Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. They are likely not experts in investment management. Check out our next product tour to see how Blackbaud Grantmaking can help you manage your relationships and amplify your impact.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today. Explore Our Grant Writing Services We are ready to start work for you when you are ready!

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. Is my organization ready to apply for a NEA grant? If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. 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. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recommendations Master Digital Fundraising Always, always, always focus on ease of giving from the donors perspective and how youre managing your follow-up. When your organization hasnt yet built a base of individual giving, and youre simply not ready. PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 25, 2025

As always, for our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) subscribers, your calendar will be updated by our Research Team with any new or updated funding opportunities relevant to your sector and you will receive an automatic email alert. Our round-up is below, plus links to additional budget resources.

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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. Bad reviews do not go away easily.

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Clairification

JULY 3, 2023

Ready to declare your independence from the pandemic of overloaditis ? And #4 is a really good project to put on your calendar this week for some date in the coming month, making a commitment to decluttering. It’s a highly contagious epidemic, from which no one is immune. Are you showing any symptoms? Or pick your favorite!

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Solution: Effective Delegation and Volunteer Management Managing a small team and volunteers effectively can transform a stressful planning process into a well-organized effort. Leverage Volunteer Management Tools : Use software to organize volunteer schedules, track progress, and communicate effectively.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. Ready to Register? Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software?

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Perhaps you worked out a financing plan or used your credit card to break down your purchase into more manageable payments over a few months. Consider targeting donors who have already given more than once during a calendar year. LEARN MORE: Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program? Dont miss out on payments.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 8, 2024

Here’s how I began to ensure a smoother transition from one busy week to the next, keeping my energy positive and my mind clear, ready to help donors change the world. Time for Deep Work on projects or tasks that require uninterrupted time deserve to have a 1-2 hour block of time from your calendar when needed.

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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. Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com. Grant Management Software.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them.

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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. What is a Nonprofit CRM? This helps you raise more.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! If you have a donor management system, such as Bloomerang or Little Green Light , you can easily pull a list of donors and prospects. Create a calendar of Asks. Be specific here.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

If you’re using a good donor management software like Little Green Light , you can easily get the numbers you need. And plan out your year-end appeal so you’re ready to go the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Once you have your Asks planned out for the Fall, lay out your content calendar. And what to fix.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Data or donor management systems are excellent tools, but you only get out of them what you put in. Use an Outlook or Google calendar for due dates and deadlines. Managing your email is critical to staying organized. The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, when the calendar’s final days land on a weekend, you can face a unique set of challenges, complicating what is already a high-stakes time for your nonprofit. However, the diverse preferences of donors, from donation frequency to payment method, can make managing recurring gifts a challenge. Automate notifications.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! In the vibrant nonprofit world, where grant processes seem to twist and turn like a labyrinth, having the right grant management software isn’t just helpful—it’s a game changer. Why Bother with Grant Management Software? But fear not!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2014

Today I'd like to help you decide if your organization is ready to make the change. My goal here isn't to sell either of these options, it is to help your organization decide if you are ready to move yourself to Office 365 and what kind of support you might need if you are not. Email, Calendars, and Contacts (Exchange Online).

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. Identify the person who will be the primary project manager as well as the member of leadership who will make the final decisions. Risks No change management undertaking is without its risks.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. Download your free nonprofit fundraising and calendar plan here.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

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. Managing relationships purposefully helps you broaden your reach into the community and find new supporters. Systems to put in place.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But when I stop and think about it, do I really need five project management platforms, 86 ways to communicate with my clients, and 22 software programs to check my spelling and grammar? For instance, a simple daily calendar listing the work I need to accomplish gets the job done. Because let’s face it, we love our lists!)

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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. What is a Nonprofit CRM? This helps you raise more.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts? Building Out Your Content Calendar Consistency is the bedrock of successful social media outreach, and a well-planned fundraising calendar is the key to achieving it. Maria’s content calendar template.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Event formats — for example, a lecture, a panel, a world cafe, or speed dating, and how keep them effective and manageable. So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Managing Data. The link need to be like so: Africa.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world! Libby breaks down the grant writing process into manageable sections. Stay Organized and Meet Deadlines Use a calendar to track milestones.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2014

Outlook calendar chaos. Here are a few easy-peasy tips for the not especially tech-savvy on improving the joys of managing your inbox. Want more ideas for managing the email monster? Check out more on LinkedIn’s email management suggestions and other clever ideas from Mind Tools. Does any of this sound familiar?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Manageable portfolio size : In the past, fundraisers would have up to 500 members in their portfolios, which is too unwieldy for them to give adequate attention to top major giving prospects. million members and serves more than 27 million people in 134 countries. They can dive deep or they can use it for at-a-glance info. “We

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. Aplos is built for nonprofit accounting and has donor management tools built in. But even if you are a one-person operation, you still need a project management tool! But there are many other options.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

When outlining each fundraiser, use a fundraising calendar to maintain a balance—ensuring enough activities to meet budgetary needs without overstretching your resources. The resulting figure will be the amount you need to raise through other fundraising activities during the upcoming calendar year.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

We can argue later as to whether or not this was cool of them… For now, here is a broad overview of what you need to know about PPP Part 2: PPP Part 2 is a $284 Billion Relief Package for small businesses and nonprofits PPP Part 2 extends the costs covered by PPP Part 1 out to March 31, 2021 This is considered a second draw of forgivable loans (..)

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 2, 2025

Now, as we embark on a new calendar year, here are a few of the things we have planned for you and the grant profession in our three priority areas, Advocacy, Community, and Professionalism. We expanded our professional development offerings through monthly webinars and GrantSummit.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

Were not ready for that. You’re ready for bake sales and spaghetti dinners, but not free money that takes a signature and a lawyer? Whos going to train, manage, and feed them? Donors dont remember your calendar. Heres the list. Brace yourselfor better yet, dont. It wont help. Delusion No. 1 Planned Giving?

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