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Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Link Technology Investments to the Organization’s Strategic Plan and Objectives To make a strong business case for any technology investment, you need to ensure that the proposal benefits not only the finance team but the organization as a whole.

Finance

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Can ChatGPT Actually Save Time on Grant Writing—Or Just Add More Work?

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

AUGUST 4, 2025

[NOTE: This is the start of a new seven-part series of blog posts based on Dr. Drew’s answers to the most urgent questions time-strapped executive directors are likely to ask about leveraging ChatGPT to improve their grant writing.] Implement Your Strategic Plan The basic rules of winning grant writing still apply.

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What could equitable investment in Black nonprofit leaders look like?

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Prioritizing well-being, building support networks, and advancing equity in change Prioritizing my well-being created a mental space in which I was able to engage in strategic planning, develop my staff and other activities that were critical to my organizations growth and sustainability.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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. As you grow, you’ll gain skills and refine your strategies along the way. Ready to learn more?

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Who to Target with Your Planned Giving Program & Why

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We can identify three general motivators for planned giving: Legacy-building with personally meaningful causes and organizations Estate and financial planning via strategic planned gifts Tax benefits, both immediate and long-term for heirs A planned gift donor might be motivated by any or all of these factors.

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8 Simple Tactics You Need in Your Fundraising Strategy Toolkit

Blackbaud

MAY 1, 2025

Despite its simplicity, a thorough SWOT analysis can guide your overarching strategic plan by providing insights into what is realistically achievable based on the unique characteristics of your nonprofit and environment you operate in. For nonprofits in Asia Pacific, access your toolkit here.

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Understanding the Differences: Capital, Program, and Operating Grants for Nonprofits

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll break down these three types of grants, explain their unique characteristics, and offer guidance on how to use them effectively. Develop a Strategic Approach Create a strategic plan that includes a mix of capital, program, and operating grants to ensure comprehensive support for your nonprofit’s activities.

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What’s Your End-of-Year Strategy for Planned Gifts of Assets?

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Now is the time to learn more about year-end strategic planning by checking out Your Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit. The post What’s Your End-of-Year Strategy for Planned Gifts of Assets? first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Review your strategic plan to ensure the new revenue stream fits within your organizational objectives. The post How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. This alignment prevents mission creep and maintains the integrity of your nonprofit’s goals.

Finance

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How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Your Strategic Plan Thanking shouldn’t stop after a week. Every donor should have a plan. And within that plan, you should include three to four “just because” thank-you moments across the year. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Beyond Overhead: How to Use Nonprofit Financial Data to Make Smarter Giving Decisions

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

The data consistently shows that high-performing nonprofits need to increase their spending on evaluation, fundraising, strategic planning, and other infrastructure to scale their operations and ultimately serve more of the community. Reading Nonprofit Financials: What Matters Most?

Metrics

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How to Boost Efficiency in Your K–12 Business Office with AP Automation

Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2025

With automated payments available within Financial Edge NXT, you can eliminate many of those manual tasks so you can focus on more strategic planning, like forecasting and evaluating new revenue streams. Ready to automate your AP processes? Check out our website to learn more about Payment Assistant.

Finance

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How to Properly Run a Fundraising Campaign

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

In this blog post, you get steps to help you navigate these complexities and insight into creating campaigns that resonate with your target segments to drive significant results. The post How to Properly Run a Fundraising Campaign first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Fundraising

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Unlock the Secrets to Transformational Donor Relationships

Greater Giving

JUNE 11, 2025

Success stories from Saint Therese’s recent event demonstrated the impact of strategic planning and community involvement, resulting in increased revenue and engagement. The importance of clear messaging, donor-centric language, and continuous communication was highlighted.

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Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions

Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

In fact, it should be part of your strategic planning to keep track of your organisation’s volunteer input. Millions more volunteer informally in their local communities, helping neighbours and strangers, especially in times of crisis and adversity ( Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week Key Messages ).

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Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Building Capacity Without Breaking the Budget: Coping with Inflation’s Ongoing Effects

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A good strategic plan can uncover inefficiencies and highlight areas with the greatest return on investment. Cut costs where possible but also invest in revenue-generating activities. For nonprofits, this means prioritizing activities like prospect research, donor appeals, meetings with major donors, and grant writing.

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Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

For clarification, please see our blog on this topic. The bottom line, for our purposes in this blog, is that objectives are increments or building blocks of a larger, over-arching goal. But First: Objectives or Outcomes? We want to note that sometimes folks find the differences between these grant-related terms confusing.

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From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

She helps nonprofits grow their impact through strategic planning, capacity building, grant development, and program design. Author Bio: Babette Allen, MBA, is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Babette Allen Consulting, a State of Florida-certified minority-owned consulting firm.

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Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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MatchNice, Chariot, Change to Launch Donor-Advised Fund Matching Solution for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2025

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Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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8 Strategy Basics for Nonprofit Organizations

Blackbaud

MARCH 12, 2025

Pro tip: Data is most beneficial in three key areas of strategic planning : When assessing your current state When setting goals for your team When creating a plan to achieve those goals Free Resource Nonprofit Change Management Toolkit Download now 5.

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5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Nonprofit Fundraising Plan Best Practices

DonorSnap

JULY 9, 2025

Short-Term vs Long-Term Planning Most nonprofits will have a yearly fundraising plan that outlines their communications for the year ahead. However, this should fit into a larger long-term plan, that looks further, often 5-10 years. Many refer to these as strategic plans. These are often called Strategic Plans.

Fundraising

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Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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The Role of Board Members in Capital Campaign Success

Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 18, 2025

Your nonprofit board of directors typical responsibilities include overseeing organizational governance, providing financial oversight, assisting with strategic planning and growth , and supporting fundraising work. All of this requires regular, consistent engagement on the part of each board member.

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GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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How Donor-Advised Funds Are Bringing Big Results to Fundraising Across the Board

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

The post How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Embracing the future of fundraising—using AI tools to sharpen your engagement strategies, pinpoint high-potential donors, and reduce staff burnout—can give you the edge you need to weather uncertain times.

Finance

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Should My Business Sponsor a Charity Golf Tournament?

DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

This blog is written for businesses considering corporate golf sponsorship opportunities. Try Our Free Golf Tournament Websites Learn More Sign Up for Free Tips for Maximizing Your Sponsorship Return on Investment (ROI) Maximizing return on investment from a golf tournament sponsorship involves strategic planning.

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Resources for Navigating Uncertainty in the U.S. Federal Funding Landscape

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Weve created resources to help social impact organizations as they respond, from strategic planning to diversifying revenue streams to engaging new donors. Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Funding

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Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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10 Steps to Creating an Effective Nonprofit Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Budgeting for a nonprofit organization is much like planning that road trip. Without a solid financial plan, the journey toward fulfilling your mission can quickly veer off course, jeopardizing the impact you want to create. In this blog post, you’ll learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget.

Budget

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Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Mightycause Launches Contacts Nonprofit CRM for Donor Management and Engagement

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

Knowing your annual revenue is foundational for accurate budgeting and strategic planning. The post 12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. This high-level metric helps you evaluate growth trends and predict future funding needs. over the fiscal year.

Metrics

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Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

Can ChatGPT Actually Save Time on Grant Writing—Or Just Add More Work?

Trending Sources

What could equitable investment in Black nonprofit leaders look like?

Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Who to Target with Your Planned Giving Program & Why

8 Simple Tactics You Need in Your Fundraising Strategy Toolkit

Understanding the Differences: Capital, Program, and Operating Grants for Nonprofits

What’s Your End-of-Year Strategy for Planned Gifts of Assets?

How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

Beyond Overhead: How to Use Nonprofit Financial Data to Make Smarter Giving Decisions

How to Boost Efficiency in Your K–12 Business Office with AP Automation

How to Properly Run a Fundraising Campaign

Unlock the Secrets to Transformational Donor Relationships

Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

Building Capacity Without Breaking the Budget: Coping with Inflation’s Ongoing Effects

Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise

From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

MatchNice, Chariot, Change to Launch Donor-Advised Fund Matching Solution for Nonprofits

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

8 Strategy Basics for Nonprofit Organizations

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

Nonprofit Fundraising Plan Best Practices

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

The Role of Board Members in Capital Campaign Success

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

How Donor-Advised Funds Are Bringing Big Results to Fundraising Across the Board

How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times

Should My Business Sponsor a Charity Golf Tournament?

Resources for Navigating Uncertainty in the U.S. Federal Funding Landscape

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

10 Steps to Creating an Effective Nonprofit Budget

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

Mightycause Launches Contacts Nonprofit CRM for Donor Management and Engagement

12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

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