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.

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CRM Readiness AI Management 105

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board.

Policy 98

Policy Policies Budget Management 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.

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Budget Finance Burnout Grant 97

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. Why Was 2021 a High Year for Fundraising? Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. billiona $52.35

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Policy Policies Nonprofit Demographics 52

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2024

Continuing to stay in touch with your donors will help you when you launch your fall fundraising campaign. Will certain policies or budget cuts affect your organization? Many states have issued their budgets for the next fiscal year. Don’t make the mistake of taking a vacation from your donor communication.

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Policy Policies Electronics Budget 173

Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Their work ensures that patients transition smoothly from hospital to community care, which is vital when hospital resources are strained due to budget cuts. Recurring donor support ensures that CHW programs remain resilient despite fluctuations in government funding and healthcare reimbursement policies.

Transportation 90

Transportation Government Policy Policies 90

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Value the Level of Experience Needed Just because a person loves talking with people doesnt make them a good fundraiser. Help enforce established internal controls and policies, actively and by setting a strong example. Similarly, just because someone is good with numbers doesnt make them a nonprofit CFO.

Finance 98

Finance Policy Policies Training 98

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Chambers of Commerce play a crucial role in supporting local businesses, strengthening regional economies, and advocating for policies that benefit the business community. However, maintaining and expanding these initiatives often requires creative fundraising strategies. Start Fundraising 2.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Not to mention shifting political policies and higher prices on everyday items. Fine-tune your fundraising efforts to ensure they resonate with supporters. Running budget scenarios early allows you to make informed choices and reduce surprises. In addition, help grantees strengthen their fundraising strategies.

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Government CRM Application Applicant 82

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We all know how important the GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising campaigns can be for nonprofits. Using the Google Ad Grant is an effective way to get the word out about your organization and promote your fundraising campaigns. This session will also feature a live Q&A and be recorded for on-demand viewing.

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Utilities Grant Grants Policy 115

Gail Perry Group

MAY 8, 2025

Budgets are vanishing, yet community needs keep piling up. And budgets are being eliminated overnight. If you are focusing on a certain policy area, you might ask for the staffer who works on that particular issue. Its just like fundraising Developing relationships with elected officials is just like cultivating donors.

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Government Policy Policies Budget 59

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

The board approves budgets, reviews financial reports, and ensures proper controls are in place to keep finances in check. Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned.

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Government Ethics Proposal Finance 64

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

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. Integrate your fund accounting with your fundraising software to ensure data consistency and accuracy across your systems.

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Management Policy Policies Budget 98

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

One of the most recent trends we’re seeing in the fundraising world is digital-first fundraising. According to Double the Donation’s roundup of fundraising statistics , online giving has grown by 12.1% Consider your budget. . Examine each processor’s policies. Data portability policies. over the past year.

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Policy Policies Nonprofit Contract 105

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

You need a budget. And you need policies, procedures, and processes. If you’re a business, and you don’t have an audience, a brand, a budget, and a marketing plan, you can’t sell your products or services. Does your budget reflect reality? . A business cannot operate without a budget. You need a marketing plan.

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Policies Procedures Insurance Insurance Nonprofit 116

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Understanding the fundamentals of accountingkeeping records of revenue generation and expendituresis critical for your nonprofit to launch successful mission-driven programs, plan engaging fundraising campaigns, and even just keep its lights on. Visualize your actual financial data and compare it to your budget. Lets get started!

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Management Nonprofit Finance Software 52

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. Verify the systems you uselike your fundraising and fund accounting softwareadhere to industry standards for security and you have systems in place to follow data retention best practices.

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Training Finance Electronics Funding 76

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

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Fundraising Calendar Engineering Nonprofit 98

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If the budget permits, allow guests. If there’s no budget for an event, each department could record a video message about why volunteers are valuable. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. Authors Barbara L.

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Retainer Policy Policies Training 111

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Fundraising becomes much more high-stakes. Going From Volunteer to Paid Employee To get an idea of when you can start earning a nonprofit salary, you need to examine your budget and revenue forecasts. If you don’t have a budget, well, that’s your first assignment. Examine the revenue side of your budget.

Budget 111

Budget Nonprofit Readiness Funding 111

Planned Giving

OCTOBER 24, 2024

John Burroughs Tweet Are you a “no” fundraiser, or a “yes” fundraiser? Budgets are tight, and change is viewed with suspicion. A prospect wants to give in a creative way that has never been done before—maybe through a gift of real estate —or by using a method the fundraiser is unfamiliar with. Savvy fundraisers say yes!

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Manufacturing Policy Policies Budget 105

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Government 105

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 116

Donation Budget Nonprofit Pass-Through 116

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets.

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Funding Grant Grants Proposal 52

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Fundraising Goals Donation Calendar 97

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Analyzing budgets. Your accountant will use your recorded financial data to review your nonprofit’s annual operating budget and suggest revisions before it goes to your board for final approval. They’ll also perform budget vs. actual comparisons throughout the year to help keep your organization’s spending and fundraising on track.

Finance 105

Finance Strategic Plan Budget Nonprofit 105

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each board member may bring a specific skill or may be a generalist, but in the aggregate, the board provides a full set of business skills to ensure that the executive director is employing best practices — whether it’s finance, budgeting, strategic planning, change management, or succession planning.

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Ethics Strategic Plan Finance Goals 116

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Ensuring Policy Alignment with Foundation Terms Organizations need clear Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with their partner foundations. Both sides should use the same gift acceptance policies and document donor wishes carefully to protect academic programs from outside pressure.

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Grant Grants Proposal Application 52

Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. Here they are, in no particular order: #1: Systemize Your Grant Fundraising Program. The best way to do this is to systemize your grant fundraising program. 2: Do Grant Research on a Regular Basis.

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Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 130

CauseVox

MAY 23, 2023

This means tens of thousands of organizations are missing out on millions in free online ad budget. We surveyed hundreds of organizations and found that 75% of eligible nonprofits either had not heard of, or were not currently using the Google Grant. We are here to change that! Join our no-nonsense webinar.

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Grant Grants Utilities Readiness 96

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Services Services are more commonly donated by businesses as a way to support a fundraising event or special project. What are in-kind donations?

Donation 91

Donation Policy Policies Nonprofit 91

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices.

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Strategic Plan Nonprofit Ethics Government 116

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. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Great Reward, Great Responsibility.

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Policy Policies Pass-Through Budget 59

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When people think of a development department, most put emphasis on the fundraisers, which is great but there is a whole other side to it – the operations. Q 2: What’s your advice to someone who wants to grow their career in advancement operations, particularly someone who is aiming to get into a leadership role? I call it the brain.

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Software Management Education Utilities 98

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This includes establishing a budget, undertaking financial audits as needed, discussing the investment and management of assets, monitoring fund balances, and developing operational systems to handle the funds. Joint Fundraising: Tandem organizations often will jointly fundraise. Many sponsors will also manage such arrangements.

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Contract Contracts Fundraising Lobbying 59

Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

As a Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud, I have the privilege of working closely with many leaders in higher education who are navigating the ever-changing waters of fundraising. So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. It has changed everything. “I

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