Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. Instead, seek out funders who explicitly welcome first-time applicants, smaller budgets , or grassroots initiatives. You’re not alone. Start local. and availability.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Many situations can indicate a donor’s readiness to discuss end-of-year gifts of assets. It simply is not inspirational for a charity to declare that they must have more resources in the next few weeks to meet their budget. For example: Are they considering retiring? Do they own real estate that they are tired of maintaining?

Liability

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

So lace up your skates and get ready to roll! In addition to the immediate financial benefits, hosting a well-promoted roller skating event can enhance your organization’s visibility in the community by attracting local media attention and generating interest in your mission.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here’s what that means: Working together: Link your CRM to the tools you use every day, such as your email system, social media tools, fund accounting software, and event registration platforms. You don’t need to be a technical expert to use these; they’re ready to go right out of the box.

CRM

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In fundraising terms, this means you can break the mammoth task of raising money for your operating budget into small steps that feel less intimidating. With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). Take time to answer their questions via social media or email.

Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Large nonprofits with large fundraising teams may have the budget to hire a full-time grant writer; however, the process to hire a grant writer often takes more than 6 months from start to finish. What is a grant consultant?

Consultant

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

CEO and Chairman, International Alliance of Guardian Angels NZ Charitable Trust 3) Social Media Highlight Make a habit of thanking donors across your social media channels. Before you feature your donors on social media, be sure to get their consent first. If you’re uploading it to social media, be sure to tag your content (i.e.

CRM

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Promote on Social Media Use platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) to spread the word about your fundraising campaign. Here are some tips to keep your finances organized: Set a Budget Determine the costs of your event, including venue, marketing, supplies, and any other expenses.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Large nonprofits with large fundraising teams may have the budget to hire a full-time grant writer; however, the process to hire a grant writer often takes more than 6 months from start to finish. Let’s talk!

Consultant

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 10, 2025

Why a Large Pipeline of Small Donors Matters A single major gift can undoubtedly jumpstart a new initiative or close budget gaps, but a vibrant pipeline of low-dollar donors may offer even more long-term promise. These supporters arrive via direct mail appeals, social media asks, online donation pages, and other broad outreach methods.

Goals

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget Details how funding should be allocated. Budget A detailed account of the financial resources needed, including direct and indirect costs. To delve deeper into managing finances related to your proposal, explore our article on budgeting for grants. Objectives Outlines the goals the grant aims to achieve.

Grant Writing

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Determining the auction budget. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. The characteristics of your planning committee will vary depending on your organization’s size.

Procurement

DoJiggy

JUNE 24, 2025

Using a professional platform like our donation pages, you can: Accept recurring and one-time donations Share your cause through social media and email Track donor data and fundraising progress Whether you’re funding a local project or a Kiwanis initiative, such as Terrific Kids, online giving allows supporters to contribute anytime, anywhere.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Budget-Friendly Incentives That Actually Work One of the most common concerns we hear from nonprofits is, “But we don’t have the budget for big prizes.” Here are just a few budget-friendly ideas: VIP access. Public acknowledgment during your event or on social media, or even a physical award.

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Americans are ready to help: In 2022, nearly three out of every five American donors gave half or more of their total contributions to disaster relief. nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. rail-container).hide();

AI

DoJiggy

JULY 8, 2025

These activities don’t require a large budget but can have a big impact, especially in school fundraising. Social Media Shoutouts – Feature top supporters on your website, social pages, or email newsletters. Even small gestures, such as a thank-you email or a social media post, can make supporters feel seen and valued.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions. Together, they paint a fuller picture of who might be ready to deepen their relationship with your organization.

Metrics

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

Were not ready for that. You’re ready for bake sales and spaghetti dinners, but not free money that takes a signature and a lawyer? 7 Social media will save us. Maybe they can Snapchat your budget deficit. Because asking strangers for pennies will surely stabilize the budget. Heres the list. It wont help.

SAM

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

Ideas for Schools to Raise Money in2025 School fundraising is more than just a way to bridge budget gaps-its an opportunity to unite students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to support education. How toSucceed : Promote Actively : Encourage students to share their store links via social media, email, and text.

Fundraising

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. Marketing automation for nonprofits simplifies repetitive tasks like sending emails, sharing updates on social media or following up with new supporters. The solution? Marketing automation.

CRM

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

The Role of Fundraising inSchools Public schools often face budget constraints in the USA, making fundraisers critical for bridging financial gaps. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 90% of public schools rely on fundraising to supplement their budgets. Ready to start planning?

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Further ideas: If you have a bigger budget, invite a guest performersuch as a local musicianto perform alongside the children, drawing community members who dont have kids at theschool. Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits.

Fundraising

amplifi

JANUARY 30, 2025

LEARN MORE: Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program? You can develop a system to track who regularly comments on your social media posts and determine your most engaged followers. So, consider your budget, which donors are prioritized, and how to reduce the quantity of your direct mail accordingly. Click here!

Metrics

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

We’ll share a few smart, manageable steps (no big budget or marketing team required). Example : charity : water regularly earns backlinks through media coverage, partner campaigns and speaking engagements. AI-Readiness Clear, structured, factual content helps your organization show up in AI-generated summaries and answer boxes.

AI

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It seems that during almost every election, the media tells us some version of “this is most important election of our lifetime.” We sat in stunned silence as this dude ticked off the many proposed budget cuts to federal discretionary grant programs (our “mother’s milk”). If you need help, S + A is tan, fit, and ready to rock ‘n’ roll.

Grant

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

No matter a nonprofits yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly half of their annual revenue. Take photos of stuffies playing, getting ready for bed, and all tucked in! Promote your custom tees via e-mail, website, and social media pages by linking to a digital order form.

Fundraising

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! So, get ready to make memories, have fun, and raise money with these creative and lucrative prom and after-prom fundraising ideas.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. You can even give them the three-year timeline and you've got a PDF and CSB ready for them to attach an email and whatnot.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster. Social Media: Leverage social media platforms to provide real-time updates and engage with the community. Budget Planning: Include disaster response in your annual budget planning.

Utilities

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

We build a budget that is fair, balanced, and built on evidential history, but flexible ready for whatever hiccups and bumps come along. Im sure everyone is mildly familiar with budgeting. Meetings, approvals, and publication of the finalized budget are involved. Why Do Nonprofit Budgets Change? What do you do?

Budget

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

From a public relations perspective, how are you using social media, email campaigns, and other digital and print marketing sources to share the positive impacts of the program? A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

Grant Readiness

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Grant readiness and effective grant stewardship takes collaboration at all levels. Are your budgets up to date? COLLABORATION: Get Your Team on Board.

Grant Readiness

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2012

event marketing management and social media marketing experience. If you don’t have the budget for one or you are the event planner, you have your work cut out for you. If you have a good budget, invite your best clients or top potential clients; they will be appreciative and it helps to solidify your relationship.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them. Detailed budget.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! You don’t want to spend more than you raise, and poor planning can turn an event into a budget buster that wastes your most precious resource – time and volunteers. The RIGHT event: Raises 10-20% of your annual budget.

Fundraising

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Members of Gen Z are digital natives growing up with tech, social media, and information available at their fingertips. To best leverage collective impact and technology, peer-to-peer (P2P) campaigns are a popular way to engage and influence others – especially when shared across social media platforms. The Bottom Line.

Media

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

It’s estimated that on average teachers spend $1,000 out of their own pockets to offset school budget shortfalls and classroom shortages to secure much-needed classroom supplies. Social media will also be key. That’s where social media can be helpful.” That’s what makes the relationship last.”

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