Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 15, 2025

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. The More You Put In, The More You Get Out At every step of the process, grant fundraising is a numbers game.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. The stakes are high; securing funds means supporting the needs of my own community. Wellness, for Black fundraisers, is a revolutionary act.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. No matter the source, finding the right grant can be challenging, but GrantWatch makes the search easier by listing grants from all funding sources in one place.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2025

government cuts longstanding programs and grant funding. grantmakers, making it easier to uncover new sources of foundation funding. To take advantage of free access to Foundation Directory Professional and uncover alternative funding opportunities, please email support@candid.org. Our data reveals that at least 30% of U.S.

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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. This can also lead to potential discretionary funding… 2. So, there ALWAYS funding out there!

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

With economic changes, technological advancements, and evolving donor priorities, fundraisers need to adapt their strategies to thrive in this dynamic environment. Lets explore the most significant trends shaping major gift fundraising in 2025and how your organization can respond effectively. But DAFs can feel like a mystery.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. This translates into a personalized grants prospecting experience designed to meet fundraisers unique funding needs. Try out the funder and RFP recommendation tools now!

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based Define your funding strategy peer set First, identify five to 15 organizations that resemble yours in mission, size, and geographic scope. based nonprofits. How did you arrive at that mix?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

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Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged. Marlene Walk (AlbertLudwigsUniversitt Freiburg), and I observed nonprofits engaged in a head-to-head fundraising competition to try to answer these questions.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. Implementing a well-organized and engaging fundraiser can yield numerous benefits for your school.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By integrating fundraising and finance systems, information flows easily from gift records to journal entries, saving time, reducing the risk of fraud, and simplifying audits. Here’s how a connected fundraising and finance system can simplify reconciliation for nonprofit organizations, and what it would look like in practice.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. Refine Strategies Apply data to optimize your fundraising campaigns for 2025. Did sponsor contributions cover costs, enhance the event, or drive additional fundraising?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. At CauseVox, we know how important it is to stand out in today’s crowded fundraising landscape. By connecting the funds raised to specific outcomes, you create a deeper emotional connection between donors and your mission.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. As the U.S. As the U.S.

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Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Sustainable fundraising takes a village. Fund, “ Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy? ”

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word.

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Candid

APRIL 7, 2025

Community foundations grantmaking exceeded fundraising in fiscal year 2023 For the second straight year, survey results show year-over-year increases in grantmaking by community foundations across all size cohorts, even as fundraising totals continued to decline. billion in total fundraising.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

During the 2008-09 worldwide recession, many charities cut back on fundraising and marketing. Research collected from donors in response to the coronavirus pandemic showed: Giving, and fundraising, was increasingly seen as good. We know from past experience this won’t end well. Some of them still haven’t recovered.

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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. All grantmakers are fickle, and government grantmakers are no different: budgetary funding can grow or shrink, priorities can change, and preferred grantees can quickly lose favor. Is This Really a Surprise?

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. Since contributions tend to pour in when hardships hit close to home, appeals for the emergency fund will be immediate. These are all fair questions that fundraisers should be empowered to answer.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. Diversify Funding Sources: Relying on a single type of funder can leave your organization vulnerable to political and economic changes.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Is your fundraising organization prepared? According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events.

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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. Evaluate your mobile fundraising logistics. The good news?

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

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Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. If you want to learn, please sign up for an upcoming cohort of the Certification Course for Major Gift Fundraisers. Shifting politics are creating economic uncertainty for all, and its especially scary for U.S.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts. What can you and your team expect in the fundraising event, donor relationship, and nonprofit marketing landscapes? However, its important to remember: AI is not a replacement for a qualified fundraiser.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. If you’re looking for fundraising ideas that really work, put our experts’ advice to good use. Then pass it on.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Discover Neil Squire Society’s top strategies for GivingTuesday and year-end success, plus insights into how CauseVox has powered their fundraising efforts. Join Chad Leaman, Director of Innovation at Neil Squire Society, as he shares rapid-fire fundraising tips to empower nonprofits and increase year-end donations.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Fundraising events dont have to be boring bake sales or car washes. If youre looking for a unique and engaging way to raise funds, consider hosting a paint and sip fundraiser. What Well Learn What Is a Paint and Sip Fundraiser? Why Choose a Paint and Sip Fundraiser? Why Choose a Paint and Sip Fundraiser?

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders?

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Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Other nonprofit sectors: Funding is back. If you face a loss of funding (direct, indirect, even potential): Ask your donors to help! Large funders of any type — government, corporate, or foundation — can, in in all likelihood eventually will, stop or reduce funding. Even if you have no funding at risk.

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OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. It also helps you build a stronger sense of community and raise more funds. And peer-to-peer fundraising programs are doing well these days. According to the 2024 Top 30 and P2P Benchmarking Survey , 18 of the top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the U.S.

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