Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. Take a moment to reflect.

Letter Of Inquiry

Candid

JULY 31, 2025

Nonprofits are facing fierce competition for funding amid increased demand for services. Data confirms that nonprofit transparency boosts contributions—in fact, funders give 62% more on average to organizations that devote the time and effort to earn a Candid Seal of Transparency. What are ‘transparent’ organizations?

Nonprofit

Candid

JULY 2, 2025

These conversations often center on concerns that the growing cohort of big bet funders, including Lever for Change, are unwittingly encouraging mission creep and unsustainable growth among nonprofits that might be better off with smaller budgets and ambitions. This is not the time for timid philanthropy.

Government

Wild Apricot

JULY 8, 2025

If you’re looking for a complete nonprofit branding guide that helps you define your mission, clarify your message and roll out a consistent brand across every touchpoint, then you’re definitely in the right place! This guide will walk you through each step in the nonprofit branding journey. Emotional connection drives impact.

Nonprofit

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

So I decided to have a bit of fun with ChatGPT (the free version) as I was preparing for an upcoming CharityHowTo webinar on AI ( Balancing Innovation & Integrity: AI in Nonprofit Grant Writing ) to see what AI had to say about itself and its impact on our work as grant professionals. Transparency is also critical.

Grant Writing

Blue Avocado

JUNE 10, 2025

In the five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have faced new challenges and, in many cases, changed the way they operate. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?” Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.

Nonprofit

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

Consulting

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization , just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

Consulting

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Warren Bennis , a pioneer in the study of contemporary leadership, shares a similarly ambitious definition, calling it the capacity to translate vision into reality. I appreciate these definitions, but what if leadership is really about making the best of less-than-ideal situations? I think the same could be said for leadership.

SAM

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The nonprofit sector gets nearly 31.8% Organizations need to understand the simple mechanics of grant writing to vary their funding in today’s uncertain economy. Organizations craft persuasive proposals to get funding from institutions that provide financial support without asking for repayment.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt. What this looks like depends on your organization’s type and the programs it funds. Unrestricted funds: A defining characteristic is that annual gifts are typically unrestricted.

Donation

Candid

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We believe these changes will provide nonprofits, funders, researchers, and other users with a deeper understanding of the sector and are excited it can now be put to use. Addition of child terms will allow for a more granular understanding of an issue, including where funding is going and which organizations are working on what.

IT

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Problem analysis includes the definition of the problem along with why it is happening. In a later post, well look at reactive planning those times when we find a funding initiative and then try to mold a program to fit. Patty Wolfe is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations.

Proposal Writing

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 16, 2024

New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014. The data also showed that the proportion of disaster funding for reconstruction and recovery was higher than in recent years. Funding grew to 301.8

Funding

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. Yes, nonprofit employees are extremely busy. However, if anything, a donor thank you should be at the top of your to-do list because a gesture of gratitude goes a long way in proving to your donor how important they are to your nonprofit.

CRM

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

(Photo From Deposit Photos) Leaders at nonprofit organizations struggle to adopt technology in meaningful ways, and this can be due to many factors. But research ([link] tells us the training, configuration, and resources necessary to ensure products can be used in a nonprofit environment also serve as persistent hurdles in this arena.

Goals

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. Such a policy would disregard the Constitutional principle of due process, various nonprofit leaders told The NonProfit Times on background. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.).

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

JULY 31, 2025

What Is the Definition of Charity? Many charities are run by nonprofit organizations that focus on getting one-time gifts for those in need. What Is the Definition of Philanthropy? Because these organizations are charitable , many of them are nonprofits. Many nonprofits run on funding provided by donors.

Donation

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Then you’ll definitely need good negotiation skills. The problem is, a lot of nonprofit folks just don’t like to hear the word “negotiation” in the context of fundraising. A company sells products or services in order to raise funds, increase its bottom line, and stay in business. Then you need good negotiation skills.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Net assets.

Liability

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. Scattered deadlines, disjointed documents, and disconnected systems make it nearly impossible to stay on top of funding opportunities strategically. Most nonprofit teams utilize these kinds of tools to get started.

AI

Gail Perry Group

JUNE 26, 2025

Charitable Giving Remains Strong—Even as Nonprofits Face New Challenges Charitable giving reached $592.5 And yet, we know many nonprofit leaders and fundraisers are feeling anxious about the road ahead. Get rid of the formal, dignified “nonprofit-speak”. billion in 2024 —an impressive 8.2% This is a huge insight.

Consulting

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 17, 2025

Grant writer burnout is a widespread issue affecting nonprofit professionals worldwide. It’s especially treacherous for those responsible for securing critical funds to support their organization’s mission. Even if you’ve never heard this term, if you’re reading this, you’ve definitely experienced it.

Burnout

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. However, the truth is that the best way to strengthen your nonprofit and your partnership program is to grow a broad and deep base of individual supporters. This podcast is definitely worth a listen: How should you approach audience research?

Funding

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Building and managing a strong nonprofit board of directors can be challenging. The success of a nonprofit often hinges on the effectiveness of its board making it important to implement the best practices and proven strategies for optimal board governance. ” and, once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

Management

Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Are you and your team happy with the level of board giving to your nonprofit? The generous gifts from board members funded this special project, X." “The They are not definitive about what is expected or encouraging about giving. We originally published this post a few years ago, and it's one of the most popular on our site.

Publishing

Candid

MARCH 12, 2025

nonprofits are struggling to navigate this period of uncertainty and instability, facing heightened federal scrutiny to threats to their funding. Some organizations may go offline unexpectedlybecause theyve lost staff, data, funding, or other resources. A new nonprofit mutual aid and defense strategy?

Nonprofit

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. Teresa is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer, mentor, and coach. Over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses.

Instrumentl

Candid

JULY 14, 2025

From disruptions in federal funding streams and capacity constraints to emerging legal hurdles, nonprofits are confronting new challenges and increased uncertainty. The grants had enabled us to fund 21 Crime Victims Advocacy Program Fellows who worked directly with victims. For every 10,000 U.S. paid legal aid lawyers.

Policies

Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 12, 2025

A lot of fundraisers feel caught in a trap: We are required to raise unrestricted (or undesignated) funds most or all of the time. But specificity looks like restricted funds! I asked a prominent accountant who specializes in US nonprofit accounting. Good news: It’s possible to do both! It’s urgent and timely.

Fundraising

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. Are you a nonprofit looking to grow your impact?

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Just as the gauges on a car’s dashboard provide crucial information about its performance and physical condition, operating reserves serve as a vital indicator of a nonprofit organization’s financial health and as a measure of stability. Next, find the unrestricted net assets (net assets without donor restrictions).

Policy

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Its important for you to remember these four words – Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat If your nonprofit follows this fundraising formula, you should be more successful. Asking for donations is not all or nothing Many nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time asking and not that much on thanking and reporting.

Donation

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The online store, which organization leaders claim was “the first e-commerce auction platform created, owned, and operated by a nonprofit organization,” is celebrating its silver anniversary by boosting its use of artificial intelligence (AI). The site gives a whole new definition to conscious consumerism.” and Canada.

AI

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

She has a robust background working with fund development programs and implementing new practices with her team. I had worked at an Atlanta-based nonprofit for over 16 years when I felt like God was calling me to do more but I wasn’t sure exactly what. Q 1: What led you to working in higher education?

Software

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

As leaders in nonprofit finance, it’s our job to be prepared for the inevitability of change. Because change is inevitable, knowing how to communicate with your internal and external stakeholders about a change is a key skill every nonprofit financial leader should have. Why Do Nonprofit Budgets Change?

Budget

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

Funding