GrantNews

APRIL 29, 2025

While you can’t predict every question a funder might ask, solid preparation can help you feel confident, clear, and ready to shine. What’s more, our dedicated, professional team is here to assist you in securing funding with strong interview strategies. GrantWatch is here to help your nonprofit succeed.

Readiness

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That’s why we’ve put together a list of fundraising tools that can help you boost donations, streamline your processes, and engage your supporters in new and exciting ways. Donation Counter One of the best ways to create excitement during your campaign is with a donation counter.

Fundraising

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

These events connect pets of all ages with people ready to welcome their new friends to their forever homes. Many of these organizations utilize funding mechanisms, like fundraising events and donation campaigns. However the need often outspends available funds. However the need often outspends available funds.

Grants

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Donors can see in real time how their donation was matched. That’s where automated matching comes in.

IT

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations. Optimize the submit button.

Donation

CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

Thats where donation tiers come in. By using CauseVoxs free, easy to use fundraising platform you can set up customizable donation tiers , showing donors exactly what their gift accomplishes. Not sure how to define your donation tiers? We are going to dive into 5 types of donation tiers that engage donors and drive donations.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

Your donation form is where inspiration becomes action. Whether you’re feeding families, protecting wildlife, or funding research, this is the moment when a supporter decides to take part in your mission. But with most visitors leaving a form before completing a gift, how do you turn interest into meaningful support?

Donation

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

If online giving is part of your organization’s fundraising strategy, user-friendly donation forms are essential for maximizing donor engagement, conversion rates, and donation amounts. Let’s explore the impact of well-designed donation forms and best practices to help you leverage these tools for greater fundraising success.

Donation

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While the TCJA didnt change charitable giving deduction limits - you could still deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income for cash donations - it reduced most tax rates and doubled the standard deduction to $12,000 for individual filers and $24,000 for couples. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025.

Fundraising

Community Boost

JULY 14, 2025

Donor-advised funds ( DAFs ) are one of the most flexible and tax-efficient ways individuals can support the causes they care about most. The rising popularity and unrealized potential of donor-advised funds DAFs have quickly become a central part of the philanthropic landscape. billion —up from $228.92 billion in 2022.

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., Offer NextGen donors volunteering opportunities as a gateway to donations Gen Z and Millennials’ charitable giving extends beyond financial donations, with 54% of survey respondents volunteering their time in the past year.

Fundraising

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Based on my 25 years experience working in global development, here are five tips to help nonprofits be ready to respond to unforeseen challenges. Secure multiple funding streams No money, no mission, the saying goes in the nonprofit sector. Yet, most nonprofits build business models that rely on one or two major funding sources.

Nonprofit

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Heres a tip: give two (or more) of your friends $10 and ask them to donate to your nonprofit online, via your website. Gifts by DAF (Donor Advised Funds) increased by 83% from 2019 to 2023.Ensure Revisit Your Email Ask Series Is your email ask series ready to go? So how easy are you making it for your donors to give online?

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. Use Powerful Imagery High-quality images are worth more than a thousand words theyre worth donations. Larger amounts, like $1,000, can fund an entire build-a-thon event.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Since contributions tend to pour in when hardships hit close to home, appeals for the emergency fund will be immediate. You not only know your community, but you also know the people who care about it and donate to its most important causes. You can be very specific about funding. Recovery campaigns will follow. Show the images.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. Providing substantial donations to large organizations – through company match dollars and employee donations, is a straightforward and effective way to quickly support relief efforts.

Donation

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Expected Nonprofit Trends for 2025 Donor-Centric Management Grants Donor-centric management may increase donations by 20-30%. Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits.

Grants

GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Grant funding is available for a wide range of programs, including job training, education, housing assistance, and mental health services. Additionally, GrantWatch features a dedicated category highlighting funding opportunities for those who have served, continue to serve, and their loved ones.

Grants

GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events. Event season is quickly approaching. Is your fundraising organization prepared?

Fundraising

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media is more important than ever for nonprofits aiming to raise funds and engage with their communities. From simple “Donate” buttons to advanced fundraising campaigns , Facebook’s tools enable nonprofits to creatively engage supporters and drive donations. This makes giving simple and seamless.

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

You know the feelingyouve sent the thank-you notes, optimized your donation page, and run a successful campaign or two. A successful peer-to-peer campaign hosted on CauseVox that received donations from over 500 individual donors! Include a quick reminder on your donation form (Check if your employer matches donations!),

Nonprofit

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? However, if you apply a mission-forward strategy to your grant research, you will secure viable funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding.

Management

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Your event site is the hub where golfers register, sponsors get recognized, and donations roll in. Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. For example, if your organization isn’t a registered 501(c)(3) or you’re unsure how your classification affects funding , a fiscal agent can help bridge the gap.

Logic Model

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is aiming to raise awareness locally or nationally, engage volunteers, or boost donations in your city or region, focusing your efforts on Facebook makes strategic sense. Include your website, email and donation link. stories, event updates, volunteer spotlights, donation appeals etc.) Consistency is key.

Media

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Do we have the capacity to squeeze in another donation campaign? Does my platform allow me to quickly (without extra cost) deploy a text-to-donate campaign to donors already in our system? This task will take ju st a few minutes and offers the potential to collect some final end-of-year donations.

Goals

Blackbaud

JULY 29, 2025

Are you ready to make the most of it? Real End of Year Giving Campaign Examples Seed Savers Exchange makes giving easy with optimized donation forms. Using Blackbaud’s Optimized Donation Forms, they made giving easier and saw immediate results: a 10% increase in conversion rate and a 61% jump in average gift size. The takeaway?

Media

CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

From tracking every donation and interaction to segmenting audiences and automating outreach, a CRM gives you the visibility and control you need to deepen engagement and drive your mission forward. Although I know its their CRM at work, their organization remains at the top of my mind the next time I am ready to give.

CRM

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S., As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. The first program is Mary’s Pence Grants , which funds women-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. Mary’s Pence is creative in funding ESPERA.

Mentor

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas. To build capacity, you not only need to fundraise efficiently but also track and allocate funds to sustain your organization’s operations as it grows. Let’s get started!

Finance

GrantNews

JULY 14, 2025

If you’re a small business owner looking for funding, understanding how grant cycles work is crucial to increasing your chances of success. Unlike loans or investments, grants are limited-time opportunities that come and go based on specific funding cycles set by governments, foundations, and corporations. Read more here.

Grants

Planned Giving

MAY 19, 2025

Pooled Income Fund Situation: I want steady income but also want to support a cause I care about. Pitch: Think of it like a charitable mutual fund. Pitch: Instead of cash, consider donating stock. Donating real estate can relieve you of maintenance, reduce your taxes, and create a lasting legacy. Its simple and secure.

Readiness

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here’s what that means: Working together: Link your CRM to the tools you use every day, such as your email system, social media tools, fund accounting software, and event registration platforms. You don’t need to be a technical expert to use these; they’re ready to go right out of the box.

CRM

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

But when deadlines get missed and reviews take longer than expected, that delays getting funds to your grantees. Establish, document, and implement evaluation criteria that reflect your mission and funding program guidelines. It can also keep you from attracting and funding great initiatives. Processes and technology change.

Grants

DoJiggy

JUNE 16, 2025

Why Donor Profiles Matter to Fundraisers A Breakdown of Key Sections in the Donor Profile How to Use DoJiggy Donor Profiles Ready to Try Donor Profiles? Donation History Displays separate tables for one-time gifts and recurring donations, allowing for easy sorting via headers. Summary What Are Donor Profiles?

Fundraising

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

Whether you’re raising funds for your school, charity, or community organization, a roller skating fundraiser is guaranteed to draw a crowd and leave a lasting impact. So lace up your skates and get ready to roll! Sponsorships, ticket sales, and donations will likely be your primary sources of income.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

JUNE 24, 2025

With the right planning, these events can bring in significant funds through: Registration fees Golf tournament sponsorships Mulligan and raffle ticket sales Silent auctions DoJiggy’s user-friendly golf tournament platform simplifies planning your charity golf tournament. What We’ll Cover What Is the Kiwanis Club?

Fundraising