Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Here are a few questions to ask your leadership and finance team as you start building your next budget: Has our mission remained the same? Set Clear Financial Goals Work with your leadership or refer to your organizations strategic plan to understand the larger organizational goals. Have our goals shifted this year?

Budget

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? Finance Once your nonprofit or private foundation is tax-exempt, you never have to deal with the IRS again, right? Simple acts can have a big impact on the community!

Budget

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.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Recent findings from the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) highlight financial and staffing pressures across the sector, underscoring the need for tools that improve efficiency and strengthen donor relationships. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

In today’s challenging economic and political environment, the social impact sector is facing increasing pressures related to finances, resources, and tools. While government grants are a vital source for many, one-fourth or more participants in each region say they don’t raise money from government grants.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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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

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

If you are an Executive Director, Director of Development, Director of Finance, Programs or Operations this is your opportunity to connect with peers, gain expert insights, and build connections that help you build a stronger, more resilient organization. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each board member may bring a specific skill or may be a generalist, but in the aggregate, the board provides a full set of business skills to ensure that the executive director is employing best practices — whether it’s finance, budgeting, strategic planning, change management, or succession planning.

Ethics

Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

Budget scenario planning may not be for everyone. If your programs always bring in their budgeted revenue, if your major donors always come through when they say they will, and if you receive every grant you apply for, you dont need budget scenarios. They are excellent for cash flow planning.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nonprofit leaders are invited to Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit, a free virtual event on March 13. Earn free CPE credit, network with other finance leaders and get inspiration to optimize strategic planning, reporting, grant management and accounting operations.

Finance

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

And does your boss even understand the world of grants? The answers vary with every grant professional. We bring in funding for our organization, so some agencies lump us in the finance department. But where is the right fit for a grant professional? We are involved in strategic planning. Ask questions.

Grant

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Grant writing expertise can be a valuable asset when you’re seeking a job. Even if the job itself is not directly related to grant writing, many of the skills you develop in writing and implementing grants strongly relate to superior job attributes.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Having multiple people working on your organization’s finances helps ensure accuracy—not only by delegating tasks efficiently, but also by allowing for additional review of records and reports. What practical steps can we take to get this organization where it needs or wants to be with its finances? Where is there room for improvement?

Finance

GiveSmart

MAY 8, 2024

While working towards accomplishing your organization’s mission, development and finance teams have different timelines and metrics. Executive directors are responsible for bridging the gap and promoting collaboration between finance and development teams. On average, nonprofit employees spend a third of their day managing data.

Finance

Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

But when you have all the pieces—accurate data, a clear process, and a finance team to put it together—you can make a three-course meal look easy. Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan.

Budget

Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

Outcomes are becoming increasingly important when seeking grant funding, so it pays to fine-tune the details. Strategic planning helps your organization meet challenges effectively while also taking advantage of new opportunities. After you use the SWOT analysis to develop your strategic plan , revisit the plan regularly.

Strategic Plan

Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. Additionally, having an accrual accounting system puts your nonprofit in a better position to plan for—and achieve!—future future growth.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2011

This week in our TechSoup Grant Series: One Hour a Week to Success , we are ready to focus on writing a successful grant proposal. If you use your organization's strategic plan as a foundation and have a fully developed grant project, this stage of the process should progress smoothly. read more.

Proposal

Grant Consulting Services

APRIL 25, 2024

Part II: Grant Optimization After the feasibility study, the next step is creating a workplan to identify any gaps. We call this step Grant Optimization. Using these findings will help you determine the next best steps to create a grant optimization strategy. What Is Grant Optimization?

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When you’re an early-career grant writer or are building a grants program for the first time, this can be a daunting question; I know that it was for me. When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment.

Grant Readiness

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Our last post in our TechSoup Grant Series: One Hour a Week to Success! , you examined your strategic plan and needs assessments, identified a need in your community, and began to brainstorm project ideas. This week you will develop and plan your grant project. read more.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. Here are five things to know that will help you revamp your grant-seeking strategy: #1. Grants Are Not a Quick Fix. While grants might constitute a significant revenue stream for some organizations, relying solely on them is imprudent.

GPC

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant Money for Women Entrepreneurs Understanding the Importance of Grants for Women-Owned Businesses Grants provide essential financial support for women-owned businesses, allowing them to grow and enhance their operations without the burden of repayment. For tips on navigating the process, visit how to apply for grant money.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan? A nonprofit fundraising plan is a document that strategically organizes all of your fundraising activities over a certain period of time (usually one year). Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. How To Write A Successful Fundraising Plan 1.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

As the founder, you may find yourself in conflict with others who seem too cautious, who want to stick with a plan that to you feels outdated or inadequate to the problem you confront. They may hew to an established strategic plan or question ambitious fundraising goals, for example.

Nonprofit

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

It’s a time to focus on evaluating what fundraising approaches from 2020 worked and be honest about what didn’t pan out as planned. With this knowledge, you can begin creating a plan for the future. But planning for the new year isn’t just about brainstorming. We know you have a lot on your plate. Fundraising Goals.

Calendar

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Strategic planning. It’s most helpful for strategic planning and risk management. This report shows how cash moves in and out of your organization through operating, investing, and financing activities. Statement of cash flows. However, this doesn’t mean that your nonprofit can write off tax season completely.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

By growing your fundraising program in support of a strategic plan that calls for paid employees, your organization can make a bigger impact on the community and change more lives. Five Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE! Knowing where to find grants is critical if you want money to pay for programs and projects.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They: Guide strategic planning Keep the Board engaged and on-task Make sure programs and services are delivered Raise money Supervise staff and volunteers Do 100 other things, sometimes including cleaning the toilet Your Leadership Style Every leader has a way or a style of leadership that they use. So why don’t we do it?

Nonprofit

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

They often take on special projects and assist with strategic planning to provide a second layer of leadership and expertise. They play a critical role in financial planning and risk management by providing your board with insights and recommendations based on financial data.

Nonprofit

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. The need for precise and strategic budget planning cannot be overstated in the face of economic uncertainties and shifting donor expectations.

Budget

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

Diversifying a portfolio of funding opportunities can be more than seeking foundation and federal grants. For both of these opportunities, organizations will also have to fulfill eligibility requirements for funding that each federal agency issues for regular grants.

GPC

Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate giving programs help nonprofits have diversified streams of income by contributing donations, scholarships, grants, matching gift programs, and other resources to supplement a nonprofit’s operations. Grants Corporate grants are another way companies can participate in corporate philanthropy.

Nonprofit

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Additionally, relying solely on tuition can make the school’s finances vulnerable to fluctuations in enrollment. Grants and partnerships can also play a role, providing additional avenues for support beyond the immediate school community. It’s about forging genuine connections, transparency, and adapting to new insights and trends.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

You need to direct some attention to your organization’s future and your strategic plan. Think about the personal finance advice professionals dole out. In personal finance, this is your emergency fund or rainy day fund. A larger cash reserve fund makes sense if your organization is dependent on a few large grants.

Funding

Greater Giving

MAY 8, 2025

You probably think about your fundraising software , strategic plan, materials for delivering services, or even your staffs energy and passion for your cause. One essential process for managing your nonprofit’s finances is budgeting. Grant proposal budget.

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