Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As of this morning, heres what I know: For international aid nonprofits, the impact is already happening, and spreading. Other nonprofit sectors: Funding is back. Ripple effects from overseas cuts, broken contracts, and more is hitting hard and quickly. This feels more like, Were dismantling the airplane while its flying.

Funding

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While AI technology can create efficiencies for cash-strapped nonprofits, we need to make sure the way we use AI is aligned with our missions to do good. How can AI tools transform the work nonprofits do for the better and help advance social causes? Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work. Your first step is to do no harm.

Ethics

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

Whether the business is for-profit or nonprofit, members of its board of directors play a crucial role. They govern the organization, establish new policies, and ensure that everything is on track to achieve the organization’s goals. Create a contract for the new board member to sign that describes what’s expected of them.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal rescues are generally nonprofits but can also be privately owned and operated. Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. See our guide on nonprofit essentials, How to Start A Nonprofit 501(c)3 Org. [10

Policy

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. This paradigm shift requires nonprofits to reevaluate their entire operational model.

Funding

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There is no merit to the Office of the Haitian Diaspora and the Haitian Diaspora Political Action Committee lawsuit regarding American Red Cross relief and recovery efforts in Haiti,” a spokesperson wrote in a statement to The NonProfit Times. The total of expenditures listed was more than $490 million.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Why Saying “No” Is Sometimes the Best Grant Writing Strategy In the nonprofit world, especially during economic uncertainty or funding cuts , there’s often a sense of urgency to pursue every possible grant. Nonprofits often operate under the mindset that more applications = more chances of funding.

Grant

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. As the current administration rolls out new policies and executive orders, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other grant recipients must adapt or risk losing essential funding opportunities.

Federal Grants

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

If you have ever worked for a nonprofit or in public office, or lived in a town with a budget, you may be familiar with the cycle of participant surveys, focus groups, or public forums that drive public processes and inform policy. These are examples of community engagement.

Ethics

Candid

MARCH 27, 2025

Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S. How can nonprofits navigate this challenging funding environment? The mergers and partnerships pivot One way to build nonprofit resilience in the face of these challenges is to explore mergers and partnerships. Why mergers and partnerships?

Government

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

While most private and independent schools are not heavily reliant on federal funding, the ever-shifting landscape of federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for any organization. Step 1: Stay Up to Date on Policy Changes Funding uncertainty is not new to private and independent schools.

Policy

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

When your nonprofit aims to maximize donor outreach , you’re likely hoping to reach new supporters or secure recurring donations. Planned giving is a strategic approach that can benefit your nonprofit both immediately and in the long term. If your nonprofit wants to learn how to acquire planned gifts , you’ve come to the right place.

CRM

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

If you’re reading this, you probably already know about the problems that nonprofits like yours are facing with their insurance: Rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and in some cases, the loss of coverage altogether. Many of these nonprofits have never made a claim.

Insurance

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

This sentiment is true for more than just the average Joe – nonprofits, associations, clubs and chambers like yourself are always trying to do more with less, combatting the ever-increasing costs. Event Budget Templates for Nonprofits Some of the most frequent events we see nonprofits execute are fundraisers and workshops.

Template

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. Schwartz, partner at law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher wrote to The NonProfit Times. “As Code § 1981.

Contracts

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign.

Policy

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. Too often, nonprofits jump at flashy fundraising tactics (“Let’s host a gala!”) So how does that play out?

Funding

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. Nonprofit payment processing: A quick overview . This is why they’re the preferred choice for many nonprofits. .

Policy

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits. But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

Management

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

Insurance

CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

With vaccine rollouts underway, nonprofits are still wondering: how do I fundraise during COVID? Here’s what nonprofits should plan for the rest of 2021 to navigate through fundraising during COVID. All of this means that virtual events help nonprofits come away with more funds raised with less effort.

Fundraising

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE’s successful efforts might serve as an inspiration and a model for how other nonprofits could leverage data to enhance their work. What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services?

Transportation

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Think of the words "overhead" and "nonprofits" and what comes to mind? If the nonprofit sector is going to change the conversation about overhead, the sector first needs to foster a more honest discussion about responsible accounting. If so, you've fallen victim to the overhead myth. For example, Ms.

Indirect Cost

GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Marketing, it’s the engine that powers nonprofit growth. If you are part of a nonprofit, we cannot stress enough, how essential it is to have a solid marketing strategy. In this age of rapidly advancing technology, this means that smart nonprofits are shifting to more online marketing content. It’s social media.

Media

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

12, about 900,000 sponsored wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans by a nonprofit called Wreaths Across America. Every wreath was purchased from the for-profit wreath company that created both the nonprofit and the annual event." Then, in 2015, the Wall Street Journal published an article that unnerved me.

Contracts

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Objective 3: Clarifying Sections that Recipients or Agencies have Interpreted in Different Ways : While this objective does not constitute specific policy or process changes, it does help to diminish confusion when questions are raised. This has led to a more robust definitions section and ensures a lack of ambiguity.

UEI

Elevate

MARCH 4, 2025

For many nonprofits, federal grants and contracts are just one part of their larger revenue profile. With the news to date this year dominated by updates regarding reductions in federal funding, little advice is available about how policy change at the federal level contributes to changes in private funding priorities and availability.

Federal Grants

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

My TechSoup Global colleague Lewis Haidt was at the conference as well and penned Nonprofits Imagine a Better Sharing Economy , which provides a good primer on what it is and how a nonprofit-centric sharing economy can benefit all of us. Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing?

Nonprofit

GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2024

There is a whole world of nonprofit grant opportunities! A large part of being a nonprofit is getting grants to fund the vital work you do for your community. Grantwatch has so many nonprofit grant opportunities to share that it has an entire category dedicated to nonprofits. What Do Nonprofit Grants Fund?

Grant

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

In this first part of a series exploring the vast and timely topic, guests Alex Ross and Jacob Chang will focus on social media policies in the workplace. They’ll share all the tips and resources you need to craft a suitable policy and educate your staff about their rights. Join us on Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Contracts

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

That said, there are a handful of universal best practices: * Written Agreement: The rights and responsibilities of both the project and sponsor should be included in a written contract. prohibited illegal conduct or conduct related to civil disobedience), these restrictions should be clearly communicated by contract.

Contracts

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 25, 2024

A former United Way executive has filed a $12 million lawsuit against the nonprofit alleging sexual discrimination and workplace retaliation. She has since cobbled together a combination of part-time and contract work, she said. I have essentially been blackballed from any type of job, nonprofit or private sector,” she said.

Policy

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do next is entirely dependent on the policies and procedures that your organization has put in place for your development team. Across the nonprofit sector, there are countless variations in the relationship between organizational grant professionals and philanthropy departments. A decision tree is a great first step.

Grant

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. What’s a Nonprofit? Let’s begin. Your Mission. Discuss that too.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. Applying to Fundraise Online. Legal Requirements.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2011

TechSoup kicked off its Social Media Mondays in May , designed to accompany the launch of the Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , with a discussion on using Facebook for nonprofits. What practices work best for nonprofits on Facebook? Alternately, nonprofits can also use Facebook to cultivate foundation relationships.

Media

The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

However, nonprofit leaders in healthcare should begin reviewing their employment contracts and policies now to determine how the rule could affect them. The key test, according to legal experts, will be whether a given nonprofit is operating exclusively for charitable purposes and not for anyone’s private benefit.

Fundraising