Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl is the institutional fundraising platform. I've had that many people go through my program or my podcast is now in a ton of countries, which is so cool, but it took a little bit of figuring and looking at it differently of how could I reframe some of these facts about myself that were right there the whole time.

Instrumentl

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Now, PRO Impact and the Rapid Response Fund have established a new collaboration for philanthropic response through matching and crowdfunding. ” While this is the first fundraising initiative between all of these organizations, future funding opportunities are in the works for additional high-impact nonprofits. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Pamela Grow

MARCH 9, 2025

Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Do their staff members have the knowledge to guide you through your printing project? Ive attended your webinars and followed you for quite some time. I nearly always look for a local printer.

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Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. Keeping your community informed through frequent updates can make it easier to ask for additional support. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policy

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Practices may lose income due to small inefficiencies, outdated systems, or missed opportunities to engage and retain patients, even while sticking to an existing budget. Patient portal platforms enable patients to message their care team through a secure portal. Maximizing revenue requires you to go beyond setting a budget.

Insurance

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget.

Budget

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. Experiences that Thrill Behind the Scenes Pass Auction exclusive access to a sporting event, concert, or concert. The post Big Impact, Small Budget: Live Auction Ideas for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

You can’t plan out your nonprofit’s impact this year without projecting your fundraising revenue. In fact, you must plan your programs first so you know what your fundraising goal is. You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! The two are tied together.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

Fundraising

Peak Proposals

APRIL 3, 2023

Grant proposals have at least two parts: the project narrative and the budget (aka cost proposal). There may not be a division of responsibilities between the cost and narrative proposals at a small nonprofit, leaving the project lead (or the grant writer) to both write the proposal narrative and prepare the budget.

Budget

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. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies. But creating budget scenarios helps you prepare for both the good and the less optimal outcomes.

Management

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. We don’t have the budget for videos.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From fundraising initiatives to grant awards, your food bank likely juggles a mix of restricted and unrestricted dollars. Upload the grant guidelines and budget worksheets so they are at your fingertips any time you have a question. Budget and forecast across all programs. Provide clear stewardship for restricted funds.

Funding

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Program Analysis – what will happen to the program to accommodate the growth?

Grant Readiness

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

Yeah, it would be nice to have your organization’s logo on the tote bags, but if money to purchase tote bags isn’t in the budget this year, the donated ones will work just fine. It’s usually an easier Ask than going for an expensive event sponsorship and hey, inkind donations can be GREAT for fundraising events, especially auctions!

Donation

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. How to do it Pull a list of your income sources from your accounting system or fundraising software. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

Management

Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If your year-end appeal only comes through one channel, you’re limiting your outreach. With so much focus on online and mobile giving, it’s easy to pass over those who aren’t comfortable with donating on a computer or mobile device. 2) Broaden Your Appeal By Using Multiple Channels. Still need to get out your year-end appeal?

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. An organization might do a fundraising campaign specifically for new equipment or apply for a grant that aligns clearly to their goals. They can also be used for program-specific costs.

Funding

Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The firm has expanded to offer just about any marketing product a fundraiser could dream up. I’ve surveyed thousands of industry leaders, and their answers are always the same: lack of time and lack of budget. Research shows fundraisers who even have a minor focus on planned giving earn 50-100 percent more than those who do not.

Indirect

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget.

Consulting

Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

When it comes time to make a splash with your big fundraising event, you want to attract as many potential donors as possible. Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Ways to Promote a Fundraiser. You’ll get $40.00

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Others say it’s an excuse used by lazy fundraisers to justify their poor results. I say it’s a real phenomenon that occurs when fundraisers are so focused on the money that they forget where the money comes from. Without them, your fundraising results will lag and ultimately disappear. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth.

Nonprofit

Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is the four-letter word in fundraising software. Educate yourself on the types of fees that are part of fundraising software and you can then keep the other four-letter words out of the process. Feature Fees GiveSmart offers all fundraising features with every contract. Curious to try a peer-to-peer campaign?

Software

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. We want to help nonprofits that implement year-end fundraising campaigns be successful. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

Goals

NextAfter

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But essentially Meta has told us so far that “from 12:01 AM PT on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 through 11:59 PM PT on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 no new ads about social issues, elections, or politics can be published, and most edits will be prohibited.”. What other channels are you spending a dedicated budget on?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The different types of in-kind donations can be useful for all nonprofits, but one type may be more helpful than others depending on your cause and the type of fundraisers you host. Services Services are more commonly donated by businesses as a way to support a fundraising event or special project.

Donation

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

When broken down by budget-size, the trends show impressive growth across the board: Medium-sized nonprofits with budgets of $1M – $10M were the largest growth leaders, notching a 25% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Inspire donor retention in their fundraising campaigns.

Policy

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

Conference

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While this is not always the case, making a good impression with grant funders through networking, community events, and your online presence are effective ways to make your grant proposal stand out. Read through the funder’s posting several times and see if any words are repeated over and over.

Application

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. It can be daunting, especially if you are new to this type of role.

Grant Management

Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

Fundraising

Grant'd

MAY 6, 2020

And with the uncertainty of Covid-19 now heavily impacting the fundraising landscape and forcing many of us to work from home, there’s an even bigger need to firmly establish the upper hand on your organisation’s operating budgets at the same time as making sure that your tech and online assets are passing muster.

Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

Guest post by: Jeff Bauknecht | Grants Manager | The Museum of Flight Who decides which grants to pursue or to let pass by? No company name or what they meant by fundraiser. Full speed, nonstop, 30+ fundraising events a year. I stepped into the CFO’s office and asked if this was in the budget for the next couple of years.

Grants

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

No matter the cause, all fundraisers know that the right fundraising idea is the key to success. With such a wide range of possible fundraising campaigns, how can you decide which is right for your needs and supporter base? Choosing Your Fundraising Ideas: FAQ What are the easiest fundraising ideas?

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

You can tap into this impactful fundraising avenue by explaining the mutual benefits of legacy giving and making it easy for donors to give. This is completed either by setting aside a donation to be given after the donor passes away or by giving a gift during their lifetime that continues to grow following the donor’s passing.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

She has worked in healthcare, politics and government, and technology for more than 20 years and appreciates working with nonprofit fundraisers and philanthropy consultants who use NOZA philanthropy data every day. NOZAsearch is available through the Blackbaud donation program at TechSoup. Now, it’s the nearing the end of 2012.

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