Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Fundraising Institute of Australia conference fun with some of our For-Purpose and Funder partners and friends. Strategic Grants is Australia and New Zealands most trusted team of grants specialists, delivering the largest funding base of AU and NZ funders through the GEMS funding database and wrap around consulting services.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

Ask nonprofit consultants, human resource specialists and thought leaders for advice. As part of my volunteer work chairing a local Association of Fundraising Professionals committee, I spoke at a regional conference. Replacing key staff—especially high-performing fundraisers—is costly. rail-container).hide();

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Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

We’re combining the deep-dive “how-to” sessions of Blackbaud’s legendary K–12 User Conference ( returning in 2026!) with global thought leadership to offer insights into education, fundraising, technology, and more. bbcon is more than a conference—it’s an investment in your school’s future.

Education

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

As a consultant to nonprofit boards, my job is to serve as a trusted advisor to align the board and chief executive/executive director in directing the organization with clarity, harmony, and an orientation towards results. MichaelLewis from Arbor Consulting NP Inform, equip, and guide boards for better results.

Management

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

If youre looking for a dynamic, engaging speaker (who doesn't pronounce his R's) for your annual conference or partnership summit, Id love to join youwhether live or via Zoom. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. Marketing Your Cause 1.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Mini-conference. The Year-End Fundraising Fair is the most fun you can have preparing to raise more this year-end! We’ve gathered top thought-leaders in the nonprofit space to equip you to raise more through year-end fundraising in this one-day mini-conference on 11/4/21. Big Impact.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2022

Dive into the power of storytelling through our free virtual conference on June 7 & 8, 2022, where you’ll learn from fellow fundraisers, expert consultants, and trainers as they give away their secrets for telling your community about your impact. Your organization has a story worth sharing!

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Do you want to learn how to make successful fundraising asks at your non-profit? Do you want simple, step-by-step guidelines for asking your donors for money in-person, over the phone, and through Zoom or video-conferences? If so, then I invite you to join me for my brand new webinar: How to Make Successful Fundraising Asks!

Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

And then one day it happened, we all attended a Grant Professionals Association conference and met IRL. My Fundraising cohost, Kimberly, is one of my fellow Grant Pro Book Club members, and we share how reading makes us better writers on the latest episode of the podcast: Readers Make Better Writers (podbean.com).

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 28, 2024

They don’t call you frontline fundraisers for nothing. That’s why bbcon 2024 in Seattle is the place to be for frontline fundraisers. It’s Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals highlighting what’s next in fundraising software and strategy. What’s bbcon? Starting Sept. Learn more. Learn more.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 16, 2023

Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 9, 2023

Rosalind Zavras & Julia Toepfer: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Relationships; storytelling; thanks; impact; consistency; and more. Rosalind Zavras and Julia Toepfer share tactics you can use right away to increase your fundraising impact without busting your fundraising budget.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend occasional nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Qgiv’s very first conference sold out and successfully brought fundraisers from access the country together! Qgiv Conference was held on February 26 through 28, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. To learn more about Qgiv Conference 2023, read the full press release by clicking the link below.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? They’re the best!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 9, 2023

Years ago, the Grant Professionals Association started the Conference Navigators Program as part of their annual conference. They pair regular attendees with first-timers a month or two before the conference. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. The post Grant Trainers – Who’s the Expert?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

This guest post was authored by Nancy Palo, a senior consultant on Blackbaud's strategic services team with an emphasis on peer-to-peer fundraising. This past week marked my one-year anniversary as a strategy consultant at Blackbaud. Attend one local networking event or conference each quarter. Register today!

Fundraising

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2012

This year, Blackbaud invited The Nonprofit Coach, Ted Hart , Nonprofit Radio Show host Tony Martignetti , and Conquering Nonprofit Chaos Podcast host Bradley Burck to record and interview nonprofit experts live at bbcon, Blackbaud's annual conference. It is broadcast live via BlogTalkRadio and is archived there as well.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. Clay Buck, and Marilyn Stephens from the U.S. Census Bureau. He calls it the “Power of One.”

Grants

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. The day-long conference was also tweeted by many attendees, capturing quotes, tips, and useful resources.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. CauseVox’s Year-End Fundraising Fair was a mini-conference featuring 16+curated sessions with a big impact on year-end fundraising. You Can Incorporate #GivingTuesday Into Your Year-End Fundraising Plans For Optimal Results!

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Fundraising for advocacy organizations is tough, maybe one of the toughest types of fundraising out there. Since much of fundraising messaging tends to have a “ra-ra, we can do it” flavor, it’s hard to know how to talk to donors when times are tough or your organization faces setbacks. State The Need Clearly And Accurately.

Fundraising

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

By tapping into the plethora of free resources, your team can better prepare for your fundraising campaigns to raise more money and more awareness for your cause. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Optimized fundraising. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

Nonprofit

Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

If you are fortunate in your professional development, you may find yourself in a conference session that both invigorates your thinking and inspires you to take a step you perhaps otherwise would not have considered possible. For example, we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface regarding the ethical use of AI in fundraising.

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

Takes over from the current chair, Heather Hill, who has been in the role since 2019 Vision to “reshape fundraising to make it more inclusive, ethical and impactful” Damian Chapman – the director of fundraising and communications at the Charity for Civil Servants, in the UK – has become the new chair of Rogare – The Fundraising Think Tank.

Ethics

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

Once upon a time, a fundraiser was super busy. How to Spot a Great Story Sometimes even the most skilled fundraisers find it hard to spot a story that’s going to spur donors to give. But fundraisers who work in medium-sized organizations may need to consult their program staff for story details. What should she write?

Ethics

Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

With 11 sessions dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual user conference. And did you see? The actor Sheryl Lee Ralph will be on the main stage!

AI

Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2009

Coming up from April 26-28, NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference (or NTC) 2009, is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals. Tags: Tech Planning Consultants Training Running Your Organization Services. From panels, plenaries, and presentations (oh my!)

Pass-Through

Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We were up in a New York City office tower, gathered in a big conference room, surrounded by smart, thoughtful board members. If they invested in their fundraising program by hiring more staff and giving them systems, training, coaching, and support - then success would be fairly easy to achieve. Wish you could have been there.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. You’re joining 6000+ pros attending the DSF4 on July 21-22 to learn the skills you need to grow digital fundraising all year long.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2012

Join us for this free webinar and learn: How to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other tools to maximize results for fundraising events. She is a public speaker, consultant, and event planner and heads up programming, marketing, and event logistics for the series.

Media

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. and the globe.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2010

Simone teaches philanthropy at the university level, speaks at conferences worldwide, and her books and other writings receive rave reviews. She has over 35 years experience as staff (executive director and chief development officer), consultant, and board member in the nonprofit sector.

Funding

Fundraising HayDay

JUNE 27, 2024

Today we are joined by Melanie Palmer, GPC, CFRE and Leilani Ocasio of Melanie Palmer Consulting , where they share their personal inspirations for leading the "Vulnerability in Grants Work: Set Yourself (and Others) Free" workshop two years running at GrantSummit, a conference hosted by the Grant Professionals Association.

GPC

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). For example, did the plan that resulted from the aforementioned fundraising training result in increased donors and donations?

Training

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

Yes, I’m looking at you consultant who decided to build your own business, be your own boss. And this was on top of my part-time job at a consulting firm, my own small (but mighty) consulting work, podcasting, and GPA Board work. What do you do if the boss in that scenario is you? Essentially, I am looking in the mirror.

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