RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. This allows for more domestic labor and promotes inclusivity in the procurement process.

UEI

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. Strategic Thinking: Crafting grant proposals requires strategic thinking to align your organization’s goals with potential funders’ priorities.

Grant Writing

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

Procurement

Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Set a goal and budget. Decide on a goal that’s specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). Create your Giving Tuesday content. Promote your campaign.

Goals

Greater Giving

JUNE 18, 2024

The logistics person needs to take a high level view: Generates the budget. Behind-the-Scenes Heroes Procurement Powerhouse In order to hold a successful auction, you need a stock of highly prized items. This team: Holds a procurement brainstorming party to identify items to target for donation. Appoints committee chairs.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

The difference is with a 50/50 raffle, you can skip the prize procurement process. For grassroots organizations with a shoestring budget or a one-person fundraising team, a 50/50 fundraising raffle may be particularly appealing due to the low-barrier to entry and the amount of time it takes to spin up. – large or small.

IT

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. They’re organized, actionable and tell a complete story of how you’re going to achieve your goals. Understand Your Need & Goals.

Calendar

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Review your planning materials, budget, marketing collateral, attendance data, event photos, and any other documentation you have. Stick to a typical narrative structure, making sure to include a clear: Beginning: Start with an overview of the event’s goals and initial conception.

Metrics

Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

The style of the event depends on your goal. These are the folks who are great candidates to help you procure top-notch auction items for your event, or even donate to be part of the experience (dinner wine, tasting bar, gifts, etc.) Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early! Are you hoping to develop a new audience?

Fundraising

CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

They offer three sub-programs – prenatal care, social-emotional learning, and intensive in-home family therapy – all with the goal of ensuring that Colorado’s youngest citizens have a strong start in life. While the minimum fundraising goal for each participant was set at $175, participants were encouraged to raise beyond that.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

These enabled the organization to procure high-quality, retired electronics from corporations; leverage automation to efficiently refurbish computers; and expand its distribution of refurbished IT equipment nationally at very low cost. Going National. In 2008, volunteer Casey Sorensen became PCs for People's first executive director.

Procurement

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors. Outline a budget that includes the venue, food, decor, and any prizes or trophies. For more ideas on how to procure items download our procurement guide.

Procurement

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement. Also, the departmental goals should include funding success in the tenure and promotion criteria. Some of these areas might be content reviews , editing , evaluation and statistical services.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. They are a great first step in project planning and proposal development, as they can also help determine yearly budgets for multi-year projects.

Federal Grants

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. Which items should you procure, and how? Depending on your nonprofit’s budget and size, some auction types may be more favorable than others. Item procurement.

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. With [Company Name] by our side at this upcoming event, we’re sure to achieve this season’s fundraising goal and serve [Community Name] well.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 11, 2024

If your project or organization’s objectives are unclear, the writer can’t capture the project goals effectively or add details that would convince sponsors to disburse the grant. Since the project mission and goals aren’t clear, it would take longer to put the project details together. Every grant is about having a team.

Grants

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

To run a silent auction , you’ll need to plan many logistical pieces and discuss different considerations, such as how guests will bid on items, what the items you’re procuring are, and how you’ll process donations. Your silent auction planning committee is responsible for: Setting goals for the auction. Determining the auction budget.

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? Assign each member a procurement goal or benchmark, either based on the number of items or the total value of those items.

Procurement

Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels. Establish purpose Gazala advises setting goals and objectives at the outset. Budget How much do you need to raise to cover your expenses, and what do you need to net at the end?

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Determine your fundraising event goals. Establish your fundraising event budget. vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”goals”][vc_column] 1. Determine Your Fundraising Event Goals In order to host a successful event, you’ll first need to determine what success means to your organization.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Wine Pull Instructions for Dummies Here are the basic steps to planning a wine draw fundraiser: Procure a grouping of wines through donations or purchases. Setting Fundraising Goals: Before anything else, determine what you hope to achieve. Budgeting: Plan your expenses. How close did you come to your fundraising goals?

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set.

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. You need the help of your friends, family, and community to successfully reach your goal. Procure charity auction items from local businesses with the goal of getting as many items donated for as close to nothing as possible.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal. You’ll only need to procure 12-15 items to keep the auction a reasonable length, but all of your prizes should be high-value to maximize your event’s fundraising potential.

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.

Procurement