The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Group discounts can also inspire more people to attend.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The objective is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s goals and priorities. Usually require a detailed proposal outlining the research goals. Familiarity with the grant process, as outlined in resources like grant writing examples and budgeting for grants , can also enhance the overall application quality.

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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.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Revenue diversity is a good hedge against the unexpected, but diversity alone is not enough when your budget is threatened or dismantled by outside forces. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies. But creating budget scenarios helps you prepare for both the good and the less optimal outcomes.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement. This might include surveys of the congregation, analysis of community demographics, or consultations with local experts.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. Different foundations may have varying focuses.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your overwhelm is the goal. 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. Passive even. Its about people.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. Listening and addressing barriers But now, I’m not worried.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

Candid and the Center collaborated to encourage Center members to update their profiles with enough information to earn a Gold Seal, which requires organizations to share demographic information about their leadership. They also received a downloadable file of all the demographic data available in GuideStar. . Learn more here. .

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A brief description of the project, including your goals and objectives. Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic. Information about your organization and its experience addressing your proposal’s key need or problem.

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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. If necessary, break down the goal into smaller, manageable milestones.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Currently, over 80,000 organizations have earned a Seal, and over 34,000 have provided demographic data. . Given the surge in demand for this information, Candid decided to incorporate demographic data into the Seals requirements.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it. The goal should be to add nuance to your nonprofit’s spending, showing supporters that overhead spending is truly important.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? Event Goals and Objectives Next, consider your event goals and objectives. Your event can cover one or more of these goals. For example, think about their age and interests.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Our aim is to give individuals the ability to focus more time and energy on applying new learnings to advance their mission-driven work, without needing to find budget to simply partake in nonprofit training and learning opportunities. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget. Still, we know that our work is just beginning.

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 30, 2023

Most nonprofit professionals would agree that's child's play compared to managing a nonprofit's grant budget. I'm sharing seven practical and actionable strategies to maximize your grant budget, ensuring each dollar works towards fostering positive transformation. Let's dive in!

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DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

In this blog, well explore how to calculate how much you can charge for raffle tickets to meet your fundraising goals, along with the best ways to optimize raffle ticket sales via DoJiggys free raffle platform. The goal is to set a price that encourages ticket sales while maximizing fundraising potential.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. To optimize your advertising budget, create a marketing strategy to establish the best time for your organization to use ads. Clearly establishing your objectives will help you fine tune your ad’s details to meet your campaign’s goals.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Think of it as your roadmap to success, guiding your organization not only in compensating for any lost funds but also in meeting your current goals and reaching your long-term destination. To kickstart the planning process, define specific and measurable goals aligned with your organization’s mission.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

School fundraising is more than collecting donations or selling products to meet financial goals. The Role of Fundraising inSchools Public schools often face budget constraints in the USA, making fundraisers critical for bridging financial gaps. But fundraising isnt just about meeting monetary goals.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Below are key steps to establish a strong foundation: Define Your Fundraising Goal Clarity is everything. 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.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonprofit in meeting its fundraising event goals. In this agreement, be sure to align on the following: Goals. A summary of your fundraising event needs.

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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.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. Some questions every member of your team can ask themselves include: How are you progressing to budget? How are expenses tracking?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Individuals also benefit from grant money, which can support personal, educational, or entrepreneurial goals. Understanding these grants can help individuals and organizations identify and secure the funding necessary to achieve their goals. The goal is to present a clear and compelling case for why funding is needed.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Though both of these demographics have smaller cash reserves than typical nonprofit donors in the past, they’re also more generous than any generation before them. Tell your visitor who you are, what you’re raising money for, and the goal you hope to achieve. TIP: Tangible goals sell better.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

The style of the event depends on your goal. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic. Are you hoping to develop a new audience? Timing is everything!

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DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2024

This cost-control feature is especially advantageous for fundraising campaigns with limited budgets, as it allows for more effective financial management. Define Clear Goals and KPIs Before you start any PPC campaigns, clearly define your fundraising goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 18, 2024

These components can help you plan an engaging event, reach your target audience, solidify relationships with donors and sponsors, and achieve your goals. Designate a planning leader, such as a committee or chairperson, to help keep things organized and make executive decisions that align with your event’s goals.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Dear Company Name, At [Nonprofit Name], we’ve served [demographic] in the [Community Name] area for over [number] years. Organization.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Proposal Writing : Crafting a compelling and well-organized proposal that clearly articulates the project’s goals and needs. Organizations must consider their goals and align them with available funding sources. Purpose of the Project : Explain the project’s goals.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Learn about popular fundraising products, strategies for setting realistic goals, and tips for efficient product management to maximize the benefits of your school’s next campaign. The ideal product should: Be appealing to your school’s demographic. Having a clear fundraising goal is essential in choosing the right product.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data. However, the information provided in the narrative, budget, and attachments didn’t come close to answering the questions posed on the application. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical. Offer solutions.

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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2021

Who doesn’t want the boost of knowing you’re donating a major amount with the budget impact of just a hundred bucks or so? If you use the CauseVox fundraising thermometer, donors can see your progress and the amount of time left for you to reach your goals. Happy Donors, Happy You. They get the best of both worlds. Who And When To Ask.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Having sponsors means the difference in an event that generates mediocre results and one that blows past your goals. Pays for their sponsorship out of their marketing budget, philanthropy budget, or general profit of the business. What will help them reach their goals? Demographics of your audience. They either.

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