Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. Proper management ensures funds are allocated efficiently and projects deliver the intended impact. Optimize resource use. Build stronger funder relationships.

Grants

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

A robust donor database or constituent relationship management (CRM) system is one of the best tools you have at your disposal to boost engagement at your nonprofit. Event management solutions to log donors registrations, merchandise and auction item purchases, and peer-to-peer fundraising participation for a-thon style events.

CRM

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Set a benchmark so any payments under that amount, such as $5,000, only need to be approved by the grants manager. Any payments over that amount need to be approved by the grants manager and a member of leadership. Avoid surprises by discussing these possibilities early and including them in writing within the grant contract.

Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Governance and Management factors: How does your Board feel about how much you should have in reserve vs spending on programs? Operating reserves are a crucial part of a healthy financial statement, and there are several ways to calculate, hold, and manage those funds. Revenue volatility factors: How volatile are your revenue sources?

Contract

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Sarah is responsible for managing the production and customer support department concerning client contract fulfillment, increasing retention rate and customer satisfaction. She collaborates with other team members on a variety of issues including sales, marketing and product development ideas.

AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Establishing communication can enhance collaboration and project management. Securing a Successful Partnership Establishing a successful partnership with a grant writing consultant requires proactive management. What is your preferred method of communication and how often will we communicate?

Grant Writing

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Candids contracts and compliance manager explains how an AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these toolsby proactively mitigating risks inherent in AI, establishing clear operational standards and procedures, and preparing for the future. Of course, the impact of AI use is not limited to grantwriting.

AI

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. When you have one or two people managing the accounting functions, the audit trail is simple.

Finance

GrantNews

APRIL 28, 2025

The purpose is to help small businesses increase capacity, acquire development assistance, and compete for government contracts that contribute to growth. It provides coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topics, and strategic planning for sustainable business growth.

Grants

DoJiggy

JULY 1, 2025

Pricing: The peer-to-peer package starts at $229/month No long-term contract required Choosing the Right Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platform When selecting a peer-to-peer fundraising platform, you’ll likely want to consider the following factors. Pricing: Free plan: no platform fee with optional donor tipping.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 9, 2025

The grant writer is responsible for outlining payment arrangements in the work contract. Manage Expectations – Do not guarantee a grant will be awarded. Build a Grant-Writing Contract – Outline a clear contract and or work order for your project. However, did you know? Grant writers are ghostwriters.

Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

You don’t want to be juggling spreadsheets trying to manage your grant award. Additionally, give program managers access to dashboards that show restricted fund balances, program balances, and budget-to-actual reports, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Government

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Candid’s data science manager explains how AI technology is trained on previously created data and can amplify the biases of its human creators—with harmful effects. Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector. Is your organization planning to develop an AI tool?

Ethics

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

The Importance of Transparency in K12 Private School Business Offices Transparency is the foundation of trust, and when it comes to managing your schools finances, it matters to your families more than you might think. With detailed reporting, your staff can share accurate updates on tuition rates, financial aid programs, or capital projects.

Finance

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

Create a contract for the new board member to sign that describes what’s expected of them. Donor database: A well-maintained donor database will help you manage your current donors, track potential new ones, and show you the last time you interacted with each. Have a signed agreement. Don’t be cryptic or overly aggressive.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Our system is designed to maximize fundraising potential by enabling you to easily set up, manage, and promote your events across multiple channels. Adoption Agreements Draft a contract with guidelines for pet care and return policies. Create a structured adoption process to find loving, responsible homes for your animals.

Policy

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Common project fees include: Writing proposals for new programs: $2,500-$6,000 Creating template grant proposals that work for different funders: $3,000-$6,000 Managing complex federal grants: $7,000-$10,000 Project fees usually come with payment milestones. Government-hired federal grant managers earn $32-$54 hourly.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

The rise of contract-based jobs has opened doors for both remote and hybrid roles, especially for writers who want to make an impact on society. Each section encompasses activities like identifying funding opportunities, writing the application, managing the results, and reporting on the use of awarded grant money.

Grant Writing

Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed. The Current State of Federal Grants The recent changes have led to increased scrutiny of federal grants, potential termination of existing contracts, and a temporary freeze on new grants and contracts.

Federal Grants

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Within that okay for now group are many that may still be targeted for cuts: A memo from the Office of Management and Budget said: The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars… Nonprofits in the rest of the world cant breathe easy.

Funding

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Organizations lacking diversified funding streams become particularly vulnerable during economic downturns, when both individual giving and foundation support typically contract. The Impact of Economic Uncertainty on Nonprofit Sustainability Economic volatility creates additional challenges for nonprofit financial planning.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Role of Grant and Contract Officers in Foundation Funding Grant and contract officers connect researchers with foundations. They work together with program management teams to track data and results. These professionals handle government grants and build relationships with foundations.

Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

This is why having your enrollment management system integrated with your tuition and billing software is critical. An integrated solution means enrollment contracts feed directly into your billing systemaccounting for any financial aid awardsautomatically populating student account information and reducing the chance of human error.

Contract

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Nonprofit managers are scrambling to get clarity on how to proceed regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” provisions requiring businesses to make it easier for consumers to cancel enrollment in recurring billing, such as memberships. So, we don’t ‘clear off’ or approve any particular companies or industries.”

Contract

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Candid education programming manager Lori Guidry answers some of the most commonly asked questions about nonprofit boards, including members responsibilities and what to do when theyre not being met. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards. Ready to learn more?

Government

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Will we need to hire, train, or contract new support to fulfill the grant? Does our team have experience managing grants of this size or scope? Whether managing grants solo or juggling multiple responsibilities, a transparent decision-making process protects your energy and strengthens your impact.

Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

In this post, well explore how organizations can respond to these shifts, focusing on the impact of executive orders, the difference between grants and contracts, and how to realign organizational strategies to stay relevant in an evolving environment.

Federal Grants

Grant Writer Team

JULY 24, 2025

Many organizations don’t have the time, budget, or internal resources to manage the grant writing process effectively. Additionally, some negotiate each contract separately, while others charge by the word. Be clear on the type of pricing contract you have in place before you start.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Vaeth, President Trumps Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sought to greatly expand the pause and review process to all federal assistance awards as defined in the Uniform Guidance (see 2 CFR 200.1) Author Bio : Henry Flood has been involved with getting and managing grants for more than 50 years.

Grants

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

Charitable gift annuities (CGAs): CGAs are contracts between a donor and a nonprofit. The donor makes a gift of cash or property, and in exchange, they receive a fixed lifetime income stream. After the donor passes away, the nonprofit retains the remaining value.

CRM

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP Saying he wanted to review whether federal grants aligned with his policies, President Donald Trump suspended foreign aid and directed the Office of Management and Budget to temporarily suspend all federal grants and contracts.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Limited budgets, complex grant requirements, and fluctuating revenue streams can make managing finances a significant challenge. The need for daily financial oversight If your nonprofit requires constant financial management or has a high volume of daily transactions, a fractional CFO may not provide the hands-on support you need.

Finance

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Individuals might be spurred to contribute, but managers at corporations, who tend to lean toward conservatism, could be having second thoughts. “I Overall, we’re seeing a contraction of funds to nonprofit organizations.” Webb echoed Vrana when she noted there is always room for countervailing forces.

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

MAY 13, 2025

Terrell, who serves as co-president of his family’s contracting business, and Angela, a registered nurse who now works with the family business, thoughtfully created their estate plans with a financial advisor and made the heartfelt decision to remember St. True to their word, when blessings came, St. Jude in a charitable trust.

Contract

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

I was asked to come interview for a contract position funded by a federal flow-through grant to the state. I let the group of 30 or more people know that my grant management job was ending and that I was open to work. I got a call from a previous supervisor from the organization that had laid me off (she resigned during the layoffs).

GPC

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Was nonprofit management suddenly failing to keep clients safe? As nonprofits own insurer and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit itself, NIAs sole mission to provide insurance capacity and risk management to other 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The information below describes in more detail how we got here. Was training insufficient?

Insurance

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

How to do it Assess your grant or contract language to identify which programs could be impacted. For each source, estimate how much of the total grant or contract might be affected and work with your advancement and business office teams to document the impact on school operations.

Policy