Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

And that's why we're excited to launch an upcoming 6-part blog series, dedicated to capital campaign preparation. These six articles will guide you and your team through an essential readiness assessment that every nonprofit needs before taking the leap. Do they fully grasp the campaign's goals? Are they all in?

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

blog series, a six-part guide for building stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. And ready to make a connection. Build Connection: The First Step in Securing Transformational Gifts Welcome to my B.R.I.D.G.E.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. of dollars received in 2022 came from fewer than 2.2%

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

In this blog post, you’ll learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget. While the idea of a budget is simpleand some budgets can beit takes a good amount of preparation to create a tool that accurately forecasts your goals for the year. Have our goals shifted this year?

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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?”. A strong fundraising development team and executive director certainly can be very effective in meeting a campaign goal but engaged fundraising volunteers can greatly improve your results. Engaged Fundraising Volunteers.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

In this blog: When do nonprofits need urgent grant help? Our goal, and our client average, is to reduce the time on grants spent for you by 80% or more. This wide breadth of experience ensures that we are ready to supplement your teams capacity with expertise that expands the horizons of your nonprofit.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Check out the webinar I Signed Up for What?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As you button up your GivingTuesday campaign, keep these factors in mind with the goal of securing the first gifts of spontaneous donors who are already aware of your organization and primed to give. Ready to take the next step? Even more importantly, keep these donors front of mind in your stewardship practices after GivingTuesday.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. The Right CRM Can Help You Meet Your Goals What did my client decide? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. Here’s a list of 6 things you can do to get your nonprofit website ready for the holidays. Update your blog. First things first!

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Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

The best approach to improving your donation form is to test and see what works, making small changes to achieve your goals. Implement and run your A/B test: When your test design is ready, implement it in your software. Remember, optimization is an ongoing process, and each test brings you closer to achieving your goals.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. can pay off.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ready to turn Mission Impossible into Mission Unstoppable? Adapt as Needed Your organizations goals and circumstances may shift, and your brand should evolve too. The post From Mission Impossible to Mission Unstoppable: Cracking the Code on Nonprofit Brand Clarity first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Lets dive in.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Be as specific as possible, including details like dates, fundraising goals, and the impact donors will make if they give]. If you have the means, would you be willing to donate [specific amount] to help us reach that goal?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By doing some homework upfront, you ensure that the agency can hit the ground running and deliver a final product that truly reflects your organizations values, goals, and community needs. Define Clear Goals and KPIs A great website is more than a pretty faceits built to achieve specific objectives.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Luckily, whether your team is in the beginning stages of event planning or youre ready to finalize the nitty gritty details, an exhaustive fundraising event checklist can help you confidently navigate the months and weeks before your event, the day of it, and even after! Of course, planning starts long before that!

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Engage program managers and finance teams to ensure the project is feasible and aligns with organizational goals. Key best practice: Early cross-department collaboration helps ensure project readiness and strengthens grant proposals by demonstrating organizational capacity. Learn more and schedule a demo today!

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about sending your GivingTuesday email: how to write it, when to send it, why it’s important, and who to target. Plus, we’ve included a ready-to-use email template that’s also been preloaded into Greater Giving Fundraising Software to make your email campaign even easier!

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

To provide more value for our grantmaking customers, we’re working internally and with third-party developers to provide ready-built integrations for particular tools. The ultimate goal is to provide you with the tools and abilities to expand and extend your system so you can do your work, your way.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

Encourage them to update it on an annual basis based on the current market and the goals of the organization. The post 8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. They are likely not experts in investment management.

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Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2025

If moving your business office processes to a paperless system is a goal of yours, AP automation is a simple first step. Ready to automate your AP processes? But its hard to make quick decisions about cash flow if you are waiting for a paper invoice approval to get routed back to you via inter-campus mail.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Giving Tuesday: FAQs Ready to become a Giving Tuesday expert? Set a goal and budget. Decide on a goal that’s specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART).

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. How to Start: Create a time-limited campaign with a unique theme, challenge, or match goal.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Now it’s our turn to make the ask—are you ready to take AI for a whirl? The post How to Use AI for the Right Ask (Without Being Creepy) first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. It’s to use AI strategically and with intention to make every interaction more meaningful, more personal, and more effective.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

And that's why we're excited to launch an upcoming 6-part blog series, dedicated to the exacting steps to prepare for a successful capital campaign. Do all the board members fully grasp the campaign's goals? A well-oiled development machine is absolutely crucial for reaching your fundraising goals. 6 Checks Before You Do.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Use your organization’s strategic plan and the SMART goals within it as your guide to mission-aligned messaging. COLLABORATION: Get Your Team on Board.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this blog, well break down the components of grant writing, analyze time estimates, and offer tips to streamline the process, highlighting the importance of calculating average hours for grant writing. Initial Research and Prospecting (5-15 Hours) Identifying suitable grants that align with your goals.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals. Key Takeaways: Here are some key points to remember when researching funders: Make sure that your project matches the funder’s goals before you apply. You can find other blog posts in this series here.

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HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

My name is Lucas Gonzalez and I am a junior at FSU getting ready for my first research project abroad. I wanted to start my first blog post by sharing what I’m working on and why it matters to me. I also want to take the time in my first blog post to talk about my future aspirations. Hey everyone!

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

P2P Crowdfunding Auctions Golf Tournaments Online Stores Ticketing Sweepstakes Donations Raffle Fundraising Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals! Goals help shape your event and keep your team aligned. People appreciate being recognized for their contributions.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Set Realistic Goals for Your School Fundraiser Blog Summary: This blog offers a comprehensive guide for school administrators, teachers, PTA members, and community stakeholders on how to set achievable SMART goals for school fundraisers.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Im not trying to date the funder - Im just helping you get ready for the date! The goal is to equip nonprofit leaders with the tools, language, and confidence they need to build real, lasting relationships. You might write the email that opens the door, but you shouldnt be the one walking through it.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Provide information on your mission, the goal of the program, and what makes a good fit for the grant program (and what doesnt) in your reviewer training. Check out our on-demand product tour of Blackbaud Grantmaking.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Our goal for these videos has always been to reach younger audiences and those with a preference for video content, as well as captivate our existing followers on social media. Setting up to record video takes time, whether it’s prepping the space or getting yourself camera-ready. We tie our videos to our blog posts.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. Choose a Theme and a Goal The first step to creating a campaign is choosing your theme and overall goal. How will it impact your mission? How does it impact the individuals you serve?

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

After reviewing your award letter or agreement: Make sure you and all staff or volunteers who will be working on the grant project understand the project goals and proposed implementation plans. You can also learn more about organizational grant readiness and a variety of other topics with AGS online training sessions available on demand.

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