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.

Government

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! The networking opportunities at GrantSummit are invaluable.

GPCI

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!),

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 17, 2025

Virginia is actively having conversations about burnout here and here and will be presenting on Burnout Prevention at the GPA 2025 Conference[a][b]. One way to implement this strategy in your day is to periodically take mental breaks in your work. It could also look like taking a 15-minute walk outside or making a cup of tea.

Burnout

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.

Grant Writing

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Conferences and Workshops : Attending conferences and workshops on animal welfare and rescue can provide hands-on learning and networking opportunities. Starting an animal rescue is an inspiring journey where you get to save lives and make a real difference. What services will your rescue provide?

Policy

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. Introduction: What Is Planned Giving and Why Does It Matter? Planned giving, also known as legacy giving, is the art of securing future gifts from donors through their estate plans.

Policy

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!

Template

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Vaeth, President Trumps Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sought to greatly expand the pause and review process to all federal assistance awards as defined in the Uniform Guidance (see 2 CFR 200.1) What sets the Trump Administrations pause and review process is that it is unprecedented in its massive scope.

Grant

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.

Grant

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Building and managing a strong nonprofit board of directors can be challenging. The success of a nonprofit often hinges on the effectiveness of its board making it important to implement the best practices and proven strategies for optimal board governance. Relationships matter. Read that again and reflect on it. We have talent, and we know it.

Management

DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2025

Planning successful fundraisers requires clear objectives, effective promotion strategies, and wise budgeting to maximize engagement and financial outcomes. Successful Key Club fundraising also allows club members to attend statewide conferences, where they can learn valuable skills and network with other Key Club members.

Fundraising

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In early 1981, I went to Washington DC for a NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) conference and some lobbying on the Hill. We sat in stunned silence as this dude ticked off the many proposed budget cuts to federal discretionary grant programs (our “mother’s milk”). Boy was I wrong. What happened?

Grant

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

In one case, I was laid off from a job I had for three years at a not-for-profit organization because of budget cuts (third round of layoffs). It offers live and on-demand webinars, recorded sessions from GPA conferences, and exclusive virtual events. However, it ended up the best thing that could have happened to me.

GPC

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.) The Development Department Dictionary Okay, rant over.

Nonprofit

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

Selfish Giving

APRIL 12, 2010

The majority of calls I take on cause marketing are from budget-conscious small nonprofits raising anywhere from a few hundred thousand to a few million a year. What they all share is exactly the same question: what are some low-budget and easy ways I can get started with cause marketing? Here are five tips to get you going.

Budget

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.

Budget

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. The RFP process is just as valuable – if not more so – to a potential grant seeker.

LOI

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. Ready to Register?

Conference

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.

Conference

Wild Apricot

MARCH 24, 2009

Recently I’ve had a small role in helping to organize the annual conference.( Isn’t it great when “doing the right thing” can show off your organization in its light, ease the workload for staff and volunteers, and save you some money as well? read more ).

Budget

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. Create Documentaries for Your Cause.

Conference

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.

Conference

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. Sounding It Out. Go for the Gut.

Conference

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?

AI

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?

Conference

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.

Nonprofit

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.

Conference

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. They make it easy to collect and track attendee data.

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 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.

Budget

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.

Consultant

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?

Conference

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?

Conference

Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

Here are some of the key aspects of nonprofit HR, according to Astron Solutions : Limited resources : Most of the time, nonprofits work on tight budgets and don’t have a lot of resources to devote to HR tasks when they need to focus on their productivity in other areas just to keep the doors open. But it’s a different story for nonprofits.

IT

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

Pass-Through

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. One of the things I feel strongly about is taking care of people. That’s admirable.

Training