Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

Funding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

Finance

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Be sure to clearly lay that out.

Finance

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations. Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions. Still not sure if an operating reserve is right for your nonprofit?

Contract

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Although inflation has cooled, balancing budgets hasnt necessarily become easier. Whether youre running a household, business, or nonprofit, finding ways to do more with limited resources remains a challenge. Dive Deep into Your Budget Cost-cutting isnt just a once-a-year task during the annual budget season.

Budget

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2025

A few years ago, I was helping a small nonprofit revamp their donor outreach. That’s when it hit us: they didn’t need just a fundraising platform, they needed CRM software for nonprofits. What Is a CRM Software for Nonprofits? CRM software for nonprofits are especially useful for building long-term relationships.

CRM

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? 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. When you link your existing tools with your CRM, it becomes more than just a place to store data.

CRM

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Your supporters and stakeholders will appreciateand come to trustwhat they get out of your unified software ecosystem. According to Blackbaud Institute research , 56% of donors surveyed said they actively research a nonprofit before giving. Budgeting: If you can track goals and budgets in your software, are you doing so?

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When your nonprofit is just getting started, your budget for an accounting system is likely very close to $0. Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system.

Finance

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Like your K12 private school budget. A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

Budget

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Let’s be real: in today’s nonprofit world, having a strong Facebook presence isn’t optional; it’s essential. According to this NonProfit Tech for Good report, a whopping 96% of nonprofits use Facebook. But if you’re like most nonprofit pros, your time is already stretched thin. Get nonprofit branding tips here.

Media

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

At some point, you will realize that more staff and more budget can take you only so far. The kind of large, clean data sets AI systems require has historically been a point of weakness for nonprofit organizations. Free Resource Enterprise Nonprofit CRM Evaluation Guide Download now 4. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

CRM

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Staring a nonprofit organization can be a fulfilling endeavor that leads to an exciting journey, and ultimately, to a rewarding future. The money involved with establishing a nonprofit varies based on factors like location, structure, and the scope of your mission. That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important.

Liability Insurance

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Integrations : Seamless integration with your church’s existing systems, such as accounting software or church management systems, can streamline operations and save time. Best Free Giving Platforms for Churches Finding a cost-effective solution is crucial for churches mindful of their budgets (and who isn’t?).

Donation

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Funding for nonprofits is always a concern, and in today’s financial landscape, securing funding can be daunting. However, you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a difference. Nonprofits that align their financial strategy with donor-centric practices see the largest amount of growth.

Funding

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Nonprofit organizations hold a variety of events, from fundraising galas to auctions to community outreach programs. Different event types have different purposes, but most nonprofit events serve to raise money, build awareness, or develop relationships with supporters and the community.

Software

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. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Budgeting and Financials 5.1 Data and Evidence 4.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1

Grant Writing

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits.

Budget

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Writing Needs Improvement: If writing is not your thing, you might consider using a software program. These are typically things like a budget, a list of board members, and letters of support. In fact, you might even need a grant writer.

Applicant

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

85% of nonprofits generate online gifts during GivingTuesday, and 76% of them use email marketing campaigns to promote their online giving campaigns according to our nonprofit GivingTuesday survey results. Email marketing is a powerful tool that nonprofits can leverage to reach supporters and maximize donations.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Running a nonprofit is tough, which is why many organizations turn to nonprofit software to help with management of fundraising, donor relationships, and volunteers. This sort of software can help streamline operations, letting employees spend their time furthering their mission instead of struggling with administrative work.

CRM

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. Data should inform all of your nonprofit’s decisions, whether you’re determining which programs to focus on, how to scale your nonprofit, or which major giving prospects are the most promising.

Management

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

These seven actionable committee planning tips will help your nonprofit make the most of the summer months and maximize impact when the big day arrives. Request a Demo of Greater Giving’s software The post Summer Fundraising Committee Tips for a Successful Fall Event appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

Procurement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

The new feature makes it dramatically easier for nonprofits to raise more money, expand reach, and save time by sharing fundraising campaigns directly into social feeds, all with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking. With Bonterra DonorDrive, nonprofits already see a 154% increase in funds raised per campaign.

Retail

GrantNews

JULY 23, 2025

These big foundations have a huge impact on the nonprofit world and help bring about big changes over time. Nonprofits need to show they are a good fit for the foundation’s goals and prove that their projects will have real results. This support helps nonprofits do better work and reach more people. Learn more here.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Supporting Community Development and Social Justice Initiatives Many grants specifically target nonprofit organizations engaged in community services, education, and social justice initiatives. Websites such as Grants.gov , the Foundation Center, and regional nonprofit resource centers are excellent starting points.

Funding

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, which factor do you believe best showcases the success of your mission? Coffman stated in their GuideStar article : Theres no question that nonprofit organizations have an obligation to manage their finances responsibly. As Chuck McLean and Suzanne E. Thats where Return on Mission comes in.

Metrics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Working with your program and development teams, your finance staff identifies funding gaps, supplies important budget numbers, sets up projects in your accounting software, establishes spending approvals, and creates reporting schedules. Here are the key roles for your finance office throughout the government grant lifecycle.

Government

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Event Management Software can simplify ticketing, registrations, and event promotion. DoJiggy is a leading fundraising platform for churches, nonprofits, and schools. 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

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

That goes for financial health at your nonprofit organization, too. In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of audits nonprofit finance teams commonly work on and the most common nonprofit audit mistakes for each, giving you a better understanding of how to avoid these mistakes for your next audit.

Finance

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. What is a Nonprofit CRM? The nonprofit sector has adopted the use of CRMs, too.

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

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds. In this guide, well dive deeper into four common nonprofit financial management challenges and offer solutions to help you navigate each one.

Management

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. Nearly half of nonprofits grew revenue last year, but early-tech adopters had more revenue streams than other nonprofits — with an average of 5.14.

Retail

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

QuickBooks is depreciating the tags functionality in their accounting software starting March 8. If your nonprofit has chosen to use the tagging feature in QuickBooks to help identify your restricted revenue, this means you will be juggling even more spreadsheets outside of your software. There is a better way.

Software