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. Funding helps attract visitors and support local events.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Host Community Events Events encourage donor-centric interactions and help nonprofits recruit corporate partners. Do your research.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Events may require an events coordinator. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Maybe your team does a great job planning events.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 5, 2025

As the end of your fiscal year approaches, theres one question on every CEO and board members mind: Will we hit our annual fund goal or fall short? If your nonprofit runs on a July 1June 30 calendar, youre likely in full year-end sprint mode. Why leadership annual fund donors? And all eyes are on the bottom line.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in!

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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. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. Between all the events , phone calls and mailings your plan can bring you and your team back to the most important activities.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Events may require an events coordinator. Alex Dunn, CFRE , is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Maybe your team does a great job planning events.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He was facing a significant tax liability if he didn’t get this completed before the calendar rolled into January. After a tremendous team effort, the donor successfully transferred his entire ownership into a donor advised fund (DAF) on December 30. This allowed him the complete deduction in that calendar year.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. This is where a fundraising calendar comes in handy. Every organization that relies on fundraising to operate should consider incorporating a fundraising calendar into their yearly plan.

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The Almoner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The foundation then creates and manages multiple pools of funds called endowments for the good of the diocese and the parishes within the diocese. The foundation team also helps their Bishop with a calendar of special fundraising events. The amount of work that goes into a special event should not be underestimated.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. How do you pick the right event? Build the right-fit event and they will come.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 27, 2025

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. Create a special section in your communications calendar specifically for monthly donors to help you with this. Political candidates do it all the time.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In addition, many organizations, platforms, and events now include a DAF payment option that connects DAF donors to online campaigns in real time.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. Unfortunately, your fundraising team is busy preparing for your organizations annual event, and it is all-hands-on-deck. You had a fundraising plan and office that was running pretty smoothly.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Schools, city governments, retailers, corporations, individuals, and big and small nonprofits have been participating in GivingTuesday by the thousands, and many of them are working together to raise funds for those 24 hours and beyond. Find space in your email calendar, swap social media accounts for a day, and line up media interviews.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, proper financial oversight is critical to make the most of those vital funds. Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Focus on funding gaps.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Virtual events have proven flexible, cost effective, and easily planned vs. their in-person counterpart. Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: .

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. In return, the nonprofit will provide advertising and publicity opportunities to help the company reach and engage their event’s audience. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products. Start by choosing an event that resonates with your supporters.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Strategic Fundraising Calendar: Mapping Out a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on meticulous planning and execution. Enter Greater Giving’s guide on building a Strategic Fundraising Calendar —your key to unlocking a prosperous 2024.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. Beyond viewing GivingTuesday as a standalone event, we can think of it as the starting line for a broader campaign. Year-end giving is an opportunity to continue to leverage matching funds to maximize donations. But why stop there?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

They might bury the ask in the appeal or think donors dont want to give during uncertain times, such as when there are proposed cuts in federal funding or a recession (absolutely not true). Maybe theyre event attendees, volunteers, or friends of board members. A communications calendar can help you with this.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

To fully fund your nonprofit, you need a diversified fundraising stream. Diversified fundraising revenue creates stability and keeps you from being dependent on one source of funding. Getting your funds from multiple sources is especially important when fundraising for a new nonprofit. Cue the sad music. Moral of the story?

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Solution To manage time constraints effectively: Develop a Grant Calendar : Create a detailed calendar with deadlines, submission requirements, and timelines for each grant application. Building relationships can enhance your chances of securing funding. This helps keep the process organized and ensures nothing is overlooked.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! Be sure to also plan to promote a matching fund towards the end of your giving campaign to ensure you reach your goal. Donations displayed live on-screen make giving at events fun.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Build your promotion calendar around these times, and youll be sure to catch more attention and inspire action. October – Estate Planning Awareness Week Estate Planning Awareness Week falls on the third full calendar week in October every year, and it offers another easy opportunity to promote planned giving.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

Use our free online stores to streamline sales and take money securely, or set up a pop-up shop at games and school events. Charge a daily or weekly registration fee and offer hands-on training sessions to build interest in the sport while raising funds. You can even livestream the event for virtual donations.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

In this post, I’d like to share what I have learned about successful races as both a participant and as a product marketer for Blackbaud, whose fundraising software is used by hundreds of running events across the country. In a recent survey, Blackbaud asked event participants, “Why didn’t you fundraise?” But think beyond a swag bag.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. The money you raise should come from a variety of sources including individual donors, foundations, and events. If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. Create a calendar of Asks.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Each of these fundraising ideas for Chambers of Commerce provides a chance to engage local businesses and the broader community while raising funds for programming and operations. Golf tournaments are ideal for networking and raising significant funds for your Chamber through entry fees, silent auctions, and tournament sponsorships.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

The Blueprint By taking the time to plan ahead and get creative, your nonprofit can work toward building a year-round fundraising calendar. If you’re starting from scratch, download GiveSmart’s Annual Fundraising Calendar. These resources could spark some inspiration for your year-round fundraising calendar.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. This extra step can make the difference between receiving funding and being rejected. Serving on boards of other organizations funded by the funder.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Highlight volunteer opportunities that align with supporters’ interests, provide the option to take on leadership roles, and host engaging volunteer social and networking events. You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized. Day 10 – Share photos from a recent volunteer event.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2025

We will offer prizes, Momentive merch, and exclusive looks at the product roadmap, including the brand new CloverGo system, which streamlines the donor checkout process to improve their experience at your events. Hernndez and the PhilanthroPOP at the MoPOP Reception are unforgettable moments that make AFP Icon a must-attend event!

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