Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

At Giving Compass, we’re often asked how to find nonprofits that “give the largest percentage of their donation to the cause.” The Overhead Myth: Why it Falls Short Many donors approach giving with the intention of making the biggest impact with their dollar. Reading Nonprofit Financials: What Matters Most?

Metrics

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Funding Restrictions Before writing grant proposals , your finance and executive teams should collaborate to determine how each grants funding requirements align with your nonprofits overall strategic plan. Grant funds usually come with restrictions, so understand each funders limitations and plan accordingly.

Finance

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community. Long-Term Sustainability Planning To maximize the impact of local grants, organizations should focus on long-term sustainability.

Grant

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Fortunately, recognizing the need for diversified funding years ago, we created the Childrens Emergency Fund with unrestricted donations from individual donors, corporate partners, and grantmakers. But the current terminations of USAID grants put our stabilityand, more importantly, our programs for childrenat risk.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit Social Media Grants and In-Kind Donations Website, Social Media, Branding, Creative, and Technical Services : In-kind grants valued at up to $10,000 to nonprofits for marketing and website design services. Funding supports community events that align with the funding source’s strategic plan.

Media

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. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Corporate philanthropy: Matching gifts, volunteer grants, sponsorships.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

The new feature makes it dramatically easier for nonprofits to raise more money, expand reach, and save time by sharing fundraising campaigns directly into social feeds, all with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking. With Bonterra DonorDrive, nonprofits already see a 154% increase in funds raised per campaign. rail-container).hide();

Retail

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Creating a sense of urgency can drive quicker responses and increase donation rates. Make it easy for donors to take the next step, whether it’s making a donation, attending an event, or sharing your message. Clearly articulate why immediate action is necessary and how donor contributions will make a difference.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JUNE 11, 2025

Success stories from Saint Therese’s recent event demonstrated the impact of strategic planning and community involvement, resulting in increased revenue and engagement. Leveraging Donor Data : Leveraging donor data for future event planning, targeted communications, and supporting campaigns builds trust and enhances engagement.

Strategic Plan

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Your Strategic Plan Thanking shouldn’t stop after a week. Every donor should have a plan. And within that plan, you should include three to four “just because” thank-you moments across the year. Recognition loses its meaning when the follow-through is sloppy. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

“By transforming volunteers into lifelong donors, organizations can start to see a reversal in declining donation trends and all-time low records of individual donation rates,” says Golden CEO and Founder, Sam Fankuchen. Golden’s globally-awarded and category-defining mobile app turns volunteers into donors.

AI

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Donations to charities/nonprofits exist to give tax breaks for those who actively support the common good through their donations to nonprofits. Too often, and especially now with the increased standard tax deduction, the nonprofit role in American economics is overlooked and misunderstood.

Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We’ll go into the most common and sought-after fundraising sources, including grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and events. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

These grants are fully funded by the Foundation’s in-store Round Up program, where 100% of donations collected at checkout stay local to support health and wellness programs. In a coordinated, same-day event, team members from all 423 Sprouts stores delivered live checks to local organizations. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Award

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

All items we sell are donated by the community around us. They care for the sorting, tagging, pricing, and sale of donated items in the thrift store, assist community members with tech challenges, provide hospitality to visitors, provide labor for yard and home care projects, etc. We have a thrift shop to help fund our programs.

IT

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

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In this step, you should set organizational financial goals and clarify annual goals from the strategic plan. If you will be applying for grants , consider that grant makers want to see how much income is already coming in to reassure them that their donation is not your sole funding source. This is money already coming in.

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Data from our Vital Signs series—supported by the 2024 Generosity Commission Report in—found that, while the overall amount of dollars donated continues to grow, the number of individuals donating money since the last recession has been shrinking. Find and target major donors.

Finance

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. Develop Contingency Plans: Brainstorm potential scenarios that could arise during a recession (e.g.,

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Optimizing Outreach at the Right Place and Right Time The optimal donation ask is personal to everyone, and agentic AI allows nonprofits to leverage these insights like never before. When used thoughtfully, AI empowers nonprofits to build trust at every touch point, turning every message into a relationship-strengthening opportunity.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Weve created resources to help social impact organizations as they respond, from strategic planning to diversifying revenue streams to engaging new donors. This landscape is prompting nonprofits to adapt and evolve as they seek to continue to serve their communities effectively and resiliently.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

What’s Keeping Nonprofit Leaders Up at Night The Truth About Fractional Fundraising Nonprofits Facing Mission-Critical Challenges Comments Subscribe window.dfp_npp_ros_rectangle_1 = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_ros_rectangle_1", [[300,250],[300,600]], "napco-ad-npp_ros_rectangle_1").setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Among the 500 or so that know us well, were getting high praise and a gradual increase in donations, but for us to really get support for our important mission, we need to grow beyond that 500 to 1,500 in the next couple of years.

Mentor

GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

Why Donor Retention Matters for Your Nonprofit Nonprofit donor retention is created by nurturing relationships with donors after their donation has been made. For example, if donors can envision their donation feeding three families or sending a child to camp for a week they will dive deeper into their pockets.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. It sets in motion the goals youve outlined in your strategic plan. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

In line with these findings, when asked about current fundraising challenges, participants across each region shared that the economic situation—and subsequent fewer donations—is the biggest challenge nonprofits are facing now and over the next three years. Rising operational costs are also a bigger worry than in previous years.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

The most recent M+R “Benchmarks” report found that texting had the second-lowest cost per donation ($62) — just behind search ads ($61) — and significantly lower than paid media like Meta, display, connected TV (CTV) and digital audio. If uncertainty is a blocker, consider starting with a pilot. rail-container).hide();

Retail

DonorSnap

JULY 29, 2025

Let’s explore how to transform event attendees into committed supporters through strategic planning and the right technology tools. Step 1: Start Strong with Strategic Registration The donor cultivation journey begins long before your guests walk through the door. It starts with your registration process.

Pass-Through

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Set Clear Financial Goals Work with your leadership or refer to your organizations strategic plan to understand the larger organizational goals. This may include donations, grants, fundraising events, government funding, and even small affiliate programs through your local grocery store.

Budget