Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Grant readiness and effective grant stewardship takes collaboration at all levels. Question: What has been the most essential piece of your grant readiness toolkit?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. It is also directly related to the fund cash flow reports your finance office depends on. You’ll want these ready for gift officers in the next phase.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s why it is vital to make sure your team is prepared for the change and ready to identify the improvements that will increase your community health center’s efficiency and accountability. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

To delve deeper into managing finances related to your proposal, explore our article on budgeting for grants. Prepare for Questions Be ready to answer any questions from the funders about the proposal or to provide additional information. Sustainability Plan Information on how the project will continue after grant funding ends.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Employer name] has a matching gifts program, and your latest gift of [gift amount] is ready to be doubled! But we wouldn’t be able to make such an impact without gifts to help cover the costs of operating our church, maintaining our facilities, and financing our work doing [mission].

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Power BI can help organizations translate complex data into an action plan for every team, from the finance office to fundraising. The Power BI Lead Generation Dashboard With donor tiers, analytics, and a robust database in place, McCleary was ready to see what he could do with Power BI.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Goals and Metrics What does success look like? Document the specific goals you plan to accomplish, including any key performance metrics (KPIs) you’ll use to measure success. You’ll want your IT team to be aware of the project so they can review any data security requirements or integrations that need to be established, for example.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Fiscal year-end numbers have not been fully reviewed yet, but recognized revenue from fundraising will be close to $7 million DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: What the…?!? Directors of Development and Directors of Finance often find themselves working in a love/hate relationship. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ugh.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

One way to demonstrate to your Gen Z donors that your organization is able to be trusted is by maintaining transparency in your finances and communications. Well Aware using a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) reel to promote their Shower Strike campaign 4. They appreciate posts that feel genuine and personal, and follow the trends.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

5: Keep your finances in order. Keep track of how many people you’ve served and other metrics. #8: And while it may seem intimidating at first, it doesn’t have to be any more complicated than reaching out with an email or a phone call and introducing yourself. You can also save news clippings about relevant events to a file.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

As Kevin Starr, director of the Mulago Foundation and the Rainer Arnhold Fellows Program, wrote for the Stanford Social Innovation Review , “If you’re trying to save the world, you need numbers—metrics that are selected carefully and gathered reliably. Not too many, just enough to know accurately: Delivery: what you did.

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Blackbaud

MAY 27, 2024

With all the spreadsheet juggling that comes with budget season, it’s easy to forget the primary goal of your organization’s budget: to gain visibility into your organization’s finances and plan for the future. With data now in a scenario, you’re ready to make the necessary updates that convey your plan. What if it raises more?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

However, their impact extends far beyond finances. By focusing on these metrics, youll gain a holistic view of your fundraisers success and identify areas forgrowth. Ready to start planning? Why School Fundraising EventsMatter School fundraisers are often the heartbeat of a schools culture. Did it inspire ongoing volunteerism?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They used CauseVox’s activity metric to allow fundraisers to showcase their progress towards a goal of miles hiked. They let people track through their activity metric, they set an impact goal, and they had a general dollar goal. This gives people a sense of accomplishment and lets their supporters cheer them on.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

Delegating Responsibilities: Committees: Divide the tasks into committees, such as logistics, finance, promotions, and volunteer management. Here’s how to effectively track and adjust your fundraising plans: Setting up Tracking Systems: Performance Metrics: Establish clear performance metrics (e.g.,

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. These strategies should also have specific metrics and/or KPIs associated with them to measure their success. And now, you’re ready to put this useful information all into a neat, clean, and organized fundraising calendar!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Accounting and bookkeeping consultants are experts in finances and accounting. These consultants can analyze your nonprofit’s finances to provide insight on how to allocate and budget your funds. They can provide training on how to manage teams, improve leadership, and create a more productive work environment.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JULY 9, 2024

Net profit is the amount left after deducting all expenses from the total revenue, and it’s an important metric to track for the financial success of your fundraiser. Typical roles include a project manager, marketing coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and finance manager.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Employer name] has a matching gifts program, and your latest gift of [gift amount] is ready to be doubled! But we wouldn’t be able to make such an impact without gifts to help cover the costs of operating our church, maintaining our facilities, and financing our work doing [mission].

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, there’s many challenges you have to overcome, such as limited staff capacity, rising costs, and inadequate finances. Analyze donor behavior, campaign performance, and operational metrics to make data-backed decisions and optimize your fundraising. Provide accessibility for the whole team.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Frozen Cookie Dough An irresistible choice for many, offering ready-to-bake cookie dough can appeal to families and individuals alike. These make great holiday gifts, so be sure to get them ready to go by November for the following year. These make great gifts, too. Pizza It’s no surprise that many successful fundraisers involve pizza.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Having a fund accounting system can significantly streamline your finance function. But you are ready to take it a step further. Spend the first week also verifying you have ways to track these metrics consistentlyor setting them up if you dontensuring your project stays aligned with its goals.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Figuring Out Timing and Execution for Your Asks Not every donor is ready to give at the same time. By aligning your ask with the donors openness and financial readiness, you set the stage for a positive response. Demonstrating a solid planand the capacity to execute itassures donors that their generosity will have a lasting impact.

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