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

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important. ESG rating organizations calculate ESG scores using data from sources like disclosures, academic studies, media reports, and other resources. Marketing Materials: Budget $500 to $1,500 for printed materials, social media ads, and outreach efforts.

Liability Insurance

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations use CRMs to track donor information, but most are missing out on the benefits that come from integrating them with their other software. Event management software: When someone signs up for your event, their information goes straight into your CRM. They help your CRM talk to other software tools.

CRM

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Most profitable school fundraising ideas Driving a high return on investment (ROI) with your fundraising efforts is crucial to earning money for your school while staying on budget. Raffles You can host a raffle at any time and with almost any budget. Bake sales A bake sale is a classic fundraiser for a reason.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

That’s where fundraising event management software for nonprofits can help. Nonprofit event management software streamlines event planning, logistics, and execution, letting you focus on furthering your mission or successfully raising funds through your event , instead of manual event tasks.

Software

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

Nonprofits today face declining social media engagement and pressure to grow revenue through supporter-led fundraising. Nonprofits can expect more donations from social media, greater organic reach through supporter networks, stronger brand presence in social feeds, and less time spent managing social sharing and tracking.

Retail

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Event Management Software can simplify ticketing, registrations, and event promotion. Promote on Social Media Use platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) to spread the word about your fundraising campaign. A clear budget prevents overspending and ensures profitability. Or an app to track ticket sales and attendance?

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

These days, modern fundraising software (like CauseVox) sends an automatic thank you once a donation is processed, and you can customize the content of that email to fit your needs! Before you feature your donors on social media, be sure to get their consent first. Hand-written is always a nice touch.” – Andy Cawston.,

CRM

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

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

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Schools often face budget constraints, and fundraising can provide critical supplies, updated medical equipment, and professional development for nurses. Like many areas within schools, school nurse offices often face budget constraints. Updated computer hardware or software for recordkeeping. Privacy screens or curtains.

Fundraising

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

JUNE 27, 2025

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. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

Even with strong performance data, questions about staffing, budget and planning could stand in the way of getting a texting program off the ground. ‘It’s Not in the Budget.’ ’ If your current budget is tight, consider reallocating funds from underperforming digital channels. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

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

GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2025

Budget: Typical expenses for renting a golf course include booking fees, a green fee per participating golfer, catering, snacks, beverages, golf cart rentals, and, sometimes, a st affing fee. Use multi-channel marketing e-mail, text, flyers, and social media and consider sending paper invites to select high-level supporters.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JULY 23, 2025

10 Foundations with Budgets Over $1 Million 1. This grant also includes in-kind support such as software and tech services. Eligible activities include coalition building, grassroots organizing, polling, and media outreach, especially during the critical final stages of a campaign. Click here to learn more. Learn more here.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Source: Momentive Software The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With crowdfunding platforms, social media campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising becoming ubiquitous, nonprofits must invest in data-driven fundraising approaches and personalized donor engagement strategies to ensure continued support across multiple giving platforms.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

Only two-thirds offer health insurance; this drops to 12% for organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000. and Noble Accounting Join Forces The Real Cost of Nonprofit Budget Cuts? Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

“We’ve always believed that you shouldn’t need a full-time operations team—or a Fortune 500 budget—to fundraise effectively. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Increased Efficiency Using event management software can streamline tedious processes such as ticketing, sponsorship coordination, and communication with supporters. Real-Time Updates: Event software can send reminders to attendees or update them about schedule changes. Pricing models that suit your budget, such as our free option.

Software

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. Dont overlook online engagement, such as email open rates, social media comments or shares, and website visits.

Metrics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

However, in organizations with operating budgets of $5 million or more, the salary gap between the executives and their staffs widens as organizational size increases. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

Share the campaign link on social media, email newsletters, and team websites. Lacrosse Team Sponsorships Secure sponsorships from local businesses in exchange for advertising on team jerseys, banners, or social media. Promote the event with social media posts and signage, and ask for extra donations from generous supporters.

Fundraising

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. Highlight financial aid and scholarship opportunities prominently across your website, social media, and marketing materials.

Award

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

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

The joint funding initiative encourages individual donors to make conditional commitments to pre-vetted projects, and once other donors contribute 70% of a projects budget, the Rapid Response Fund commits to funding the remaining 30%. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

Social Media This, too, is building awesome momentum, and virtually everyone is checking major platforms on a daily basis — or even more frequently. But as social media platforms grow more robust, website traffic is diminishing. Email Marketing This is a fine way to reach mass audiences on a budget. rail-container).hide();

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

Built for donors, nonprofits, and financial advisors, Daffodil brings modern software to charitable giving, with tools for transparency, alignment, and measurable impact. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Retail

DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2025

Planning successful fundraisers requires clear objectives, effective promotion strategies, and wise budgeting to maximize engagement and financial outcomes. Promoting the gift wrapping service through social media, flyers, and school announcements can attract more customers and increase donations.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

Be sure to include these in your budget. Try Our Free Charity Sweepstakes Software Learn More Sign Up for Free Pricing Strategies for Raffle Tickets Pricing raffle tickets is a crucial step in ensuring the success of your fundraising event. Post stories about your impact levels on social media and the raffle website.

Goals

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. Marketing tip: Provide updates on social media, showing the runners training progress or the students practicelaps.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

No matter a nonprofits yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly half of their annual revenue. Calendar Calendars are one of the most straightforward annual fundraising event ideas your organization can implement, even with a small budget.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

For some reason, whether it be some requirement that they had to be a certain type of organization or a certain budget or serve a certain population, it's like, oh, okay. And then when you do that, tag them on social media, funders love to be recognized. They love to show the good they're doing in the community.

Instrumentl

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. How do you communicate the change in your plans, your budget?

Budget