Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

If recent events are any indicator, Heraclitus is not too far off. We build a budget that is fair, balanced, and built on evidential history, but flexible ready for whatever hiccups and bumps come along. Im sure everyone is mildly familiar with budgeting. How do you communicate the change in your plans, your budget?

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Budget Management Finance Utilities 82

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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Budget Strategic Plan Template Conference 59

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

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Budget Burnout Transportation Utilities 52

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Organizing an event, whether its a charity gala or a school carnival , involves juggling multiple moving parts. Managing all the elements manually can be overwhelming. Fortunately, incorporating technology into your event planning process can significantly boost efficiency and revenue.

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Software Training Fundraising Goals 78

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.

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Finance Policy Policies Nonprofit 147

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. Change management: How does your team respond to change ? Save budget talks for the evaluation phase. Would you like to connect your CRM with your financial management system ? What about reports?

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CRM IT Budget Training 105

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Thats why were thrilled to bring these tactical tips to you from Jitasa to help broaden your understanding of grant management.

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Finance Grant Management Management Grant 52

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here’s what that means: Working together: Link your CRM to the tools you use every day, such as your email system, social media tools, fund accounting software, and event registration platforms. See campaign performance, donor and gift details, and fundraising event performance in your CRM. Your whole team benefits, too.

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CRM Software Nonprofit Readiness 97

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.

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Contracts Contract Budget Nonprofit 104

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Coordinate an upcoming event? You have less wiggle room in terms of time and budget. The short answer: change management. What Is Change Management? Put simply, change management is making sure that the human element is always in the picture as new initiatives are put into play. You got it. Absolutely.

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CRM Management Nonprofit Software 98

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).

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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. What Is the Google Ad Grants Program?

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Grant Grants Utilities Nonprofit 104

Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. In this guide, we’ll walk through four essential steps to build an operating budget for your new nonprofit. Event planning, marketing costs, and fundraising software purchases fall into this category.

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Budget Strategic Plan Nonprofit Goals 108

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. Virtual events: Online musical performances, virtual auctions, and live-streamed events allow organizations to engage donors remotely. Host a virtual fundraising event that offers a behind-the-scenes look into your operations!

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Fundraising Nonprofit Media Donation 98

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. Visualize your actual financial data and compare it to your budget.

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Management Nonprofit Finance Software 52

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Weve all seen it: mid-level roles that expect CDO-level strategy, major gifts portfolios, team management, event planning, marketing knowledge, and oh, can you also design a new CRM integration before Friday? Julie Winslett put it best in her four-point strategy: Train executive and board leadership on realistic planning and budgeting.

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IT Fundraising Burnout Nonprofit 130

Blackbaud

APRIL 16, 2025

When your accounting system is correctly configured and you can manage your data easily, you can make more confident and transparent decisions for your organization. Accounting System Setup: The Keystone to Any Process and Report Good data health starts with an accounting system that makes it easy to store, manage, and analyze your data.

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Finance Budget Nonprofit Management 93

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Fundraising can take various forms, including online campaigns, major giving, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and events. Relationship-building, communication, commitment to the cause, perseverance, creativity, and project management are all transferable skills that can be applied to fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Without a budget, you can find yourself in deep water, fast, with more money going out than coming in.

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Budget Finance Software Liability 98

Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

Conquer Fundraising Event Planning with the Perfect Committee Based Team Large fundraising events can be intricate beasts, with countless moving parts and details to juggle. Assigning clear roles to your event committee is crucial for building a dream team that positions the right people for success. Appoints committee chairs.

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Fundraising Procurement Contracts Contract 98

GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Because of this, Nonprofits walk a tightrope when managing their funds. Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit’s budget is sustainable. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grants providing funding for nonprofit organizations to help fill in the gaps.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

In this guide, we explore the importance of school fundraising events in building community, providing actionable strategies to organize inclusive, memorable events. In the USA, school events are a cornerstone of community-building, uniting students, parents, teachers, and residents in a shared purpose.

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Fundraising Budget Burnout Donation 52

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. But how do you perfect your nonprofit financial management?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Facilitators can introduce topics such as stress management, self-care, and ways to impact their child’s mental health positively. These workshops address common mental health challenges and provide practical advice on managing stress and recognizing the signs of substance abuse.

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Grant Grants Training Mentor 105

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Managing your annual budget—and multiple budgets within it—is one of the most crucial components of running a nonprofit organization. Learn more about what a nonprofit fiscal year is and how you can arrange your budget to best meet your organization’s financial needs below. What is a Nonprofit Fiscal Year?

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Budget Finance Calendar Software 92

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team. Key Dates: Hard Deadlines Begin by looking at your entire year and jotting down key dates for events and happenings already on the books. Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations.

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Calendar Template Fundraising Donation 96

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Auction math works for any size event, making your planning simpler and reducing stress for your committee. Once you understand what’s required for a successful auction—one that meets or exceeds its revenue goal—you can confidently set your procurement goals and define your event budget.

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Procurement Budget Goals Fundraising 92

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. In truth, every decision you make affects the impact of your group.

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Funding Grants Calendar Grant Calendar Nonprofit 71

Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum to all executive departments and agencies requiring that Federal agencies identify and review Federal financial assistance programs and temporarily pause funding for these programs. On January 27, the U.S.

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Funding Fundraising Budget Management 106

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In proactive planning, companies take measures to ensure resources are available to protect their employees, facilities, and manage recoveries. Within many companies, Business Continuity works tirelessly to align all business units, secure leadership approval for processes, and allocate the necessary support for such events.

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Donation Training Funding Budget 98

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Events may require an events coordinator. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Maybe your team does a great job planning events. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. What is a grant consultant?

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DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

From finding the perfect venue, securing sponsors, promoting the event, and ensuring a smooth execution, we’ve got you covered. Whether its families looking for a fun day out, teenagers seeking an exciting social event, or adults reminiscing about their skating days, this type of fundraiser can attract a crowd.

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Fundraising Budget Donation Insurance 59

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. Each piece of your revenue pie needs to be well managed, clearly forecasted, and carefully monitored for ROI. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies.

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Management Pass-Through Budget Demographics 98

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. As you navigate the world of fundraising, donor relationships, and program management, you’re bound to make a few mistakes—and that’s not a bad thing! If you want to learn more about the success of a specific program, initiative, or event, a case study can help.

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Metrics Procurement Budget Fundraising 94

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

This guide covers the following tips and school fundraising ideas to plan memorable and productive events and campaigns: Why host a school fundraiser? Plus, you can network with potential corporate partners interested in sponsoring events and campaigns. Raffles You can host a raffle at any time and with almost any budget.

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Fundraising Donation Education Award 98

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? A nonprofits budget reflects much more than just the financial health of an organization it also shows your deepest priorities. Your nonprofit got a grant now what?

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Budget Finance Burnout Grant 97

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An effective online giving platform simplifies donations, encourages generosity, and helps churches manage their funds more efficiently. Event Support : If your church or youth group wants to host special events, you’ll need check-in and support for online registrations and ticketing.

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