Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. This demographic shift could lead to a long-term fundraising decline unless nonprofits adapt now. Economic Uncertainty: Whats Next for Nonprofits? Shifts in donor behavior due to economic uncertainty could persist.

Policies

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

From funding extracurricular programs to enhancing school facilities, these efforts often fill budget gaps and enable schools to offer a variety of activities and support that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Fundraising plays an essential role in schools, providing additional resources that can enrich students’ educational experience.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Familiarity with the grant process, as outlined in resources like grant writing examples and budgeting for grants , can also enhance the overall application quality. Grant funders typically outline specific requirements that must be met, including organizational status, project focus, and demographic considerations.

Grant Writing

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

Budget

Candid

JULY 31, 2025

Nonprofits can choose to share information about their organization on their profiles—including mission, donation information, program information, financial reports or IRS filings, and/or leadership and board demographics. They can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal of Transparency depending on how much information they provide.

Nonprofit

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

For starters, roller skating is an activity that appeals to a broad audience, cutting across age groups and demographics. Budgeting for Your Roller Skating Fundraiser Effective financial management and budgeting are vital components of organizing a successful roller skating fundraiser.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets. Its about people.

Fundraising

Candid

MAY 1, 2025

501(c)(3) nonprofits are very small organizations with annual budgets below $50,000. Very small nonprofits have more diverse leadership Among organizations that shared demographic data with Candid, 46% of very small nonprofits are led by CEOs of color, compared with 24% of other nonprofits. Did you know? The majority of U.S.

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

Even with strong performance data, questions about staffing, budget and planning could stand in the way of getting a texting program off the ground. ‘It’s Not in the Budget.’ ’ If your current budget is tight, consider reallocating funds from underperforming digital channels. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently. Be Realistic : Set achievable goals and present a realistic budget.

Funding

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

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Include milestones for internal review, feedback, budget revisions, and final polishing. Update DEI framing and metrics Many funders expect clear demographic data and transparent discussion of equity efforts. The truth is, most small nonprofits don’t have the time or budget for full-time grant writers.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Clarify what AI can draft (like boilerplate sections or budget rationales) and what must stay human-led (like personal stories or your theory of change). Budget data, program outcomes, and stories live across your org, not just in development. Create internal AI guidelines. Verify everything. Always fact-check AI-generated content.

Grant

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Understanding Donor Demographics: The Generational Wealth Transfer Opportunity $68 trillion in wealth transfers to younger generations over next 20 years. Nonprofits now compete more strategically for discretionary dollars, making sophisticated fundraising and legacy giving programs essential components of organizational sustainability.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

Postage Consider the pros and cons of different mailing options and choose one based on your timeline, budget, and status with USPS. Think about demographics (gender, age, income, family makeup, etc.), Following Sandy’s 3:1 Ratio , you’ll balance your ASKS (e.g., print newsletter or year-in-review emails).

Demographics

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

For instance, you might list demographic information for individual donors and points of contact for organizations. When assessing new data management software, be mindful of your budget and timeline. Engagement history. In instances like this, be willing to reassess your data strategy and adapt it to your new tools and situation.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Budget-Friendly Incentives That Actually Work One of the most common concerns we hear from nonprofits is, “But we don’t have the budget for big prizes.” Here are just a few budget-friendly ideas: VIP access. ” The good news? You don’t need them. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

Postage Consider the pros and cons of different mailing options and choose one based on your timeline, budget, and status with USPS. Think about demographics (gender, age, income, family makeup, etc.), Following Sandy’s 3:1 Ratio , you’ll balance your ASKS (e.g., print newsletter or year-in-review emails).

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Identifying More Potential Grant Applications The grant process is both time-consuming and critical for nonprofit leaders. About 30% of U.S. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

By outlining the demographics and interests of your attendees, you can connect with businesses that see a relevantmarket. Sponsors may have concerns, budget limitations, or other commitments. Were Tight on Budget RightNow In this case, you can propose a payment timeline or a smaller sponsorship package.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

Only two-thirds offer health insurance; this drops to 12% for organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000. and Noble Accounting Join Forces The Real Cost of Nonprofit Budget Cuts? While they are essential to everything from disaster recovery to affordable childcare, many operate under strict financial constraints.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 21, 2025

It’s a living, searchable archive of every boilerplate document you need for grant applications, from budgets to board rosters to staff demographics. Organizational Documents Library: Integrated Intelligence at Your Fingertips Your Organizational Documents Library isn’t just a glorified folder of PDFs.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

“We’ve always believed that you shouldn’t need a full-time operations team—or a Fortune 500 budget—to fundraise effectively. “Otto represents a major step forward in how small nonprofits can work smarter,” said Matt Bitzegaio, CEO and co-founder of DonorDock. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

Next, relevant donor information that goes beyond basic demographics should be collected. This threshold might be $5,000 for a smaller nonprofit or $100,000 for a large institutionit all depends on your overall budget and fundraising goals. Make it a routine to remove duplicate entries and update contact details to maintain accuracy.

Metrics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

The joint funding initiative encourages individual donors to make conditional commitments to pre-vetted projects, and once other donors contribute 70% of a projects budget, the Rapid Response Fund commits to funding the remaining 30%. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

Email Marketing This is a fine way to reach mass audiences on a budget. There is no precise formula on how many messages you should leave after getting no response. At a minimum, you should wait a few days before calling again. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", rail-container).hide();

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

The Role of Fundraising inSchools Public schools often face budget constraints in the USA, making fundraisers critical for bridging financial gaps. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 90% of public schools rely on fundraising to supplement their budgets.

Fundraising

Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Under-resourced institutions are defined as those meeting one or more of the following criteria: Professional Development Budget: Libraries with less than $1,000 allocated annually per librarian for professional development. Demographic Indicators: Libraries serving underserved or low-income student populations (e.g.,

AI

DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

Be sure to include these in your budget. Considering your prize value, audience demographics, and bundle pricing, you can balance affordability and profitability. Only source prizes that you know you can obtain and have them secured before you run your raffle event to avoid confusion or issues with procurement.

Goals

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

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. Run budget scenarios to understand your short and long-term challenges. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policy

Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

nonprofit sector demographics. According to demographic data shared on Candid profiles , 69% of all nonprofit staff and 62% of nonprofit leaders identify as women. For example, 64% of Black nonprofit CEOs are women, but among the nonprofits they lead, the largest share have budgets of under $50,000. What to know about U.S.

Demographics

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

Demographics