Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Organizations lacking diversified funding streams become particularly vulnerable during economic downturns, when both individual giving and foundation support typically contract. The Impact of Economic Uncertainty on Nonprofit Sustainability Economic volatility creates additional challenges for nonprofit financial planning.

Funding

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

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. How to do it Assess your grant or contract language to identify which programs could be impacted. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policies

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

Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

Fund accounting software with sub-fund capabilities makes it easy to manage multiple budget scenarios, understand encumbrances, and automate your internal controls for the highest level of accuracy and transparency. With fund accounting software, you get an extra level of control over grant expense tracking and reporting.

Funding

Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2015

Nonprofits are mission-focused, usually run on a tight budget, and therefore sometimes hesitant about purchasing expensive software. Given recent technological advances, however, software advances may no longer be out of reach for nonprofits. Will it enable growth and productivity, or will it be a thorn in your side?

Software

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. Use fund accounting software that can handle multiple funds and sub-funds.

Management

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is the four-letter word in fundraising software. And what fees are companies using to nickel and dime an organization, making their “free” contract actually too good to be true? Educate yourself on the types of fees that are part of fundraising software and you can then keep the other four-letter words out of the process.

Software

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There was a time when you had to find one single solution that hopefully met the majority of your needs and priorities, which often meant you were stuck in a binding contract for years. Now, your technology and software needs evolve fast, and you can’t be tied to a system that can’t change with you. Customization without the price tag.

Funding

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

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How Fund Accounting Systems Improve Nonprofit Compliance Fund accounting software with subfund accounting capabilities provides functionality that makes reporting and transparency an integrated part of your workflows. Here are four ways that accounting software built for nonprofits helps you improve your compliance processes.

Software

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Consider your budget. . On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. On top of Google searches, check out more in-depth reviews from trusted sources, like TrustRadius or Software Advice. . Get recommendations. .

Policies

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

Grant Gopher , an affordable database that costs $9/month and does not require an annual contract, is an example of a database that focuses on grant opportunities. If a subscription to FDO fits within your organization’s budget, we recommend giving it a try, but you need to be aware that it will take time to master its features.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Accounting Software It might feel premature to put accounting software into place when you’re just starting out. If you start out with Quickbooks or another high-quality accounting software and put the proper line items and accounts into place, it will save you or your bookkeeper hours and hours of stressful work later.

Nonprofit

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since our founding in 2011, GiveSmart by Momentive Software has helped tens of thousands of organizations— nonprofits, schools, and associations—successfully fundraise for their missions. One such software provider that our customers often compared GiveSmart to was OneCause. And, you don’t have an unlimited budget to do so.

Fundraising

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

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

An increasing number of organizations are turning to this software to manage their fundraising and donor engagement efforts—and if your nonprofit hasn’t yet, now is the time to invest in one! In addition, users note escalating contracts and unclear fee structures. billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.35

CRM

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

providing software and network training to end-users. I also refer many nonprofits to Idealware.org for solid information on software solutions. Our Help Desk technicians are nonprofit experts who already have experience with most software in use by nonprofits. From there, I moved into QA testing. was growing. a good idea?

Software

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

In the case of TechBridge Nonprofit Exchange, organizations are contracting with TechBridge to help raise funds and also hire them to complete the IT project. For the nonprofit, there are no budget surprises. Help in scoping and budgeting the IT project. This is fairly typical in the crowdfunding world. Donors make pledges.

Nonprofit

AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Grants management software like AmpliFund gives you unlimited application forms, sections, and questions that you can use to build out applications. You can make the application and review process a better experience for applicants and your internal reviewers by designing your applications in a more intentional way.

Grant Management

Greater Giving

JUNE 23, 2022

If you’re a current Greater Giving client, you can grant every volunteer access to the event software on a basis you feel comfortable with. Make sure to schedule the next meeting! Not sure how to keep everyone in your committee on the same page? 5 Ideas to Motivate Your Event Planning Committee.

Fundraising

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

The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

You can cover if the candidate kept a budget and deadline in mind while working. You’ll also need to discuss the costs of the contract. You’ll also want to discuss what tools you’ll use to track your project’s success, such as fundraising software and CRM platforms like Salesforce , and decide on which metrics to pay attention to.

Consultant

Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Team DNLs experts are well-versed in the leading providers of robust nonprofit software, Blackbaud and Salesforce , as well as a variety of other popular platforms. Westfall Gold can coordinate catering services, contract negotiations, hotel bookings, on-site management, and more. Event logistics. Events need more than just a venue.

Consultant

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Without the steady cash flow of tuition, schools might not meet budget, payroll may need to be sourced from other funds, and the ability to maintain academic and extracurricular programs may suffer. Having that contract roll from the school’s admissions software into its tuition management system helps eliminate chaos and confusion.

Contracts

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Charitable Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a charity. How much should we budget for starting a planned giving program? The donor makes a gift to the charity, and the donor or a loved one of their choosing receives fixed payments for life.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How to do it Assess your grant or contract language to identify which programs could be impacted by the changes in federal funding. For each grant, estimate how much of the total grant or contract might be affected, and work with your program staff to document the impact on programs and services.

Funding