Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Here are a few reasons why internal controls are especially important for nonprofit organizations: Safeguarding Assets: Nonprofits often have limited resources and rely heavily on donations and grants. Train Staff: Provide training to staff on internal control policies and procedures.

Policy

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

These are some of the dos and don’ts of proper board fundraising, as well as how software can help you meet your fundraising goals. When properly trained, board members can make excellent fundraisers, contributing directly to the realization of the organization’s mission, which can be a powerful motivator.

Fundraising

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

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations use CRMs to track donor information, but most are missing out on the benefits that come from integrating them with their other software. Here are the tools that can make the biggest difference: Payment management platform integrations: These tools process and track donations and help ensure compliance.

CRM

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

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

This metric , which measures how much a nonprofit spends on administration (such as rent, salaries, software licensing, etc.) At Giving Compass, we’re often asked how to find nonprofits that “give the largest percentage of their donation to the cause.”

Metrics

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

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

It’s more than just adopting software; it’s picking the right partner that will amplify your efforts, save time, and empower your supporters. However, engaging donors effectively and converting them into fundraisers requires more than clunky interfaces and static donation options. This alone can often cover the cost of your software.

Nonprofit

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

For instance, your data about volunteers might be housed in your volunteer management software and not get transferred to your CRM, preventing you from easily checking which donors also volunteer. For instance, leverage software that allows you to create access levels. The majority of data breaches are caused by human error.

Management

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

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

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships. Board members determine how funds are distributed, but some donations come with restrictions based on the donors wishes. Corporations For-profit businesses. Government Federal, state, and local governments.

Funding

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding. Investing in grant databases, donor management software, or a grant writer can create a higher return by building time for your team to focus on mission-critical tasks. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns.

Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Working with your program and development teams, your finance staff identifies funding gaps, supplies important budget numbers, sets up projects in your accounting software, establishes spending approvals, and creates reporting schedules. Here are the key roles for your finance office throughout the government grant lifecycle.

Government

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.

Award

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Increased Efficiency Using event management software can streamline tedious processes such as ticketing, sponsorship coordination, and communication with supporters. Real-Time Updates: Event software can send reminders to attendees or update them about schedule changes. Include key stakeholders in software demos or vendor discussions.

Software

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

GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

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. There are five key stages involved in the donor cycle: 1 Identification – Determine who you plan to ask for a donation. How best to maximize donor engagement.

Nonprofit

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. However, the philanthropic landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Funding

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have no training in marketing or fundraising. And of course I wanted to increase our donations. We had our own in-house donor base software program that was actually ahead of its time and worked well for us. But it was becoming obsolete with software limitations. I have taken several of your courses and read your blog.

Donation

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Struggling to pick the questions you should answer when asking for a donation? ​In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what sways company decision-makers when reviewing donation requests.

Instrumentl

DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

Participants can set up personal fundraising pages, and spectators can donate to their favorite players. Work with local businesses to secure prize donations and maximize profits. Charge a daily or weekly registration fee and offer hands-on training sessions to build interest in the sport while raising funds.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

Unengaged or Improperly Trained Boards Aside from providing fiduciary responsibility and strategic advisory services to your organization, your board and CEO must create a strong partnership. It should inspire enthusiasm, encourage commitment, set standards of excellence, be ambitious but realistic and, most importantly, be measurable.

Retail

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Marketing automation is a way to handle repetitive marketing tasks using software. Once set up, these actions happen based on triggers like someone joining your list, clicking a link or making a donation. If you’re looking for smarter ways to reach people, grow support and spend less time on repetitive work, this guide is for you!

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Retail

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

When your nonprofit aims to maximize donor outreach , you’re likely hoping to reach new supporters or secure recurring donations. Understanding Planned Gifts Let’s begin by understanding precisely what planned gifts are and how they differ from other types of donations. Train staff and board members.

CRM

Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2025

Given the nonprofit accounting complexity involved, make sure your staff is properly trained in these regulations and understands nonprofit-specific accounting practices as well as compliance requirements. Check out our infographic or request a demo to learn more about how fund accounting software simplifies endowment management.

Finance

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

How to do it: Gather donations from familiesespecially those of outgoing sixth gradersbefore the previous year ends. How to do it: Suggest a sponsored Dry January, where teachers and parents give up alcohol for the month and donate what they save. Ask parents or local garden stores to donate seedlings.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

How do they hire, train, and retain people? Retirement plans and bonuses. Professional development. Appreciation days and casual dress codes. Small gestures, like snacks or Friday half-days. Then study successful nonprofits. What does their internal culture look like? setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Bonterra

JULY 28, 2025

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Grant Management Software

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit organizations Where nonprofits serve a broad purpose for the public good with funding from donations and grants , not-for-profit organizations serve a smaller community or member base and are primarily funded by membership dues and fees. Are you a nonprofit looking to grow your impact?

Nonprofit

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This guide covers what you need to know to expertly manage volunteers through the following sections: Volunteer management: FAQs Volunteer management best practices How volunteer management software can help Volunteer management: FAQs What is volunteer management? Day 5 – Highlight upcoming training sessions.

Management

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Catering/simple refreshments Audio/visual equipment Download the free Nonprofit Workshop/Training Budget Template HERE Event Budget Templates for Associations Associations are known for their annual conferences – they can be complex with many event expenses.

Template

Bonterra

JULY 16, 2025

The right CSR software can help you engage your employees and boost your impact. Microsoft Industry: Software/technology Technology giant Microsoft is no stranger to CSR initiatives. Google Industry: Software/technology Google has long been known as a company that is dedicated to CSR.

Ethics

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. Well cover everything from showing appreciation to finding the best software partner or consultant. Invest in volunteer management software.

Software

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Process incoming donations? Explain the “Why” to Your Small Team To initiate a successful change—specifically to a new fundraising software platform —organizations of any size need to have a strategic perspective about the change. Talk about the problem or the gap the new software will solve. Coordinate an upcoming event?

CRM