The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. Having a clear vision will not only guide your grant search but also strengthen your applications.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, research shows that donors expect their philanthropic donations to go directly to the cause rather than overhead. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to help them locate funding to cover overhead expenses. Of course, the end goal is to increase donations.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a national database with over 9,500 available grants , GrantWatch also lists funding opportunities that can help your nonprofit enhance its digital marketing efforts and expand its reach online. Develop a Social Media Calendar Consistency is key. Promote Tourism : Grants to entities to promote tourism.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Fundraising Calendar for 2021. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Fundraising Plan & Goals Worksheet.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Fortunately, this is something you can fix, but donors don’t magically donate, or more important, keep donating to your organization. But it will take more than leprechauns granting wishes. If you ignore your donors or communicate poorly, they’re unlikely to donate again. A communications calendar will help.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding. Investing in grant databases, donor management software, or a grant writer can create a higher return by building time for your team to focus on mission-critical tasks. Plan out your grant applications by using the GrantWatch Grants Calendar.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. What to do…what to do? Where do you turn?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page. Yes, while you want to offer the option of PayPal as an option, it should never be your primary donation option. Download your free 2025 Fundraising Calendar for the tools and strategies to see your mission through any crisis! How will your nonprofit stay abreast of trends?

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2024

GrantWatch is celebrating National Gardening Month with a selection of Gardening and Agriculture grants. GrantWatch is proud to offer a range of grants aimed at supporting initiatives that promote community gardens, urban farming, environmental education, and sustainable agriculture. Life is busy.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

Create a communications calendar for the year, one that includes the dates for your fundraising appeals, your monthly giving asks, your annual report, print newsletters, and more. Download our Annual Fundraising & Marketing Calendar to stay on top of important dates. What to Include. What’s your newsletter’s call to action (CTA)?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Both individual and institutional giving increased between 2015 and 2022, not only in terms of total dollars awarded but also in terms of average donation or grant size. By contrast, the largest share of institutional grant dollars supported education—on average 27%, compared with 19% of total individual giving.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

10 grants: Go get all the grant money you can. If you can find 10 good grant leads — we can usually find at least 10 hot leads when we do grant research for our clients—then you can fill your grant calendar and keep your grant pipeline full all year long. Create a calendar of Asks.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your nonprofit can maximize donations by integrating donor-centric practices. After all, successful nonprofits implement donor-centric policies into their core structure to effectively maximize donations. It stands to reason, a donor who witnesses the good work that results from their donations is more likely to continue their support.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2024

Monthly giving helps you raise more money Monthly or recurring donations can help donors spread out their gifts and it’s easier on their bank accounts. It can also give you a consistent stream of revenue throughout the year instead of at certain times, such as when you do individual appeals and events and when grants come in.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2024

A lot of small donations can add up! You can apply for grants and hold events, but those sometimes require more effort than it’s worth. Dedicated monthly donors have also stepped up and have given additional donations. Having a communications calendar will help you with this. Also, look into major and legacy giving.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

The Need for Sustainability According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) Q3 2023 report , market trends in 2023 pointed to a decrease in donor participation and money raised by donations. The Blueprint By taking the time to plan ahead and get creative, your nonprofit can work toward building a year-round fundraising calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. If you rely solely on a government grant, what happens when the agency changes its eligibility criteria and you no longer qualify? No private foundation grants. Cue the sad music.

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Strategic Grants

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Here are just a few of the articles that have been produced discussing this event, including our own summary: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Superannuation and donations As part of Australia’s goal to double philanthropic giving by 2030, many ideas have been circulating. The post Latest sector news appeared first on Strategic Grants.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?) Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

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Strategic Grants

APRIL 18, 2024

Read more: [link] Four Pieces of Advice for Participatory Grant-makers In Aotearoa New Zealand For context: Participatory Grant-making is “about learning from, and building relationships with, those who have the most experience with the issues you are funding.” The post Latest sector news appeared first on Strategic Grants.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 11, 2023

billion in donations in the 2020–21 year and distributed $1.14 billion in grants. Read more here: [link] As always, the Strategic Grants team are here to help with all your grant-seeking needs, including building a customised grants calendar for your non-profit. They received $2.35

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Consider all income sources, including individual donations through various channels. Analyze past giving patterns, contribution frequency, and preferred donation channels. Tools like CauseVox can boost your fundraising efforts by tracking donations and providing insights into trends and results.

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Strategic Grants

JUNE 2, 2024

The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to enter and update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS). A list that is read by many to see who has donated the most funds in the last 12 months.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Incorporating employee giving opportunities⁠ in your year-end messaging can lead to higher levels of engagement, increased giving volume, and larger average donations. The company reviews the submission, ensures the donation adheres to its program guidelines, and disperses a matching gift to the same organization.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

Political organizations such as political action committees (PACs) straddle the line between public and private, accepting private donations in order to influence elections. In aggregate, nonprofits rely more on earned income than donations. When most people think of charities, they think of organizations run on charitable donations.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Here are a few new marketing trends worth considering when putting together your fundraising plan: Influencer Marketing Does the adage people donate to people who they trust sound familiar? Thats because its so true!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

And it’s really hard to tell donors how their donation will make a difference, because the truth is that you don’t know. Let’s go bucket by bucket: Individual donors: Donors who give donations between $5 and $999 are a nonprofit’s lifeblood. What was the average donation? Some may drop off, but some will increase their donation.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

If you intend to apply for grants, you’ll need them for either planning the grant or as part of the grant application itself. Donor databases like Little Green Light , Bloomerang , and Kindful do so much more than just track donations. Schedule Keep a work calendar and update it so it’s always current.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Good stories show a dramatic difference in the ‘before’ and ‘after,’ and move people to ask questions, make a donation, or get involved. Can a visitor make a donation on my website in 2 clicks? page after their donation is completed? Detailed activity calendar. Remember, facts tell, stories sell. People can be skeptical.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Support local charities, volunteer your time, or make donations; our collective effort strengthens communities and creates a foundation for positive change. If we foster a culture of giving, we create a world where compassion is not confined to a specific calendar date but becomes an integral part of our collective consciousness.

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 26, 2024

Turning these dreams into impactful realities often requires funding, and grants can be the key. This comprehensive guide equips you, the champion of a youth initiative, with the knowledge and tools to navigate the world of grant opportunities and secure funding for your program. But let's unlock the full potential!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. Many supporters feel a real connection when they send that donation. In fact, when people participate in these fundraisers, they’re not really donating at all. Monthly giving. Rich people.”

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