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. Do they tend to get a lot of social media hits ? Are they on Facebook or Instagram?

Utilities

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.

Liability

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Because of this, we expect 2025 to provide a platform for social funding on behalf of causes like equality, inclusion, mental health, and other support for underrepresented groups to use social media to increase awareness for their cause. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team.

AI

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

And it’s a valuable use of your time: 48% of social media platform donors give on Facebook. And here’s the truth: you’re much more likely to be successful with social media if you start with a strategy. According to Harvard Business Review, having a social media strategy is key. and decide how often to post. Consistency is key.

Media

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2025

You likely already have the due dates in your calendar – use this time to connect with relevant stakeholders on the grant’s status. Need to provide the board with an update on current grants or help the marketing team with a social media post? Since 2018, Jill has helped non-profits secure more than 42 million in grant funding.

Grants

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. Event impact and positive outcomes: Share specific achievements, like funds raised or milestones reached, to show attendees the tangible results of their participation and inspire continued engagement.

Metrics

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. 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.

Consultant

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. 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.

Consultant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. With the difficulties of the current funding landscape , it’s more important than ever to be super strategic about who you approach for funding. This might include partnerships, additional funding streams, or community support. Start local.

Grant Writing

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance. Utilize Targeted Advertising : If your budget allows, use social media ads or local event calendars to reach specific demographics.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Build your promotion calendar around these times, and youll be sure to catch more attention and inspire action. Social media and your website are ideal channels for this campaign. Send email blasts, postcards, social media posts, etc., Adapt this loose calendar to your nonprofits unique needs, goals, and community.

Finance

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. Share your crowdfunding page on social media and email to spread the word.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

My predictions and recommendations for fundraising in 2025: Predictions AI and Social Media AI In last years predictions post I wrote As AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. Social Media: If you take one lesson from ZuckMuskMageddon, let it be that your email list is your power.

AI

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

I work for county government law enforcement which limits me to only federal and state funding opportunities. One request caught my eyehelp with the Chapters social media. These days, I have regular Chapter meetings on my calendar and in-person meetups to look forward to. Flash forward BEST. Just saying.

IT

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Cost efficiency: Analyze the return on investment (ROI) by dividing net profit by total expenses, which helps determine how effectively funds were utilized. Channel performance: Identify which communication channels (social media, email, flyers) generated the most awareness and participation.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

Share the campaign link on social media, email newsletters, and team websites. Lacrosse Team Sponsorships Secure sponsorships from local businesses in exchange for advertising on team jerseys, banners, or social media. Promote the event with social media posts and signage, and ask for extra donations from generous supporters.

Fundraising

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. Be explicit about how much money you need to raise, how you plan to use the funds, and how it will benefit students. This type of information demonstrates credibility.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

JULY 15, 2025

Include other ways for potential donors to get involved, like sharing the campaign on social media, attending upcoming events, or signing up to be a campaign ambassador. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation This foundation has completed its campaign to raise funds for a major pediatric facility. How can I promote my website?

Metrics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

“In a year marked by shifting government priorities and uncertainty in federal funding, the need for timely, reliable data has never been more urgent,” Art Taylor, president and CEO of the AFP, said in a statement. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Planned Giving

JULY 25, 2025

They treat full calendars like achievement. You need sharper boundaries, deeper focus, and the guts to say no to everyone who isn’t funding your mission or fueling your goals. Then watch the nonsense vanish from your calendar like cockroaches under stadium lights. Social media isn’t leisure—it’s industrial-scale attention theft.

Calendar

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

7 Social media will save us. Youre inviting someone to fund impact. Donors dont remember your calendar. But sureprint more tote bags. Delusion No. 6 We need younger donors. Yes, because 32-year-olds drowning in student debt are prime prospects for seven-figure bequests. Delusion No. You cannot deposit likes. Delusion No.

SAM

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. Share on the calendar, assign event teams, and stay aware of signups and attendance. Reviews Ease of use 4.2

Software

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Share data with them on the demographics of your supporters and the expected turnout for the race, plus likely social media exposure. Could you make it clearer that the intent of the event is to raise funds for the mission? These are the kinds of events I remember and mark my calendar for every year. Ready to Raise More?

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

APRIL 7, 2025

Lets not confuse social media engagement with donor commitment. Final Word: Fundraising That Actually Funds Activity effectiveness. If your fundraising plan looks more like a social calendar than a business strategy, youve got a problem. You cannotrepeat, cannot deposit likes. Try it at your bank and see what happens.

Burnout

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Well discuss what activities work well in fall, winter, spring, and summer, plus ways to keep funds rolling all year. Impact: Reuses uniforms, saves parents money, and contributes to school funds in a simple, eco-friendly way. Offering a treat or small novelty is an easy way to raise funds regularly.

Fundraising

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.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

1 With grant funding under threat and siege , many organizations acknowledge increasing revenue streams via fundraising events will be necessary to maintain programs and support missions. Many of these ideas could be committee-run or added to your existing fundraising calendar. Charge one to two dollars for each strip of duct tape.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding and over thousands of students have taken her grant writing courses, and she also happens to host the Grant Writing Simplified podcast. Calendar alerts. I live by my calendar alerts. That saves a ton of time. I love that.

Instrumentl

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Prioritizing Collaboration and Sustainable Funding Arts and Culture Alpine County (ACAC), a local arts agency, has obtained small grants from the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Live Healthy, an organization under the Alpine County umbrella.

Goals

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Whether you’re supporting a local nonprofit or charity, school , or a medical cause, motorcycle rides can bring communities together to raise substantial funds, and DoJiggy can help you make a ride to remember. Plus, they’re exciting events that encourage participation and media attention.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) was established in January 2006 to ensure resources are available to educate, credential, and assist grant professionals who secure the funding necessary for not-for-profits to serve the greater good. Take the Leap Every outstanding achievement begins with a single step.

Applicant

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). You can and should also send frequent updates by email and social media. A communications calendar can help you with this.

Donation

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Social media marketing, targeted email outreach, word-of-mouth marketing from current volunteers Engagement Keep volunteers engaged in your mission and provide a fulfilling experience. You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized. Appreciation Recognize volunteers for a job well done.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2025

Native live streaming, external calendar syncing, and new integrations with Microsoft 365 and Teams further simplify board workflows across dispersed teams. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Government

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. You already know this: In the nonprofit realm, social media is life. Contrary to popular belief, successful social media accounts are not run off-the-cuff! She wants me to PLAN?

Media

amplifi

AUGUST 22, 2024

GivingTuesday is an incredible opportunity for your organization to rally support and raise vital funds. The answer lies in harnessing the power of social media. Why is social media important for GivingTuesday? Social media offers a unique platform to reach a vast audience quickly and effectively. Start planning early.

Media

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. Always focus on what works best for you.

Calendar