Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. How Do Organizations Collect Donations Online? And a well-designed donation page is key. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastering your projected budget does not have to be as difficult as you might think. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source. Mastering Your Projected Budget in 5 Simple Steps: 1.

Budget

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This quick guide outlines approximate numbers for budgeting planned giving efforts across organizations of various sizes, offering actionable benchmarks to help secure financial sustainability. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Mailing donors is a form of direct marketing, which Double the Donation defines as appeals addressed and sent to individuals. You can also customize suggested donation amounts based on their giving history or tailor recommended involvement opportunities to provide new ways to give. Personalize for Maximum Impact.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An effective online giving platform simplifies donations, encourages generosity, and helps churches manage their funds more efficiently. Congregants should be able to make donations quickly without navigating complicated menus or forms. Recurring Donation Options : Churches thrive on consistent support from their congregants.

Donation

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts. billion in cash donations and over $2.6 billion in in-kind goods and services—more than five times the total cash and in-kind donations compared with the average U.S.

Nonprofit

GiveSmart

JUNE 30, 2025

Schools, foundations, and nonprofits are continually seeking donations to help them achieve their objectives. An in-kind donation is one type of contribution that can provide significant benefits to nonprofit organizations. Tip Companies donate an estimated $4.1 Tip Companies donate an estimated $4.1

Donation

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

If online giving is part of your organization’s fundraising strategy, user-friendly donation forms are essential for maximizing donor engagement, conversion rates, and donation amounts. Let’s explore the impact of well-designed donation forms and best practices to help you leverage these tools for greater fundraising success.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Annual giving is the collection of donations throughout the year to support an organization’s day-to-day operations and programs. Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt.

Donation

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Like your K12 private school budget. A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

By John Killoran Leaders across the nonprofit sector face a common challenge: striving to serve a growing community of beneficiaries with constrained budgets. Determine which mobile giving strategies resonate most with your supporters, such as a mobile-responsive donation page on your website or a text-to-give campaign. The good news?

Nonprofit

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To help you get started, this guide will discuss four proven tips for procuring auction prizes your audience will want to bid on while sticking to your event budget. Be prepared to pivot so that if sponsors turn down your initial request, you can offer a backup item donation idea or ask them to support your event financially instead.

Procurement

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In fundraising terms, this means you can break the mammoth task of raising money for your operating budget into small steps that feel less intimidating. Myth #3: I’ll fund my nonprofit with corporate donations! Corporate donations require relationships that take time to cultivate. This is how you get donations.

Funding

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

Funding

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.

Budget

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Most profitable school fundraising ideas Driving a high return on investment (ROI) with your fundraising efforts is crucial to earning money for your school while staying on budget.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Before and after giving, donors demand more information about the impact of their donations. Show You Have Nothing to Hide in Allocation of Funds Blackbaud Institute research found 76% of donors are concerned about what portion of their donation goes to overhead. Today, donors see their gift as an investment in outcomes.

Finance

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Tie each story to a specific call to action , such as making a donation, volunteering to help with an event or initiative, or participating in an advocacy effort. Final Thoughts You don’t need a huge staff or a big budget to pull off events like those mentioned in this guide. Securing sponsorships.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For organizations in the beginning stages of focusing on large donations, there are certain tried-and-true steps to cultivate major donors. This is one part of your organization where you don’t want to wing it. If you can’t work a staffed fundraising officer into the budget, you can hire a fundraising consultant.

Goals

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Email marketing is a powerful tool that nonprofits can leverage to reach supporters and maximize donations. Since its inception, millions of people have participated, donating billions of dollars to causes they care about. Encourage early donations! Lapsed Donors : Reach out to those who haven’t donated in a while.

Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

Indirect Cost

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community. This involves strategic budgeting and financial planning, as well as implementing thorough reporting and accountability measures.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 Americans donated 2.1% of disposable income was donated.

Policies

GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To illustrate, donatable gifts can be defined as “time, talent, and treasure.” ” These resources are donated to help make the world a better place. The Many Forms of Philanthropy New and seasoned philanthropists are encouraged to research a cause before donating. Volunteering : Make an impact firsthand.

Education

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start.

Finance

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

Internal control policies are especially critical for organizations with diverse revenue streams donations, grants, and earned income. Establish protocols for fixed asset counts and managing departmental budgets to prevent overages. Require pre-approvals for expenses over a defined threshold to avoid unplanned spending.

Policy

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

If your foundation accepts donations, consider how a potential recession may affect donor behavior. Running budget scenarios early allows you to make informed choices and reduce surprises. Proactively share resources such as templates for strategic budgeting or checklists for cost containment best practices.

Government

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is aiming to raise awareness locally or nationally, engage volunteers, or boost donations in your city or region, focusing your efforts on Facebook makes strategic sense. Cost-Effective Advertising Options Facebook Ads allow you to target specific audiences by location, interests and more, even with a modest budget.

Media

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

Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2025

Optimize What Matters: The Key to Higher-Converting Donation Forms Your donation form is often the final hurdle between a motivated donor and a completed gift. Designing accessible donation experiences is not just ethical—it’s essential. Budgets are limited. It just takes intention.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

MAY 4, 2025

Transform your nonprofit's legacy giving program with the power of donor stories no big budget required. Most charities lack a dedicated planned giving director, a five-year bequest marketing plan, or a budget for direct mail campaigns focused on legacy gifts. A great article by Claire Meyerhoff. Mary’s in his will.

Budget

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those who have discovered and leveraged it are successfully unlocking new opportunities by maximizing their complimentary ad budget to drive donor engagement, increase event attendance, and raise awareness of their programs and initiatives. Every donation helps save ecosystems resonated emotionally and drove action. Click here to give.”

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement.

Funding

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. Schools can encourage students to get involved by offering rewards for sales achievements and helping drive more donations.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Finalize Your Fundraiser Budget and Set Fundraising Goals With fewer distractions, summer is the perfect time to: Analyze last year’s event performance Create a budget aligned with your fundraising goals Assign spending limits to committee teams 7.

Procurement

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. Board meetings and budget meeting dates If you are new to fundraising and havent yet held a fundraising campaign , then this is where a bit of research will likely go a long way. If so, when will they be trained?

Calendar

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

When donors are thanked within 48 hours of making a gift, they’re 4x more likely to donate again. Immediately after receiving a donation, be sure to send an email confirmation that includes a donor “thank you”. But don’t let an automatic thank you after receiving a donation be the only time you reach out to your donors.

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