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.

Budget

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

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

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

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

MARCH 10, 2025

Before and after giving, donors demand more information about the impact of their donations. If theyre entrusting their money to your organization, they need to have faith that youll use it to advance your stated goals. Budgeting: If you can track goals and budgets in your software, are you doing so?

Finance

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. It sets in motion the goals youve outlined in your strategic plan.

Budget

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. Aligning with corporate social responsibility goals.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? Do we have the capacity to squeeze in another donation campaign?

Goals

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

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. 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.

Funding

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Offer prizes for most books read per grade or class.

Fundraising

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

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community.

Grants

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.

Fundraising

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

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Grantees facing increased demand may require additional funding, but its vital to assess whether your foundation can provide more without compromising long-term goals. If your foundation accepts donations, consider how a potential recession may affect donor behavior. Finally, know your own organizations limits.

Government

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

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

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.”

Grants

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Do you need a platform to collect online donations? Donation Platforms provide easy online fundraising, helping you reach a wider audience. Sure, there are!

Fundraising

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.

Budget

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

A golf tournament fundraiser is not only a fantastic day out but also a powerful fundraising event that can drive significant donations, strengthen community connections, and build long-lasting partnerships with local businesses. Establish a Budget and Pricing Strategy Money matters. Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

When people have fun, they are more inclined to support your cause through extra activities like raffle ticket purchases , custom merch sales, or donations. Budgeting for Your Roller Skating Fundraiser Effective financial management and budgeting are vital components of organizing a successful roller skating fundraiser.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways: Creative Packaging: Combine donations into themed lots that excite bidders. Make It Make Cents Guest Speaker: Gazala Uradnik, Founder, GFS Events Maximizing fundraising ROI requires strategic thinking and a clear understanding of your goals. Smart Budgeting: Analyze your budget to make informed financial decisions.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. To illustrate, the Food Donation Improvement Act(FDIA) was signed into law, specifically, to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste. Above all, donors want to see the real-world impact created with each donation to a cause. The research is clear.

AI

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

You’ll also learn the difference between a fiscal agent and a fiscal sponsor, plus how to decide which option fits your goals. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a way to manage grants and donations more effectively, understanding fiscal agents can help you move forward with fewer risks and more confidence.

Logic Model

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

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Every other aspect of nonprofit financial management stems from this infrastructure—from budgeting and tax filing to setting fiscal goals in your strategic plan.

Finance

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Moves management works best when everyone understands the goals and commits to the necessary tasks, whether logging donor interactions or scheduling regular check-ins. Remove duplicates, verify contact details, and capture crucial data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., email opens).

Management

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. Ideas include product sales such as cookie dough, popcorn, tumblers, or discount cards, along with online donations and event-based fundraisers. Assign specific roles (e.g.,

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

At the core, my goal is to make sure we’re leveraging digital tools in smart, strategic ways that help advance our mission and grow our impact. Q4: What areas of digital fundraising do you recommend nonprofits focus on, even when they may have budget or resource restrictions? One important tactic is simplifying the donation process.

Media

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. Users visit a nonprofit’s website to learn their mission, donate to the cause, and/or to learn the virtual volunteering opportunities are offered. However, a website is more than just a digital space.

Nonprofit

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.

CRM

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

However, you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a difference. Transparent Reports: Funding for Your Nonprofit Build trust with your team and supporters by providing a clear, realistic budget. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns. Set realistic goals and systematically reevaluate your strategies.

Funding

amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Overall donation amounts may be trending upwards, but fewer donors are giving than just a few years ago. As a result, many fundraising professionals are tasked to raise more money with fewer resources, tighter budgets, and smaller teams. So, dont try to cast a wide net and hope it will result in more donations. percent and 4.5

Budget