CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan.

Calendar

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you cross the finish line. Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field.

Logic Model

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding. Plus, there’s more….

UEI

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

So, let’s get your nonprofit email newsletter right so it makes your donors feel good and helps you build the loyal donor base you need to fully fund your mission. These tools are affordable, easy to use, and have great templates you can customize for your nonprofit. Less is definitely more. Does it go to donors? Volunteers?

Template

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Or the search for the perfect template. And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. Your entire fundraising plan should support your Impact Goal by providing the funding to make it happen. Or enough data.

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s definitely not as many as we would like. Less is definitely more! Here’s a template for writing a fundraising email that will keep you focused on your purpose. The post 5 Tricks for Writing Better Fundraising Emails appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Still, we all want better open rates.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. A good speaker with an emotionally powerful story can engage donors and sway them to help fund your mission.

Fundraising

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. It is the quality and most definitely NOT the quantity of applications.

Grants

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

If you need help, here’s a donor-focused newsletter template you can use. Put these 8 strategies into motion for your small nonprofit and you’ll definitely raise more money this Fall! The Bottom Line Put these 8 strategies into motion for your small nonprofit and you’ll definitely raise more money this Fall!

Readiness

CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With the number of donations processed on #GivingTuesday, these fees can definitely add up. As Fiver pivoted to offer digital services in the wake of COVID-19, the fundraising team took the opportunity to craft a narrative around how donated funds directly impacted things like Camp WiFiver , a live-streamed camp experience.

Donation

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

It involves the buy-in of multiple stakeholders such as your staff and board members, and maps out a path forward as you raise funds. Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Problems such as an economic downturn or changes in federal funding can arise at any time.

Fundraising

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“We found that the peer-to-peer fundraising option is a really fun way to get our young board engaged and they shared our page with their network, their family and friends, and it was an easy way for us to bring in (more funding),” Taylor-Louineus said. Mentor New York Had A High Return On Investment With Little Administrative Tasks.

Mentor

CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

Peer to peer fundraising allows organizations to raise more funds and awareness with less effort. Set a specific and realistic fundraising goal Determine the measurable impact that this goal will have for your mission Create a definite timeline for your campaign (Pro tip: Many organizations opt for a 6-8 week timeline.)

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

This can make or break your event so while you’re evaluating your options, definitely consider the ease of use for your staff and participants. Since personal pages can come pre-populated with text, Invest in Kids provided templated language so that fundraisers didn’t have to author their appeal from scratch.

Fundraising

Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

When you come across a funding opportunity that looks like it is a good fit, it can be tempting to start work on it immediately, especially if the deadline is only a few weeks away. Are there any templates that must be used for any section of the proposal (e.g., Is there required content for the headers and footers?

Funding

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

Shorter is definitely better here! Yes, you have to follow the template provided. The post A Strong Message for Fundraising = More and Bigger Donations appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Your social media channels : Look for ways to emphasize your message in every post. In elevators and check-out lines!

Donation

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 10, 2021

Templates for meetings, white papers, and responses to common press inquiries Resource lists Staff contact lists Answers to frequently asked questions and how-tos Three Scenarios Where Your Nonprofit Could Leverage Slab Below are three scenarios where you could use Slab to facilitate staff training and share frequently referenced materials.

Management

CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

From choosing your project to the day before launch, we’ll walk you through every step so you jump into your campaign confident and ready to raise some funds. As a quick recap, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. Planning Your Goals.

Budget

CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

To help fund the jumps, encourage your jumpers to create personal fundraising pages online using CauseVox’s peer-to-peer fundraising software. Ask local businesses to sponsor a team, or get people to fundraise to fund their participation like The First Tee of Greater St. Charge a flat entry fee or suggested donation for attendees.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

How much does your nonprofit need to raise and how are you going to acquire those funds? This blog post explores how to create an annual fundraising plan and even provides a helpful annual fundraising plan template to help putting together your fundraising plan easier. Ready to download the template? Download Template.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The Bottom Line Giving Tuesday is an important part of a smart year-end fundraising strategy and a terrific opportunity to communicate with your supporters, sharing the story of what your nonprofit does and why funds are needed. The post How to Plan a Simple Yet Powerful Giving Tuesday Campaign appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

Media

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. What: What do you need?

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

It’s the old 80/20 rule at work: Over 80% of all funds come from about 20% of donors. Actually, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that 88% of all funds come from 12% of donors. When you have an urgent need, a fantastic opportunity, or a funding gap, major donors can fund that need FAST for you! There usually is.)

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

I'm very excited to introduce a new Microsoft-funded project we're working on here at TechSoup, called "App It Up." First, a quick definition. Apps can be used online (a web app), on a mobile device (a mobile app), or as an add-on to existing software tools (widgets, plug-ins, templates, and so on).

IT

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For more help, check out this online donation receipt template. The post 6 Ways to Get Your Nonprofit Website Ready to Boost Holiday Giving appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Most online donation tools offer default language for this, but you need to customize it so the language is warm and on brand. Offer an easy opt-in.

Readiness

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Personal fundraisers: How many individuals are you looking for to raise funds for your cause? Impact: How much impact do you want to see from the funds raised? Share how the funds raised so far will help the communities and populations you support. How many new donors are you looking to attract?

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2025

Lapsed Donor Renewal Template Here’s a swipeable format you can use in either a letter or email to renew your lapsed donors. Find out more and join at www.GetFullyFunded.com/tv The post How to Renew Lapsed Donors appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Monthly givers that stop giving also need a phone call to renew.

Pass-Through

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Two weeks ago I reported on how the Newman’s Own Foundation was inching closer to an April deadline at which point it would begin the process of soliciting buyers for the operating company that has been the engine that generates its funds. Infographics should definitely be a part of your content strategy. It's worked! Help Wanted** 1.

Award

Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

There are some definite “how to” steps you can follow, but success in getting corporate sponsors is about uncovering the specific company’s needs, interests, and expectations from their sponsor experience. These two methods of funding typically have different goals and come from different places. Be clear what you’re asking for.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 21, 2022

If you want to raise all the money you need to fully fund your budget, you must treat donors as the valuable partners that they are. Definitely communicate with donors in the way they prefer, regardless of how much it costs or how hard it is to do. But look, donors want more than that. Heck, they deserve more than that!

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2025

Benefits Peer to peer fundraising allows organizations to raise more funds and awareness with less effort. Set a specific and realistic fundraising goal Determine the measurable impact that this goal will have for your mission Create a definite timeline for your campaign (Pro tip: Many organizations opt for a 6-8 week timeline.)

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

APRIL 8, 2024

If you answered B or C, you're definitely not alone. Building Connections : Focus on relationship-building rather than direct fund requests. Opt for pre-existing templates or drag-and-drop technology for ease. b) Chasing butterflies through a hurricane? c) Herding cats hopped up on catnip? The good news?

Metrics

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You can use Canva to create free and customizable Instagram story templates that you can download and schedule out ahead of time. Donor of the Year” is pretty classic but you can definitely get creative with themed awards that align with your organization’s mission. Of course, consent is key. It’s the thought that counts.

Award

Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. It should outline exactly what you plan to do to raise crucial funds for your mission and when you intend to launch and conclude those initiatives. That definitely helps nonprofit advertising budgets go farther.

Fundraising

Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

Introduction to Content Libraries A content library is a storage site where you save different types of content, including templates, excerpts from documents such as proposals and reports, and even audio and video clips. Funded or not, a proposal may include great content worth extracting and adding to your library.

Proposal

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts. This reinforces to your supporters that you need help and are serious about raising those funds. Sub-events.

Software