RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. Adequate technology or systems to manage the grant and track key elements like expenses, deadlines, procurement requirements, and other items. What kind of trouble?

Federal Grants

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. As overhead and administrative costs grow, organizations often scramble to find ways to recoup this funding. Plus, there’s more….

UEI

Fundraising HayDay

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Grant funding requires that you not only stick to your approved budget, but you also follow the funder's procurement and conflict of interest requirements. Join us as we talk with Lucy Morgan, aka My Fed Trainer, about the procurement and conflict of interest specifics found within the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).

Procurement

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. Research Proficiency: Successful grant writing involves thorough research to understand funding opportunities and tailor proposals to specific requirements.

Grant Writing

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

Procurement

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

The pool of funds available for grants in the US is steadily shrinking given that funding is similar from year to year, and those funds are not keeping up with inflation and labor costs. Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement.

Funding

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions.

Finance

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

However, if you can convince donors and funders that your program is effective and efficient, you’ll be more competitive for future funding. Funders have a limited amount of dollars to award and, therefore, want to fund effective projects. The types of data collection strategies and instruments affect the budget.

Budget

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. What are your procurement standards? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

Grant

CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. For grassroots organizations with a shoestring budget or a one-person fundraising team, a 50/50 fundraising raffle may be particularly appealing due to the low-barrier to entry and the amount of time it takes to spin up. – large or small.

IT

Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Today, winning bids is especially challenging given changing priorities, limited time and resources, and constrained budgets. The most successful organizations adopt industry standards and best practices – and when pursued diligently – find that win rates improve, and effectiveness and efficiencies are discovered.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early!

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

Federal Grants

The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On top of the venue details, ticketing, and marketing you’re used to handling for general fundraising events, there’s item procurement and bid tracking to consider. Which items should you procure, and how? The winner will pay the agreed funds directly to your nonprofit. . Item procurement. Close bidding.

Procurement

CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Always make the ask but offer to customize it based on the company’s budget and needs. Procuring prizes for your peer-to-peer campaign doesn’t have to break your budget. If fundraisers are participating as a team, they will still create their own personal pages but the funds raised are funneled on the team page.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

JULY 11, 2024

It is noteworthy that grant writers not only ensure proper and continuous funding of your nonprofit. Even the smallest mistake could stop your funding or even jeopardize your organization’s reputation. An outdated resume lacks a history of past feats achieved and sample grants from recent jobs that were successfully funded.

Grant

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2024

Securing funding is highly valuable, but being a grant professional often evokes one of the following responses while networking– a blank stare followed by “Oh,” or “I need a grant!”. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) adopted the NAICS system to compare business statistics among North American countries. Census Bureau, 2024).

GPCI

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. Creating a Fundraising Plan.

Calendar

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

Understand budgets, procurement policies, and financial statements to build a useable and accurate project budget and track all grant expenditures. Communicate with a variety of colleagues, board members, and community members to understand a wide array of subjects and projects that require funding. JustGrants).

Grant Writing

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

This [season or time period], we’re aiming to raise [amount] to fund [project]. Through this partnership, we hope to help [Company Name] make the most of your corporate philanthropy budget while ensuring your employees maximize the impact of their gifts to our cause. Don’t leave that funding on the table!

Template

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

To run a silent auction , you’ll need to plan many logistical pieces and discuss different considerations, such as how guests will bid on items, what the items you’re procuring are, and how you’ll process donations. Determining the auction budget. Procure auction items. If this seems like a tall order, don’t fret!

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels. Analyze your budget You’re looking for the highest return on investment with your expenses, which might mean making changes you haven’t considered before to bring in a higher ROI.

IT

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Before you dive into soliciting silent auction item donations, set up your procurement goals. Setting A Silent Auction Item Budget NOTE: Items typically sell for 60% of the total item value, so once you’ve created your budget and fundraising goal, calculate what total item value you’ll need to solicit in order to reach those goals.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By receiving goods and services without the associated monetary cost, nonprofits can allocate their budget more effectively, directing funds towards critical programs and initiatives. Building Community Relationships In-kind donations also foster stronger ties with the community.

Donation

Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Nonprofits can raise funds, acquire new donors, build community partnerships, and spread awareness of their missions. Consider metrics such as the total funds you raised and the number of new donors you acquired. Set a goal and budget. Ideally, you should be able to refine your strategies to boost your results year after year.

Goals

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Mission Creep Organizations often see grant funding as an opportunity to launch a new program. The GPA code of ethics requires all solicitation materials are “accurate and correctly reflect” the organization’s mission and use of funds. The ethical considerations depend on which came first – the chicken or the egg.

Ethics

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

This includes everything from budget to venue, guest list to guest RSVPs (responses). Auction Procurement Committee. Here are just some of the roles and responsibilities that need to be delegated to members of the auction committee: Generating leads for item procurement. Planning and Logistics Committee.

Procurement

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Wine Pull Instructions for Dummies Here are the basic steps to planning a wine draw fundraiser: Procure a grouping of wines through donations or purchases. This should be high enough to ensure you raise funds but low enough to encourage maximum participation. Budgeting: Plan your expenses. Set the wine pull ticket price.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. Consider hosting an auction where you only procure travel-related items.

Fundraising

OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Establish your fundraising event budget. 8. [/mk_icon_box] [vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”budget”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”24317″ img_size=”full”][mk_fancy_title color=”#8dc53f” size=”30″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”] 3.

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When you keep your expenses low and maximize your revenue, the vast majority of funds raised will go towards your mission. When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. This way, you can put your budget into creating a great atmosphere for your attendees to enjoy.

Fundraising

AmpliFund

JANUARY 3, 2023

Grant programs across the country have an unprecedented opportunity to construct vital infrastructure for their communities with the $1 trillion in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It is important for grant programs to understand how they can effectively prepare to manage these funds.

Management