The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. Often, nonprofits are forced to cut corners or rely heavily on donations, which can add uncertainty to the planning process. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

Budget

GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2025

Five important grant opportunities across diverse industries – including home services, transportation, environmental conservation, and restaurant relief – are closing soon! Missing these deadlines could mean passing up on funding that could accelerate your business’ success. Read more here.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. a tangible way to support our school nurses is by helping to fund their vital work.

Fundraising

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most callers are surprised to learn from us that the federal government has relatively few programs to fund building construction or acquisition/renovation of buildings of any type. Congress in effect transferred funding for housing and community facilities from the federal government to the states and large cities/counties.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Have we experienced any funding losses, or do we expect any major changes? Have your transportation costs increased 5% each year for the past three years? This may include donations, grants, fundraising events, government funding, and even small affiliate programs through your local grocery store.

Budget

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal shelters are generally government-run and funded and, therefore, more regulated. Outline your mission, target animals, services, and funding strategies. Setting up your animal rescue charity with nonprofit status by obtaining a 501(c)(3) designation will aid your organization in finding community funding and supporters.

Policies

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. 56% of contributors are more willing to donate to a peer-to-peer campaign if they know someone already engaged in the campaign.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

These budgets incorporate the funds they collect as well as income provided by the larger school budget. Restricted Project Budget: Your school may have a budget specifically for a restricted set of funds. Tuition, fees, donations, grants, endowments, and events all need to be accounted for accurately.

Budget

DoJiggy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Crowdfunding for Reading Materials One way to enhance your Read Across America event is to raise funds for books and reading materials. This method allows participants to easily create personal fundraising pages, making it easy to share and collect donations. These can be sold during the event to raise additional funds.

Transportation

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most callers are surprised to learn from us that the federal government has relatively few programs to fund building construction or acquisition/renovation of buildings of any type. Congress in effect transferred funding for housing and community facilities from the federal government to the states and large cities/counties.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 21, 2025

These mobile clinics, often in the form of specially equipped buses, are highly effective in reaching and treating both rural populations, where healthcare access is often limited, and urban populations, who may face barriers such as transportation and economic challenges.

Pass-Through

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

1 With grant funding under threat and siege , many organizations acknowledge increasing revenue streams via fundraising events will be necessary to maintain programs and support missions. Even smaller initiatives can help build your donor base so that you have a larger group to market your cornerstone fundraisers and donation campaigns to.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. What Are Restricted Funds? Restricted funds often outline what they will fund and what they won’t.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling is effective for increasing funding and engagement for several reasons. It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause. Did her donation of time or money help someone? Is someone better off today because of the donation the donor made? It connects with the emotions.

Donation

GrantNews

AUGUST 22, 2024

Grants can fund students, teachers, researchers, and workers, and even create new opportunities for your library. With GrantWatch, libraries can find funding for capital expenses such as building renovations as well as grants for staff training, equipment, and programming. What is a GrantWatch Library License?

Readiness

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The Ellie Fund right here in Massachusetts has created an online cause marketing program called Give5Get15.com. The concept is simple: donate $5 and you get coupons worth at least $15 to eight local businesses. And your donation couldn’t support a better organization. I went to the site and donated my $5.

Retail

GrantNews

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Food Donation Improvement Act reduces liability for donors who make food donations. How The Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) Improves Food Insecurity For American Families On January 5, 2023, the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. However, there is good news. How, you may ask?

Liability

GrantNews

JANUARY 12, 2024

Research shows that 52% of small business owners donate to charity, with 42% of that portion donating up to $1000. Along with their charitable donations, independent businesses also produce 16 times more patents per employee in comparison to large patenting firms, according to the Small Business Administration.

Mentor

GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2024

In addition, they are given expressly for causes like stimulating the economy, providing goods and services to underserved communities, and funding projects that align with the goals of that federal agency or governing entity. With so many grants waiting to fund good causes, there’s no time to waste.

Government

GrantNews

AUGUST 20, 2024

This includes agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation. Below is a current list of grants and other funding for small businesses (including independent retailers). Funding will be for operating expenses, including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs.

Retail

GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2024

That’s one reason USDA hosted pollinators at the recent White House Easter Egg Roll and is distributing pollinator-friendly seed packets to the public donated by the Burpee Seed Co. Because of this, having a pipeline of grants to apply for is the best way to secure funding for your organization.

Grants

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. Drive up bids by throwing in meet-and-greet opportunities or private transportation. Partner with Local Businesses : Collaborate with local establishments for experiences, gift certificates, or product donations.

Budget

GrantNews

JUNE 3, 2024

Shelters around the country typically work at capacity with limited funds. Grant funding ensures animal shelters have the funding required to keep their doors open. Is your animal shelter low on funding? This lack of funding is precisely why pet grants exist. If you believe in a cause, make the commitment!

Grants

GrantNews

AUGUST 5, 2024

(destguides.com, “ 50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Georgia State You Should Know ) Below is a current list of grants and other funding to benefit communities and individuals in the State of Georgia. Funding is for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development.

Letter Of Inquiry

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

GrantWatch is observing this month-long celebration by providing a number of grants and other funding opportunities for projects and programs to support Native American heritage. Support ranges from monetary donations to ALDI gift cards. In fact, funding is for written, oral, digital and visual storytelling projects.

Government

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2013

That’s the driving ethos behind our donation programs and educational content — be smarter with your tech dollars, so you can use more of your funds and resources to accomplish your mission. We also know, being a nonprofit ourselves, that your organization spends its resources in a myriad of places.

Funding

Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

GivingTuesday also kicks off what the nonprofit industry refers to as giving season —when organizations receive up to 30% of their annual donations— from November 29 through December 31. . These goals could be either about raising funds or increasing the impact of your nonprofit. This year, GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022. .

Transportation

Fundly

APRIL 29, 2024

If you’re looking to fundraise and accept donations online, this means you can reach a wider audience than ever before. By collecting online donations, you can tap into the passion and generosity of a global community and raise more for your cause. According to the CAF World Giving Index , 4.2 Broader fundraising reach.

Donation

Selfish Giving

JUNE 13, 2012

BOSTON’S ELLIE FUND COMPETES IN TWIVE AND RECEIVE. Support the Ellie Fund Now! to help the Ellie Fund win a national competition being sponsored by Razoo.com. Help the Ellie Fund win its share of $30,000 in prize money. John and I are proud to be working with The Ellie Fund on Twive and Receive.

Transportation

Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2021

That’s the driving ethos behind our donation programs and educational content — be smarter with your tech dollars, so you can use more of your funds and resources to accomplish your mission. We also know, being a nonprofit ourselves, that your organization spends its resources in a myriad of places.

Funding

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To that end, we recognizes the importance of highlighting grant funding specific to California and those things its residents hold dear. In the meantime, GrantWatch has selected some funding and support opportunities for readers to peruse. In addition, funding is for the purchase of equipment or for building-related projects.

Grants

GrantNews

JUNE 24, 2024

Funding supports and promotes conservation in both rural and urban areas. Funding supports activities in the following focus areas: community development, education and youth, economic mobility, and financial wellness. Funding supports production and exhibition costs, artist fees, and promotional [and] marketing campaigns.

LOI

Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

The resultant traffic and chaos from commuters attempting alternate methods of transportation including ferries, buses, and carpooling likely resulted in something of a local holiday – as highways turned into parking lots. The majority of academic research in this area has been funded or motivated by transportation improvement efforts.

Training

Tom Ahern

MARCH 4, 2024

While each region provides services to seniors, we do not offer the same services across the regions (for instance, our rural regions provide transportation while the urban region does not. Our donors are very focused on keeping their donations in their communities. But for now it is me and my valued fund/marketing assistant.

Transportation

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2013

For a very long time faith-based 501(c)(3) charitable organizations have been in a special category and were often barred from foundation grants and corporate donations even though there has never been a strictly legal reason for this. ” The school is funded by student tuitions and church member donations.

Transportation

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Just remember, your job is to write a fundraising email that will get opened, get read, and get the action you are seeking: a donation. . Think about having a conversation with a person who has made a donation in the past and might make another donation. These jobs can be accessed via public transportation.

Fundraising

GrantNews

APRIL 2, 2024

To that end, GrantWatch presents the following funding opportunities. Join us in improving on the past, making our present livable, and laying the foundation for future generations with workforce development funding. Funding is intended to help local employers become more productive and competitive.

Training