Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. Where do you start? Just beware!

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Event season is quickly approaching. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events. In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season. Plan and host your upcoming events with confidence!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. Why Diversifying Your Funding Is Essential With nearly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, the competition for funding from all sources is stiff.

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2025

Building Forever Homes with Grant Funding isn’t just a dream, it’s a growing reality for families, veterans, and individuals ready to plant roots. Funding supports education, hunger and housing, and equity and social justice. Funding promotes community involvement in civil and human rights issues.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We have compiled a list of grant funding assistance opportunities for those who have been impacted by the recent severe weather event across Australia. Grant funding assistance: All states Services Australia Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster event, such as fire, storms or floods, in disaster declared areas.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. This guest post by John Killoran covers a variety of revenue sources to help you diversify your funding. For example, event registration software can help with ticketing for an auction.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Every grant writer knows the feeling: deadlines loom, your program narratives are tight, your outcomes are crystal clearand yet, youre still stuck trying to fund the electricity bill, staff salaries, and that squeaky office chair no one wants to admit they broke. Unrestricted funding is like oxygen for nonprofits.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Funding for nonprofits is always a concern, and in today’s financial landscape, securing funding can be daunting. With the help of GrantWatch and strategic financial planning, nonprofits maximize their impact, attract new funding, and grow with confidence. In truth, every decision you make affects the impact of your group.

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Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! What is Your End Goal?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Some organizations may be facing, or preparing for, attacks on their mission and funding shortfalls.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the world turns towards remote socializing, it only makes sense that non-profits would turn to virtual major donor events. Planning for a virtual major donor event takes a little bit of creativity, and may take major gift officers out of their comfort zone. The internets reach is worldwide. The internets reach is worldwide.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Grant funding will enhance local capacity to build equitable and sustainable communities with trust-based grantmaking to support collaborative partnerships. Award funding will be for program expenses.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Shelters hold adoption events, and many organizations partner on drives to help find homes for puppies, kittens, adult, and senior animals. These events connect pets of all ages with people ready to welcome their new friends to their forever homes. However the need often outspends available funds. That’s 3.3 million dogs!

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Community Boost

MAY 13, 2025

There are a lot of tools out there that claim to be able to help you support your organizations mission and put on successful events. Organizations use Auctria to plan and run event and auction fundraisers; theyve raised over 1 Billion with our fundraiser software. Thankfully, partners like Auctria and Community Boost are here to help!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 8, 2025

million distributed by the Funds for the Newest New Yorkers, during a Constitution Day naturalization citizen event on Ellis Island. Prest Robin Hood Grantees of the Legal Aid Society and Immigrant Justice Corps, both recipients of grants among the $5.6 million for historic sites on Long Island.

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GrantNews

MAY 27, 2025

GrantWatch provides access to a wide range of funding options tailored for entrepreneurs determined to grow, adapt, and lead. With GrantWatch as your gateway, theres no better time to pursue funding and help your business goals grow. Each month, a winner will be eligible to receive the funding. You dont want to miss this.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

Municipal grant funding empowers communities to continue enhancing services and making a lasting difference. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of the military, disaster relief, scholarships and continued education, and prevention education. Protect Local Water Supplies!

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Host Community Events Events encourage donor-centric interactions and help nonprofits recruit corporate partners. Do your research.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 5, 2025

As the end of your fiscal year approaches, theres one question on every CEO and board members mind: Will we hit our annual fund goal or fall short? Were talking about your leadership annual fund donors from last year who have not yet given this year. Why leadership annual fund donors? And all eyes are on the bottom line.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A Definitive Guide Grant Research Strategies : How to Locate Funding Opportunities Did you know? For example, a 990 report helps grant-seekers determine how much funding to request. Grant Funding & Services to Nonprofits for Clean-Up Events – Grants of $1,000 and in-kind donations to nonprofits for community clean-up events.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Organizing an event, whether its a charity gala or a school carnival , involves juggling multiple moving parts. Fortunately, incorporating technology into your event planning process can significantly boost efficiency and revenue. Real-Time Updates: Event software can send reminders to attendees or update them about schedule changes.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals. Funding supports programs for safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Funding promotes and builds healthy communities. It stands to reason then, that fostering a strong sense of community is an urgent need we must endeavor to address.

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GrantNews

MARCH 13, 2025

Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. In this article, we’ll dive into the best-secret grants in Florida that you might be missing out on to help you secure the funding you deserve.

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GrantNews

MAY 14, 2025

Grant Funding for Housing Solutions is opening doors for individuals and families across the country. This funding can make all the difference for people struggling to bridge the financial gap between renting and owning. Funding supports education, hunger and housing, and equity and social justice.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In addition, we advise the organizations that subscribe to our database to look for grant funding that supports these activities. To that end, we have provided a list of outdoor activity grant funding for a variety of projects. Priority funding is for projects that focus on healthy eating and exercise.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a national database with over 9,500 available grants , GrantWatch also lists funding opportunities that can help your nonprofit enhance its digital marketing efforts and expand its reach online. Funding supports community events that align with the funding source’s strategic plan.

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Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. Event management. But first, you need to find the right fundraising website to support your campaign.

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GrantNews

APRIL 23, 2025

Press Releases = Free Publicity Got an event, fundraiser, or major milestone? Joint events, fundraisers, or campaigns can introduce your nonprofit to new audiences. Funding is for the purchase of equipment and software, advertising expenses, and consulting services. This grassroots buzz is one of the most powerful (and free!)

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Securing funding is vital for critical programs to flourish. There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. Researching grants can be daunting.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

unrelated fundraising, event planning). Show how these tools will lead to increased funding and fewer missed opportunities. Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? What types of funders? Set boundaries around what isn’t your responsibility (e.g.,

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2025

These devastating events highlight the critical need for education, preparedness, and proactive fire prevention strategies. Grant funding can help. These funding opportunities support organizations working to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, response, and rebuilding efforts.

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DonorSnap

MAY 7, 2025

Donor appreciation events serve as a powerful way to cultivate donor stewardship. These events help nonprofits really drive home thanks and impact on a personal level. This article explores best practices and tips and tricks for hosting a successful donor appreciation event. What are donor appreciation events?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. Understanding Why People Give: Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donors motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask.In

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Renewal anxiety is no jokeand for experienced grant writers, it can feel like a thundercloud hanging over every funding cycle. They build a funding portfolio with multiple sourcesfoundation grants, corporate sponsors, government contractsso theyre not devastated if one big fish swims away. Cue the cold sweat. Action will.

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