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

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts.

Demographics

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a way to manage grants and donations more effectively, understanding fiscal agents can help you move forward with fewer risks and more confidence. They accept donations, handle bookkeeping, file tax documents and ensure everything meets state and federal regulations.

Logic Model

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Traditional Fundraising : This involves direct mail, email campaigns, and social media posts asking for donations. Stewardship-Focused Activities : Instead of asking for donations , this approach encourages donors to honor a caregiver or send a message of appreciation. Dont forget to share on your favorite social media channels !

Media

GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Network with local freelance photographers who connect with your mission and see if theyre willing to donate some of their time and talent for your highest bidder. 1 Fan Basket $ Sports teams from high schools to colleges and professional teams are often willing to donate merchandise to create a basket for your auction.

Donation

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Collaboration with ESPERA partners allows for various support, including workshops and regular staff visits. Destination: Collaboration When Natasha was at the Mary’s Pence Annual Board Meeting in October 2023, she had an idea after a meeting about donor groups and a brainstorming session about non-monetary donations.

Mentor

Candid

JULY 2, 2025

The flow of even small donations to nonprofits is highly susceptible to market volatility. Photo credit: Sarah Nasser/Sesame Workshop The post Why ‘big bets’ matter more than ever: Supporting nonprofits with flexible, long-term, ‘durable’ capital appeared first on Candid insights.

Government

GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2025

Raffles: Guests can purchase raffle tickets ahead of time and during the tournament for a chance to win appealing prizes procured from personal and business donations. Offer a skills workshop Charity golf tournaments may be unappealing to anyone who isnt good at golf. With these features, you can receive donations anytime, anywhere.

Fundraising

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

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. Click here to save a seat in our next workshop.

Instrumentl

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Ideas include product sales such as cookie dough, popcorn, tumblers, or discount cards, along with online donations and event-based fundraisers. They offer something tangible in return for the donation, making participation appealing. Fundraising Angles: Accept direct monetary donations of anyamount.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In-Kind Contributions : Donations of services or goods that may also support the project. For individuals looking to refine their skills, consider exploring grant writing workshops or pursuing grant writing certification. For more information on available training options, visit our article on grant writing workshops.

Grant Writing

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Conferences and Workshops : Attending conferences and workshops on animal welfare and rescue can provide hands-on learning and networking opportunities. Membership and Donation Drives Launch a membership campaign and ask supporters to make a monthly gift to support the shelter. Our 100+ fundraising ideas might inspire you.

Policies

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

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

We host art exhibits, performances, and workshops to showcase LGBTQ+ talent and foster self-expression, while recruiting facilitators to lead peer support groups. All items we sell are donated by the community around us. We have a thrift shop to help fund our programs.

IT

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

DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2025

Create a walkathon fundraising page and use tools like peer-to-peer fundraising and pledge forms to track donations. Organize a Purple Day Encourage your workplace or school to host a “Purple Day,” where employees and students wear purple to support domestic violence awareness and donate to show support.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 4, 2025

From emails to donation pages, Qgiv by Bloomerang recommends making the supporter experience mobile-friendly, with quick load times and responsive design. Whether a new supporter donates $10 or 10 hours of volunteer time , they deserve the same welcoming treatment. Optimizing for mobile. Making experiences social.

IT

DoJiggy

JUNE 10, 2025

Ask local restaurants and businesses for raffle item donations, and advertise their business on your raffle website. Run a Garden Workshop Series Educational workshops are a win-win for your gardens: they raise funds and promote your garden’s mission. How to structure it : Offer workshops in person or online.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

F undraising Best Practice Resources On-demand webinar: Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: Engaging Everyday Donors Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising Finance and Operations Best Practice Resources Webinar (March 25): Navigating Federal Funding: Essential Risk (..)

Funding

Bonterra

AUGUST 5, 2025

She’s helped thousands of marketers build skills specific to nonprofit communications through workshops and educations sessions and is excited to host the first branding conference for nonprofits in September. For 27 years, Beth and her team have developed nonprofit branding, marketing and fundraising communication.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Grant funding is the key that empowers minority women-owned businesses so they can drive innovation, champion diversity, and strengthen economic growth! These visionary women enrich our economy with their unique perspectives and creative solutions. Indeed, they reflect the rich diversity of our nation.

Grant

Center for Major Gifts

MAY 4, 2025

She and nine volunteers are calling everyone they know to find space for the winter workshops. No one donated.] .” FRESH: “Jan Brady is clearing her dining room table for next weeks committee meeting. So far, deals with the VFW, Fairview Center, Polk College, the JCC, and St. Pauls have fallen through. Want to help?

Publishing

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 4, 2025

Parents and community members can also contribute by volunteering to hide eggs or donate candy. Craft Stations & Easter Workshops If youre looking for Easter fundraising ideas for primary schools , crafts are a perfect fit. Parents donate items, and these baskets are auctioned off to the highest bidders.

Goals

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

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. Nurture your planned giving donors.

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Retail

Greater Giving

JULY 16, 2025

When most nonprofits think of sponsorships, they think of large monetary donations. Educational workshops: As Studio Pro mentions in their marketing guide, sponsorships allow businesses to foster relationships. Offer Creative Ways to Sponsor Your Nonprofit. However, a small business might not have a significant amount of funds to give.

Proposal

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

Even smaller initiatives can help build your donor base so that you have a larger group to market your cornerstone fundraisers and donation campaigns to. Dont be shy about asking for in-kind donations, favors, and additional help from your community. Ask committee members, local wine shops, wineries, or vineyards to donate bottles.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A grantwriting workshop and the continuation of arts shows in the local library are examples. We will demonstrate the real-world impact of donations and gifts to create trust and confidence among our community. Having an MOU with giving agencies is helpful when we ask for funding next cycle.

Goals

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Online Auctions Leverage your business network to gather donated goods and serviceseverything from spa packages to restaurant gift cards. Networking Breakfast or Luncheon Series Organize monthly or quarterly networking events with local speakers or workshops. Ask member businesses for prize donations in return for publicity.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

DoJiggy

AUGUST 5, 2025

DoJiggy’s fundraising platform offers customizable campaign pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, online donation tools, and more to help your club thrive. Charge a small admission fee, sell refreshments and raffle tickets, and ask attendees to vote on their favorite project with dollar donations.

Donation

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Event Budget Templates for Nonprofits Some of the most frequent events we see nonprofits execute are fundraisers and workshops. Utilize these templates and modify them for your organization’s events. Here’s two budget templates to make your own! Simply download a copy and customize it to your needs.

Template

CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready to level up your supporter engagement game with the most sought-after workshop of the summer! Join us for an incredible supporter engagement workshop where leading experts will uncover the secrets to building a rock-solid team of supporters. Registration is free!

Retainer

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The truth is that major donors are no different than any other group of donors–they want to help causes they’re passionate about and they will continue donating money as long as they’re getting the proper return on investment (ROI) for their charitable giving.

Retainer

Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Individual donations dropped by 2.4%, with their share of total giving slightly decreasing from 67.4% In contrast, the Giving USA Foundation’s annual report highlights that donations rose to $557.16 Donation Sources: Individuals: Donated $374.4 Corporations: Donated $36.55 Charitable giving in the U.S.

Letter Of Inquiry