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. The logistics person needs to take a high level view: Generates the budget. Now go forth and conquer your fundraising goals!

Fundraising

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Planning a fundraising auction can seem daunting, but with the right formulas, it’s easier than you think. 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.

Procurement

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainable fundraising is all about developing key, core practices within your organization that can be applied to several different events and initiatives so your team isn’t constantly feeling burned out and at capacity. This can lead to a higher average spend per attendee, which directly impacts your fundraising total.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Host an online fundraiser or auction event open to anyone Fill the bidding page with wine-themed baskets, wine accessories (glasses, decanters, barrel furniture), cases/bottles of wines donated from your board members’ cellars.

Fundraising

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

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Need to create your 2021 fundraising plan? Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If And as far as fundraising planning goes, your fundraising plans were thrown off. Creating a Fundraising Plan. Creating a fundraising plan may seem daunting.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is on the rise and it’s no wonder since they typically raise twice as much compared to other types of digital fundraising campaigns. And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign. Who Is Invest In Kids?

Fundraising

Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This in-kind donation allows nonprofits to promote their brand, programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers online using the Google Ads platform. Taking advantage of this program can help you boost your organization’s visibility, build awareness of your nonprofit’s mission , and reach donors to support your fundraising efforts.

Grants

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. Some venues might even throw in discounts or extras for fundraisers, so don’t hesitate to ask.

Procurement

CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

From school fundraisers to upscale galas, hosting a raffle is unequivocally a great fundraising tool for any nonprofit. The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. Benefits Of 50/50 Raffles A 50/50 raffle is one of the simplest fundraising ideas with a reliable and proven ROI.

IT

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

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! We’ll walk through the process using the example of a capital campaign fundraising event —an important fundraising event for any nonprofit looking to grow its long-term fundraising capacity.

Metrics

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. Connected Systems Speaking of interoperability across our NXT solutions, there will be a few sessions highlighting the benefits of having your fundraising and fund accounting systems work together.

Finance

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. There are three primary factors that influence the evaluation budget: program, evaluation design, and reporting/dissemination.

Budget

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. And, this type of fundraiser can be applied to all types of organizations and their audiences! You’ve come to the right place to learn more about how to plan a silent auction for fundraising. How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Make it Make Cents: Challenging Conventional Fundraising Wisdom The first part in a two-part series about challenging conventional fundraising and focusing your efforts on making the most of your revenue potential. Knowing what you plan to achieve with your event is critical to holding a strong fundraiser. Who’s your audience?

IT

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. However, with a strong fundraising plan , you can hold a highly successful charity auction that can not only boost revenue but deepen engagement. Item procurement.

Procurement

Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2024

Webinar Recap: How to Engage Event Volunteers for Fundraising Success Samantha Swaim from Swaim Strategies joined us for a webinar on how to recruit, manage, and engage event volunteers. Board Members as Event Hosts Board members often aren’t sure how to engage and support fundraising events.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

Getting donations for your nonprofit fundraising can feel overwhelming. Use our 6-step plan to get auction item donations for your next fundraiser. You’ve got a fundraising event to plan , and it’s going to be a big one. You’re trying to figure out how to get auction items donated for your nonprofit fundraiser.

Procurement

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. A successful event requires a lot of coordination, planning and effort from your Fundraising Event Committee. This includes everything from budget to venue, guest list to guest RSVPs (responses).

Procurement

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Not only that, but if you miss out on tapping into a sponsor’s audience of potential givers, you’re even less likely to find fundraising success.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post. Here, we’ll walk through 10 steps to putting together a fundraising event that’s out of this world. Set up for the big day.

Fundraising

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. Check out the latest episode of Fundraising HayDay. The sky is the limit! Don’t believe me? Grant professionals have skills galore.

Grant Writing

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

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If your nonprofit is searching for a unique, engaging, and entertaining way to raise money, look no further than a wine pull fundraiser. In this blog, we’ll explore what a wine pull fundraiser is, offer seven simple steps to plan one, and provide some great ideas to enhance the success of your wine fundraising event.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JUNE 23, 2022

We get lots of questions about the best way to delegate the work leading up to a big fundraising event. Not sure where to start with planning your fundraising event? The chairs of each of these committees form your overall fundraising event committee , responsible for seeing the event through from start to finish.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Before you dive into soliciting silent auction item donations, set up your procurement goals. What’s your fundraising goal, and how does that translate to total item value? Soliciting Silent Auction Items Next, you’ll need to put together a fundraising team to solicit those items.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One key element that can elevate your fundraising game is leveraging in-kind donations. Delve into the world of in-kind donations, exploring what they are and how they can significantly benefit nonprofits, especially for those new to the art of fundraising. Understanding In-Kind Donations What are In Kind Donations?

Donation

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

Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Set a goal and budget. Then, evaluate the resources you have available to outline a budget for your team to work with. If you’re not sure how to best engage your donors this time around, explore our list of the top fundraising ideas for Giving Tuesday: 1. T-Shirt Fundraising 17. Fundraising eCards 11.

Goals

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Grant Management Considerations Understanding and following tracking procedures for outcomes, time and effort, and procurement are key to maintaining ethical practices when preparing an application and managing grant funds. Why is this addressed so thoroughly?

Ethics

Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. However, successful auctions require careful planning—even more than most other fundraisers. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Luckily, Nicole Bennett of Perry Consulting joined us recently to discuss some silent auction ideas and offered great advice about how to devise an auction budget, and delved into what type of items to solicit. Silent Auction Ideas to Maximize Bids and Revenue Nicole reminded us that items rarely sell for their full declared item value.

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