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.

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Management Pass-Through Budget Demographics 98

Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Colmena Consulting, in partnership with Philanthropy Together, collective giving through giving circlesinformal convenings of people with aligned values, identifying and collectively deciding where to direct pooled fundstotaled more than $3.1 But what makes giving by women unique?

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Pass-Through Education Training Utilities 52

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.

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Grant Grants Pass-Through Award 98

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.

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Funding Award Budget Pass-Through 98

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?

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Grant Readiness Award Readiness Grant 119

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….

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UEI Grant Grants Procurement 130

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.

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Donation Budget Nonprofit Pass-Through 116

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.

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Pass-Through Budget Policy Policies 105

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?

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Pass-Through Engineering Donation Budget 98

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 111

Funding Indirect Cost Pass-Through Donation 111

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.

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Management Policies Policy Budget 98

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.

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Fundraising Pass-Through Budget Grant 122

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.

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Pass-Through Donation Utilities Media 98

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.

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Fundraising Proposal Ethics Education 52

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.

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Indirect Pass-Through Publishing Demographics 111

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%).

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Grant 100

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.

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Pass-Through Media Metrics Donation 81

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 126

Fundraising Training Pass-Through Goals 126

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. It can be daunting, especially if you are new to this type of role.

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Grant Management Management Grant Grants 52

NextAfter

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But essentially Meta has told us so far that “from 12:01 AM PT on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 through 11:59 PM PT on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 no new ads about social issues, elections, or politics can be published, and most edits will be prohibited.”. What other channels are you spending a dedicated budget on?

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Pass-Through Publishing Budget Fundraising 66

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

Guest post by: Jeff Bauknecht | Grants Manager | The Museum of Flight Who decides which grants to pursue or to let pass by? Our organization went through multiple staff reductions, but fortunately I got to stick around and was “asked” to take over the responsibilities as the “Grant Writer.” Remember 2008/2009, the Great Recession?

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Grant Grants Grant Writing Pass-Through 52

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While this is not always the case, making a good impression with grant funders through networking, community events, and your online presence are effective ways to make your grant proposal stand out. Read through the funder’s posting several times and see if any words are repeated over and over.

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Applicant Application Grant Grants 98

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Whether building a business or pursuing higher education, BITS maintains that all participants greatly benefit from skills acquired through their peer mentorship, such as research, writing, problem solving, concept development, money management, public speaking, and sales presentations. " A Do-It-Yourself Solution.

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Mentor Pass-Through Education Management 55

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

When broken down by budget-size, the trends show impressive growth across the board: Medium-sized nonprofits with budgets of $1M – $10M were the largest growth leaders, notching a 25% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Nonprofit campaigns saw record breaking success in 2021, with $2.7 national security.

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Policies Policy Pass-Through Budget 59

Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

That means you have to slow down a minute and stop being hyper-focused on making budget so you can think about what your donor wants and how you can give it to her. Donors stop giving because they: Move away (and decide to support a nonprofit in their new community) Pass away (hopefully you’re getting an estate gift!)

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Nonprofit Donation Pass-Through Fundraising 105

Grant'd

MAY 6, 2020

And with the uncertainty of Covid-19 now heavily impacting the fundraising landscape and forcing many of us to work from home, there’s an even bigger need to firmly establish the upper hand on your organisation’s operating budgets at the same time as making sure that your tech and online assets are passing muster.

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Grant Grants Pass-Through Software 52

Grant'd

MAY 31, 2020

Before starting any application, take the time to build a project outline (including the what, how, why, when and projected impact of the project) as well as an itemised budget. We often see applications that describe the project, yet the budget doesn’t properly reflect the project description.

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Applicant Application Grant Grants 52

Grant Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Through conducting a program inventory, a financial review, and an impact assessment, you can confirm your organization’s capacity and strategic alignment that are critical to your mission and goals. When choosing a tool, consider your organization’s needs, such as size, budget, and technical capacity.

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Grant Grants Letter Of Intent Applicant 59

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2015

Comodo is offering five security certificates and one HackerGuardian subscription through TechSoup. Donated versions of each product are available to organizations with budgets under $1 million. The HackerGuardian interface is accessible online and provides details of all your PCI DSS scans and vulnerabilities. What's Available?

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Pass-Through Donation Budget Readiness 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

NOZAsearch is available through the Blackbaud donation program at TechSoup. With little time and even less budget, you need to know: Who do I ask for a major contribution? Admin fee: $14) This pass is good for 300 searches and 500 savable records of U.S. Now, it’s the nearing the end of 2012. How much should I ask for?

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Pass-Through Donation Template Consulting 50

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

With limited budgets for digital marketing, nonprofits have to fight an uphill battle to stand out online and build a powerful supporter base. As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. Ready to create an effective donor experience through your website?

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Pass-Through Donation Budget Nonprofit 69

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This is completed either by setting aside a donation to be given after the donor passes away or by giving a gift during their lifetime that continues to grow following the donor’s passing. Endowments: If a donor wants to give both during and after their lifetime, they can gift a named endowment fund to your organization. Tax benefits.

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Pass-Through Insurance Insurance Donation 52

Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. They do this work through online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions that are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries.

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IT Pass-Through Budget Policy 54

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Here are some of the reasons nonprofit organizations pass up the opportunity to share about their work with fundraising videos: “We don’t have the time or expertise to create, edit, and share videos.” We don’t have the budget for videos.” Think through your urgent funding needs, and pick a need you can capture in a short video.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Pass-Through Funding 98

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One of the biggest benefits of in-kind contributions is they help to free up your budget by replacing goods or services you’d normally spend money on, such as administrative resources, event services, or auction items. This allows you to focus your fundraising efforts on other projects.

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Donation Policies Policy Nonprofit 91

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.

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Fundraising Liability Insurance Donation Insurance 52

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Compliance and best practices in grant management is usually associated with federal grant awards, but it equally applies to state and local government funding, pass-through funding (which likely originated at the federal level), and foundation and corporate grants (though maybe not as stringent). Choose not to use them altogether.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Grant Management GPC 40