Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. It is easy for a message to slip through the cracks. Lasting relationships are formed through regular communication, recognition, and follow-up.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

What a future-ready grant strategy looks like, and how Grant Writing Made Easier supports it through equity, efficiency, and relationship-driven practices. This includes narratives, budgets, deadlines, and funder history. Efficiency Powered by AI Yes, Notion  AI helps with first-pass drafts, line-item budgets, and formatting.

Readiness

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Workflows can be analog or done through software. Some were developed through trial and error. How this applies to nonprofits: Look at how an expense moves through your approval process. These tools help manage the APIs required to pass information between two systems. Someone opens the mail.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

When you evaluate grant opportunities first through the lens of alignment, you protect your organization’s integrity and ensure that funding supports your mission rather than distracts from it. In both cases, passing and finding a better- aligned opportunity is more strategic. ” Read more about strong program design here.

Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

I've had that many people go through my program or my podcast is now in a ton of countries, which is so cool, but it took a little bit of figuring and looking at it differently of how could I reframe some of these facts about myself that were right there the whole time. So you try it and you don't win, but you keep going through.

Instrumentl

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

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. Chat: Let guests chat through the app with other attendees, sponsors, or exhibitors. Customer service 4.5

Software

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Now, PRO Impact and the Rapid Response Fund have established a new collaboration for philanthropic response through matching and crowdfunding. This approach reduces risk for individual donors while ensuring programs get fully funded rather than partially supported. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Vaeth, President Trumps Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sought to greatly expand the pause and review process to all federal assistance awards as defined in the Uniform Guidance (see 2 CFR 200.1) through OMB Memo M-25-13 issued on January 27, 2025. Now, Matthew J. City of New York, 420 U.S.

Grants

Pamela Grow

MARCH 9, 2025

Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Do their staff members have the knowledge to guide you through your printing project? Ive attended your webinars and followed you for quite some time. I nearly always look for a local printer.

Pass-Through

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We sat in stunned silence as this dude ticked off the many proposed budget cuts to federal discretionary grant programs (our “mother’s milk”). Congress has yet to pass any FY ’25 (the new FY started Oct. The lame duck Congress will pass FY ’25 CRs by mid-December, which will likely mirror FY ’24. Boy was I wrong.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Bonus tip: To encourage early orders, promote the kits through the schools email list or PTA Facebookgroup. Charge a small fee per session or offer a term-long pass. Extra note: If you partner with a local instructor, ask them to volunteer or reduce their fee in exchange for promotion through the schoolnetwork.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Work to create a fairer judicial environment for nonprofits NIA has been working for several years to help pass common-sense laws in the most problematic states to help level the playing field so that nonprofits are not being held accountable for things over which they have no control. Counties and other funders need to recognize this.

Insurance

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

Budget Developments and the Debt Ceiling In late June, the Senate narrowly passed its version of a sweeping spending and tax package known among Republicans as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” While the House passed its version in June, the two chambers must now reconcile differences before anything reaches the President’s desk.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. Keeping your community informed through frequent updates can make it easier to ask for additional support. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policy

Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

Budget scenario planning may not be for everyone. If your programs always bring in their budgeted revenue, if your major donors always come through when they say they will, and if you receive every grant you apply for, you dont need budget scenarios. And if it does sound like your organization, please share your secrets!

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Practices may lose income due to small inefficiencies, outdated systems, or missed opportunities to engage and retain patients, even while sticking to an existing budget. Patient portal platforms enable patients to message their care team through a secure portal. Maximizing revenue requires you to go beyond setting a budget.

Insurance

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget.

Budget

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Experiences that Thrill Behind the Scenes Pass Auction exclusive access to a sporting event, concert, or concert. Bucket List Vacation Bring one-of-a-kind vacation travel experiences to your auction with access to industry leading auction package providers through Greater Giving.

Budget

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. Through these policies and procedures, you’ll want to answer the following questions: Has management designed policies and procedures to handle a wide variety of circumstances?

Federal Grants

Peak Proposals

APRIL 3, 2023

Grant proposals have at least two parts: the project narrative and the budget (aka cost proposal). There may not be a division of responsibilities between the cost and narrative proposals at a small nonprofit, leaving the project lead (or the grant writer) to both write the proposal narrative and prepare the budget.

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Revenue diversity is a good hedge against the unexpected, but diversity alone is not enough when your budget is threatened or dismantled by outside forces. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies. But creating budget scenarios helps you prepare for both the good and the less optimal outcomes.

Management

Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Budget: Be clear in advance. There MUST be a budget for writing your grant proposal. Stay within that budget. Pass-Through Funding: Grant funding that is passed through an intermediary agency or agent to the ultimate grant recipient. Close Date: This deadline is designated by a grant funder.

Grants

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Upload the grant guidelines and budget worksheets so they are at your fingertips any time you have a question. Having one place for all the information breaks down silos and avoids introducing risk through pulling data out of various systems into spreadsheets. Budget and forecast across all programs.

Funding

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Program Analysis – what will happen to the program to accommodate the growth?

Grant Readiness

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. I co-led a session through MyFedTrainer in which we discussed these topics more in-depth. Let’s examine each one. Plus, there’s more….

UEI

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

Yeah, it would be nice to have your organization’s logo on the tote bags, but if money to purchase tote bags isn’t in the budget this year, the donated ones will work just fine. When looking at donations through the lens of convenience, cash is king, meaning monetary donations are always easier to manage than inkind donations.

Donation

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

Pass-Through

Selfish Giving

MARCH 14, 2011

100% of the money goes right to these nonprofits; the company is merely a pass through. Message Promotion – What if Target took a piece of its advertising budget and devoted it to ads telling consumers how they could support the Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. Is there no place for that type of cause marketing as well?

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. Trust-Based Philanthropy puts relationships at the center of a donor’s giving and encourages the donor to do the research instead of having the nonprofit jump through hoops for funding.

Funding

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate.

Management

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! I know that budgets and projections aren’t that easy for many people, so let me break it down and make it more manageable for you. This is an important exercise for every nonprofit. Work from a plan instead.

Fundraising

Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If your year-end appeal only comes through one channel, you’re limiting your outreach. With so much focus on online and mobile giving, it’s easy to pass over those who aren’t comfortable with donating on a computer or mobile device. 2) Broaden Your Appeal By Using Multiple Channels.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2023

Errors in your nonprofit financial data can not only cause issues in your planning and budgeting processes , but you could also lose grant funding—or donor trust—if you aren’t tracking your expenses properly. You may be compiling reports with a pass-through entity or collecting information from contractors as part of the grant.

Nonprofit

Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I’ve surveyed thousands of industry leaders, and their answers are always the same: lack of time and lack of budget. And yet, when he passed away, he had no estate plan and created a challenge for my family to deal with. Many talk about it, call us, but do not follow through. But I don’t believe that. He spoke four languages.

Indirect

Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. Marketing your event to everyone who passes you on a random street corner wouldn’t be the best use of your resources. Let’s jump in! Social media.

Pass-Through

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. The top reasons for vacancies: salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%).

Consulting

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If you don’t have any, get something made if you have room in your budget and if you can’t, don’t worry – you’ll be fine without it.) Share the ultimate Ask script that has been passed from fundraiser to fundraiser, and then give them the opportunity to learn through role play: “Me” sentence: .

Fundraising