Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Updated computer hardware or software for recordkeeping. Professional Development: Attending conferences and workshops or obtaining certifications helps the school nurse stay current with best practices and expands the scope of practice, benefiting the entire school community. Privacy screens or curtains.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

Grammarly, project management software, etc. Network with nonprofit professionals, join forums, attend virtual conferences. Steps to Build Your Freelance Career on Your Own Terms Define Your Niche and Ideal Client Write about what you know and love. Join platforms like GrantWriterTeam to get connected with real clients.

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. In private schools, staff often wear many hats, juggling responsibilities beyond their primary rolesthe biology teacher also coaches cross country, and your IT director runs the debate team.

Budget

GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

This usually involves the use of demographic data and/or Donor Management software. The funding supports workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. There are five key stages involved in the donor cycle: 1 Identification – Determine who you plan to ask for a donation. How often and How much will your cause need?

Nonprofit

HSF House

APRIL 16, 2025

I utilized geographic information system software and built link charts of violent offenders in the Tallahassee area. As stated previously, not only are we aspiring to build software, but we are also applying it to unmanned aircraft systems, ultimately creating safer environments for first responders in a disaster setting.

Mentor

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

We’re combining the deep-dive “how-to” sessions of Blackbaud’s legendary K–12 User Conference ( returning in 2026!) At bbcon, these schools explore deeper ways to use our software. Or does it seem like they were built by software engineers with no input from people with real-world school accounting experience?

Education

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

As part of my volunteer work chairing a local Association of Fundraising Professionals committee, I spoke at a regional conference. I’ve seen firsthand how involving your team in recruitment can be game-changing. After my talk, a woman approached me with her supervisor’s business card. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2025

Successful Key Club fundraising also allows club members to attend statewide conferences, where they can learn valuable skills and network with other Key Club members. This camaraderie is crucial for maintaining an active and engaged membership base. This widespread participation can lead to higher bids and increased fundraising success.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Catering/simple refreshments Audio/visual equipment Download the free Nonprofit Workshop/Training Budget Template HERE Event Budget Templates for Associations Associations are known for their annual conferences – they can be complex with many event expenses. This might even be a budget within your larger conference budget.

Template

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

Get started with nonprofit software designed to help your organization grow your donor base, build stronger relationships, and ultimately make a bigger impact. Both nonprofits and not-for-profit organizations stand to more effectively achieve their goals by leveraging purpose-built software like Bonterra Network for Good.

Nonprofit

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. No fancy software requiredjust consistency and great content. Chicago Great question! And dont overcomplicate it! It goes with you from job to job.

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. Digital onboarding platforms can ease the transition for new hires, while project management software keeps teams organized.

Retainer

Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Read the story of David, an event manager, who was able to maximize his annual conference's registrations and attendance using membership management software.

Software

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

NonProfit PRO is excited to announce that it will be returning to the Bridge to Integrated Fundraising & Marketing Conference in 2024 to co-present the second annual BridgeTECH. The call for papers for BridgeTECH is now open, and the deadline for submissions is Nov.

Conference

NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2023

DonorPerfect, a fundraising software trusted by more than 50,000 nonprofit professionals, will host its 13th annual Community Conference June 6-7 in two half-days of free, virtual sessions beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m.

Conference

Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Read the story of David, an event manager, who was able to maximize his annual conference's registrations and attendance using membership management software.

Software

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is coming to TechSoup’s hometown of San Francisco in April and we couldn’t be more excited! Conference sessions cover a range of topics, from social media to software tools for nonprofits, and are tailored to varying levels of expertise. Vote for TechSoup Sessions.

Conference

Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

At the recent Spark13 conference (also known as the 4th Global Forum on Telecentres) in Granada, Spain, TechSoup Global launched OneRoof. OneRoof is software that manages all operations of an Internet café or telecentre or computer lab. What the Software Actually Does. Software applications used. Tallies sales.

Conference

Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2010

A green IT travel reduction practice that has been getting more and more adoption lately are virtual conferences. Virtual conferences are basically talks or presentations streamed over the web to be watched or heard in real time or sometimes at viewer convenience. NTEN , for instance, is starting to do more of them.

Conference

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.

Conference

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 19, 2024

NonProfit PRO will co-present BridgeTECH for a second time ahead of the 19th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference.

Conference

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2010

Dean recently attended the SugarCRM conference and is sharing his experience here as a guest blogger. Now that we're two years into our SugarCRM implementation I thought it would be good to visit the annual developer conference in San Francisco.

Conference

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Do you need software to manage volunteers and human resources? Following on the heels of our Software to Build and Grow Your Nonprofit. Following on the heels of our Software to Build and Grow Your Nonprofit. Human resources software can save you time, reduce paperwork, and help you get rid of paper HR files once and for all.

Software

Blackbaud

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals highlighting what’s next in fundraising software and strategy. Agenda Overview Sessions schedule Pre-Conference Workshops Register for bbcon 2024 See you in Seattle! If it’s new and it cuts through the noise to help you do more for your cause, you’re there.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software? 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.

Conference

Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2010

RSA Conference , the annual IT conference on security, officially kicked off this week in San Francisco's Moscone Center. Last year , we noted that IT managers in the enterprise sector were ambivalent about cloud computing or "software as a service" (SaaS) as deployed and used in the enterprise. Tools Web 2.0

Conference

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. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. But how do you unlock this power without knowing how to write code?

AI

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The preview took place at the Microsoft Build Windows Conference this week (September 13 - 16, 2011) in Anaheim, California. It will have client Hyper V Hypervisor software included. This virtual desktop software will enable users to run XP, Vista, Windows 7, Linux, and Windows Phone apps on a single device.

Conference

Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

MacArthur Foundation and Humanity United , held their second Human Rights and Technology conference at the new David Brower Center. TechSoup's NetSquared Initiative partnered with the HRC in the first conference The Soul of the New Machine in 2009 to help select a winner in their Mobile Challenge. & Catherine T.

Conference

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover Three tips for improving software training for your staff Take the next step with your nonprofit’s software training The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover How do you keep things running smoothly when you have nonprofit staff leaving?

Training

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. New to bbcon? 24—26, 2024.

Conference

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

These resources come in various forms, ranging from educational webinars and podcasts to newsletters and fundraising software. Software and toolkits can play a crucial role in streamlining the donation process and creating a more convenient and engaging experience for potential donors looking to contribute to your cause.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN's 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. Tools Social Networking Networks Running Your Organization Software Hardware Using the Web and Internet Online Fundraising. I love the NTC. " read more.

Conference

Candid

JULY 26, 2023

Before COVID-19, the rules of engagement for in-person meetings were simple: file into a conference room, pull up the agenda, and take notes as necessary. After adjusting to leveraging technology to connect with our colleagues during the pandemic, meeting in a virtual conference room has become the norm and second nature for many.

Conference

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

If you're in the Bay Area November 18-20, come check out Aspiration's 2009 Nonprofit Software Development Summit in Oakland. The conference isn't only for programmers. This is the third time Aspiration has hosted this event, and by the look of the session list , there will be no shortage of great discussions. read more.

Software

Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. There are quite a few different nonprofit event management software options your organization can use to make your event as seamless as possible.

Software

Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

Typically, this means needing to keep track of not only which funds are restricted in the accounting software, but also managing how they’re restricted elsewhere. Without fund accounting software, tracking at that level of detail must be done manually outside the system.

Funding