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.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Platforms like DoJiggy offer powerful tools designed to streamline event management, making it easier for organizations to achieve their goals. Digital Fundraising: Incorporate online auctions , merchandise sales, and virtual donation requests. Learning Curve Another concern is the time required to train staff on new tools.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

The numbers are down, but you’ve still got plenty of time to end the year ahead — far ahead — of your goals. This short training will show you exactly what you want to look at when segmenting your donor base for your EOY appeal. Go online and make a donation to your organization. Why end-of-year fundraising?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. 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. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right?

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2025

Last Chance April Grants and In-Kind Donations 1. The goal is to protect the right of the public to have access to materials and information stored in the nation’s libraries. In-Kind Book Donations to Educators and After-School Programs Benefiting Low Income Students!

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

But what about donating, you ask? Yes, especially donating. There’s been a huge influx of donors paying with ACH and Venmo for a few reasons: it’s fast, easy, and secure for donors, that’s why nonprofits using these payment methods are seeing higher average donation sizes. donation with Stripe or PayPal).

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Volunteer lifecycle stage The goal of this stage Strategies to use at this stage Recruitment Introduce your volunteer opportunities to new audience members and inspire them to sign up. Send ongoing communications, offer regular training sessions, and demonstrate volunteers’ impact using data. Involving volunteers in fundraising.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

To help your team meet its fundraising goals, weve compiled a list of over 30 best lacrosse fundraiser ideas that are engaging, profitable, and easy to execute. Participants can set up personal fundraising pages, and spectators can donate to their favorite players. You can even livestream the event for virtual donations.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The program is for technical assistance and training to address rural community water and wastewater problems. One of the three main priorities is clean water , with the goal of protecting and restoring the quality of freshwater, coastal, and nearby oceanic areas of the United States. Grants to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Area s!

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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.

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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?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Despite fundraising reluctance—for some board members, it’s an outright refusal—you can put a strategy in place to help your board members become the best fundraisers they can be and, in the process, make great strides in meeting your mission goals. It should contain clear expectations, realistic action steps, and attainable goals.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

The article also points you to additional Candid resources on developing a nonprofit budget, including our free trainings: What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets? In alignment with your nonprofits strategic plan , set financial goals (e.g., The good news is that budgets arent as complicated as most people fear, she writes.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere. and achieve their goals.

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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.

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