Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Attend Conferences Conferences are one of the most valuable tools for improving your grant writing skills. Conferences can: Introduce you to experts for in-depth discussions. provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 9, 2023

Rosalind Zavras & Julia Toepfer: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Relationships; storytelling; thanks; impact; consistency; and more. Rosalind Zavras and Julia Toepfer share tactics you can use right away to increase your fundraising impact without busting your fundraising budget.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 16, 2023

Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. Membership includes tens of thousands of dollars in services, but the fee is $100 a year for organizations with budgets under $5 million. One-off programs and conferences dont change most organizations.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

Everything you need to know to develop a brilliant grant proposal budget. A grant proposal budget outlines your intended expenses if you are awarded the grant funding, specific to the project or program stated in your proposal. One of the most important elements within the application is the Project Budget and Budget Justification.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before the Dive I never miss the dedicated pre-conference sessions , being held this year on Monday, September 23rd. Explore how to leverage AI and automation.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 24, 2009

Recently I’ve had a small role in helping to organize the annual conference.( And by bringing down the costs of putting on an event, registration fees can be kept at a level that's affordable for the participants. read more ).

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2009

Want to build your IT leadership skills without a travel budget? Our friends at NTEN are launching a 2-day virtual conference for nonprofit IT leaders. NTEN describes the conference as follows: read more. I'm thrilled to see this.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. It has huge potential for nonprofits that often don't have a budget for expensive video editing tools. Shapins said the company plans to open it up to the public soon.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

For instance, you might send some team members to an annual leadership conference or purchase leadership development books for interested employees to read on their own time. Hiring is a consistent pain point for nonprofits, especially those on a strict budget. Heres how to get started: Revisit your hiring efforts.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

A single session can introduce multiple strategies for navigating new funding landscapes, provide a new way to craft a detailed budget, or offer a discussion on books that can unlock your inner creative writing skills!

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Budgets tightened, conferences were cancelled, and networking events moved to less engaging virtual formats. Remote teams can refocus on development by sharing resources, finding budget-friendly ways to grow together, and taking advantage of internal opportunities. A book club is another budget- and remote-friendly option.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Read all the notes from Danny's session to learn more about how long a video should be, what kind of equipment to use, how to get an ace edit, how to budget for your video, and more. Go for the Gut.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Examples include webinars, live-streamed sessions, online conferences, and virtual trade shows. They can include conferences, roundtables, workshops, and trade shows. However, there might be a limited availability of large conference sites in your area. Virtual Events Virtual events take place entirely online.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. But what if your budget doesn’t match the magnitude of the risks?

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

MacArthur Foundation and Humanity United , held their second Human Rights and Technology conference at the new David Brower Center. TechSoup's NetSquared Initiative partnered with the HRC in the first conference The Soul of the New Machine in 2009 to help select a winner in their Mobile Challenge. & Catherine T.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

This program will launch with an in-person workshop at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on June 26. receive complimentary registration to the 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia and a $1,650 travel stipend, provided by a grant from the Elsevier Foundation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

There are many donor appreciation event ideas that you can take advantage of no matter what your budget is. Donor appreciation event ideas for nonprofits No matter your organization’s size or budget, there are donor appreciation event ideas for all nonprofits. Here are some ideas for small, medium, and large budgets.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 8, 2025

Budgets are vanishing, yet community needs keep piling up. At the recent ICON conference, Gail Perry Group President and Founder Gail Perry and Chief Operating Officer Cassie Rice dug into what actually works when talking to elected officials. And budgets are being eliminated overnight. Yet - community needs remain sky-high.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with. You’ve heard that a technology plan can help you plan and budget better for technology acquisitions, but how do you go about creating your organization's plan?

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The force of purpose was strong at this year's conference! What's the takeaway for an organization that has the desire but not the unlimited budget and resources? Russell's thoughts on Content Marketing World this year where he delivered a presentation on purpose-driven content marketing. What were the key takeaways from CMW?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These can be tacked on to an existing event, such as your charity golf tournament, annual conference, or gala. It does add another step to the process and potentially some expense, but it should be factored into your budgets and fundraising plans whenever possible. Wrapping Up Thanking donors is crucial to retaining them over time.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Post-covid, more than $5 trillion has been awarded, with $247 billion in improper payments, as reported by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The pressure is on for stewardship of federal funds.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases. Without a solid budget in place, no grant application will be a winner. Networking and Donor Relations: A grant consultant may attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to cultivate new relationships with potential funders and stay updated on industry trends.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Online seminars can offer an affordable option for professional training, ideally suited to nonprofits who don't have the travel budget to send staff and volunteers to major conferences and workshops.( read more )

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Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2012

Streamline the registration and payment processes for your organization’s events, conferences, and classes with cloud-based services from the Acteva Donation Program. The Acteva Donation Program makes two of Acteva’s event management tools available, based on your organization’s budget size. Conferences.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

But like the rest of the nonprofit world, you face unique challenges when it comes to retaining employees, ranging from tight compensation budgets to work-balance issues. In this guide, we’ll explore four ideas to help you boost employee retention at your organization. Offer competitive compensation. Encourage work-life balance.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Schools often face budget constraints, and fundraising can provide critical supplies, updated medical equipment, and professional development for nurses. Like many areas within schools, school nurse offices often face budget constraints. Beyond cards and heartfelt thank-yous (which are essential!),

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

"This is a different kind of conference," says Masaoka, California Association of Nonprofits CEO. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

How are they supposed to learn about the latest trends and techniques if they don’t attend conferences or attend association meetings. I understand that some organizations are struggling and the training budget is the first thing to go. First, I believe that no nonprofit needs to struggle financially.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2010

Due to lack of funding or a dedicated IT budget, you may bring your own laptop to the office, or work on say your nonprofit's finances at home. In the short run this is mainly done as a cost saving measure, since it's often difficult to allocate grant funding to office equipment unless it's explicitly allowed.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

You are in a position as a leader to advocate for policies that support staff development both in tangible financial ways such as learning and development budgets and by creating favorable conditions. Beyond budgeting for courses or conferences, tap into existing structures and resources that offer opportunities for development.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

With the economic slump, a lot of nonprofits are feeling the crunch, especially when it comes to travel and conference budgets. That's why our friends over at NTEN are reaching out to the community to pitch in for the scholarship fund to help up to 57 nonprofit folks attend the annual NTEN conference April 26-28.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November. Offering a completely complimentary data set to academics will help level the playing field when it comes to accessing data about the social sector—increasing usage of our data among scholars who might not have large research budgets.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, one program director wants to take advantage of an upcoming conference that wasn’t originally in the budget.

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