Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

One of my first tasks was to help promote & attend the Chapters Mid-Atlantic Conference where I met chapter members face to face. If you havent already, are you ready to voyage with your local chapter and indulge in its amenities? For the record, no one in New Jersey actually says bada-bing.

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Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Program Readiness Assessment Rate your organization’s readiness on these key factors (1=Not Ready, 5=Fully Ready): The form can be filled in the actual website url. ” It increases engagement by 28%. 21 Add Signature Line Pitches and Site Linkage ESSENTIAL Transform email signatures into marketing tools.

Policy

Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

Network with nonprofit professionals, join forums, attend virtual conferences. Whether you’re ready to dive in full-time or test the waters with a few projects, the key is to start small and grow with purpose. Join platforms like GrantWriterTeam to get connected with real clients. Subscribe to GrantWatch and relevant newsletters.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Budget submissions can fall by the wayside when competing with midterms and parent conferences, causing delays and incomplete data. Ready to see how a fund accounting system built for K12 private schools and other nonprofit organizations can simply your budget process? Then theres the Excel spreadsheet challenge.

Budget

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

I always relied on my board champions to be the ones speaking up in meetings, sharing insights from conferences, and reinforcing key initiatives. ” On the topic of keeping your board informed, NEVER make assumptions about your board’s knowledge, skills, or experience. Engage with other board members.

Management

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In early 1981, I went to Washington DC for a NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) conference and some lobbying on the Hill. If you need help, S + A is tan, fit, and ready to rock ‘n’ roll. Those quaint days of polite but firm political disagreements are long gone, much to our collective detriment.

Grant

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

You have a compelling case to make; chances are, the right people are ready to listen. Third, I'm again excited to join the Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC25) . And this is the only truly international conference on corporate partnerships. This conference is wicked affordable. Here's my three-point strategy.

Funding

Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Today, I'm answering readers' questions on my upcoming presentation at this year's Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC25) , How to Create a Lead-Generating Partnership Newsletter. And if you are ready to create your own, you can sign up below. Chicago Great question! Just hit reply to this email.

Publishing

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Offer access to webinars, conferences, and peer networking events where they can gain industry-specific insights and strengthen their skills. When your team knows youre invested in their success, theyll stay committed to yours. Consider establishing career pathways that allow team members to transition into leadership roles.

Retainer

Selfish Giving

MARCH 30, 2011

Mobile seemed to be a big buzz word at SXSW earlier this month and I know firsthand there was lots of talk about it at Nonprofit Technology Conference the following week. I’ve been thinking and talking a lot about mobile and cause marketing lately. Over the two days I was there, the only sessions I attended were on mobile.

Readiness

Selfish Giving

MAY 31, 2011

Pre-Conference Update. I flew into Chicago today so I could be ready for the for the Hospital Corporate Development Summit tomorrow morning. This second year workshop is just one of three programs that will be held on Wednesday before the opening reception tomorrow evening and the full conference on Thursday.

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Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

This is especially important before any kind of big event where you would be meeting a lot of people — i.e. conferences, networking events or friend’s parties. As you get ready or when you are driving over think about what kind of people you want to meet and what kind of interactions you want to have. ” Sounds obvious, right?

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

Outcome Maryland Nonprofits contracted with RBW Strategy starting in 2020, and our organization has provided extensive support, including strategic readiness, prospect research, and grant writing. Over the years, Maryland Nonprofits has targeted its approach and requested support from RBW Strategy to help them and their member entities.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Dont miss your chance to secure the best rates for this years conference, happening in Atlanta, GA, from March 1214, 2025. Bring your whole team and get ready to connect, learn and grow. Early bird pricing for the 2025 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum ends January 31.

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Clairification

JULY 3, 2023

Ready to declare your independence from the pandemic of overloaditis ? I answer email during conference calls and in meetings. It’s a highly contagious epidemic, from which no one is immune. Are you showing any symptoms? I’m working on 10 projects at once, but none get finished. I’m in meetings all day and don’t have time to work.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. Then get YOUR organization's story ready to share for the TSDigs events coming up in early 2013! Image: Ginny Mies.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before the Dive I never miss the dedicated pre-conference sessions , being held this year on Monday, September 23rd. Ready to Register? Explore how to leverage AI and automation.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2021

This strategy involves going to large conferences and events in your organization’s mission field with the goal of meeting new donors at the event. For example, the staff of a non-profit that is working to end homelessness may attend conferences, roundtables, and other events that attract donors who care about poverty and homelessness.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I caught up with Bob recently as he was in route to a conference in Berlin. Bob is charged with focusing on elevating the organization’s profile, attracting partners and celebrity support and expanding its ability to fund teachers and their classrooms nationwide. The nonprofit has raised $16 million since 1998.

Readiness

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

In partnership with NTEN, we brought together 50 volunteers to attend the 17NTC conference for dedicated workshops that will prepare them to be nonprofit technology champions. So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! The workshops topics included.

Readiness

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re in for an unforgettable experience: bbcon is Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals, showcasing everything new and next in your software, plus networking and idea-sharing with fundraisers, development team leaders, and innovators from every sector. Ready to start planning? New to bbcon? 24—26, 2024.

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Soapbox Exchange

AUGUST 5, 2024

I had such a wonderful time at the Bridge Conference last week— it was great to see so much knowledge sharing between fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit professionals. At Soapbox Engage, we’re feeling revitalized and ready to continue serving nonprofits through the technology sector! Issue 210 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Fundraising

Selfish Giving

MARCH 28, 2018

But I think we're ready to jump to the #2 thing you wanted to learn about this year: How to raise more money with corporate sponsorship. To teach you exactly how to raise more money with corporate partnership, Chris and I are offering a comprehensive full-day, online conference on April 19th that you can enjoy from the comfort of your office.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. For more information about the conference or to register, CLICK HERE.

AI

Selfish Giving

MAY 7, 2016

I’m excited to be speaking at The Future of Corporate Partnerships Conference in London on May 16th! This conference will take an in depth look into what’s changing in corporate partnerships, what today’s companies are looking for in a partnership and how to make the most of the new opportunities available. FULL ACCESS to me!

Readiness

Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. That leads to a conference on health and well being for women. The webinar, magazine and conference are all "bazookas" that can be monetized.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

Little did I know then that this work would form lasting bonds, and that years later I’d find myself still sharing space at conferences, on Zoom, in bylines, and most recently in the creation of the Participatory Grantmaking Community. . But it really can be for anyone, and most foundation staff are ready to explore it. .

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A new building, whether you are breaking ground or ready to cut the ribbon. Bicycle program readies for holidays, will repair and give away 150 bikes. Once you have a media list with contact information, you are ready to distribute. Hold a press conference. They can reflect on the past two decades and share their wisdom.

Media

Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 10, 2024

I’m excited to see many of you in Portland this week at the Nonprofit Technology Conference! Join us on April 11 for NPSP Day Minneapolis , and get ready for a full day of unconference learning and contributing! If you want to make sure we connect, reach out to me here. Details and registration here.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2014

During the plenary session at the Share Conference in San Francisco, Janelle Orsi asked, "Are we ready to build a movement? Are nonprofits ready to build alternative platforms to AirBnB and Lyft’s owned by the people?" Let us insist on what is most transformative. Nonprofits need to speak up.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

And like a Zoom conference, it assumes that your interviewee can easily access the Internet. If you’re new to interviewing, here are several reporter Dos and Don’ts that will help you conduct an ethical and successful interview: Ready to Touch Donor’s Hearts? Typically, that’s a phone call. postal service.

Ethics

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

You also get discounts on conferences and outside learning opportunities. Here are some of my favorites: Grant Professionals Association (GPA) – Members get free access to webinars on every grants topic under the sun. I’ve rarely been disappointed by any of the professional development opportunities I’ve taken advantage of from GPA.

Grant Writing

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. All these great sessions have you ready to talk through the possibilities with your fellow grantmakers? And did you see?

AI

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

Those were key elements of the session “Cracking the Code: Unlocking the Potential of Your Fundraising Program through Source Coding” during the Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2014

But the real question is, is your nonprofit or public library ready to use the most popular tool in history to change the world? of Craigslist Foundation, Co-Founder of Social Media for Nonprofits , the only conference series devoted to social media for social good, and the best-selling author of Nonprofit Management 101 (Jossey-Bass).

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 11, 2024

Professional Associations : Organizations such as the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) offer memberships that include access to exclusive resources, conferences, and certification programs. One notable event is the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference, also known as GrantSummit.

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2010

On return from my Nonprofit Technology Conference experience, I am realizing that I should no longer stress on what I say in presentations. This can be useful and engaging, as long as we are ready to listen and respond in real time to the remote participants who are listening across multiple channels.

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