Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. Now, I control my time and energy investments.”

Consulting

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

The Hub seamlessly integrates several powerful databases and systems to support every stage of your grant process: From strategic planning to relationship management, each element is interconnected, so you spend less time organizing and more time securing vital funds. It’s easy to use even if your team isn’t tech-savvy.

AI

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Many consultants set minimum retainer amounts between $1,500 and $3,000 per month. They offer: Premium packages where they handle everything from gathering data to submitting the final proposal Support services with multiple rounds of application review Quality proposals need compelling stories with clear goals, methods, and schedules.

Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

The bottom line, for our purposes in this blog, is that objectives are increments or building blocks of a larger, over-arching goal. “We strategized smart objectives to fulfill our mission,” or “We need to include smart objectives in our proposal.” For clarification, please see our blog on this topic.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

Additional built-in features like fundraising goals and a progress bar help drive engagement and conversions. Nonprofit-Branded Donor Experience: All gifts are processed through DonorDrive’s existing events and campaigns, maintaining a fully branded experience with real-time goal trackers and donation forms. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

At the heart of the update is Goldie, an AI-powered volunteer coach that helps users set goals and intentions, track progress, reflect on their personal impact, and recognize their ‘Golden Moments’ by integrating philanthropy into their lifestyle. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Whether it’s a “Dopest Dad” bracket during Father’s Day or a peer-to-peer challenge among departments at a company, the key is to create moments that feel fun, personal and goal-oriented. They keep giving because they want to help their friend “win” or hit the next goal. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

Texting can also support broader strategic goals. Prior to Tatango, Mike spent 15 years at Blackbaud , leading a team of digital consultants focused on increasing nonprofit fundraising. For example, it can be used to prompt year-end giving, drive attendance to events and reach donors at key moments during the year.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

“At a time when foreign aid cuts are creating dangerous funding gaps, this partnership ensures lifesaving work continues without delay. Learn More Subscribe window.dfp_npp_ros_rectangle_1 = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_ros_rectangle_1", [[300,250],[300,600]], "napco-ad-npp_ros_rectangle_1").setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

If you are new to SEO, you should first identify the words or phrases people might type into search engines that are relevant to your organization and its goals. Identify Relevant Keywords To show up in search results, your website must include the right keywords. Start by listing the key topics on which your nonprofit focuses.

Engineering

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

The overarching goal of the nonprofit is to identify which communication channels best fit with their universe of stakeholders. However, people may have vastly different preferences in how, where and when they prefer to be on the receiving end. Much of this dilemma is driven by new and smarter technology. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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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

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

My goal is to create a community that helps nonprofits not just survive but truly grow and make an even bigger impact in our lifetime." "Im thrilled about the future of GrowthForce as it joins G&A Partners, and Im equally excited to dedicate myself fully to The Fundraising Accountant," Stephen shared. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2025

Such expectations may include annual performance goals, outcomes or just plain statements that define what the leader should be complete. Remember, executive performance goals measure the executives achievements within their span of control — not the staffs performance. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2025

Whether an organization is just receiving its 501(c)(3) or operating with a small team, Neon Launch gives new organizations the ability to show up professionally, earn trust, and make it easy for donors to give." setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid", addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board. All these benefits will not appear to everyone at the same time.

Policy

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. But without a clear idea of where you’re going, all that activity may not actually move you forward toward your goals. What a waste of time!

Strategic Plan

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Grant Consultants are currently trending. What’s more, are those differences enough to warrant an organization to change from grant writer to grant consultant? One thing is sure, the emergence of grant consultants may represent the healthy increase in competition that breeds expanding education, job know-how, and the drive to succeed.

Consulting

Grant Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Does your organization have a strategic plan? Strategic planning is a very important step in building a successful organization, no matter its size. So, what is a strategic plan, and how do you make one? What Is A Strategic Plan? Ask the following questions: What resources are already in place?

Strategic Plan

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.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Fouks takes on this leadership role at CDR with over 20 years of experience in client services and consulting with nonprofits. In her new role, Fouks will lead strategic planning initiatives for key clients, focusing primarily on goals and objectives.

Strategic Plan

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.

Consulting

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.

Consulting

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.

Consulting

CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

You’ll come away with the key insights you need to create the best resource to empower your fundraisers to meet their goals. Kelly is an independent fundraising and strategic planning consultant based in Washington, DC and serving clients worldwide. Don’t miss out! Save your seat today for the free webinar.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. The key takeaway here is for many nonprofits, especially those on a year-end fiscal year, the month of January will make or break your grant funding goals and set your organization up for the rest of the year.

Goals

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. What you need a consultant for . How to research consultants .

Consulting

Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. Your strategic plan should point to the need for the main component of your project. A Clearly Defined Project.

Readiness

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You have the power to host your own, tailor-made to suit your organization’s mission and goals. Hosting a successful giving day requires strategic planning and thoughtful execution. Set Clear Goals Define your fundraising target, donor engagement goals, and impact-oriented objectives. Who Hosts Giving Days?

Strategic Plan

The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

He's been on all sides of a nonprofit - running the fundraising, analyzing nonprofit databases, and consulting to nonprofits. Here, he shares the basics of creating an effective nonprofit fundraising plan. And a fundraising plan will provide realistic goals that are both achievable and aspirational. Based On History (i.e.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus, it’s responsible for ensuring that you meet goals and keep promises to the public, donors, and beneficiaries. Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization.

Strategic Plan

Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help. Align your goals with your nonprofit’s values to shape your plans for the future.

Strategic Plan

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you are just starting out, you may have to build up to that goal. But your goal should be to spend appropriately on fundraising so you can bring in the money you need to fully fund your programs. Fees paid to fundraising consultants or outsourced help like a grant writer. If you’re outside the U.S., Legal services.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. A grant project consists of the actual activities that will help solve the compelling issues in your community identified in your strategic plan and needs assessments.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. Mayer Consulting.

Grant Readiness

Grant Consulting Services

APRIL 25, 2024

The Importance of Strategy A good strategy provides a clear roadmap, consisting of a set of guiding principles or rules, that defines the actions people in the business should take (and not take) and the things they should prioritize (and not prioritize) to achieve desired goals (Watkins, 2007). Are You Ready?

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