CauseVox

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A free fundraising platform takes care of all that for you, so you can focus on what matters most: connecting with donors and raising funds. By giving people choices, you make it easier for them to support your cause in a way that works for themplus, recurring and pledge gifts help create steady, reliable funding for your nonprofit!

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

And with the potential for reduced government funding, CHWs play a critical role in advancing health equity. CHWs not only deliver clinical care but also help tackle underlying social factorssuch as housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation challengesthat disproportionately affect marginalized populations.

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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. Solution: Creative Budgeting and Fundraising To overcome budget constraints, think strategically about where and how to allocate your resources.

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GrantNews

MARCH 13, 2025

These grants provide funding for musicians, music education, community programs, and cultural initiatives, ensuring that music continues to inspire and unite us. Grant funds for nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with instruments. The funding supports artists in the early stages of their careers.

Grants

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Studies have shown that: Peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives average 39% success, compared to 22% for traditional fundraising.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 22, 2025

Today, GrantWatch focuses our lens on private schools and the grants that can help fund their curricula. We don’t often stop to consider that private schools need extra funding as well. Funding is for programs that cover topics like investing, saving, banking, money, borrowing and credit, and economics.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Have we experienced any funding losses, or do we expect any major changes? Have your transportation costs increased 5% each year for the past three years? This may include donations, grants, fundraising events, government funding, and even small affiliate programs through your local grocery store.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal shelters are generally government-run and funded and, therefore, more regulated. Outline your mission, target animals, services, and funding strategies. Detail fundraising strategies and potential revenue sources. Our 100+ fundraising ideas might inspire you. Our 100+ fundraising ideas might inspire you.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Raffle Fundraising 4. Many schools struggle with finances and add a fundraising component to Read Across America events. Crowdfunding for Reading Materials One way to enhance your Read Across America event is to raise funds for books and reading materials. Try Our Free Raffle Fundraising Platform Learn More Sign Up for Free 4.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

No matter a nonprofits yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly half of their annual revenue. 1 With grant funding under threat and siege , many organizations acknowledge increasing revenue streams via fundraising events will be necessary to maintain programs and support missions.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Grant funding helps spur progress in gaining parity and further strengthens the evolving role of women entrepreneurs in our overall society. Duties and projects will include: marketing initiatives, public relations, writing assignments, fundraising, event planning, and arts administration. Funding will be for a range of expenses.

Grants

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

We bring in funding for our organization, so some agencies lump us in the finance department. We are fundraisers, so nonprofits often place us in the development department. Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2024

Live auctions are the heartbeats of fundraising events, generating excitement and significant donations. Drive up bids by throwing in meet-and-greet opportunities or private transportation. But for smaller nonprofits, securing high-priced items can feel daunting. Live auctions don’t have to break the bank.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 7, 2012

You have programs that need to be funded, special projects to undertake and maybe equipment or vehicles you’d like to have. Sometimes you can get a foundation to fund those particular needs, but most of the time, the most effective and efficient use of your time is creating a major gifts campaign to raise that money. Be specific here.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 7, 2012

You have programs that need to be funded, special projects to undertake and maybe equipment or vehicles you’d like to have. Sometimes you can get a foundation to fund those particular needs, but most of the time, the most effective and efficient use of your time is creating a major gifts campaign to raise that money. Be specific here.

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GrantNews

JULY 22, 2024

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Bicycle Heaven is the largest transportation museum in the world dedicated to bicycles…some bikes worth more than $50,000. Funding promotes job preparedness, self-sufficiency, and higher education. Funding supports park programs, and financial assistance for park maintenance and improvements.

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Future Fundraising Now

JULY 30, 2024

Effective fundraising offers are hard to create. Here are some common ways fundraising offers go astray: Too big. That doesn’t make it good fundraising. Donors aren’t interested in funding your processes, no matter how elegant. One of the great fundraising offers is the $1.79 Too much about process.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Maximizing Impact: How Gift Card Fundraisers for Schools Boost Support and Funds Gift card fundraising offers schools an efficient and inclusive way to raise essential funds. Gift card fundraisers for schools are innovative and efficient methods of raising funds to support various educational programs and initiatives.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

3 Top Fundraising Ideas for Environmentally-Focused Schools Drive home the importance of demonstrating sustainability through your school fundraisers. While you can teach environmental conservation through lessons, drive home the importance of these lessons by demonstrating sustainability through your school fundraisers.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

AUGUST 27, 2024

Creative Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams and Clubs Blog Summary: Fundraising is crucial for sports teams and clubs, providing the financial resources needed for uniforms, travel, and equipment. These strategies not only help raise funds but also bring your team closer together and strengthen community bonds.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. Silent auctions have proven to be powerful tools for raising vital funds and rallying your supporters, but these fundraising events aren’t just about generating revenue.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

That’s why team fundraisers are an important part of any sports team’s strategy. If you’re looking for ideas that can help you lead your team to victory, check out these team fundraiser ideas! . Baseball Team Fundraiser Idea: Home Run Derby. A home run derby is the perfect fundraising idea for a baseball team!

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Tom Ahern

MARCH 4, 2024

Can chief fundraiser Wendy merge her 8 newsletters into 1. While each region provides services to seniors, we do not offer the same services across the regions (for instance, our rural regions provide transportation while the urban region does not. Until recently we had a team of 4 fundraisers. Now that's become impossible.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2020

When researching and making a fundraising plan of attack, a grant calendar should be created and updated regularly. Funding possibilities sometimes show up that may not be found in grant databases. Funding areas include special education, literacy, journalism, professional development, facilities, transportation, STEM, and many others.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Bake sale fundraising has been around forever. But to ensure your bake sale fundraiser stands out in a community brimming with events, it’s time to sprinkle in some creativity. Here are some themes that work for fundraising bake sales. It’s a partnership that has warmed many an oven and heart alike.

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Fundly

APRIL 29, 2024

If you’re looking to fundraise and accept donations online, this means you can reach a wider audience than ever before. The Benefits of Accepting Donations Online When it comes to online fundraising , the possibilities are nearly endless. Broader fundraising reach. Would you like to have peer-to-peer fundraising tools?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2023

This role plays a critical role in allocating funds effectively. By carefully considering all expenses, such as venue rentals, catering, transportation, and other logistical requirements, the Logistics Chair ensures that the event stays within budget.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be both exciting and daunting. Charity galas are the ultimate mix of delicious dinners, amazing entertainment, and those all-important fundraising moments. Budget Wisely You must have a clear budget in mind for fundraising gala events, and every penny counts.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By hosting a fundraising food drive, you not only provide food for people who are struggling but also raise awareness about ending hunger. Whether your nonprofit is hosting a food drive for the first time or has been involved in food drives, it’s essential to know how to organize and promote a successful fundraising event.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

When thinking about fundraising, most people immediately think of individual donors, but corporations are another great source of potential revenue for nonprofits! Corporations can offer scholarships for related fields of study or provide a scholarship fund to nonprofits that are focused on advancing education within the community.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 3, 2024

Since PTAs are essential for enhancing children’s educational experience, keeping them funded is a top priority for parents and schools. Each collection category—whether dues, fundraising, events, or capital projects—serves to enhance the school’s educational environment and community spirit.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

However, if you can convince donors and funders that your program is effective and efficient, you’ll be more competitive for future funding. Funders have a limited amount of dollars to award and, therefore, want to fund effective projects. Include a line item each for airfare, ground transportation, lodging/meals, and incidentals.

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Fundly

DECEMBER 2, 2023

With crowdfunding, individuals and organizations can quickly set up an online donation page through a platform and secure funding for a range of causes: special projects, financial expenses, charity, events, and more. Crowdfunding is our top community service idea because it is quick, easy, and effective.

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