GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

Expert Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges Up to $75,000 to state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies. Funding is to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2025

Your Go-To Guide for Donor Retention With the average cost of getting a new donor being 5x greater than retaining an existing one, you need a plan for retaining your donors for the longevity of your mission. A thoughtful DAF strategy can enrich your fundraising mix and foster more resilient revenue streams.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Demonstrating impact is not just about retaining donorsits about fostering meaningful relationships that lead to sustained philanthropic investment. When donors feel like true partners in the mission, they are far more likely to continue their support, increase their giving, and even encourage others to get involved.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Build and maintain a collaborative culture within your teams and invest in professional development to retain skilled staff and volunteers. For-Purpose approach: Strong teamwork and strategic communication are vital. Find out more here.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

of new donors retained year-to-date. This comes at a critical time for non-profit fundraising. According to GivingTuesday’s latest report, new donor retention rates have declined for the fifth consecutive year, with only 19.4% The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

He outlines questions nonprofit boards should ask to successfully recruit and retain members of color: how board diversity will affect the organizations work, whether theyre expanding their network of potential board candidates, and whether theyre building an inclusive and welcoming board culture.

Government

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

Nonprofits Struggle to Obtain Second Gifts and Bring Back Lapsed Donors Donor acquisition remains soft with new donors having dropped 10.9%, and new-retained donors (first-time donors in 2024 who gave again) having fallen 11.4%. Meanwhile, loyal repeat-retained donors had a less severe drop of 6.1% Overall, the low 18.1%

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

This opens the door to competitive differentiation for those who are willing to invest in a proactive approach to retaining individual donors. With the average cost of acquiring a new donor five times greater than retaining an existing one, organizations would be remiss to ignore this key aspect of their strategy. rail-container).hide();

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

How do they hire, train, and retain people? Ask nonprofit consultants, human resource specialists and thought leaders for advice. Having employees, consultants, board members or volunteers recruit — like a scout on a sports team — can identify promising candidates. Appreciation days and casual dress codes.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Funding Operations: Increasing general operating funding support is another approach that goes a long way toward reducing the administrative burden on grantees and enabling organizations to provide competitive compensation and attract and retain talented staff.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

Related story: Why Do Nonprofits Struggle to Retain Fundraising Staff? This marks a shift from last year’s findings, when 55% of respondents anticipated leaving their current position. The 2025 data suggests improved job satisfaction and organizational loyalty. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 17, 2025

Our consulting team works hands-on with clients across the country to untangle these challenges and help build practical systems that support strong donor relationships. Our consultants regularly coach leadership teams on how to build a culture that supports thoughtful, long-view donor strategy.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As long-time grant writing consultants, we know that the most capable applicants try to produce the most competitive/compelling proposals and are far more successful in obtaining, administering, reporting on, and renewing federal funding than their inept peers.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Blackbaud customers can easily import constituent lists, update subscription preferences to comply with supporter consent, and retain selected fields from Raisers Edge NXT in their Constant Contact accounts. This simplifies automation and personalization of outreach based on supporter interactions and characteristics. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2025

Based on my 25+ years working in nonprofit technology and consulting, here are some ideas on nonprofit survival strategies. Which projects are important to retain in all circumstances, and which can be put on hold to meet higher priorities? How can the sector work to create stability and continuity?

Nonprofit

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

Education and Teacher Development : Professional development, curriculum innovation, and efforts to retain educators are stalling. Climate Action and Environmental Justice : Community-based climate resilience initiatives are being deprioritized, despite mounting needs.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

For even more granular data, we invite those interested to consult our GMU Nonprofit Works website that provides user-guided access to these data points down to the county and metro statistical area (MSA) levels, and enables users to compare nonprofits to the government sector, in addition to for-profit businesses. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 23, 2023

Here are five effective ways to increase your income and achieve your financial goals as a grant writing consultant. Send regular client satisfaction surveys Keeping your clients satisfied is crucial to maintaining a successful grant-writing consultancy. Look for ways to streamline your work processes to increase your per-hour pay.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? If the cost of hiring a full-time grant writer is a prohibiting factor, you could consider hiring a grant consultant. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. What does a full-time grant writer cost?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Even so, there are some universal truths that will lead to better success when working with your grant consultant.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll cover five simple steps to hire the perfect fundraising consultant for your nonprofit. Read up on consulting services. Secure your board’s buy-in.

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Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! Similarly, when your nonprofit organization has a problem it cant solve on its own, your best bet is to turn to a nonprofit consulting firm! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Can you hire a grant consultant? The National Council of Non-Profits research details the continuing challenges non-profits face in hiring and retaining staff to serve their communities. Can you hire a grant consultant? What option best balances the cost of grant writing services and your organization’s funding needs?

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2017

This month, I'd like to provide some useful best practices for nonprofits to engage and retain donors. He works as a consultant and coach to nonprofits, foundations, and educators, with a focus on marketing and fundraising in a multichannel and multiscreen world. Find Michael Stein on Twitter at @mstein63.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

Other than Personnel (OTPS): All expenses outside of personnel costs and fringe benefits, including the following: Consultants Training Equipment Rental Supplies Meeting Expenses Travel. Remember that grantmakers want you to pay your staff and consultants a fair price, not an extravagant one. Step 1: Adhere to the requirements.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

Prediction 4: It will continue to be difficult for nonprofits to hire and retain key fundraising positions. Hiring a grant consultant to outsource tasks can help current fundraising staff avoid burnout and focus on other vital work. This is our fourth grant prediction for 2024.

Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

But like the rest of the nonprofit world, you face unique challenges when it comes to retaining employees, ranging from tight compensation budgets to work-balance issues. You may also choose to work with an HR consultant to design your Total Rewards strategy. This will set you up for a successful consulting experience.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Staffing The National Council of Nonprofits reports that “nonprofits around the country are reporting significant challenges retaining staff and filling vacancies. A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Burk shows you what it takes to hire, train, and retain top people and build healthy fully functioning nonprofits. That doesn’t mean pulling in a consultant once a year for a pep talk at a board retreat. But how, exactly, do you get from point A to point Z? It doesn’t mean asking your board members to share a list of contacts.

Fundraising

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

For the past 26 years, she has contributed organizational and individual value as a thought leader, manager, author, mentor, coach and consultant throughout the United States, and in selected projects in Africa and Central America. Set targets for acquiring and retaining more followers every year, starting right now. Emphasize those.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

This new discount program allows TechSoup member organizations to directly communicate with an HR expert by requesting two- or four-hour consultation packages. These consultation hours can be divided up and used across multiple sessions, with each session having a fifteen-minute minimum. HR Expert Guidance Across a Range of Expertise.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

For example, if you hire a fundraising consultant but that consultant does not succeed in helping your organization raise more money, you will end up overspending on fundraising. Fees paid to fundraising consultants or outsourced help like a grant writer. If you’re outside the U.S.,

Fundraising

Candid

JANUARY 25, 2023

Bob starts a nonprofit foundation, invests his money into it, and he and his fellow board members retain complete control over how the money is donated. This first option is basically a one-and-done approach to giving. He can start a private foundation to give money every year.

Funding

Think and Ink Grants

AUGUST 19, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we’ve developed a proven approach to winning federal grants across various agencies. This approach helps ensure the information is retained. Shavonn About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

How do we recruit and retain people, raise the level of engagement, and empower them to be their best? Can we spread this work beyond our departments and be catalysts for vibrant cultures of belonging? Join Blackbaud experts to learn how these secure integrations can extend your software’s capabilities.

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Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2024

As you implement these tips into your nonprofit’s major donor prospecting efforts, you should periodically evaluate your results so you can improve your strategy over time.

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