Grant Professionals Association

JULY 17, 2025

The important work happening across the nonprofit sector is too critical for us to risk burnout. Virginia is actively having conversations about burnout here and here and will be presenting on Burnout Prevention at the GPA 2025 Conference[a][b]. GPA competencies: 8

Burnout

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. Throughout this time, I have recognized how crucial ongoing professional development is in our field.

GPCI

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. Too many nonprofits are feeling the squeeze. Yet - community needs remain sky-high.

Government

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

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.

Grant Writing

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal rescues are generally nonprofits but can also be privately owned and operated. Conferences and Workshops : Attending conferences and workshops on animal welfare and rescue can provide hands-on learning and networking opportunities. What We’ll Cover Animal Rescue vs. Animal Shelter: Is There a Difference?

Policy

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Consider how a small environmental nonprofit transformed its future with just three bequests in its first year of planned giving: these gifts secured enough funding to protect 250 acres of critical habitat in perpetuity. Yet, many nonprofits hesitate to launch their own planned giving program, assuming they lack the expertise or resources.

Policy

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

This sentiment is true for more than just the average Joe – nonprofits, associations, clubs and chambers like yourself are always trying to do more with less, combatting the ever-increasing costs. Sticking to an event budget. Why Use an Event Budget Template It seems as though events season is always upon us.

Template

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. ” and, once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

Management

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.

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. GrantSummit Scholarships – offers scholarships for conference registration only.

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.) Yes, I was a nerd back then, too.)

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

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

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

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

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thanking donors is crucial for securing gifts—especially for small nonprofits trying to build a support base. By Logan Foote Building relationships is crucial for nonprofits to grow their impact. For small nonprofits in particular, these relationships are critical to growing and scaling your work to drive additional impact.

Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

MARCH 24, 2009

In the current economy, obviously, every nonprofit organization has a pressing need to trim expenses and our group is no exception. Recently I’ve had a small role in helping to organize the annual conference.( read more ).

Budget

Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

When we launched the annual challenge four years ago, nonprofits and libraries were just picking up on the power of digital stories. Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Some common frameworks include the origin story and the hero's journey.

Conference

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

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Nonprofit leaders, impact investors, and philanthropists from all over the world gathered in San Francisco's Fort Mason Center this week for SOCAP12. The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. Create Documentaries for Your Cause.

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. I think there's a big need for a "mini-MBA" for nonprofit chief information officers (CIOs), particularly those who came up through the ranks. I'm thrilled to see this.

Conference

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. How to use educational resources for your nonprofit There are a few major benefits to utilizing free nonprofit resources to their full potential.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with.

Conference

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. In this guide, we’ll walk through common event formats and considerations to help your nonprofit plan events that supporters will want to attend again and again.

Conference

Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! There are many donor appreciation event ideas that you can take advantage of no matter what your budget is. Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Here are some ideas for small, medium, and large budgets.

Budget

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. "This is a different kind of conference," says Masaoka, California Association of Nonprofits CEO. congressional district, will deliver the keynote address on how nonprofits and government need to work.

Policy

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Like a balloon that you inflate and let the air escape from, your nonprofit isn’t going to look the same after. Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where.

Training

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. Businesses and nonprofits need grant writers who are versatile enough to handle any proposal. Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases. So, what’s all the hubbub?

Consulting

Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2015

I was lucky enough to attend this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. One of the most interesting sessions was on mobile apps for nonprofits. Clearly, apps work for some nonprofits, so how do you determine whether an app would be right for yours? What Makes an App a Good Idea? . More Resources.

Nonprofit

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The notion that two heads are better than one couldn’t be more appropriate when discussing nonprofit collaboration. Nonprofit collaboration encourages organizations to come together and leverage each other’s strengths to make a greater difference. Partnering with nonprofits is commonplace and advantageous for everyone involved.

Nonprofit

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The force of purpose was strong at this year's conference! What can small businesses and nonprofits learn from Upstanders ? What's the takeaway for an organization that has the desire but not the unlimited budget and resources? How could nonprofits "Causejack" Upstanders ? What were the key takeaways from CMW?

Conference

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Samuels is what nonprofits often refer to as an "accidental techie." To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). spanhidden.

Nonprofit

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 )

Training

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Think of the words "overhead" and "nonprofits" and what comes to mind? If the nonprofit sector is going to change the conversation about overhead, the sector first needs to foster a more honest discussion about responsible accounting. " Accounting Resources for Nonprofits. For example, Ms.

Indirect Cost

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the realm of nonprofit organizations, securing funding is a crucial aspect of sustaining and expanding the impact of their missions. For religiously affiliated nonprofits, this task can be both a unique opportunity and a distinct challenge. Outline a Detailed Budget Provide a clear and detailed budget for your project.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I have a lot of opinions about nonprofits and how nonprofit staff should be treated (I know, big surprise!). After all, it’s the people who make or break a nonprofit organization. How are they supposed to learn about the latest trends and techniques if they don’t attend conferences or attend association meetings.

Training