Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The latter often brings in new donors, which you never want to take for granted. A good CRM/database will help you avoid any missteps.* Year-end fundraising is in full swing. I hope your campaign is going well so far. Perhaps you also participated in Giving Tuesday. These donors saw a need and found a connection to your cause.

Electronics

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities. Talk with your leadership now so you have a process in place for standing up a new or temporary grant program to address evolving needs.

Government

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

Now comes the most rewardingand hardestpart of your grant cycle. The type of grant reviews your funding organization uses will depend on the number of applications you receive, your technology, and the goals of your grant program. Great submissions. Reviewing the applications and selecting the organizations to fund.

Grant

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Donor management systems (DMS)/constituent relationship management systems (CRM): Tools like Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT ® track donor data, segment lists, personalize outreach, improve retention, and so much more. Google Ads Forget billboards: tap into the power of Google Ads!

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

To encourage DAF holders to request grants for your organization, you need to make DAF giving easy and visible. Promote the option, add a DAF widget to your donation page, and provide information and consistent reminders about how donor-advisors can request grants to make the most of this fundraising source.

Funding

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. You see the writing on the wall. But you need to diversify your revenue streams.

Finance

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

Those best practices are the foundation of a successful and sustainable grant-seeking strategy. The state of nonprofit grants is in flux in 2025, as a U.S. government funding freeze threw a curveball for charitable organizations that rely on government grants. Research grant opportunities. Research grant opportunities.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

You can use your nonprofits free Google Ad Grants account to do keyword research and help you get found online. Tools like Google Analytics, your CRM ,email platform, surveys, and one-on-one conversations can give you tons of insight into whats resonatingand whats not. From there, its all about capturing interest.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

At GrantWatch , we’re here to support your journey with small business tools and tips , including a curated list of entrepreneur and startup grants. With over 200 grants in our Entrepreneurs and Startups category, youll find valuable funding opportunities to help turn your vision into reality.

Mentor

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

A five-minute call makes donors feel genuinely valued and appreciated in a world where many supporters feel overlooked or taken for granted. Logging each conversationor voicemailin a CRM system lets you track whether donors respond positively, ask follow-up questions, or pledge to give again.

CRM

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

For finance teams in donor-focused and grant-funded organizations, working hand-in-hand with fundraising partners is critical to crafting reports that truly engage and tell a story. Grant Reports Grant stewardship requires detailed reporting on how funds were allocated and whether they achieved the intended outcomes.

Finance

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. There are many strategies for making the most of this data, including: Connect donor d ata with campaign data: Integrating your CRM with your campaign tools will save your team time and money.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. Avoid the assumption that your grantees dont have those networks and resources but provide channels for open conversation and easy access to support if they need them.

Award

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Using tools like CRM systems for donors, social media analytics for online engagement, and software for managing volunteers makes tracking these metrics easier and gives you valuable data-driven insights. Having clear goals helps you focus your efforts and see real progress.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Faculty support and development: Provides funding for professorships, research grants, professional development, and attracting top-tier educators. This flexibility is invaluable, contrasting with many grants or major gifts that are highly restricted and can only be used toward specific projects. This is where annual giving comes in.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Implementing fund accounting software with subfund capabilities can help your team avoid common nonprofit audit mistakes by streamlining grants management, documentation management, and other key processes. Time sheets could be incomplete, or grant expenses might be missing proper authorization.

Finance

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2025

Clean up your mailing lists and CRM/database Has it been a while since you updated your mailing lists? go through your mailing lists and CRM/database to see if you need to make any additions, changes, and deletions. Perhaps its events or grants. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started. Be meticulous.

CRM

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. Strategic vision beats emergency fundraising in today's competitive grant landscape.

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Will a CRM system help you track your beneficiaries more effectively?

Funding

Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

The external reviewer who volunteers for the nonprofit that applied for the grant hes helping with. Whether youre working with board members, leadership, or external grant reviewers, a COI policy provides clear guidance on how to address potential conflicts, so everyone is operating in the best interest of your mission.

Policy

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2025

Actively explore and cultivate new funding avenues , such as individual donors, grants from different foundations, corporate sponsorships, and earned income opportunities (if appropriate for your mission). This cushion can provide vital breathing room if donations or grants decrease unexpectedly.

Budget

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Bonterra EveryAction Best for: All-in-one nonprofit CRM Bonterra EveryAction is an all-in-one nonprofit CRM that combines AI and automation to streamline events end to end. Seamless CRM integration: Connect seamlessly with your existing CRM, letting data flow directly to your other systems for a 360-degree view.

Software

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

Policy

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

Does it also write grants and close major gifts? 39 We just need a better CRM. CRMs dont fix bad habits. 41 Were waiting on a big grant. Delusion No. 32 Were too busy to fundraise. If youre too busy to bring in money, you wont be busy for long. Delusion No. 33 Our cause speaks for itself. Thats adorable. Delusion No.

SAM

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

if you pay for a separate donation processor when your CRM has one built in). While this solution works temporarily, spreadsheets arent equipped to handle complex recordkeeping needs that will likely become more prevalent as your organization grows, such as payables, receivables, and grant management.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Explore Volunteer Grant Programs Volunteer grant programs are corporate-sponsored giving programs, where volunteering employees can earn donations for nonprofit organizationsjust for volunteering! Depending on your nonprofits needs, you can tailor your volunteer recruitment to these grant-eligible employees.

Management

Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

Fund accounting software, especially when integrated with your CRM software , makes it easy to determine funder intent, simplify reporting, and strengthen internal controls by maintaining an audit trail throughout the process.

Software

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

These repetitive tasks can be even more prevalent in nonprofit organizations, where updating vendor records, tracking down donor agreements, or documenting grant applications are everyday occurrences. The average U.S. employee spends almost five hours per week on repetitive tasks, taking valuable time from already stretched staff.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

Grant and Donor Reporting Integrating your fundraising software with your accounting system enables the system to automatically pull relevant data, making it easy for your team to track dollars from start to finish. To automate this process, first evaluate your current CRM software and ensure that it integrates with your accounting software.

Finance

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

While members have been stepping up to cover the costs of land preservation, the American Battlefield Trust has also supplemented funds with state and federal preservation grants.

Calendar

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 10, 2025

Examples of contribution revenue include one-off donations from individuals, sustained giving, or grants. This could also include a multi-year grant, which would be recognized over the program’s duration in a concept known as the matching principle.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2025

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Retail

Bonterra

JULY 28, 2025

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Grant Management Software

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit organizations Where nonprofits serve a broad purpose for the public good with funding from donations and grants , not-for-profit organizations serve a smaller community or member base and are primarily funded by membership dues and fees.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Look at all financial support you get through your local education agency (LEA), school choice funds, any government grants, and all Title funding. Step 3: Assess and Protect Existing Funding This is the time to assess any current federal and state grants, review your grant reporting, and confirm your internal controls.

Policy