Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Shared Resources : Sponsoring organizations often contribute resources beyond financial donations. Are you seeking an in-kind donation, such as drinks for an upcoming fair? Provide Updates on How Donations AreUsed Nothing builds trust like transparency. Sponsors may have concerns, budget limitations, or other commitments.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. However, the philanthropic landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Funding

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

If you have ever worked for a nonprofit or in public office, or lived in a town with a budget, you may be familiar with the cycle of participant surveys, focus groups, or public forums that drive public processes and inform policy. These are examples of community engagement. We find a way to make compensation compulsory.

Ethics

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). I was asked to come interview for a contract position funded by a federal flow-through grant to the state. She knew I was graduating from college.

GPC

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

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Otherwise, a larger and larger share of philanthropys donations and earnings from services will end up in shareholder pockets, rather than in service to our communities. Whenever possible, we make increases in increments over several years to allow nonprofits budgets to catch up. But we must have sufficient funds to pay claims.

Insurance

Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Speak with your accountant to explore what “contract positions” entail. Need more help with your budget? Learn more, visit [link].

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

CauseVox

JULY 13, 2021

You’ve probably heard of a donation pledge if you’ve been in fundraising for any amount of time. A donation pledge is when a supporter promises to give a certain amount of money in a set time frame. Why Ask For Donation Pledges? So what is the benefit of a pledge over a donation? Increase Gift Sizes. It’s All Automatic.

Donation

Qgiv

MAY 15, 2023

Not everyone can be a math genius, but when you’re using a fundraising event budget template, you don’t have to be. Hosting an event requires your organization to do a lot of research and planning, but using a budgeting template can ease some of the stress of your staff.

Template

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. According to Double the Donation’s roundup of fundraising statistics , online giving has grown by 12.1% over the past year.

Policy

GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In essence an RFP is a solicitation released by a funding agency who has money to donate to a good cause. Below is a sample list of grants and contracts currently offering an RFP. There are also contracts for services to eligible nonprofits to oversee and run facilities for adults with serious mental illness. And the best part?

LOI

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. Depending on your organization’s focus and activities, you may have different types of funding, such as grants, contracts, donations, program fees, sponsorships, or merchandise sales. You will always get the grant and donors will never churn.

Management

Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

The logistics person needs to take a high level view: Generates the budget. Contracts with vendors. This team: Holds a procurement brainstorming party to identify items to target for donation. Creates an item donation form for tracking purposes. Appoints committee chairs. Maintains communication with staff.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As we’re all probably aware, the grant application usually begins with the detailed conceptualization of the project, followed by the creation of a budget and narrative. On most application budgets, M&G is the last line item and is calculated by multiplying the organization-wide M&G rate by the project’s total expense.

Contract

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Ghaffari laid out a hypothetical situation: Imagine a homeless shelter funded through two contracts, one from HUD and the other from the City of San Francisco. The combination of the two contracts do not provide sufficient funding to carry out this program. Does the shelter know what the true cost of this program is?

Indirect Cost

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’re all probably aware, the grant application usually begins with the detailed conceptualization of the project, followed by the creation of a budget and narrative. On most application budgets, M&G is the last line item and is calculated by multiplying the organization-wide M&G rate by the project’s total expense.

Applicant

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

And what fees are companies using to nickel and dime an organization, making their “free” contract actually too good to be true? Other companies also may have a payment structure that requires nonprofits with larger budgets to pay more for the same thing others are paying less for. Still others add on ticketing or other fees, too.

Software

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2024

Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) introduces guidelines on how nonprofits should handle grants and contracts, and these updates help nonprofits report their finances accurately and in a standard manner.

Finance

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

While some databases focus exclusively on a subset of funders, such as private foundations, many databases include entries for all types of funders and award mechanisms, from traditional grants to prizes for innovative ideas to in-kind donations. Instrumentl , profiled below, is another. The third type of database is a hybrid model.

Budget

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The sale of those assets by the social sponsor will not be subject to capital gains tax, which incentivizes donors to make gifts of significantly appreciated assets to Section 501(c)(4) organizations, as the donors will avoid tax on the appreciations, even though the donor will not be able to deduct the donations.

Contract

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. For example, if your total operating budget is $250,500 and you have $25,000 in government grants, $20,000 in foundation grants, and another $50,000 in pledges already committed, you must raise an additional $155,500 through other fundraisers.

Calendar

Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2023

Some key job responsibilities of an Event Planning Chair include: Vendor Contracting: Successful events rely on a network of trusted vendors who provide essential services. The Chair takes charge of identifying, negotiating, and contracting with vendors such as caterers, decorators, audiovisual technicians, and transportation services.

Contract

Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Strong organizations have a variety of revenue streams, such as: Fees for services Fundraising events Contracts Private donations from individuals Corporate donations/sponsorships United Way Grants How many consecutive years have you filed an IRS Form 990? Does 100% of your board donate financially to the organization each year?

Grants

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How many donations will you process throughout the year? GiveSmart offers one contract and transparent pricing for full access to online and in-person fundraising and donor management tools. Do you plan to hold a variety of campaign types, including text-to-donate peer-to-peer campaigns, online giving, and auctions?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

You’ll need detailed lists of expenses and revenue when it comes time for budgeting for the next year. Donor databases like Little Green Light , Bloomerang , and Kindful do so much more than just track donations. Your website should include contact information for the nonprofit and a working Donate button.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The following is an overview of a BetterWorld customer, HealthRIGHT 360 and interview with Dave Dayter, IT Director of HealthRIGHT 360 discussing their experience with BetterWorld and the TechSoup VoIP Donation Program. “We had six contracts that were coming due at various times and keeping track was difficult. Background.

Contract

Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

One of the participants asked this question, which I feel sure is on the top of your mind as well: "Program grants have a budget directly related to them, and for the most part do not cover operations or overhead costs. So how did these organizations, already operating on very tight administrative budgets, accomplish this?

Grantstation

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

Teespring is a TechSoup donor partner that hosts a crowdsource funding website where charities can post fundraising campaigns using custom-branded apparel and products as gifts for donations. For the nonprofit, there are no budget surprises. Help in scoping and budgeting the IT project. Donors make pledges. About TechBridge.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. When did Giving Tuesday begin?

Media

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Of course, the consumer donation/crowdfunding category is always my fave.?? Thankfully, with the addition of the Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2017 as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 private foundations can own 100% of a business under certain conditions. Put it in their contracts and tie it to compensation.

Award

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Plus, your organization can identify giving patterns and use this data to boost donation revenue with targeted strategies. Personalized donor communications: You can use the data in your CRM to tailor communications like donation requests and event invitations to their individual recipients.

CRM

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Responsibilities can range from needing to understand how to manage competitive, formula or block grants, governmental appropriations, and, in some cases, funds that are “donated.” At minimum, grant files should include: Signed grant agreement, including the approved budget. Contracts with vendors, subrecipients, and any bid documents.

Award

Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But what if your organization has successfully relied on donations and fundraisers for many years? To generate enough unrestricted funding to cover general operating costs, most nonprofits conduct some kind of fundraising, such as holding fundraising events, soliciting cash donations, or both.

Nonprofit

Grant Geek

DECEMBER 29, 2021

You will need financial documentation, including an operating budget, all sources of income and donations, and financial statements from a certified public accountant. You can get a waiver on audited financial statements from most funders if your operating budget is under a certain amount. Operating Budget.

Grants

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Many nonprofits have relied on volunteer or local tech providers to set up networks within a limited budget. Lately, this conversation includes moving to cloud solutions rather than trying to keep the donated server running. These providers often try to work within this constraint rather than making a case to configure it properly.

Software