Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Annual giving is the collection of donations throughout the year to support an organization’s day-to-day operations and programs. Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt.

Donation

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The program is for technical assistance and training to address rural community water and wastewater problems. While in the two-year educational training program, fellowship participants (fellows) will receive wages, health benefits, and relocation and travel expenses. Grants to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Area s!

Funding

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While the TCJA didnt change charitable giving deduction limits - you could still deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income for cash donations - it reduced most tax rates and doubled the standard deduction to $12,000 for individual filers and $24,000 for couples. Here's the bombshell: Only 7.5% of Americans now itemize their taxes.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Here are a few other skills for fundraising that can transfer from a grants-based approach or can be acquired with minimal training: Technology proficiency: It helps to have (or to prioritize learning) basic skills with database management or, as it is often called in fundraising, constituent relationship management ( CRM ) systems.

Funding

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

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Priority will be for farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitality, and agriculture education, including food shelf donations, grain bin safety equipment and training, and local FFA and 4-H support. Grants of up to $10,000 to eligible ag retailers and cooperatives to support neighborhood projects.

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amplifi

MAY 8, 2025

Whether someone donates money, volunteers their time, joins your staff, or serves on your board of directors, its because they want to do their part in furthering your nonprofits goals. Hopefully, you have a process for training new board members to talk about your organizations work. Train them to seal the deal.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JULY 17, 2025

In-Kind Donations of Musical Instruments to USA Public Schools In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA public schools with established music programs. The funding is for expenses for a range of programs, including music training. Grants and In-Kind Support for Music Programs 1.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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. This approach not only provides financial stability but also makes your organization more attractive to grant makers.

Grant

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Each reshare, comment, and like on your posts increases visibility, creating more opportunities for donations and boosting your campaign’s success. Crypto fundraising: diversifying donations for GivingTuesday. Here’s how to donate wisely. Discover how to tap into social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support. Hold training sessions to introduce these best practices to your team, and compile them in a handbook for easy reference going forward.

CRM

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

GrantNews

JUNE 18, 2025

businesses can apply for grants of $2,500 , along with valuable in-kind donations, to help cover essential operating costs and support growth. Ontario Small Business Launch Grant New and early-stage businesses in Ontario’s Niagara Region can apply for $5,000 in funding plus in-kind training and mentorship. For more info, click here.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. For example, American Red Cross offers training programs for volunteers with specific skills to help during a time of need. In response, people often step up and ask, “How can I help?”

Donation

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.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Make Authentic Connections with Supporters Record and use personal details : Use your CRM to track personal details like birthdays, donation anniversaries, and interests. Provide training and support : Even Gen Z needs help learning the best practices in data collection. Create emails that include personalized messaging from this data.

Fundraising

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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GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

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. Board Training Ensuring that your board members are adequately trained for fundraising is the first step in a successful campaign.

Fundraising

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!

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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.

Demographics

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

APRIL 24, 2025

For example, we need to protect and validate updates of donation information for nonprofits. Employee training: Security is about more than just technologyits about people. All Candid employeesnot just developersreceive monthly and annual mandatory training on the latest data security best practices.

AI

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. There are prime times to ask for donations and other times when donors are less likely to donate. Therefore, when will you start asking for these initial upfront donations? If so, when will they be trained?

Calendar

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

GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Grant funding is available for a wide range of programs, including job training, education, housing assistance, and mental health services. Homes and Home Modification for Military Veterans In-kind donations and grants to USA military veterans and their families for homes or home improvement projects.

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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. Capacity Building Grants can provide resources for training, staffing, and development, enhancing the organization’s overall capability to fulfill its mission.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Reviewing past donation patterns, engagement levels, and event participation can provide valuable insights into a donors likelihood of making a major contribution. Unlike smaller, transactional donations, major gifts are often motivated by a donors deep emotional connection to a cause.

Fundraising

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

GrantNews

JUNE 23, 2025

Federal, state, and local agencies regularly offer practical guidance and tools to help individuals and communities prepare, like emergency planning kits, communications strategies, and localized response training. Grants to Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Needs! GrantWatch wants to be part of this effort.

Training

Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Whether as a flash point response to a crisis, natural disaster, or an election, one-time, smaller donations are becoming commonplace. The language of your online donation forms, scripting, print materials, and any other content should center this language. Make it easy to giveor you risk your supporters abandoning their donations.

Donation

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

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. Allowing for extra donations can further boost your profits.

Fundraising

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Across the country, food security organizations are facing a perfect storm of rising demand, plummeting donations, and cascading cuts to federal nutrition programs. Donations are down. Volunteer programs need better training and coordination. Heres what they told us they need from funders: 1. Staff are feeling burned out.

Transportation

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

Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of philanthropic partners, public donations are matched dollar-for-dollardoubling the impact for every organisation involved! On the third Thursday of October each year, the entire rainbow community unites to celebrate, fundraise, and champion the incredible work being done by 120+ LGBTQIA+ non-profits nationwide.

Grant

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Instead of one-time transactions for small amounts of money, in Altruist’s experience working with top-level clients, this approach involves a six- to 12-month-long process for raising millions in new capital.

Fundraising