Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Their strategic planning has: Funding roadmaps showing the best grants to chase Custom approaches for each funder Grant calendars to track deadlines Long-term clients get 12-month funding strategies focused on grants with the best success odds. Simple grant applications with minimal research might cost between $500 and $1,500.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

Scattered deadlines, disjointed documents, and disconnected systems make it nearly impossible to stay on top of funding opportunities strategically. 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.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

In other words, the very constituents most nonprofits court through email acquisition, social media campaigns and peer-to-peer events departed in large numbers during the first quarter — an issue that researchers noted is common at the onset of each calendar year. year over year. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Disconnected calendars, outdated folders, missing attachments, and “Where’s that link again?” Fluid Strategy : You don’t treat your funding calendar like a rigid checklist. Funders are looking for honesty, reflection, and evidence of deep engagement, not perfection. messages in Slack don’t just waste time.

Readiness

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Photo Calendar Fundraiser Ask local photographers to submit images that reflect the towns spirit and beauty. Sell the resulting calendar at local businesses and community events. Start planning your next fundraiser today. Charge an entry fee and have community members vote with dollarseach dollar equals one vote.

Fundraising

GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

For example, grant-seekers use the Grants Calendar to schedule grant application submissions. Writing a compelling grant proposal demands strategic planning, in-depth research, and persuasive storytelling. Building a funding pipeline is the best way to stay organized. The key is to search for grants regularly.

Applicant

GrantNews

APRIL 3, 2025

Above all, a well-planned grant pipeline ensures a long-term impact on your cause! Furthermore, grant-seekers who use the Grants Calendar can stay on top of deadlines. Writing a grant requires strategic planning, in-depth research, and persuasive storytelling. It is vital to search for grants regularly.

Grant

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. Great governance powers great missions," said Jeff Middlesworth, CEO of Boardable. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Government

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. It’s no wonder nonprofit strategic planning leads to frustration. A strategic plan looks ahead up to five years. What a waste of time!

Strategic Plan

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

You should be armed with the knowledge of what worked and what didn’t work this year, and be forward-thinking in your approach to create an attainable, yet ambitious plan. Fundraising Calendar for 2021. Here at CauseVox , we know how important the process of creating a fundraising plan is. We know you have a lot on your plate.

Calendar

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan? A nonprofit fundraising plan is a document that strategically organizes all of your fundraising activities over a certain period of time (usually one year). Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

With the right tools and processes, you will accomplish more in less time, feel less burned out, and have time and energy to strengthen your nonprofit by planning for the future. My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar.

Calendar

Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

What is an annual fundraising plan (also known as a nonprofit strategic plan)? The annual fundraising plan is a document detailing the fundraising plans for the entirety of the upcoming year. Likewise, it differs from a nonprofit marketing plan because the document you create isn’t limited to one campaign.

Fundraising

Candid

JUNE 12, 2024

Foundations undergoing strategic planning or in transition may pause from seeking new grantees and awarding new grants, lowering their payout rate. Roughly 75% of respondents have a fiscal year that matches the calendar year. ii The survey asked about grant payments made in the organization’s fiscal year.

Award

Booster

JANUARY 9, 2024

While it is always best to strategically plan out your fundraising calendar at the beginning of the year, sometimes the unexpected happens.

Fundraising

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. From there, the steps I take are: Review agency/client goals and any updated strategic plans. Review current funders. Review denied grants.

Readiness

amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

Then, once you create messages that speak to these groups more directly, you should plan all the touches for your 2024 year-end campaign in a communications calendar. The easiest way to make your outreach feel more personal and relevant is to group your donors into audience segments based on their similarities.

Metrics

Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? Whether you’re reading in a hammock or in between Zoom meetings this summer, we’ve got you covered.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

Integrate with Strategic Planning. Your website is a communications channel, and therefore it's also a critical part of your organization's overall plan to achieve its mission. An up-to-date events calendar or news listing can also keep your site looking fresh and vital. Make It Painless to Update.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Strategic Plan. Post your strategic plan on your website. Again, date stamp this document with the board approval date and add how long the plan has been in effect. Let's say the strategic plan was a result of a survey you did with your membership or with the clients you serve. Other Ideas.

Grantstation

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format. I like to start with a plan broken down by buckets and then break that bucket-driven plan out into a color-coded calendar, so I know exactly what I need to do every month. Once you get a draft, you can refine your plan until it feels just right.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

A good rule of thumb is to start planning for a salary when your organization brings in revenue beyond the cost of programs consistently over a six-month period. Once you reach that date, you are ready to bring a plan to the Board for your organization’s first nonprofit salary.

Budget

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors.

AI

Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar. Naples, Florida: Strategic Planning. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech.

Conference

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A secure board portal provides access to and stores all campaign-related committee meetings and documents, and it should integrate with members’ digital calendars. You can even track who’s reading updates to get a handle on engagement at each stage. Investing in software? Learn how to gain board approval for new tech.

Strategic Plan

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Aly’s expertise includes fundraising, strategic planning, search consultation and board leadership development for the well-positioned nonprofit. If you’re building your organization’s strategic plan for the upcoming year, this is a perfect opportunity to reevaluate your approach to donor outreach.

CRM

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Naples, Florida: Strategic Planning. NOTE: this is using multi-markdown, which BBedit.app doesn''t recognize, but Marked.app does.

Media

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Strategic planning. It’s most helpful for strategic planning and risk management. Late submissions can incur fines, so plan ahead to get all of your forms in on time! Statement of cash flows. This report shows how cash moves in and out of your organization through operating, investing, and financing activities.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Time-Intensive Process : Develop a grant calendar and consider hiring a grant writer if possible. With dedication, strategic planning, and a clear understanding of your mission and impact, you can navigate the world of grants and find the funding needed to fuel your nonprofit’s vision.

Funding

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

If you’re holding monthly events gathering the nonprofit technology community, let me know , and I’ll include you in the next community calendar. Tacoma, Washington: Fast-Track Strategic Planning. Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Friday, October 31, 2014. Monday, November 3, 2014.

Training

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 20, 2023

5 Proven Tips for a Successful Giving Campaign Now armed with insights from the Greater Giving Survey, nonprofits can elevate their Year-End Giving campaigns with a strategic approach. Here are five actionable tips to ensure success: Plan Ahead: Strategic planning lays the foundation for a successful campaign.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2017

It's a holistic approach that deserves consideration as you develop your organization's strategic plan. The outcomes of this process will greatly affect your strategic plan, so be prepared to make changes! Mark your calendar now for January 31 and February 1! Identifying the True Issue. Learn more.

Grantstation

CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Learn how to build a powerful individual giving strategy for a small nonprofit with Kelly McLaughlin, Fundraising + Strategic Planning Consultant. Fight the burnout with Kelly McLaughlin, Fundraising + Strategic Planning Consultant. It’s been a long year.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

Create a grant calendar by January 1 of the top 10 grants we’ll go after this year. Create a grant calendar. Orient them and have them in place by April 15. And here are some bad SMART goals: Grow our donor base. Recruit new sponsors for our Spring Golf Tournament. Find new volunteers to help sort donations at the thrift store.

Goals

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar. Las Vegas, Nevada: Strategic Plans: What Are They and Why Should You Have One. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Monday, August 1, 2016. Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Nonprofit

Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Strategic Planning: By focusing on bigger-picture challenges, these consultants can help you stick to your core goals and improve your organizations infrastructure from the inside. Training and Coaching: Grants Plus will design an interactive, customized training plan based on the type of support you need.

Consulting

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Ideally, your nonprofit already knows the new projects that need funding as part of its broader strategic plan and calendar. The vast majority of grants are restricted, meaning they’re intended to fund specific projects, programs, or initiatives.

Grant