The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Funders put the budget and budget justification under a microscope. If an activity will require resources, it must show up in the budget. If a line item shows up in the budget, it must be discussed in the narrative. The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program?

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Budgeting for a nonprofit organization is much like planning that road trip. In this blog post, you’ll learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget. What Is the Purpose of a Budget for Nonprofits? What Factors Should You Consider When Budgeting?

Budget

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. Save budget talks for the evaluation phase. Which ones would change your fundraising or help leadership?

CRM

Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. If you want to learn, please sign up for an upcoming cohort of the Certification Course for Major Gift Fundraisers.

Federal Grants

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Evaluate your mobile fundraising logistics. The good news?

Nonprofit

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. At CauseVox, we know how important it is to stand out in today’s crowded fundraising landscape. Plus, it adds an interactive, dynamic element to your campaign, making fundraising feel more impactful and engaging!

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Should you start a GoFundMe or turn to a Facebook fundraiser? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. But big goals cost big money.

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Latinx community is often missing from philanthropic discussionsboth about donors and about nonprofit organizations. population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us.

Training

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. Implementing a well-organized and engaging fundraiser can yield numerous benefits for your school.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

This seamless flow of information is truly incredible, particularly when the data exchange is between finance and fundraising. When you unite your fundraising and finance systems, efficiency is simply the first win of many. Budgeting: If you can track goals and budgets in your software, are you doing so?

Finance

Candid

JULY 29, 2025

“Uncertainty” seems to be the recurring theme for nonprofits in 2025. In an informal discussion I held recently with a group of nonprofits across Ohio, I heard the following: “We heard that our governmental funding was completely cut.” “We How do you use your project budget to demonstrate credibility with grantmakers ?

Budget

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in!

Procurement

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastering your projected budget does not have to be as difficult as you might think. However, it is one of the most important tasks your nonprofit should establish. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Mastering Your Projected Budget in 5 Simple Steps: 1.

Budget

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

Calendar

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. It’s time to embrace a paradigm shift toward audience-first fundraising. Rather than allocating budgets by channel, focus on the specific needs of different audience segments.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. For nonprofit professionals, grasping this lifecycle is key to improving funding success, maintaining compliance , and fostering strong relationships with funders.

Grant

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. For smaller nonprofits, these relationships are incredibly powerful.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success. Here are insights we gathered from other nonprofits on how to create impactful sponsorships that benefit your nonprofit and your sponsors. Start Early for Maximum Impact Timing is everything!

Budget

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Let’s be real: in today’s nonprofit world, having a strong Facebook presence isn’t optional; it’s essential. According to this NonProfit Tech for Good report, a whopping 96% of nonprofits use Facebook. But if you’re like most nonprofit pros, your time is already stretched thin.

Media

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. Types of Fundraisers 1.

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. Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started.

Budget

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits are crucial for communities, but they face significant hurdles. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most?”

Nonprofit

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

Consulting

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. 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. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

Finance

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Ive only just started reading Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money , and Im already widely recommending it to colleagues, students, and clients. Particularly fundraising professionals. Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Be sure to clearly lay that out.

Finance

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations. Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions. Still not sure if an operating reserve is right for your nonprofit?

Contracts

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Your GivingTuesday Fundraising Email Campaign: How, When, Why, and Who GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire generosity and rally support for your cause. Email marketing is a powerful tool that nonprofits can leverage to reach supporters and maximize donations.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

7 Summer Fundraising Committee Planning Tips for a Successful Fall Event Want a smoother, more successful fall fundraiser? While things may feel quieter during July and August, now is the time to lay the foundation that will set your fall fundraising event on fire. Start with strategic summer planning.

Procurement

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

CRM

Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Year-end fundraising is in full swing. Start with a special thank you According to fundraising expert, Dr. Adrian Sargeant, “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get. You could also direct people to your website for more information about your nonprofit.

Electronics

Soapbox Exchange

JUNE 27, 2025

When budgets are tight and fundraising feels unpredictable, nonprofits need creative, reliable ways to bring in support. That’s where peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising can make all the difference.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

Consulting

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Effective church fundraising requires an online giving platform that has evolved beyond traditional methods, making online giving platforms essential tools for churches. Best Free Giving Platforms for Churches Finding a cost-effective solution is crucial for churches mindful of their budgets (and who isn’t?).

Donation

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

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. As fundraisers (be it individual fundraisers, grant writers, event planners, annual giving, etc.),

Funding

The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

Today, we step into the part many fundraisers both anticipate and avoid: Invitation to Action or the Ask. It’s a moment of alignment: the values and interests of the donor or prospect and the impact of your nonprofit. And it is important that the invitation to action isn't driving by "need" or year-end deadlines or budget panic.

Education