Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Implementing fund accounting software with subfund capabilities can help your team avoid common nonprofit audit mistakes by streamlining grants management, documentation management, and other key processes. Financial software can help you with automations, audit trails, document management, and more to streamline this process.

Finance

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Daily Habit Implementation Ideas : Block 15 minutes on your calendar every morning Keep a running list of potential legacy donors to contact Set a goal of one personal outreach per day Create a simple “planned giving dashboard” to track progress This mental shift will organically increase your results over time.

Policy

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Customer/Client Relationship Management software was developed in the for-profit world. This is because when you use CRM software: Youre Not Guessing When you start using data to drive your fundraising, youll do less guessing about what your donors care about, and which fundraising techniques will work. What is a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Customer/Client Relationship Management software was developed in the for-profit world. This is because when you use CRM software: Youre Not Guessing When you start using data to drive your fundraising, youll do less guessing about what your donors care about, and which fundraising techniques will work. What is a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

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. These are the kinds of events I remember and mark my calendar for every year. Ready to Raise More?

Fundraising

GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2025

Book a 1:1 Meeting with GiveSmart at AFP ICON in Seattle Momentive Software staff are thrilled to meet you at AFP Exchange. Momentive wants to help your nonprofit analyze donor behavior so you can better build lasting donor relationships and make your organization future-ready and adaptive. Hearing from NASA astronaut Jos M.

Federal Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

And so everything is going to be ready for you in terms of these respective points. Essentially Teresa has a grant readiness audit that is gonna be really useful when assessing stacking yourself up to these respective mistakes that we've talked about today.

Instrumentl

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits. Caution: These challenges can fade quickly, so be ready to launch during the peak of popularity. Maintaining a spreadsheet or using simple accounting software is a good start.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Marketing automation is a way to handle repetitive marketing tasks using software. When someone signs up, they will automatically receive a confirmation email with details, followed by a calendar invite or prep materials. The point of automation is to improve outreach, so be ready to adjust based on real feedback.

CRM

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

Many of these ideas could be committee-run or added to your existing fundraising calendar. Take photos of stuffies playing, getting ready for bed, and all tucked in! Calendar Calendars are one of the most straightforward annual fundraising event ideas your organization can implement, even with a small budget.

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. Calendar alerts. I live by my calendar alerts. I always kind of joke with my family, but kinda not. That saves a ton of time.

Instrumentl

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Fundraising Calendar for 2021. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Fundraising Plan & Goals Worksheet.

Calendar

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. Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. Are there budget requirements?

Software

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts. Luckily, there are many nonprofit software solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and help keep you and your staff from getting overwhelmed!

Software

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Outline your campaign plan, and ask them to mark their calendars and spread the word in their networks. If you're working with a specific partner for #GivingTuesday, you should have a joint marketing plan ready to deploy. Call Your Partners. Image 1: Jenna Sauber. Image 2 : kris krüg / CC BY-SA. spanhidden.

Readiness

Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: . Yet, having a virtual event on calendar, you’re able to secure vendors and create video conference lines in a matter of minutes. Ready to start planning your own virtual fundraising event? Check out these additional resources: .

Calendar

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.

Grant Management

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Accounting Software It might feel premature to put accounting software into place when you’re just starting out. If you start out with Quickbooks or another high-quality accounting software and put the proper line items and accounts into place, it will save you or your bookkeeper hours and hours of stressful work later.

Nonprofit

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.

Fundraising

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. Look for fundraising software that automatically updates expired or changed credit card information. Do You Panic When December 31 Falls on a Weekend?

Software

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

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

Conference

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.

Readiness

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Select a Text-to-Give Provider Successfully incorporating text-to-give into your fundraiser comes down to the software provider you use. When deciding on text-to-give software, consider: Price. Does the text-to-give software fit into your budget? Does the text-to-give software fit into your budget? Simplicity of use.

Fundraising

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!)

Grants

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Staying on top of your grant projects doesn’t necessarily require fancy software or the newest technology. Use an Outlook or Google calendar for due dates and deadlines. The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Registration is live!

GPC

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Investing in event registration software for nonprofits will help you simplify your planning process and make it easy for your donors to donate and sign up for your fundraising event! What is event registration software for nonprofits? Make sure the design tools for your event registration software are easy to use as well.

Software

GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Poor Quality of Writing: If writing is not your thing, you might consider using a software program to help shape your content or even a grant writer. Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit. GrantWatch offers a Personalized Grants Calendar that helps you easily keep track and monitor your grants.

Application

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

It includes hosted email, calendar, video conferencing, and access to your documents and files from anywhere. Seeing the software in action, including a demo and case studies from other charities. Understand the basics : Are you ready for Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofits? Ready to make the leap? What Is Office 365?

SAM

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Power BI Lead Generation Dashboard With donor tiers, analytics, and a robust database in place, McCleary was ready to see what he could do with Power BI. Henze said they may not warrant the time and marketing effort of a major gift officer. They can dive deep or they can use it for at-a-glance info. “We

CRM

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We have our clients use a calendar so they can color code their Asks, Warm Touches, and Communications to make sure donors aren’t being overasked. Get your website ready. But if you plan your campaign with social media posts, emails, and a video leading up to the big day, your donors will be primed and ready to give.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Ready to download the template? It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. It helps to put these activities on your fundraising calendar and include the calendar as part of your annual fundraising plan.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2014

It includes hosted email, calendar, video conferencing, and access to your documents and files from anywhere. Seeing the software in action including a demo of E1 and case studies on how it’s going in other charities. Understand the basics : Are You Ready for Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofits? Ready to make the leap?

SAM

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But mark the rest of your days on your calendar at the beginning of the year, just like you mark your campaigns and events. You may have on your calendar that it’s time for an email marketing program update. You may be scheduled to meet with your bookkeeper to reconcile your donor giving records with your accounting software.

IT

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Set a date on your calendar at the beginning of each quarter to review and refresh your fundraising plan. Ready, (Re)set, Go! Are you on track to meet your goals?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Once you make an appointment, it’s time to prepare and you definitely want to be ready! Here are a few points to consider as you prepare for your visit: If the donor agrees to a call, block off an hour on your calendar. There should a good place for notes in your donor management software. Phone or In Person?

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

But … be ready to do it next year. Your donor software may calculate that for you and you can base your number for this year off that. Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format. Often an event brings in the cost plus a few thousand dollars profit. That’s just not enough to justify your time and energy!

Fundraising

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!

Grant Management