Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. The biggest challenge that nonprofits face with new planned giving programs, however, comes when it’s time to switch on the prospect pipeline. What Motivates Planned Giving?

Demographics

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, the types of items that are best secured via nonprofit discounts or on consignment will often be your biggest-ticket auction prizes, so make sure you have room in your event budget for those purchases.

Procurement

GrantNews

APRIL 24, 2025

Because of this, GrantWatch lists child protection grants that help nonprofits combat child abuse. Because of this, grant-makers provide funding to schools, education programs, libraries , community-based nonprofits, and even healthcare providers. This program supports public education activities that will reach multiple demographics.

Funding

Pamela Grow

JUNE 2, 2025

Financial turbulence, demographic shifts, and changes in wealth transfer patterns have created both challenges and opportunities. Consistency Over Complexity The cold, hard truth, as Steven Shattuck pointed out in this MotivateMonday episode , is that most nonprofits treat planned giving as an afterthought. Through trust.

Budget

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give. Different age groups respond to different messaging and on different platforms.

Donation

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

During a recent webinar, New Administration: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Thrive , I uncovered some shocking numbers about the decline in individual givingnumbers that have largely gone unnoticed in the nonprofit sector. Economic Uncertainty: Whats Next for Nonprofits? How Nonprofits Can Prepare for the Future 1.

Policy

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Nonprofit advocacy is one of the most effective ways to drive mission-forward impact. In this post, we’ll answer key questions about nonprofit advocacy and share five tested strategies to help you create more meaningful, action-driven campaigns. Nonprofit advocacy: Frequently asked questions Why is nonprofit advocacy important?

Lobbying

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Mobilize Your Closest Friends We often forget to ask our nonprofit or charity’s most loyal friends for help before a fundraiser begins. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

Goals

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

OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. For inspiration, take a look at examples of creative and successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns from other nonprofits. The post Tips to Improve Your Nonprofits Peer-to-Peer Fundraising appeared first on OneCause. Make the most of your participant portal.

Fundraising

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

Demographics

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each method offers unique benefits, making it easy for schools to find options that align with their resources, student demographics, and fundraising goals. Author Bio Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Top 3 Nonprofit Grant Acquisition Strategies We love helping nonprofit organizations win grants! Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Match Your Mission Effective searches for funding sources are the first step to success. When one of our clients attains a top-level grant after a highly competitive process, we celebrate! (My Conclusion.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? What can fundraisers do?

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

The new feature makes it dramatically easier for nonprofits to raise more money, expand reach, and save time by sharing fundraising campaigns directly into social feeds, all with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking. With Bonterra DonorDrive, nonprofits already see a 154% increase in funds raised per campaign.

Retail

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Its purpose it to provide richer detail about the demographic and geographic contextyour city or state or neighborhoodwhere that problem takes place. Susan Chandler is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: demographics Use language that is descriptive and precise.

Demographics

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement. Websites such as Grants.gov , the Foundation Center, and regional nonprofit resource centers are excellent starting points.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1. AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Notion are now standard in nonprofit offices.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Donating should be convenient and easy for the people supporting your nonprofit.

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

By Sarah Tedesco Its no secret that effective donor engagement is vital to your nonprofits success. Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support. Learn more in this guide. Lets dive in!

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. “At Sprouts, our purpose is to help people live and eat better, and we’re proud to support the incredible work of local nonprofits who are doing just that,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.

Award

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Retail

GrantNews

JUNE 9, 2025

Demographic-Based Grants : Grants aimed at minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or rural-based businesses often include LLCs as eligible entities. Grants Typically Not Available to Businesses: Nonprofit Grants : These grants are designed exclusively for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and are not open to for-profit LLCs.

Grant

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

Template

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need. Different foundations may have varying focuses.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

Grant

Candid

MAY 1, 2025

501(c)(3) nonprofits are very small organizations with annual budgets below $50,000. These very small organizations are often overlooked both by donors and research about the sector, in part because we know much less about them than about other nonprofits. nonprofits are very small. The majority of U.S.

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Built for the unique needs of nonprofits, Journey Automation empowers teams to create meaningful, personalized, data-driven experiences at every stage of the donor lifecycle without adding operational strain. The Bloomerang Giving Platform latest innovation enables nonprofits to: Scale fundraising with confidence. rail-container).hide();

Retail

NonProfit PRO

MAY 29, 2025

American nonprofits are in the midst of an existential crisis, specifically regarding funding and mission viability. The loss of the American Rescue Plan Act was anticipated, but nonetheless, has caused nonprofits to make critical decisions about their strategic operations […]

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

This heightened engagement translated into a big demand for information about charities on Candid nonprofit profiles. We saw significant spikes in overall traffic, nonprofit profile views, and searches. Meanwhile, the increase in users also boosted total views of Candid nonprofit profiles, which surged 56%, to about 75,000 views.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

What is the Donor Cycle and why should nonprofits care? As nice as it is to receive a donation, the real work for a nonprofit is to KEEP that donor engaged and involved in order to see continued donations in the future. A nonprofit looking to make donors a part of their donor cycle has to do more than just write a thank you note.

Nonprofit

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Shifts in demographics and psychographics? I say your organization because the same set of organizational problems hobble virtually all nonprofits to some extent. As you can see, this is a foundational, built-in challenge for pretty much any nonprofit. The increasing costs of paper and postage? Sure, all of those things.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. Data should inform all of your nonprofit’s decisions, whether you’re determining which programs to focus on, how to scale your nonprofit, or which major giving prospects are the most promising.

Management

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

The report also includes a DAF-specific fundraising cycle outlining how the funds change nonprofit organizations’ fundraising management, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

Funding