Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 5, 2022

So you’re ready to write a fundraising appeal. Before you even begin to write your appeal, there are some things you should think about. What’s the ONE thing you’ll ask a reader to do? Too often, we use a fundraising appeal as a catch-all for everything we want to tell people. This is […].

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. I hope you are enjoying our Capital Campaign Readiness blog series. You can find links to each of the blog posts below. Add Power and Influence Is Your Board Ready to Lead Your Capital Campaign Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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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 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. The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Ready to learn more? Check out the instructive and inspiring blog posts on fundraising from the experts at Blackbaud. The post Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. 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? Check out the webinar I Signed Up for What?

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits. Here’s how grantmakers can be ready. A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Hurricanes.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Amid times of significant uncertainty, your grantees need to know that you are informed, listening to their needs, and ready to support your communities. By gathering data and intentionally evolving strategies now, funders can ensure their giving remains purposeful and transformative, ready to face any future challenges.

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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.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

blog series, a six-part guide for building stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. And ready to make a connection. Build Connection: The First Step in Securing Transformational Gifts Welcome to my B.R.I.D.G.E. Each post explores one part of the B.R.I.D.G.E. Don’t wait until they “prove” themselves.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Is your data ready to move? Are you ready for a grant management system that has a clear plan for innovation and provides the flexibility to meet you where you are in your grantmaking? The post Questions to Ask If You Are Thinking About Moving to a New GMS first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

You’ll find that many of the best practices from GivingTuesday already resonate with these donors (remember that spontaneous donors are ready to give year-round, so don’t be afraid to refer back to your campaign playbook). Ready to take the next step?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

You don’t need to be a technical expert to use these; they’re ready to go right out of the box. The post CRM Integration for Nonprofits and Schools: Helping Organizations Save time and Eliminate Errors first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Think of them as puzzle pieces that already fit together perfectly.

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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?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ready to turn Mission Impossible into Mission Unstoppable? By refining your mission, unifying your visual identity, and crafting messaging that truly resonates, youll be ready to thrive in a world where attention spans are short but the desire for meaningful connection runs deep. Lets dive in.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

If we dont think you are ready to be in a position to win grants, we will arm you with resources and links to other trusted agencies who can work with your team to get your organisation into a grant-ready position. As we all know, finding the grants is a very small part of a successful and sustainable funding strategy.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

Focus Area: Include a list of options, such as youth literacy, nutrition, and workforce readiness. The post Best Practices for Creating an Effective Eligibility Quiz in Grant Applications first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. The question could be, Are you located in or do you serve the residents of Cole and Boone counties?

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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

As you get ready or when you are driving over think about what kind of people you want to meet and what kind of interactions you want to have. The same holds true for blog posts and social media shares. . “The most important thing to do for giving a good impression is to set your intention. ” Sounds obvious, right?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By creating a disaster response team, you can ensure employees are already trained to understand their roles and responsibilities – and they are more likely to raise their hands when volunteers are needed since they feel prepared and ready to assist. Engage your local charities and become familiar with their reach.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 6, 2025

Modern Grantmakers Must Be Ready for Change Leading in philanthropy today means embracing adaptability and innovation. The post How to Lead with Courage: A Conversation with Satonya Fair first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Get your small staff ready for a new CRM Read more Before you invest in a new CRM, determine the root cause of your frustrations and limitations, as that will enable you to be strategic in how you proceed. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. The post Is It Time for Your Nonprofit or School to Make a CRM Change?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

In this blog post, you’ll learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget. Ready to see how fund accounting software can help you create better, more accurate budgets? The post 10 Steps to Creating an Effective Nonprofit Budget first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When You Know Youre Ready to Switch Free and low-cost options helped you get started. The post 3 Signs Your Organization Needs a Nonprofit Accounting System first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. And that someone is usually the auditor or your CPA, and therefore it usually costs you more money to do it.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Many situations can indicate a donor’s readiness to discuss end-of-year gifts of assets. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Listen for Opportunities When you visit with your donors, be sure to listen and actively respond to what is happening in their lives. For example: Are they considering retiring?

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster. By following these seven practical tips, your nonprofit can enhance its readiness and effectiveness in responding to emergencies, ultimately making a significant difference in the lives of those affected.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Consider the motivations and readiness of this group, develop messaging, and reach out to them. The post Who to Target with Your Planned Giving Program & Why first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Add layers of segmentation based on your findings in your data and using industry resources/surveys.

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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

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engage with local officials: Along with your executive leadership team, share your organizations expertise, volunteer capabilities, and readiness to deploy assistance with local, regional, and state agencies. The post As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

Implement and run your A/B test: When your test design is ready, implement it in your software. Free Resource Major Giving with Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT: A Lookbook for Fundraisers Download Now The post Try A/B Testing of Your Donation Form for the Optimal Giving Experience first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I had a pure strategic fundraising post all ready to launch today, but I just couldn’t quite do it. I try to stay away from “politics,” because I know that’s not why you read my blog. The world seems wildly out of whack right now. I can’t pretend it’s business as usual. However, we live in a political world.

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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. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. The post Blackbaud Grantmaking Has SKY APIs, But What Does that Mean for Me?

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

My local chapter became the place where I began to understand the complexities of the grant world, the components of grant-readiness and the practices that demonstrate integrity and build trust. I learned that grant professionals work in various environments as employees, contractors and business owners.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

Support Your Trust-Based Philanthropy Work with Grantmaking Software Are you ready for a grant management system that can support your trust-based philanthropy needs through robust CRM capabilities and reporting built for grantmaking organizations?

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amplifi

APRIL 17, 2025

Guest blog by Viken Mikaelian, PlannedGiving.com Planned giving can get complicated, but promoting it shouldnt be. Regular but tasteful communication keeps your nonprofit in their thoughts when theyre finally ready to make a decision. The donor who sees your planned giving message today may not act for months or even years.

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Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2025

Ready to automate your AP processes? Free whitepaper See how AP automation can free up your finance team to focus on more strategic work Learn more The post How to Boost Efficiency in Your K12 Business Office with AP Automation first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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