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. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.

Budget

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

Organizing a roller skating fundraiser is a fun and exciting way to raise money. Whether you’re raising funds for your school, charity, or community organization, a roller skating fundraiser is guaranteed to draw a crowd and leave a lasting impact. So lace up your skates and get ready to roll!

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Important activities: Gather necessary documents, develop narratives, build budgets, and secure internal approvals. Bonus Tip: Explore and incorporate available tools in your fundraising CRM to help track your applications, related actions, contacts, timeline, accounting considerations, and attachments.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Utilizing effective research methods can help uncover various opportunities that align with specific needs and missions. Utilizing Online Grant Databases Online grant databases offer an efficient way to locate funding opportunities from various sources. Utilize tools and databases for finding relevant opportunities.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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? To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. First Steps: Learning and Planning As with all big projects, its important to learn all you can about how to fundraise.

Funding

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Estimates suggest that less than half of eligible nonprofits know about or utilize the program, leaving substantial potential for growth and impact largely unclaimed. Driving Donations: Google Ads can direct potential donors to fundraising pages or showcase compelling stories that inspire generosity.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review? Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review? A well-structured review goes beyond numbers and focuses on the overall experience.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

Budget

Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

You get what you put into fundraising, so paying it the attention it deserves can help your nonprofit reap the financial benefits for years to come. What about in 5 years? Knowing exactly what you are aiming for as a nonprofit, and which services you would like to provide, can help you develop fundraising targets.

Goals

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

(Board, volunteers, donors, lapsed donors, sponsors, partner organizations, local groups) Where can we insert some creativity or try something new in our fundraising or marketing? Are there utility bills or other fixed costs donors could support? Are there fixed costs your services cover, such as loads of laundry, meals, or rides?

Goals

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Solution To strengthen your data and evidence: Utilize Existing Data : Leverage any available data from previous programs or studies. Budgeting and Financials 5.1 Budgeting and Financials 5.1

Grant Writing

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.

Funding

GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Donors will admit they prefer their donation to go directly to a cause, rather than operation costs like a fair living wage for the CEO of a nonprofit , utilities, transportation costs, and other expenses. Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit’s budget is sustainable.

Education

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

However, you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a difference. Transparent Reports: Funding for Your Nonprofit Build trust with your team and supporters by providing a clear, realistic budget. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns.

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

When too much of a budget hinges on a few sources, the entire mission can be at risk if even one of those sources dries up. Individual giving, corporate partnerships, earned income strategies, and online fundraising campaigns offer opportunities for financial stability and growth.

Nonprofit

DoJiggy

JULY 8, 2025

Successful fundraising isn’t just about having a good cause—it’s about motivating your supporters to get involved, stay engaged, and go the extra mile. One of the most effective strategies for boosting participation and donations is offering incentives for fundraisers. The element of surprise can be a big motivator.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 4, 2025

You don’t need a big ad budget to be seen. Promotion for Events and Fundraisers Videos are a strong way to build momentum before an event or campaign. Cost-Effective Marketing For nonprofits with limited budgets, YouTube offers a lot of value. It’s a powerful way to boost visibility without spending your own budget.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants enable organizations to cover daily expenses, such as salaries, utilities, and program materials. Nonprofit Support Centers Local organizations that provide resources and support for fundraising efforts. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently.

Funding

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Social fundraising is when a nonprofit showcases a social cause it is missioned to address. Data-Driven Management Just like in the business sector, among nonprofit trends expected for 2025 is the increase of utilizing data. Tools like Google Analytics and CRMs provide valuable insight by tracking trends to support engagement.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

These unrestricted gifts are necessary to pay fundraisers’ salaries, overhead, bills, and the supplies for your tried-and-true programs. How Is Annual Giving Different from Other Fundraising Types? Let’s take a look at annual giving compared to other fundraising types like major gifts or planned gifts.

Donation

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships. Funding is for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism. Government grants come from tax revenues and budget allocations. Corporations For-profit businesses.

Funding

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

To maximize our impact, the Cherry Fund will expand our fundraising methods, strengthen our partnerships, and engage new audiences through innovative and transparent practices. That may not seem like much in absolute terms, but it will make a world of difference and building authentic support does not happen overnight.

Mentor

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They value the ability to move fluidly between projects and industries, allowing them to utilize their diverse skill set while maintaining independence. “I tried many different types of nonprofit work: direct service, fundraising, and even CRM sales for a large corporation.

Consulting

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A nonprofit volunteer coordinator is the executive director’s right-hand assistant when it comes to planning and executing fundraising events. According to an impact survey by Deloitte, 77% of nonprofit organizations believe that utilizing skilled volunteers can help improve the business practices of their organizations.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. On your form 990 , you are required to break out your expenses into program, fundraising, management, and general.

Indirect Cost

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

This guide offers the most practical, scalable approach to launching a planned giving programeven if you’re a small nonprofit with limited staff and budget. industry average) Executive Director’s Reflection: “The transformation went beyond fundraising. And it’s never too early to start.

Policy

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Clarify what AI can draft (like boilerplate sections or budget rationales) and what must stay human-led (like personal stories or your theory of change). Budget data, program outcomes, and stories live across your org, not just in development. Create internal AI guidelines. Verify everything. Always fact-check AI-generated content.

Grant

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Organizations clinging to outdated fundraising tactics find themselves increasingly marginalized in competitive grant cycles. Strategic vision beats emergency fundraising in today's competitive grant landscape. Nonprofits without legacy programs will miss the biggest fundraising opportunity in history.

Funding

DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2025

Looking for Key Club fundraising ideas that work? Dive in to discover creative ways to engage your community and boost your fundraising success. Creative fundraising ideas such as themed fun runs, trivia nights, and bake sales can significantly boost participation and financial success while fostering community connections.

Fundraising

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!

Management

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

Organizations that use data analytics in fundraising report significantly higher major gifts and donor retention rates than those that rely on guesswork. A targeted approach optimizes fundraising efforts and ensures youre stewarding limited time and money responsiblydirecting your outreach to the right donors in a strategic, effective manner.

Metrics

Blackbaud

APRIL 28, 2025

With shrinking budgets and growing demands for accountability, schools must find innovative ways to support their students while achieving institutional goals. Use your award management software to help monitor fund utilization and scholarship impact, refine strategies, and ensure funds are used effectively.

Award

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Its helpful to organize this section according to the five primary categories of nonprofit revenueindividual donations, corporate philanthropy, earned income, investments, and grants to align with your budget and internal records. Internally, this report is most useful for budgeting.

Liability

DoJiggy

MARCH 4, 2025

Get ready to turn your prom night into the most unforgettable experience with these 10 creative and profitable Prom and After-Prom fundraising ideas! Whether you’re a student organization looking to fundraise for prom or the Junior class organizing an after-prom event, these ideas can generate the funds you need.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Sticking to an event budget. Why Use an Event Budget Template It seems as though events season is always upon us. Whether you’re planning a big trade expo or your annual member’s luncheon, event budgeting crucial for mission-driven organizations. Here’s two budget templates to make your own!

Template

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Nonprofits operate with tight budgets and small teams, and staying connected with donors, volunteers, and members is a major priority. Nonprofits utilize it differently depending on their goals, audience and tools. However, managing that communication manually takes time that most organizations don’t have. The solution?

CRM