally decided to go all in with Asana, and I’m hopeful it will get the job done, because I’m ready for a consistent tool that serves all our needs.

Grant

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, when the calendar’s final days land on a weekend, you can face a unique set of challenges, complicating what is already a high-stakes time for your nonprofit. To make the most of your EOY fundraising strategy , your technology has to be ready to handle almost anything. Do You Panic When December 31 Falls on a Weekend?

Software

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This blog post explores how to create an annual fundraising plan and even provides a helpful annual fundraising plan template to help putting together your fundraising plan easier. Ready to download the template? You want to make sure that their responsibilities are on their radar (and on their personal calendars). Here you go!

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. If you are ready for new accounting software that is built for nonprofit organizations, check out our Fund Accounting Buyer’s Guide to help you identify the functionality you need.

Software

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. Hey, just stick around and keep reading this blog and you’ll learn A LOT!) Are you ready?? So skip grants until you reach year 3 or 4 and are grant ready. Rich people.”

Template

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Power BI Lead Generation Dashboard With donor tiers, analytics, and a robust database in place, McCleary was ready to see what he could do with Power BI. The post How The Salvation Army Uses Power BI to Boost Major Giving first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

CRM

Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? The post 16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list appeared first on Candid Blog.

Nonprofit

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The nonprofit industry stands to gain the most from this trend and the most proactive ones are already gearing up for the typical hiring binge that happens at the beginning of a calendar year when new budgets kick in. Ready to explore more jobs in the nonprofit sector? Ready To Get Your Next Nonprofit Job Or Is Your Nonprofit Hiring?

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We have our clients use a calendar so they can color code their Asks, Warm Touches, and Communications to make sure donors aren’t being overasked. As you write blog posts, social media posts, appeals, and newsletter articles, keep your message focused on your mission. Get your website ready. Every Kitten Deserves a Chance.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Many get inspired to support their favorite charities with their time, too⁠—which means you may receive an influx of volunteers ready and willing to support your cause. Thus, following up with eligible individuals at the end of the calendar year can encourage last-minute requests and boost the impact of your supporters’ previous efforts.

Donation

Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2025

Here are the key steps to ensure you’re ready: Confirm the Details Send a calendar invite with the meeting location, time, and purpose. Be sure to log the meeting in your donor database and add calendar reminders for follow-up. Double-check directions, parking info, and accessibility. Consistency builds trust.

Fundraising

CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Only you know whether your community is ready to gather in-person for an event, but here are some things to consider: Virtual events let you raise more with less effort: Hosting a virtual event allows you to lower your costs and appeal to a wider audience. Fundraising Calendar Template. Download the free fundraising plan today!

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JANUARY 18, 2023

Now I have one full-time grant writer, a part-time consultant, and soon will be ready to hire another full-time grant writer. Get my son ready and myself somewhat ready and take my son to daycare. Come back from daycare to eat breakfast and finish getting ready. Wake up at 5:30-6 am. So I did that.

Grant Writing

Grant Consulting Services

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Throughout the next year, we will walk through the main components of our Grantegy Optimization process through our blog and online classes. Assigning tasks and even setting up a grant calendar are tools that can be effective at keeping all parties involved. Meet Grantegy: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance!

Proposal

Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Boosted Posts Once your Facebook page is ready to go, it’s time to create your ads. Scheduling your ads to match up with your social media content calendar will help keep your content consistent across the board.

Demographics