Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. I often consult with clients who arent able to use functionality in their CRM because of choices they have made with their data.

CRM

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

At nonprofits, leadership is about more than providing simple guidance or planning fundraising strategies. If theres a gap on your team, you might save time, access new perspectives, and improve outcomes by hiring a consultant in that area. Instead, think back to that classic saying: People dont quit bad jobs; they quit bad bosses.

Consulting

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Unfortunately, your fundraising team is busy preparing for your organizations annual event, and it is all-hands-on-deck. You had a fundraising plan and office that was running pretty smoothly. What does a grant consultant bring to the table? What is the process to work with a grant consultant? Then, it changed.

Grant Writing

Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York.

Funding

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 2, 2025

The goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. Let us know; comment below or email Megan, our Marketing & Training Product Owner, at Megan@dhleonardconsulting.com and well be sure to add it.

Grant Writing

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Major gift fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit financial health, providing the resources needed for transformational impact. Here are the top ten essential strategies for major gift fundraising success. Understanding this distinction is crucial in developing an effective fundraising strategy.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

For instance, a people-centered proposal can lay the foundation for lifelong benefits, from early childhood education to higher education, workforce training, recreational activities, healthcare access, and senior living. The ripple effects of this practice also extend far beyond a single project.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. Scenario 2: Effective Stewardship You: “Hi Funder, thank you for attending our last fundraiser and reviewing our Annual Report. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. ® Grant Writing Training here.

Grant Writing

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 23, 2025

Joe will be offering elite major gifts consulting services to our community and sharing his wisdom with our readers through articles, webinars, and other valuable resources. His specialty is helping organizations systemize their fundraising to dramatically increase the amount of money they raise.

Consulting

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. Purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits providing inclusion through translation, on-the-job training, and a fair living wage will attract better talent.

Liability Insurance

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Invest in Relationships with Funders At the core of successful fundraising is trust and connection. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Shavonn Need help?

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Attend Workshops and Training Sessions Numerous nonprofits, local governments, and community colleges offer workshops on grant writing and fundraising.

Funding

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

For instance: If your goal is to provide job training for 500 individuals, specify how you will measure outcomes such as job placements or increased income levels. Clearly outline the metrics you will use to evaluate the success of your project. These should tie directly to your strategic goals.

Proposal

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Be sure to check out Cindy’s training “ Fractional Executives: Disrupting Nonprofit Staffing and Careers ” for The Nonprofit Academy at: [link]. Unlike traditional consultants or interim leaders, fractional executives are experienced C-suite professionals who serve as long-term, part-time members of your leadership team.

Consulting

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

Without further ado, here are 7 Winning Tips to Write a Grant Proposal Tip #1: Understand Why Grant Writing is Effective As any seasoned nonprofit veteran knows, fundraising is what fuels everything else. Incorporating a consistent nonprofit grant seeking strategy into fundraising efforts promotes sustainability over time.

Grant Writing

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Individual giving, corporate partnerships, earned income strategies, and online fundraising campaigns offer opportunities for financial stability and growth. The key is to approach fundraising with the same creativity and strategy that nonprofits bring to their programs. Planning for the future is very difficult.

Nonprofit

Gail Perry Group

JULY 9, 2025

In June, hundreds of nonprofit leaders and fundraisers joined us live for our “Success in Major Gifts” webinar. And, we shared the skills and strategies fundraisers like you need most in 2025. Here’s what we shared in our webinar - and what the fundraisers in the (virtual) room learned. What a terrific group we had! (if

Fundraising

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

For example, a strategy focused on high-net-worth individuals requires not only a robust major gifts stewardship and solicitation program, but also engaging board members with connections to wealthy individuals and a commitment to fundraising.

Funding

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things. If you’re unsure how to categorize or record a grant properly, consult with an accountant to ensure compliance with accounting standards and funder requirements.

Finance

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. In this guide, we’ll explore five data management best practices your nonprofit can implement to run more efficient fundraisers, launch more impactful programs, and cultivate stronger donor relationships.

Management

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Many consultants set minimum retainer amounts between $1,500 and $3,000 per month. The Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association don’t allow this practice in their codes of ethics. GAAP accounting rules say fundraising services need payment when provided, not based on future funding.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

Unengaged or Improperly Trained Boards Aside from providing fiduciary responsibility and strategic advisory services to your organization, your board and CEO must create a strong partnership. Miller LLC, providing consulting and coaching to nonprofit CEOs and board leaders. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising? Overcome these board excuses for not fundraising. Board members need to shift their thinking about fundraising: Asking for money is not asking for a favor, it is not rude, and there is no quid pro quo.

Government

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To showcase this, present both the outputs (e.g., "200 students trained") and outcomes (e.g., “80% Present Impact Projections with Outcomes and Outputs Funders are looking for programs that will create meaningful change, not just deliver services. 80% of participants secure employment within 6 months”).

Proposal

Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

If one of my grant consultants who lives in another state does the same search, theyll see grants closer to their home. Foundation databases are websites for nonprofits that provide data, training, access to information, and, most importantly for our purposes, a robust database of potential grant funders.

Grant

Gail Perry Group

JUNE 17, 2025

Nonprofits Under Pressure: A Critical Moment for Fundraising Leaders We’re hearing it from every sector: universities, libraries, arts and culture, social services, health care — all hit with funding cuts they didn’t see coming. And they’re wondering: Should we pause? Should we pull back? And many organizations are doing just that.

Consulting

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships. Funding supports developing hands-on short courses that train Down Syndrome researchers in new clinical research skills. Due to the complexity, many applicants turn to professional grant writers or consultants for assistance.

Funding

Gail Perry Group

JULY 17, 2025

The Most Common Major Gift Fundraising Challenges We See in the Field Major gift fundraising should be one of the most energizing and rewarding parts of any development program. These are more than just operational hiccups—they're signs of deeper issues in how organizations support their fundraising teams.

Burnout

Planned Giving

JANUARY 27, 2025

Joe will be offering elite major gifts consulting services to our community and sharing his wisdom with our readers through articles, webinars, and other valuable resources. His specialty is helping organizations systemize their fundraising to dramatically increase the amount of money they raise.

Consulting

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A nonprofit volunteer coordinator is the executive director’s right-hand assistant when it comes to planning and executing fundraising events. There are particular traits and backgrounds that trend toward one’s success as a nonprofit volunteer coordinator, and executive directors are increasingly choosy about who they put in charge.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Nonprofit Support Centers Local organizations that provide resources and support for fundraising efforts. For more guidance on successfully applying for funding, consult our article on how to apply for grant money.

Funding

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

From 26 years in business, Ive heard every excuse, myth, and magic-bullet theory fundraising has to offer. Why are you fundraising? But if your relationship hasnt led to a gift in five years, its a coffee habit, not a fundraising strategy. Whos going to train, manage, and feed them? This is fundraising, not hide-and-seek.

SAM

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find Your Next Grant 17K Live Grants on Instrumentl 150+ Grants Added Weekly Try Instrumentl free for 14 days What Companies Want: Secrets to Securing In-Kind Donations for Fundraising Events - Grant Training Transcription No items found. Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%.

Instrumentl

Candid

APRIL 16, 2025

DAF account holders often work with financial or philanthropic advisors While DAF donors ultimately make their own decisions on grant recommendations, some do consult with an advisor. Yet, we know from The DAF Fundraising Report from K2D Strategies & Chariot that when DAF donors use their DAF, they give 96% more on average.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

How do they hire, train, and retain people? 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. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

To help nonprofits overcome these challenges, Stephen King, CPA and (former) founder of GrowthForce, is proud to announce the launch of The Fundraising Accountant Community, an online space dedicated to help nonprofit leaders use their numbers to tell their story to donors. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find Your Next Grant 17K Live Grants on Instrumentl 150+ Grants Added Weekly Try Instrumentl free for 14 days 9 Reasons Your Grants Get Rejected (and How to Fix Them) - Grant Training Transcription ‍ Will: Hello, everyone. Instrumentl is the institutional fundraising platform. instrumentl.com/teresa. Will: Yeah.

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