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

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.

AI

Blackbaud

AUGUST 13, 2025

I try to organize my week where the top of the week is very meeting heavy—this helps set up the week’s priorities and surface any potential challenges—so that the back half of the week I can have focus time to work on reports, HR needs/requests, budgets, etc. Public speaking for me first started with my staff, leading workshops.

Finance

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.)

Nonprofit

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.

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

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Examples of in-person nonprofit events include galas, walk-a-thons, workshops, and volunteering sessions. Examples include webinars, live-streamed sessions, online conferences, and virtual trade shows. They can include conferences, roundtables, workshops, and trade shows.

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

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

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

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). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

Consulting

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.

Consulting

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. Whether it’s a book, a workshop, or a coach, investing in yourself has a tremendous impact on your nonprofit organization, its mission, and the people who benefit. Then implement.

Conference

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

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). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

Nonprofit

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.

Indirect

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Pro tip: If your organization offers a professional development budget, don’t let those dollars go to waste— use them. Practicing your public speaking by volunteering to teach a workshop or speak on a panel. Joining the local affinity group you’ve been hearing about from your network.

Fundraising

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar. The Basic Plan allows you to fundraise for free. Fundraise for free with CauseVox.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

JUNE 26, 2024

Young minds are expanding through robotics workshops, artistic expression fills the walls, and passionate discussions about environmental solutions take center stage. Arts & Culture: Discover funding for programs that promote artistic expression, such as theater productions, visual arts workshops, and musical instrument training.

Funding

Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2015

" HAF wanted to reach these communities in 18 states, but had a very limited budget to do so. HAF used both mass media and targeted media to share in-depth resources, community workshops, and one-on-one assistance with the rural communities. Spanish language media. Churches and community centers.

CRM

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 8, 2024

After attending a workshop on design thinking, I chose to apply it to my own work. Patterns soon emerged, which were broken down into four stages: development, narrative writing, budgeting, and submission. In November 2022, Mallory and I presented the Dynamic Grants Manual at the GPA Annual Conference in Louisville, KY.

Grant Manual

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Anytime I lead a grant writing workshop, I always ask the attendees to share their grant experience – whether they’ve been a grant professional for years and are looking for a refresher or if they’ve been voluntold that grants are now under their preview. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, more than 1.5

Grant

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

In partnership with NTEN, we brought together 50 volunteers to attend the 17NTC conference for dedicated workshops that will prepare them to be nonprofit technology champions. The workshops topics included. Cleveland, Ohio: Keeping Up with the Demands of IT Security on a Nonprofit Budget. Thursday, April 6, 2017.

Readiness

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Juggling budgets, reporting, and compliance tasks makes you feel like a one-person circus act. ‍ Having a proactive grant management strategy is essential, and here's why: Efficiency & Organization: Imagine juggling multiple grants with varying deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements. Does any of this sound familiar?

Grant Management

Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2013

If you aren’t a hacker but still want an in-depth experience, join North Carolina’s Tech4Good group for their annual conference June 6–7 or visit lovely Vancouver, Canada for their NetSquared Camp unconference on June 1. Vancouver, Canada: June 4: Maximizing your Google Grants budget for Nonprofits. Tuesday, June 4.

Conference

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Corporate Grants Many businesses support nonprofits through: Direct Giving Programs : Grants awarded directly from a company’s budget. Networking Attend nonprofit conferences, workshops, and webinars. Be Specific and Detailed : Outline exactly how you’ll use the grant money and provide a comprehensive budget.

Funding

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

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). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

Nonprofit

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

During this time, I have participated in numerous grant conferences and workshops and discovered that many of us became grant professionals not by choice, but by chance or necessity. I stepped into the CFO’s office and asked if this was in the budget for the next couple of years. Simple, there was no defined process.

Grant

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Once we decided to go with Office 365 to simplify our IT support and make our data more secure, our next step was to plan for our email migration by signing up for Tech Impact's DIY Office 365 Setup and Email for Small Organizations workshop. It is a fantastic value, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Licensing. Completion.

Conference

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Recently we collaborated with TechSoup and Microsoft on a workshop on getting and using Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofits. What Is NetSquared? NGOs have many needs here. Who Comes to Our NetSquared Events.

Training

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In terms of budget, projects with a larger scope may be eligible to request larger amounts for up to three or five years of support, depending on the track and project. This includes 50 awards for Level 1 projects, 30 for Level 2, 15 for capacity-building, and 40 for conferences and workshops.

Education

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Funders have different budgets, funding priorities, and missions. Understanding Proposal Budgets When you search for potential funders, it is beneficial to have a sense of how much your project will cost.

Funding

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Consider sending staff to planned giving seminars, workshops, or certification programs to build their expertise. How much should we budget for starting a planned giving program? Collaborating with Legal and Financial Advisors Planned giving often involves complex legal and financial considerations.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 30, 2025

For example, a nonprofit focused on education might offer its members access to professional development workshops, teaching certifications, and classroom management training. By providing specialized training, certifications, and skill-building workshops, membership organizations can increase the perceived value of membership.

Training