Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

And if your grant calendar lives in one place, your tasks in another, your drafts in a hidden folder, and your funder research on sticky notes… of course, your strategy is falling apart. Most nonprofit teams utilize these kinds of tools to get started. But let’s be clear: while a calendar is helpful, it isn’t a grant strategy.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

We’re here to debunk the top AI myths, explore how ethical AI grant writing tools can boost your efficiency, and discuss why AI-driven grant strategy is the future of grant readiness. We even provide ongoing training and coaching so everyone on your team can easily utilize it. Your grant calendar is connected to your funder history.

Grant Writing

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits. By fostering a culture of clear communication and appreciation, your nonprofit can build a motivated, engaged team that is ready to bring your event vision to life. A refreshed team performs better and creates a more positive atmosphere.

Budget

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

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Nonprofits utilize it differently depending on their goals, audience and tools. 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

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Utilize every available channel to promote your ride, and use a catchy name like “Throttle for a Cause” or “Ride for Relief” to instantly grab bikers’ attention. Ready to ride for a cause? Promote Your Charity Motorcycle Ride Marketing is key to participation.

Fundraising

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.

Calendar

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. What other tactics will your nonprofit utilize to rally the community? Call Your Partners.

Readiness

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Part 1 was rolled out as part of the CARES Act and helped small businesses, nonprofits, and certain other entities to cover the cost of their payroll, mortgage, utilities, and similar qualifying costs. The best part is that this loan was forgivable so long as you met all of their requirements and submitted the correct paperwork.

Funding

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Small organizations sometimes don’t have the staff capacity it takes to utilize all the features they offer. 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. Start with the basics. Registration is live!

GPC

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. A whopping 48% of Americans don’t trust nonprofits Interestingly, people trust local organizations far more than large institutions.

AI

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.

Media

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Utilizing this data helps you determine the optimal times to launch specific campaigns, aligning with donor behavior and preferences. When outlining each fundraiser, use a fundraising calendar to maintain a balance—ensuring enough activities to meet budgetary needs without overstretching your resources.

Calendar

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! Stay Organized and Meet Deadlines Use a calendar to track milestones. Then tune into BYB! Seek Feedback If your grant isn’t accepted, ask for feedback.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In addition, you might consider utilizing strategic marketing tactics and professional branding to prove to donors that you are a trust-worthy source. In reality, you must first complete a Grant Readiness Assessment to see if you are ready to apply for grants. Proactively search for grants and frequently apply.

Management

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From there, you’ll be ready to take off with text-to-give! According to the OneCause guide to text-to-give , this is an ideal donation channel because it utilizes devices donors are already familiar with and works well at auctions and other events. This can be done via email, on your website, or on the event invitation.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Build Connections Through Ads Events help you make connections with donors that may lead to long-lasting relationships, so increasing your event attendance by utilizing Facebook Ads may lead to a continuous boost in donations.

Demographics

Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

Mark your calendars for March 5-7, 2024, because this action-packed three day event is just around the corner. Get ready to join us from wherever you are, no plane tickets or hotel bookings needed—access the summit from the comfort of your own space. And the best part? It’s all available to you for FREE.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

The Brother Wolf team scheduled some time with the Qgiv Customer Experience team, and together they looked at ways to utilize the redesigned Qgiv donation forms to fit their needs, and to do so with limited time and resources at their disposal. “We Ready to see what Qgiv’s online donation forms can do for you? We needed a custom form.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2017

It can help you review your grantseeking objectives, become more strategic in your grantseeking, and utilize leading-edge information to strengthen your own approach. Over the next few weeks, GrantStation will publish detailed reports based on these variations, and will add them to TrendTrack for free download as soon as they are ready.

Grantstation

Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 28, 2024

This platform was created with you in mind to allow you to utilize this strategy as a “Do-It-Yourself” solution to strengthen your organization’s grant funding capabilities. At the other end of the spectrum, if your organization scores less than 19, you’re just not ready to start the grant application process. Don’t worry about that!

Grants

Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

It is important to think about all the different ways you can communicate with your donor base – email drip campaigns, social event calendars, social media posting (Instagram, LinkedIn), and your own registration website. If you are ready to take the next step, click here to schedule your free demo with Qgiv!

Nonprofit

Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership. Adding a calendar widget to your event form helps remind supporters of your event to increase attendance.

Media

Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership. Adding a calendar widget to your event form helps remind supporters of your event to increase attendance.

Media

Double the Donation

JANUARY 28, 2022

Ready to get started with our first step? The more options an employee has to give and to get their gift matched, the more likely they are to utilize available company matching opportunities. ”. This may be a certain number of months or align with your calendar or fiscal year. Let’s begin!

Donation

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. At CauseVox , we’re ready to get you up and going on a custom-made, easy-to-use fundraising website in just minutes.

Goals

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Frozen Cookie Dough An irresistible choice for many, offering ready-to-bake cookie dough can appeal to families and individuals alike. Calendars Custom calendars are a great sales item as they offer year-round visibility for your cause, especially if they are themed around your organization and feature impactful imagery.

Fundraising

Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Developing a content calendar Consistency in marketing delivery is crucial for enhancing recognition of your nonprofit and boosting engagement with your target audience. By utilizing a content calendar, your outreach efforts are not only strategic but also coordinated across your various marketing channels.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From accounting to fundraising, there’s a solution ready to pick up the load weighing your team down and help you achieve your fundraising goals ! With the rise of remote work, ensure your team can access necessary tools to promote collaboration and flexibility. There’s nonprofit software for every need you encounter.

Software

OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Or, for especially large events, you might rely on multiple committees or task forces and utilize both staff and volunteers. Keep the following questions in mind as you consult your calendar: Are we planning far enough in advance? mk_icon_box] [vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row] 9.

Fundraising

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

If the proposal you are working on has a six-week turnaround , the first draft of the budget and the second draft of the narrative proposal should be ready for review at the same time (roughly 2–2.5 Overhead covers general operating expenses like rent, utilities, and administrative expenses. weeks into the process).

Funding

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

FINDING GRANTS TIP #2: Bookmark websites If you don’t utilize your browser’s bookmark capability, it’s time you started. You need to make a list of Letter of Intent (LOI), proposal, meeting, and reporting deadlines and dates and then actually put these in your calendar along with any reminders or notifications you may need.

Grants

Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Paid search layered strategy: In the paid search category, it’s smart to utilize Google Grants, paid Google Ads, and Microsoft Advertising or Bing ads. Now that you’ve reviewed some of the essential nonprofit marketing best practices, you’re ready to choose the channels you’ll use as part of your multichannel marketing strategy.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 16, 2025

To make the process as easy as possible for you, weve created a free fundraising goals and calendar template. Download Your Fundraising Goals and Calendar Template: How to Create Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan 1. Be strategic in your communication by aligning your outreach with your calendar of fundraising activities.

Calendar

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Content Calendar and Resource Planning A content calendar is crucial for maintaining a consistent presence across all channels. X (formerly Twitter) Utilize real-time communication to share quick updates, news, and participate in relevant hashtag movements. Ready to elevate your nonprofit’s content marketing?

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