GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Set realistic goals and systematically reevaluate your strategies. Build a Funding Pipeline For your nonprofit to accomplish its goals, you must have the resources necessary to do so. Plan out your grant applications by using the GrantWatch Grants Calendar. To illustrate, start by building your brand.

Funding

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. Educate Your Donors Keep donors informed about WHY their gift matters.

Retainer

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

After all, your goals is to make it easy for supporters to donate. Grant-seekers can then add grants of interest to their Grants Calendar to ensure deadlines are not missed. Many nonprofit organizations implement donor-centric management into their organizations daily management routine to increase engagement to maximize donations.

AI

GrantNews

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teams with a core understanding of the mission and a work environment conducive to productivity will achieve goals with more passion and accuracy. Then, add the grants of interest to your Grant Calendar using the calendar icon the grant detail page. In truth, investing in employee wellness increases your bottom line.

Grants

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals.

GPC

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics. They are likely not experts in investment management.

Award

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But thats the point of consistent outreach: Building awareness and educating your audience on the purpose and benefits of estate planning so that it stays on their minds. Build your promotion calendar around these times, and youll be sure to catch more attention and inspire action.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

Establish a grants calendar and maintain a repository of templates and reusable content to streamline your application and grant management process. Create a plan, set measurable goals, and revisit performance regularly as you adopt new fundraising strategies. A more strategic approach to grant seeking can unlock sizable funding.

Funding

GrantNews

APRIL 7, 2025

With the SMART Grant Search , women entrepreneurs can easily find verified grants that fit their goals. Plus, with a personalized Grants Calendar and essential resources, staying on top of deadlines has never been easier. Women-Owned Small Businesses Up to $10,000 to women-owned small businesses.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Once you have decided to move forward with a specific grant consultant, you can expect the process to include: Onboarding: The onboarding process with a grant consultant will usually include filling out an intake form, having an initial call to discuss your mission and goals, and gathering initial documents like budgets and tax forms.

Grant Writing

amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Like your other fundraising initiatives,you need to make it easy for donors to give if you want the donations to roll in.There are several ways to educate your donors about your monthly giving program and make the process as simple as possible. Consider targeting donors who have already given more than once during a calendar year.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Recommended Resource : A donor-friendly video or pocket guide can be incredibly effective for internal training and donor education. Educate them on how legacy gifts work and why they are critical to the long-term health of your organization. 2 Engage Your Board of Directors ESSENTIAL Your board’s support is essential.

Policy

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

You’ve written a compelling proposal about launching community workshops, hiring outreach staff, or developing educational materials. Mistake: Your Budget and Narrative Don’t Match This is one of the most common—and avoidable—mistakes in grant writing. But when reviewers look at the budget? None of those elements appear.

Budget

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

Only if your goal is never again. Yes, if your goal is to be ignored in bulk. Donors dont remember your calendar. 80 Were not fundraisingjust educating. Delusion No. 16 The donor already knows our needs. And yet somehow, still hasnt written the check. Delusion No. 17 The thank-you letter is enough stewardship.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

Instrumentl

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Share on the calendar, assign event teams, and stay aware of signups and attendance. Event management dashboard: Set goals, track progress, and manage tickets sold. Features Event insights: Create reports and analyses to understand event attendance and goal achievement. Reviews Ease of use 4.2 Customer service 4.2

Software

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The goal is to deliver an organization’s point of view (POV), explain the mission and provide inspiration that hopefully leads to engagement and donations. A donor funnel defines a static plan in which messaging is pushed out based on calendar or campaign timing. What is their education level and income? What are their goals?

Donation

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

Many of these ideas could be committee-run or added to your existing fundraising calendar. Beyond the game itself, themes, on-course games , and other creative fundraising ideaslike skills workshops, raffles, and even selling mulliganshelp maximize the funds raised, ensuring that every swing and putt contributes to your fundraising goals.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Photo Calendar Fundraiser Ask local photographers to submit images that reflect the towns spirit and beauty. Sell the resulting calendar at local businesses and community events. Set Clear Goals Define your financial target, who or what initiatives the fundraiser supports, and how funds will be used.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

Instrumentl

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I am a social worker by education. My goal in taking your classes was to be a better fundraiser for sure. I wanted to be educated. I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years. I have no training in marketing or fundraising.

Donation

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre a student taking the next step in your education or a writer passionate about your growth, this is an opportunity to open resources that can shape your future. We encourage all those eligible to apply early and ensure your application reflects your passion, goals, and commitment to our illustrious profession.

Applicant

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Volunteer lifecycle stage The goal of this stage Strategies to use at this stage Recruitment Introduce your volunteer opportunities to new audience members and inspire them to sign up. You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized.

Management

Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. Planning ahead ensures you’ll stay organized and keeps you on track with your goals. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to.

Calendar

Blackbaud

MARCH 6, 2024

I went to school for music education and, up until this point, had a long-winding road learning how to write code in Google Apps Script. The goal was the same then as it is now: Use it to make something work better. Stale” calendars or no calendars? “No It was built as a passion project that now could never be retired.

Calendar

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While #GivingTuesday and end-of-year appeals might feel far away, the busiest time of the giving calendar is just around the corner. Donors are paying attention, and many are looking at their spending for the rest of the calendar year. GiveSmart’s #GivingTuesday Success Toolkit is the only thing you’ll need to reach your goals.

Calendar

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It’s the easiest, most effective, and most direct way to talk with your followers, educate those who may not know you yet, and most importantly – gain and ask for support for your mission. Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar.

Media

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 28, 2024

This present blog piece provides tips on how best to tailor your selection of continuing education activities over the life course. I find this is possible when the pursuit is intentional, focused, and rooted in one’s long-term career goals. Decide on a strategy and timeline to accomplish your professional development goals.

Education

CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

Setting Goals & Identifying Your Audience Goals & Objectives of Your Social Media Content While you’re in the process of figuring out your social media fundraising goals, let’s explore some common campaign objectives. These goals serve as a North Star, helping you direct their efforts and shaping the content you create.

Media

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Outline your digital marketing goals. Before you start crafting your messages, it’s important to define clear goals to guide your digital marketing activities. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that your team can track to evaluate your progress toward your goal. Achievable. Time-bound.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JANUARY 4, 2024

Every year when the calendar rolls over into the new year, leaders are presented with a fresh set of challenges. No matter what calendar your organization uses (academic, recruitment, fiscal, non-traditional), the fact remains that our personal calendars all start anew January 1 st. This year, I am asking you to think… GRAY!

Calendar

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Awareness Days Calendar, National Military Family Month 2023) It’s a fact that a strong military relies on training and education to ensure every soldier has the tools they need to serve on active duty. There are grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to expand veterans’ services.

Award

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

This strategy helps educate them that you have a lot on tap already and that you won’t be dropping everything to sell poinsettias, publish a cookbook, enter a national contest, or write a letter to a celebrity asking for money (or whatever else they’ve come up with). Set an Impact Goal. Set 3 critical goals. It’s too vague.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

This allows you to tailor your content calendar to your audience’s or guest’s preferences. Establish the fundamental aspects of your podcast by answering the following questions: What is the primary goal of the podcast? Connect with nonprofit professionals. What unique perspectives can we offer?

Metrics

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With 4 weeks left in the calendar year, staying focused is more important than ever. Go ahead and do #GIvingTuesday if you want, but if your nonprofit doesn't have a history of #GivingTuesday being a big fundraising day, don't bet your entire fundraising goal on that day. Put that on your calendar for next year.). Commit to it.

Fundraising