CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That’s why we’ve put together a list of fundraising tools that can help you boost donations, streamline your processes, and engage your supporters in new and exciting ways. Donation Counter One of the best ways to create excitement during your campaign is with a donation counter.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

With a talented grant manager in place, you will see continued success for your cause. What is Grant Cycle Management? Grant cycle management is the practice of researching, applying for, and then receiving and tracking grant funds. Grant Cycle Management Tips for 2025 The grant cycle never ends.

Management

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Here are several strategies to help nonprofits rebuild their reserves to a healthy level, ideally equivalent to at least three months of operating expenses: Diversify Revenue Streams: Explore new funding sources , such as grants, donations, and earned income opportunities, to create a more resilient financial base.

Management

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

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. email opens).

Management

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

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. Recruiting volunteers can also be a game-changer.

Funding

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. Ask for skills-based volunteers to tackle key organizational challenges such as marketing or operational support, project management, translation, and tech services. Recruit potential board members.

Nonprofit

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

JUNE 4, 2025

For example, a newly hired finance manager is stepping into a nonprofit with no formalized internal control policy. On the other hand, a large nonprofit managing multiple programs may face complex risks, such as fraud or data breaches, if clear policies arent in place. Who Is Responsible for Implementing and Managing Your Policy?

Policy

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.

Budget

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

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

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

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. Because of this, expect global issues like conservation of biodiversity, waste management and recycling initiatives to be competing for attention in everyone’s social feeds. However, plan to see an increase of DAF in nonprofit management trends for 2025.

AI

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

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

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

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

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

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. A well-timed, well-managed signature fundraising event can generate a lot of publicity and funds, but lots of little events are not the way to fully fund a new nonprofit. Every time.

Funding

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

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

Finance

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

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. In this guide, we’ll explore five data management best practices your nonprofit can implement to run more efficient fundraisers, launch more impactful programs, and cultivate stronger donor relationships.

Management

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. A fiscal agent is an organization, typically an established nonprofit, that manages money and administrative tasks on behalf of another group. What Is a Fiscal Agent?

Logic Model

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

Cindy Sarver is the digital fundraising operations manager at American Cancer Society (ACS) , playing a pivotal role in advancing the fight against cancer through innovative digital fundraising initiatives. Q2: What are your responsibilities as the digital fundraising operations manager at American Cancer Society?

Media

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.

Grant

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Automating tasks from a central location: Once you have data from separate systems consolidated, you can let your CRM handle routine work like sending thank-you emails after donations or event attendance, as well as reminding you about upcoming renewals. Volunteer management platforms: Keep all your volunteer information in one place.

CRM

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

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Common fundraising event committee roles include: Auction Procurement Lead Marketing & Communications Coordinator Logistics & Venue Manager Volunteer Coordinator Sponsorship & Donor Relations Chair TIP: Provide a one-pager or short description of each role’s duties and tasks to align expectations and accountability.

Procurement

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

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. As your organization expands and evolves, many complexities can arise, making financial management more difficult for your team. if you pay for a separate donation processor when your CRM has one built in).

Management

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

Contracts

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team. There are prime times to ask for donations and other times when donors are less likely to donate.

Calendar

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. This involves coordinating various elements such as scheduling, staffing or volunteer management, and equipment needs. Start by creating an event timeline, from setup to teardown.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In proactive planning, companies take measures to ensure resources are available to protect their employees, facilities, and manage recoveries. Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. In response, people often step up and ask, “How can I help?”

Donation