Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 6, 2025
Early in my fundraising career, my then boss gave me a great piece of advice to celebrate wins. What she meant was to not only look at how much money you raised, but to evaluate the many other indicators of progress that can often be overlooked. In the grant world, its easy to just look at the bottom line, asking yourself How much money did we raise from grants this year?
Clairification
MARCH 3, 2025
How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? Two words: EMPATHY. INNOVATION. These are the two qualities most needed in todays topsy-turvy world. And theyre by far the best way to connect meaningfully with your constituents. Id like you to think of them as your newly essential fundraising and communication strategies. Apply them to everything you do for the duration of this uncertain, challenging time.
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Millionaire Grant Lady
MARCH 3, 2025
As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. As you are building revenue sources, you need to focus on diversifying funding sources. There are three main types of grants.
Joe Garecht Fundraising
MARCH 1, 2025
For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. This warning was based on facts, not politics. Writing government grants takes an inordinate amount of time, and these grants involve far more legal and accounting risk than non-governmental grants. Federal, state, and local government grants are inherently political (even if non-profits pretend they aren't), meaning that government grants are always at risk when legisla
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GrantNews
MARCH 3, 2025
GrantWatch is the gateway for small business grants for entrepreneurs ! As spring blossoms, it’s easy to feel like slowing down and enjoying the season, but now is actually a great time to focus on your business. While the warmer days are tempting, the world of entrepreneurship still requires attention and action. Our economy is just beginning to recover after a challenging period, but obstacles like high inflation, rising interest rates, and systemic barriers continue to hold many busines
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Gail Perry Group
MARCH 6, 2025
It's a terrible time for many nonprofit organizations in the US right now! Many nonprofits are facing serious and/or even catastrophic funding cuts. If this is you and your organization, you're deeply into crisis mode! We feel for you! And, to help you today, here's our best advice on a crisis fundraising plan. Clearly one of your first steps is to communicate - and your second step is to ask your stakeholders and donors to help.
Joe Garecht Fundraising
MARCH 1, 2025
If you want to raise more money this year than ever before, it starts with your fundraising plan. Every non-profit needs a strong fundraising plan in order to thrive. Most fundraisers think creating a new fundraising plan is too hard – or too time-consuming. There's so much to do, they think they just don't have time for a new plan. The truth is… fundraising planning doesn't need to be hard or overly time-consuming.
GrantNews
MARCH 6, 2025
Engineering grants open doors for students, researchers, and professionals to innovate, explore, and advance groundbreaking technologies. Whether you’re a college student developing the next big tech innovation, a veteran pursuing a STEM degree, or a startup tackling climate change, grant funding opportunities can help turn ideas into reality.
Blackbaud
MARCH 3, 2025
In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Your ultimate goal is to channel as many resources as possible toward your mission. However, having the right backend infrastructure helps you make informed decisions and streamline processes that benefit the organization in the long run.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 3, 2025
The donation from the late Thomas Melly and his wife, Judith, will launch the Melly Institute for Business, Innovation and Leadership, and support around 100 scholarships a year. By Maria Di Mento Hobart and William Smith Colleges Judy and Thomas Melly. Plus, the reality television pioneer Jonathan Murray gave his journalism school $10 million, and Montana State University and Wabash College received big gifts.
Candid
MARCH 6, 2025
Given the challenges U.S. nonprofits are facing in 2025, can they count on continued charitable giving from individual donors? Dunham + Companys latest Donor Confidence Survey offers a hint of optimismcontingent on economic conditions going forward. Fielded between November 10 and 25, 2024, among 1,492 U.S. donors who gave at least $20 to charity in 2023, the survey found 79% of those who planned to continue giving said theyd give the same amount or more this year.
GrantNews
MARCH 4, 2025
Grants for Disabilities provide access to resources, support, and opportunities for greater independence and inclusion. In addition, they help to break down barriers that still exist in healthcare, education, and daily life. People with disabilities continue to face challenges, including lower-quality care and poorer health outcomes. According to the NIH, National Library of Medicine , “Health disparities refer to differences in health outcomes… linked to a history of social, economi
CauseVox
MARCH 4, 2025
When nonprofits run online fundraising campaigns, it’s easy to only focus on the big picturehitting that overall fundraising goal. But for donors, especially those giving smaller amounts, it can be hard to see how their contribution really makes a difference. The good news? People are more likely to give (and even give more!) when they clearly understand their impact.
Strategic Grants
MARCH 5, 2025
Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. And while outcomes measurement continues to be a challenge for many charities, the recent focus on how organisations apply a gender lens to project outcomes seems to be catching many off guard. But, what do funders mean by this?
Future Fundraising Now
MARCH 6, 2025
I was talking to a fundraiser for a medical charity about how they talk to their donors. They had a pretty amazing advantage: A large majority of their donors had close personal connection with the disease the charity was focused on. The donors came in several groups: People who have the disease. Close family member of people who have the disease. People who know people who have the disease.
Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 6, 2025
Data is a key component of any strong grant application. But data goes beyond just information about your nonprofits workit also includes insights about your geographical region and the broader issue your program addresses. Sometimes it can feel like this data is locked behind a paywall or buried deep in the internet. However, there is actually a wealth of free and reputable data availableif you know where to look.
Center for Major Gifts
MARCH 4, 2025
Major gifts fundraising can feel like a delicate dance between building genuine relationships and meeting lofty revenue goals. It demands patience, dedication, andperhaps most importantlypersistence. Without persistence, a promising donor might slip through the cracks, or a prospect on the verge of making a transformative gift might never receive that nudge to come on board.
Strategic Grants
MARCH 2, 2025
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s crucial to recognise the ongoing need for support and empowerment of women and girls across various sectors. In honour of this significant day, were sharing some upcoming grant funding opportunities supporting women and girls. These opportunities aim to foster gender equality, promote women’s leadership, and address the unique challenges faced by women in diverse communities.
Future Fundraising Now
MARCH 4, 2025
Today, March 4th, is the only date that’s also a command: <I>March forth!</I> That’s why today is National Grammar Day. I don’t follow the logic either. But I’ll take any chance to get nerdy about words! So here are some grammar (and usage) rules for fundraisers: Fundraising paragraphs don’t need to start with a topic sentence.
Blue Avocado
MARCH 3, 2025
If you’re reading this, you probably already know about the problems that nonprofits like yours are facing with their insurance: Rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and in some cases, the loss of coverage altogether. Many of these nonprofits have never made a claim. Going forward, it will be increasingly difficult for nonprofits to secure the insurance they require to keep their doors open.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 4, 2025
Download this donation list template so that your organization never loses track of which donations youve gotten, as well as who sent them and whether or not theyve received a thank-you letter.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 4, 2025
By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon The former New York City mayor gave $3.7 billion. Six donors on the list gave $1 billion or more. Plus, see the rest of our March issue , published online today.
The Grantsmanship Center
MARCH 5, 2025
Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. Problem analysis includes the definition of the problem along with why it is happening. As you design a program, clear analysis of the problem leads logically to the outcomes (objectives) of the program. And understanding the causes of the problem gives direction for the approach (methods).
Blackbaud
MARCH 4, 2025
Being a school leader is a challenging yet rewarding role. It requires a balance of management skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to navigate complex situations. The most successful leaders also have the capacity for deep empathy and a passion for education. Two former independent school heads recently joined Blackbauds K12 team. Tory Amorello was head of Waterville Valley Academy in New Hampshire and Emily Heim was head of Gardner School of Arts & Sciences in Vancouver, Washingto
Future Fundraising Now
MARCH 3, 2025
Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of February: 207 ways to write better fundraising 8 steps to success for fundraisers How many appeals should you send? [PODCAST] 9 reasons your nonprofit newsletter doesnt raise money What you can do about the chaotic federal funds situation Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?
Big Fundraising Ideas
MARCH 4, 2025
Easter Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Inspiring Your Springtime GivingSpirit Blog Summary: This post highlights various Easter fundraising ideas for schools, from egg hunts and bake sales to evening movie nights and talent shows. Each suggestion can be customized to fit primary, middle, or high schools, ensuring no one is left out. Whether you choose a cheerful Egg Your Yard surprise or a grand carnival, these ideas aim to unite communities for a great cause.
Candid
MARCH 4, 2025
Candid exists to provide the nonprofit sector with the data it needs to do good. Transparency was the reason our legacy organizations, Foundation Center and GuideStar, were created decades agoand it continues to be at the heart of Candids work today. We believe that sharing good data supports funders, nonprofits, and others in achieving their missions and that transparency enables the sector to thrive by building trust.
Capital Campaign Pro
MARCH 3, 2025
Wealth screening has significantly improved how organizations identify and prioritize potential donors for all types of fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns. By analyzing publicly available financial, philanthropic, and demographic data, nonprofits can refine their fundraising strategies and focus on donors with both the capacity and inclination to give.
Tech Soup
MARCH 7, 2025
Adobe Express has a plethora of graphic, video, presentation, and PDF editing tools that make it easy to quickly create professional-quality outreach materials. Grab a flyer template to promote your next fundraiser, edit together clips of volunteers serving your community, or create a visually stunning annual report for your organization.
Planned Giving
MARCH 4, 2025
The best planned giving marketing doesnt shoutit invites. Viken Mikaelian Tweet Matching gifts are one of the most powerful tools in a fundraisers arsenal. When donors know their contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar (or more), their perceived impact instantly doublessometimes even triples. This not only increases the likelihood of an initial gift but often encourages donors to give at higher levels than they originally intended.
Candid
MARCH 3, 2025
To date, over 75,000 nonprofits have contributed their demographic data to Candid, representing an increase of 50% since 2022. This influx of data is the result of Demographics via Candid, an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share this data one time, on the Candid profile, where it can be easily accessed by funders and other stakeholders across the field.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 6, 2025
Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!
DoJiggy
MARCH 4, 2025
Get ready to turn your prom night into the most unforgettable experience with these 10 creative and profitable Prom and After-Prom fundraising ideas! Whether you’re a student organization looking to fundraise for prom or the Junior class organizing an after-prom event, these ideas can generate the funds you need. From unique themed events to interactive games and activities, this article will provide you with a variety of options to choose from.
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