GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

No matter a nonprofits yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly half of their annual revenue. 1 With grant funding under threat and siege , many organizations acknowledge increasing revenue streams via fundraising events will be necessary to maintain programs and support missions.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. Drive up bids by throwing in meet-and-greet opportunities or private transportation. The post Big Impact, Small Budget: Live Auction Ideas for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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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.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Maximizing Impact: How Gift Card Fundraisers for Schools Boost Support and Funds Gift card fundraising offers schools an efficient and inclusive way to raise essential funds. Gift card fundraisers for schools are innovative and efficient methods of raising funds to support various educational programs and initiatives.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

For example, a senior care nonprofit can use unrestricted donations to purchase supplies for activities, cover an increase in transportation costs, or hire a memory care specialist to help them expand their services. The organization gets to decide what would be the best use of the funds and their area of greatest need.

Funding

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the responsibilities and importance of the Logistics Chair within an event committee , emphasizing their role in generating the budget, appointing committee chairs, and maintaining effective communication with staff. This role plays a critical role in allocating funds effectively.

Transportation

Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2023

At the forefront of this team is the Event Committee Chair, a pivotal role responsible for orchestrating successful fundraising events. Purpose of the Event Committee Chair The primary purpose of an Event Committee Chair is to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising events for the nonprofit organization.

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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?”.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Bake sale fundraising has been around forever. But to ensure your bake sale fundraiser stands out in a community brimming with events, it’s time to sprinkle in some creativity. Here are some themes that work for fundraising bake sales. It’s a partnership that has warmed many an oven and heart alike.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Which is best for planning fundraisers? You can also use Springpad to build itineraries for conferences or offsite meetings with your transportation and accommodation information. You can also tag your notes with keywords such as "budget planning," "grants," etc. Read on to find out.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be both exciting and daunting. Charity galas are the ultimate mix of delicious dinners, amazing entertainment, and those all-important fundraising moments. Having this roadmap will not only keep things running smoothly and stress-free but also ensure you don’t overshoot your budget.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Artistry of the Décor Committee Chair: Crafting Unforgettable Ambiance Imagine stepping into an event space that instantly transports you to a world aligned with the event’s purpose and theme. Budget Management: Collaborate with the event’s financial team to ensure that the décor plans align with the allocated budget.

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Qgiv

APRIL 24, 2023

Once you have a plan in place, hosting fundraising events becomes an easy process for your nonprofit to engage with your donors. Or you could set up a 5K walkathon as a fundraiser for a specific project your nonprofit is working on. For most events, you should set a fundraising goal that your supporters’ donations will go toward.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 3, 2024

With in-person payments being phased out by convenient online payment platforms like DoJiggy, finding the most suitable choice for their PTA’s unique needs ultimately comes down to budget, preferences, and operational requirements. PTA fundraising can be wildly successful and takes plenty of forms.

Education

Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

When thinking about fundraising, most people immediately think of individual donors, but corporations are another great source of potential revenue for nonprofits! For companies Set a budget. Corporate giving programs, which are akin to corporate social responsibility programs , often reflect a business’s moral compass. Choose a cause.

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Fundly

APRIL 29, 2024

If you’re looking to fundraise and accept donations online, this means you can reach a wider audience than ever before. The Benefits of Accepting Donations Online When it comes to online fundraising , the possibilities are nearly endless. Broader fundraising reach. Would you like to have peer-to-peer fundraising tools?

Donation

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

They can’t afford the basics: housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, technology and taxes. The ALICE Household Survival Budget gives three distinct examples of costs for a two-person household (a single adult and a school-age child) in three counties. ALICE households include those employed by nonprofits and otherwise.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2015

In keeping such a busy operation afloat, the last thing HART for Animals needs to worry about is budgeting for technology — and ensuring that it works. The organization helped form an extensive network of volunteers to transport animals from the county shelter to rescue groups. There was no budget for that kind of spending!

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