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

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

Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community. Utilizing effective research methods can help uncover various opportunities that align with specific needs and missions. Utilize tools and databases for finding relevant opportunities.

Grant

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

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. For example, some won’t allow their money to be spent on facilities and utilities. Myth #3: I’ll fund my nonprofit with corporate donations! Every time.

Funding

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Do we have the capacity to squeeze in another donation campaign? Does my platform allow me to quickly (without extra cost) deploy a text-to-donate campaign to donors already in our system? This task will take ju st a few minutes and offers the potential to collect some final end-of-year donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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. Donors want to see results.

Funding

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Donations to charities/nonprofits exist to give tax breaks for those who actively support the common good through their donations to nonprofits. When too much of a budget hinges on a few sources, the entire mission can be at risk if even one of those sources dries up.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships. Board members determine how funds are distributed, but some donations come with restrictions based on the donors wishes. Funding is for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability. Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses.

Grant Writing

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Quantify results: Use metrics like satisfaction scores, participation rates, and budget comparisons to identify patterns. Cost efficiency: Analyze the return on investment (ROI) by dividing net profit by total expenses, which helps determine how effectively funds were utilized. contributed most significantly to the totalrevenue.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Among the 500 or so that know us well, were getting high praise and a gradual increase in donations, but for us to really get support for our important mission, we need to grow beyond that 500 to 1,500 in the next couple of years. Colleen from The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA Transparency and vulnerability in advocacy.

Mentor

DoJiggy

JULY 8, 2025

One of the most effective strategies for boosting participation and donations is offering incentives for fundraisers. These activities don’t require a large budget but can have a big impact, especially in school fundraising. By rewarding effort with fun experiences, you build enthusiasm and a sense of accomplishment.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

These gifts are often the largest and most impactful contributions a donor will ever makewith the average planned gift ranging from 200-300 times larger than a typical annual donation. ” Appreciated Securities : “Donating stocks or bonds that have increased in value since you acquired them.” Gratitude opens doors.

Policy

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Shared Resources : Sponsoring organizations often contribute resources beyond financial donations. Are you seeking an in-kind donation, such as drinks for an upcoming fair? Provide Updates on How Donations AreUsed Nothing builds trust like transparency. Sponsors may have concerns, budget limitations, or other commitments.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. However, the philanthropic landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. Your rent or mortgage payment and utilities are also considered management and general expenses. On the positive side, the U.S.

Indirect Cost

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Facilities are considered “essential” if they provide critical services that promote the development of rural communities, such as town halls, health care facilities, transitional housing or childcare facilities, public safety facilities, utility services or educational facilities. In FY ‘23, $3.8

Federal Grants

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Seeking out nonprofit discounts or asking for in-kind donations of new office equipment. Reducing utility costs by installing low-flow bathroom fixtures at your facility or turning down the heat and air conditioning when no one is in the building. if you pay for a separate donation processor when your CRM has one built in).

Management

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions. Review your internal data to see how frequently someone donates, whether they attend events or serve on committees, and how often they volunteer.

Metrics

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Nonprofits operate with tight budgets and small teams, and staying connected with donors, volunteers, and members is a major priority. Once set up, these actions happen based on triggers like someone joining your list, clicking a link or making a donation. Nonprofits utilize it differently depending on their goals, audience and tools.

CRM

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Its helpful to organize this section according to the five primary categories of nonprofit revenueindividual donations, corporate philanthropy, earned income, investments, and grants to align with your budget and internal records. Internally, this report is most useful for budgeting.

Liability

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

If you have ever worked for a nonprofit or in public office, or lived in a town with a budget, you may be familiar with the cycle of participant surveys, focus groups, or public forums that drive public processes and inform policy. These are examples of community engagement. We find a way to make compensation compulsory.

Ethics

DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2025

Planning successful fundraisers requires clear objectives, effective promotion strategies, and wise budgeting to maximize engagement and financial outcomes. Offering flexible payment options, such as fixed prices, donations, and additional paid services like interior cleaning or waxing, can maximize proceeds.

Fundraising

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Facilities are considered “essential” if they provide critical services that promote the development of rural communities, such as town halls, health care facilities, transitional housing or childcare facilities, public safety facilities, utility services or educational facilities. In FY ‘23, $3.8

Federal Grants

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Sticking to an event budget. Why Use an Event Budget Template It seems as though events season is always upon us. Whether you’re planning a big trade expo or your annual member’s luncheon, event budgeting crucial for mission-driven organizations. Here’s two budget templates to make your own!

Template

DoJiggy

MARCH 4, 2025

This event allows local businesses to sponsor the fashion show, providing discounts or donating outfits in exchange for publicity. Admission fees and additional donations during the show can contribute to the overall fundraising goal, creating an entertaining and interactive experience.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Structure Donation Forms Around Specific Relief Efforts One way to mobilize support quickly is by structuring your donation forms to highlight specific relief efforts. You may decide to create a designated disaster relief fund or ask donors to donate to a general fund.

Utilities

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Q5: You’ve played a critical role in transforming processes at Clark Atlanta University – moving donations, ticket sales, and event registrations from paper to online, aggressive database cleanup, implementing training, etc. So I will just say remember the why and don’t get involved if you can’t figure out the why.

Software

The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Understanding the specific requirements and limitations outlined in the grant application is crucial for developing a budget that aligns with the funder’s priorities and expectations.

Budget

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the key to achieving a grant depends in large part on having a plan in place to effectively utilize that funding. Next, you should have a solid budget in place. You can include things like equipment, salaries, office supplies, utilities, and other operational expenses. Consider a budget template.

Utilities

Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier.

Budget