The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

Charitable gift annuities (CGAs): CGAs are contracts between a donor and a nonprofit. Train staff and board members. 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. Provide tips on discussing planned giving.

CRM

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Were you counting on ESEA funds to pay for learning specialist training? How to do it Assess your grant or contract language to identify which programs could be impacted. Is there demand for skills-based training for auto technicians or software engineers? For an English-learner program?

Policy

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Catering/simple refreshments Audio/visual equipment Download the free Nonprofit Workshop/Training Budget Template HERE Event Budget Templates for Associations Associations are known for their annual conferences – they can be complex with many event expenses.

Template

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. . Evaluation of Sales Team Training Needs. Selection of Enablement Software and other Technology Tools. Contract Lifecycle Management.

IT

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is the four-letter word in fundraising software. And what fees are companies using to nickel and dime an organization, making their “free” contract actually too good to be true? Educate yourself on the types of fees that are part of fundraising software and you can then keep the other four-letter words out of the process.

Software

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. software, business intelligence, data storage, financial reporting) to ensure they can operate smoothly. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. At Candid, we can relate.

Policy

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2024

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) introduces guidelines on how nonprofits should handle grants and contracts, and these updates help nonprofits report their finances accurately and in a standard manner. Regular training for staff on the nuances of fund accounting can also help prevent misunderstandings and ensure compliance.

Finance

Blackbaud

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. You did it!

Calendar

Greater Giving

APRIL 11, 2023

Greater Giving’s Long-time user, Rebecca, insisted on using this fundraising software package at her new job, and even built it into her contract. Rebecca previously worked with a nonprofit in Seattle, where she was first introduced to the Greater Giving event fundraising software. for a conversation.

Software

Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2015

So it should come as no surprise that buying an expensive software product isn't always high on the agenda. Some nonprofits fashion homemade, composite solutions with the tools they have — however dated or inefficient — to avoid the large expenditure that new software often requires. Develop a Working Knowledge of OSS.

Software

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. On top of Google searches, check out more in-depth reviews from trusted sources, like TrustRadius or Software Advice. .

Policy

CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2021

The software that you choose for running your peer-to-peer fundraiser should be easy to set up and easy to use. When you’re selecting your software, keep in mind the ease of use. No clunky software, endless contracts, or needless complexity. The biggest thing you can do is to make it wildly easy for them to get involved.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since our founding in 2011, GiveSmart by Momentive Software has helped tens of thousands of organizations— nonprofits, schools, and associations—successfully fundraise for their missions. One such software provider that our customers often compared GiveSmart to was OneCause. Nonprofit Accounting Momentive Software powers GiveSmart.

Fundraising

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Andrea credits their success to a few important elements: the platform, the ease of administration, the updates, having a toolkit, and the training that CauseVox provides. CauseVox is a digital fundraising platform for nonprofits that helps you raise more with less effort through our fundraising software. The Platform.

Metrics

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Expenses Staff Payroll Benefits Payroll taxes Contract staff Facilities Rent/mortgage Utilities (electricity, water) Pest control Maintenance Program Equipment Supplies Materials Mileage (specifically related to conducting your program’s activities) Administrative Office supplies Software (Quickbooks, donor tracking software, merchant account, etc.)

Budget

Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Sample grant from GrantWatch, a reputable grant database: Open Source Projects and Applications – Grants to USA, Canada, and International software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. Federal Government Grants for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs The U.S.

Funding

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

An increasing number of organizations are turning to this software to manage their fundraising and donor engagement efforts—and if your nonprofit hasn’t yet, now is the time to invest in one! In addition, users note escalating contracts and unclear fee structures. billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.35

CRM

GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

BIPOC Communities for Business Needs – $1,000 to women entrepreneurs for software, computers, marketing, and website creation. Marketing for Visual and Craft Artists – In-kind grants of training and marketing assistance to visual and craft artists. Recipients will receive marketing support.

Media

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The first 2 weeks of a campaign is typically when you’ll recruit the most fundraisers You’ll want to use multiple channels to recruit fundraisers (ie: phone calls, sms, emails, social media, and more) Consider doing a webinar training to help fundraisers get setup for success. Nancy Ramos Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

providing software and network training to end-users. I also refer many nonprofits to Idealware.org for solid information on software solutions. Our Help Desk technicians are nonprofit experts who already have experience with most software in use by nonprofits. From there, I moved into QA testing. was growing.

Software

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. GiftWorks is fundraising and donor management software specially designed for nonprofits. • Your State Humanities Council. • Your State Arts Council.

Government

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

You’ll want to be sure that you choose the right peer-to-peer fundraising software to ensure success. If your fundraising platform doesn’t integrate with other software, you’re going to spend time transferring data from place to place. No clunky software, endless contracts, or needless complexity.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

You’ll want to be sure that you choose the right peer-to-peer fundraising software to ensure success. If your fundraising platform doesn’t integrate with other software, you’re going to spend time transferring data from place to place. No clunky software, endless contracts, or needless complexity.

Fundraising

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

USDA

Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

Arreva’s MaestroAuction Online TM and MaestroAuction TM virtual, live, and silent auction software, Text2Bid® virtual and mobile bidding software, and Text2Fund® text-based donation software are also helping nonprofits raise billions of dollars through virtual, live, and hybrid fundraising. . Arreva and 360MatchPro. BetterUnite.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

Some other common services include: Fundraising solutions Strategic planning Communications Board and staff training Along with the services consultants provide, you’ll also want to consider the following factors: Founding philosophies: Ensure a prospective consultant’s mission and values align with your own.

Consultant

Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Team DNLs experts are well-versed in the leading providers of robust nonprofit software, Blackbaud and Salesforce , as well as a variety of other popular platforms. You can bring on Averill staff either in the interim during times of need or the long-term for assistance with training.

Consultant

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

Grant Gopher , an affordable database that costs $9/month and does not require an annual contract, is an example of a database that focuses on grant opportunities. A second plus for GrantStation is that its user interface is straightforward, so no extensive training is necessary to learn your way around the database.

Budget

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. It means thinking through, given your project design and data collection needs, how many software licenses you’ll need, and whether you need to purchase 3 laptops and 7 iPads.or

Funding

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The tuition cycle starts with the school’s contract, which should clearly outline policies, expectations, and consequences that families acknowledge during enrollment. Having that contract roll from the school’s admissions software into its tuition management system helps eliminate chaos and confusion. Engaging quickly.

Contract

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Charitable Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a charity. If not, are you willing to invest in training or hire specialists? Start by allocating resources for staff training, marketing materials, and possibly legal or financial consulting.

Pass-Through

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

AI systems rely on vast amounts of data to train and improve their algorithms, and nonprofit leaders must ensure that the data they collect is used in accordance with applicable federal, state, and international privacy laws and regulations. Data Privacy. One of the primary legal issues associated with the use of AI is data privacy.

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