The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. Start planning now for a diverse funding strategy that includes individual donations, corporate partnerships, and earned income. This might mean training existing staff, or hiring a dedicated grant writer.

Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grants and Donations to Benefit Local Communities! Grants and in-kind donations to eligible nonprofits to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Support includes both monetary donations and gift cards. Funding for Medical Fellowship Training Programs!

Grants

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

They govern the organization, establish new policies, and ensure that everything is on track to achieve the organization’s goals. To meet those goals, a nonprofit organization requires funding, which is why the responsibility of fundraising also falls to its board members.

Fundraising

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya. We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations.

Demographics

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Do you donate or volunteer for organizations that might be applying for this funding opportunity?

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community.

Grants

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

DoJiggy

MARCH 20, 2025

Choosing the right location and timing and promoting your event effectively are key to maximizing attendance and donations. When used for fundraising, pop-up stores become a unique platform to generate donations and support for your cause. A clear goal will help you stay focused and motivated throughout the fundraising process.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Donation amounts and interests : Financial contributions and areas of interest that help tailor fundraising campaigns. Donation frequency : Information on how often a donor contributes, which can be used to predict future donations. Credit card data : Financial details used for processing donations.

Ethics

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

They’re vague, don’t explain the impact of the donation, and ask for an arbitrary amount of money. Real relationships: Making an ask for a donation immediately after meeting someone is like asking to borrow a car from someone you just met—there isn’t enough trust built to warrant the interaction. Train your AI tool.

AI

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The less focused your nonprofit is, the less likely you are to achieve your goals because the organization is spread too thin. They pick a goal, define strategies, and stay focused on the small handful of metrics that measure the execution of the strategy. The resulting confusion and paralysis can cause low conversion rates.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. To illustrate, the Food Donation Improvement Act(FDIA) was signed into law, specifically, to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste. The research is clear.

AI

Planned Giving

APRIL 1, 2025

As you know, annual fund communications focus on securing donations to support your immediate goals. Your focus needs to be on securing those key December donations. Train your team to promote legacy giving. And its essential to train them to talk to every aspect of your fundraising program. Try something new.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement.

Funding

GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2025

Designed to empower service providers to achieve their professional goals, this funding can be used to launch, expand, or enhance operations. In addition to financial assistance, recipients will be invited to join a business development program offering expert guidance, resources, and training to help them succeed long-term.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. These shouldinclude: Assessing overall success: Did the fundraiser meet its financial and non-financial goals? Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

GivingTuesday should be part of a year-round fundraising plan: Try focusing on an untapped group of potential donors or a specific program or project; offer multiple entry points and options for engagement, beyond financial contributions; and promote a monthly giving program that makes it easy for people to set up recurring donations.

AI

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things. Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start. Use your nonprofits operating budget as a foundation.

Finance

GrantNews

APRIL 29, 2025

Training Programs for Graduate Students Grants to IHEs to provide training programs for graduate students who are pursuing STEM careers. Funding helps train students in high-priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas with comprehensive, innovative, evidence-based, traineeship models. GrantWatch Sample Grants 1.

Readiness

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. When people feel seen and heard, they not only donate or volunteer, theyll also advocate and bring others along, which in turn creates a ripple effect that builds momentum. What is Community Engagement?

Nonprofit

Candid

JULY 2, 2025

The flow of even small donations to nonprofits is highly susceptible to market volatility. Such one-time infusions can help them buy new equipment, train or upskill existing staff, or invest in new technologies. foundation grant is about $50,000 and lasts just over a year. And the one after that.

Government

Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities. By aligning CHW funding with broader health equity goals, healthcare foundations can demonstrate their commitment to reducing health disparities and improving population health outcomes.

Transportation

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Our main goal for 2025 at the Shirley-Eustis House Association is to build a broader network of businesses, institutions, and well-connected individuals who know about us and what were doing. We are focused on slow and steady growth rather than rapid, erratic growth to meet our goals.

Mentor

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It is best that donors see the impact, small as it may be, with each donation. Donor-Centric Management: Transformational Giving Nonprofit leaders who implement donor-centric management into their organization’s daily management are most likely to maximize donations. Diversify Your Funding Sources: Apply For Grants!

Grants

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Regardless of where those funds came from, one thing is certain: not-for-profit (NFP) organizations must maintain the publics trust if they wish to continue receiving donations.

Training

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding. Set realistic goals and systematically reevaluate your strategies. Build a Funding Pipeline For your nonprofit to accomplish its goals, you must have the resources necessary to do so. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns.

Funding

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By dedicating a robust budget to planned giving, youre not only preparing for an influx of future donations but also positioning your institution to benefit from the long-lasting impact of legacy relationships. millionroughly 7-12% of your goal. Meet specific short-term funding goals. Build Your Team Train your gift officers.

Budget

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Mitigate this risk by training your team to handle data and follow privacy compliance laws. For instance, you might have your staff take a data security training course and then test them by sending an example phishing email. Individuals who fall for the phishing email would then be signed up for additional training.

Management

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2025

This cushion can provide vital breathing room if donations or grants decrease unexpectedly. Setting clear, achievable savings goals and allocating a portion of unrestricted donations towards the reserve each month or quarter is crucial. Want to talk to someone to find out if fundraising coaching is right for you?

Budget

Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Case in Point According to the 2023 M+RBenchmarks report, nonprofits that maintained consistent branding and simplified their donation pages saw marked improvements in conversion rates. Studies show that more than half of supporters want to know an organizations story before deciding whether to donate.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding this purpose can guide the grant writing process, ensuring that proposals align with the funder’s goals. Impact of Grants on Students Grants also play a significant role in education by providing students with financial assistance to pursue their academic goals. Evaluation Plan Methods to measure project success.

Grant Writing

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Resources for Learning and Training about Animal Welfare There are many resources available for learning about animal welfare, including: Online Courses and Webinars : The Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Course and the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior and Welfare Course are comprehensive online courses on animal welfare and behavior.

Policy

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Grant Opportunities for Religious Organizations In-Kind Book Donations In-kind book donations of reading material to underserved communities. The program provides books to communities and schools throughout the world. This program uses strategies that promote family bonding through the use of literature.

Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. Provide guidance and recommendations for training on the Boards fiduciary responsibilities, such as how to read a form 990 and the financial audit. They are likely not experts in investment management.

Award

Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Your existing development staff can implement bequest marketing strategies without extensive additional training. Bequests Generate Substantially Larger Gifts Than Lifetime Donations Extensive research consistently shows that donors leave significantly larger bequests than they contribute during their lifetime.

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

These gifts are often the largest and most impactful contributions a donor will ever makewith the average planned gift ranging from 200-300 times larger than a typical annual donation. ” Appreciated Securities : “Donating stocks or bonds that have increased in value since you acquired them.” Gratitude opens doors.

Policy

The Almoner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Many pastors have little if any formal training in fundraising. The pastors in the diocese show the videos, pass out the pamphlets, and talk about their goals for the annual appeal. These efforts help to inspire donations from local Catholics.

Fundraising