Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Learning how to manage volunteers effectively will help bridge the gap between recruitment and retention, ensuring more supporters stick around long-term. Volunteer management is the process of working with volunteers throughout their engagement with your organization, from recruitment to ongoing engagement and retention.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For many federal grants, the organization will hire a person whose sole job is to manage that grant, and that is all they do since it takes so much work. While these statements have not been true of the 2025 calendar year through February, this has been the case for decades, and will likely be the case again.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. Replace “Check-Ins” with “Connection Points” Look at your calendar. What Gets in the Way of Connection? And those are important to measuring progress. But connection doesn’t happen on a spreadsheet.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Because of this, expect global issues like conservation of biodiversity, waste management and recycling initiatives to be competing for attention in everyone’s social feeds. However, plan to see an increase of DAF in nonprofit management trends for 2025. After all, your goals is to make it easy for supporters to donate.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. Maybe a volunteer noticed that donors seemed most engaged with a particular theme, or your social media manager saw more traction from one platform over another. Touch base with your team and volunteers to gather their perspectives.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

Your Goals. Are your goals: to keep your supporters informed about the impact of their gift. 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. What are the basics of a good nonprofit e-newsletter?

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Integrating a transparent budget and other donor-centric practices into a nonprofit’s management allows donors and volunteers to see exactly how their contribution will make a difference. Set realistic goals and systematically reevaluate your strategies. Plan out your grant applications by using the GrantWatch Grants Calendar.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. Encourage them to update it on an annual basis based on the current market and the goals of the organization. They are likely not experts in investment management.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Plus, it’s as easy as pie to get started!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. Did you know that if a grant is not managed correctly after being awarded, your organization can be forced to repay the funds?

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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.

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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 Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota works with the Bishop to create and manage his annual appeal. These efforts help to inspire donations from local Catholics.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

That way, you can add interested individuals to your constituent management system (CRM) and serve them additional marketing content to increase their engagement. Continually test your websites forms and CTA buttons, update your CMS, run frequent security checks, and keep timely site elements like your blog and events calendar up-to-date.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Time savings a support person should be able to utilize available materials to get up to speed quickly on the organizations work and goals. Events may require an events coordinator. What does a grant consultant cost?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits who manage expectations, reassure potential donors, and deliver above and beyond will enjoy success. Of course, the end goal is to increase donations. For example, grant-seekers use the Grants Calendar to schedule grant application submissions. Building a funding pipeline is the best way to stay organized.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

My goal in taking your classes was to be a better fundraiser for sure. It is filled with busy days and sometimes annoying employee management things. As our office manager was leaving for the day, she stopped me as I was walking by her desk and told me that she was so excited. I am sending you so much gratitude.

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AmpliFund

APRIL 30, 2024

In wrapping up our latest webinar series , I shared insights into how a grant management system, specifically, AmpliFund, plays a vital role in supporting compliance. Here are 3 ways grant management software supports compliance: 1. Imagine this: You’re trying to find an important form for one of your awards. Brittani Ellis Sr.

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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! Once the end-of-year giving campaign goes public, the remaining fundraising goal will be met by following best practices and promoting across all channels. A clear-cut focus will make it that much easier for you to succeed.

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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. Consider hiring a dedicated grant writer or using a grant management system to streamline the process. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Spend the best 30 minutes of your day as Natalie Monroe, Community Engagement Manager at MemoryFox, shares the secrets to identifying and crafting compelling stories that drive engagement and inspire action. She’ll share strategies for how to collect stories and use them to meet your goals. The stories that inspire action?

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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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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit. With a pen.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Time savings —a support person should be able to utilize available materials to get up to speed quickly on the organization’s work and goals. Events may require an events coordinator. What does a grant consultant cost?

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Set a goal and budget. Decide on a goal that’s specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). Promote your campaign. Thank all of your donors.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

As you conduct daily operations at your nonprofit, you’ll find that getting your nonprofit’s development strategy right is one of the most important pieces of the nonprofit management process. After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Fall is in the air, and with it comes many opportunities to finish up this calendar year strong. Your fiscal goals are within reach. Whether your answer is yes or no, you should consider adding more fundraising and outreach opportunities to your fall calendar. Take a look at our Annual Fundraising Calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Set Realistic Expectations: Communicate clear timelines and goals so your team knows whats achievable within your available resources.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Setting clear goals and sharing compelling stories help teams secure resources for uniforms, travel, and tournaments. By leveraging digital platforms, teams can tap into a broader audience, simplify the donation process, and achieve their goals faster. Start by setting a clear and achievable fundraising goal.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You need a goal for your annual fundraising plan. That’s not a goal. That will have an impact on your goal. Make that your goal, at least for now. Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! It’s a wish.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

In this interview, Julia shares some of the strategies she teaches her clients, including her secret formula for social media calendars, how nonprofits can improve engagement on their social channels, and the one thing she wishes nonprofits would stop doing online. Another thing I recommend: look at your calendar for the year.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals? What is a Project Charter? out of scope).

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Customer/Client Relationship Management software was developed in the for-profit world. Companies use a CRM to track their customers behavior, manage communication, and make offers that the customer is likely to be interested in. Manage time and tasks with CauseVoxs CRM 5. Manage time and tasks with CauseVoxs CRM 5.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. A strategic fundraising plan is intended to keep you on track toward your fundraising goals by using your organizations resources as effectively and efficiently as possible while keeping aligned with your overall mission and vision.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

When you’re just starting out, your goal is to make a difference in the world. Social media to manage. And financial breakdowns are helpful as you manage your finances each month, especially when funds are tight and you need to see exactly where every penny is going. You’ve got so much to do as you launch your nonprofit.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What is Donor-Centric Management? Donor-centric management is a functional fund raising concept. Donor-centric management practices perpetually maximize donations while improving your donor retention, boosting your reputation, and extending your organizations ability to help your cause. Your supporters will listen.

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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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