Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Sticking to an event budget. Why Use an Event Budget Template It seems as though events season is always upon us. Whether you’re planning a big trade expo or your annual member’s luncheon, event budgeting crucial for mission-driven organizations. Here’s two budget templates to make your own!

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Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

This guide offers the most practical, scalable approach to launching a planned giving programeven if you’re a small nonprofit with limited staff and budget. industry average) Executive Director’s Reflection: “The transformation went beyond fundraising. And it’s never too early to start.

Policy

DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2025

Looking for Key Club fundraising ideas that work? Dive in to discover creative ways to engage your community and boost your fundraising success. Creative fundraising ideas such as themed fun runs, trivia nights, and bake sales can significantly boost participation and financial success while fostering community connections.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Having managed a 21-member board for 15 years and currently serving on five boards two fundraising boards and three where I distribute funds Ive learned that strong relationships are the key to effective board leadership. Heres what works: 1. Prioritize one-on-one relationships. Engage with other board members.

Management

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 7, 2025

Deciphering Nonprofit Job Titles: A Survival Guide (Full disclosure: My business card simply says “CEO, PlannedGiving.com”I couldn’t afford the extra ink for ‘Supreme Chancellor of Philanthropic Enlightenment’ that some nonprofits seem to budget for.) Yes, that was a shameless plug.

Nonprofit

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.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Without a budget, you can find yourself in deep water, fast, with more money going out than coming in.

Budget

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.

Conference

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? They’re the best!

Conference

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. Use these insights to inform your nonprofit’s year-round fundraising activities.

Fundraising

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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

Fundraising

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. Tailor these to your nonprofit to recognize major contributors to your fundraising efforts. The point is to limit it to “donors only” to reward them for their generosity. Consider these ideas: Giving Tiers. Legacy Leaders.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Now they are considered an indispensable part of your organization's marketing and fundraising strategy. Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Sessions on digital storytelling abounded, and the verdict came in clear: video, pictures, and sound are everything.

Conference

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Better engage attendees in fundraising and other event activities. 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.

Conference

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 events are a great opportunity for donors to connect with fellow philanthropists that can lead to future collaborations in fundraising. Here are some ideas for small, medium, and large budgets.

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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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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.

Conference

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. Fundraisers are braver and bolder than ever.

Grants

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

By tapping into the plethora of free resources, your team can better prepare for your fundraising campaigns to raise more money and more awareness for your cause. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Optimized fundraising. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I get so frustrated with nonprofit leaders who are short-sighted and don’t see the benefit in paying for training and professional development for their staff, particularly the fundraising staff. How do they expect their professional fundraisers to keep their skills up-to-date without attending seminars and webinars?

Training

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 5, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, and even before that, nonprofits have turned to virtual fundraising to boost revenue and engage supporters in their mission. Like other nonprofits, your organization likely conducts regular fundraising efforts to support new programs and projects and ultimately help more people. Text messaging.

Fundraising

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.

Management

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

Louis recently used Candid’s data to explore the link between nonprofit mission statements and fundraising efforts. We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November. For example, Sarah Wiley, a DBA candidate at the University of Missouri, St.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How to Create a Buzz with Your School’s Candy Fundraiser Blog Summary: Creating a buzz around your school’s candy fundraiser is essential for maximizing participation and sales. Timing your fundraiser around special dates and launching a solid marketing campaign will keep excitement high.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2011

If you are a nonprofit director, you know that the budget line item for training and development is often the first one to go when things get tight. Too often, visionless Boards start cutting things out instead of ramping up the fundraising (but that’s a topic for another day!). But this is SO short-sighted!

Conference

Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. And yours is the only fundraising walk around so people love it (I know, I'm suggesting a truly bizaro world). Say you start a walk to raise money for your organization.

Conference

Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Even though people are looking forward to reconnecting at traditional galas and parties, having a virtual fundraising event in the arsenal certainly doesn’t hurt. Check out these additional resources: .

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nonprofit collaboration can take many forms, such as joint fundraising activities , shared marketing campaigns, shared resources, shared training and education opportunities, and many more. Co-Fundraising Many nonprofits are decentralizing their fundraising activities and partnering up with each other.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. Finally, the last section gives submission requirements.

LOI

CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits have needed to navigate their in-person fundraising events to the virtual space. Let’s take a look at the best ways to recruit sponsors for your virtual fundraising event. Board member employers: Many of your board members likely work for businesses that have a budget for sponsorships.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Getting involved in community events and conferences is a great way to network and meet people who may help you achieve your goals. Confer with members of your organization to come up with top priorities and the actionable steps you can take to meet those ends.

Application

Fundly

JULY 16, 2020

A recent push has been largely due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent social distancing practices, though many organizations have been transitioning to virtual or hybrid fundraising models for years. Luckily, there’s no shortage of virtual fundraising ideas to choose from! Take a look and find one that suits you best.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Which is best for planning fundraisers? My first project on Springpad was planning TechSoup for Libraries' booth at the upcoming Public Library Association conference. You can also use Springpad to build itineraries for conferences or offsite meetings with your transportation and accommodation information.

Onenote

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

While this letter is a positive step, both a panel at this year's Stronger Together Conference and follow-up interviews with the participants demonstrates that more than open letters will be needed to change the conversation around costs, impact, overhead, and mission. Budgeting, fiscal policies, and internal control resources.

Indirect Cost

Just Write Grants

JUNE 26, 2024

Budget Brackets: Grants come in various sizes. Utilize budget filters to find grants that match your program's funding needs, maximizing your chances of success. Budget Transparency and Sustainability: Break down your budget clearly, outlining how funds will be used for each program component.

Funding