Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Consider how a small environmental nonprofit transformed its future with just three bequests in its first year of planned giving: these gifts secured enough funding to protect 250 acres of critical habitat in perpetuity. ” Life Insurance Gifts : “Making our organization the beneficiary of a policy you no longer need.”

Policy

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

But overhead expenses have also been the focus of recent policy changes as well. It also includes any legal fees as well as insurance and general office management, like copy paper and ink for the printer. Simplifying Cost Allocation with Fund Accounting Software Managing overhead expenses doesn’t have to be complicated.

Indirect Cost

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

You dont want to take funding away from your programs unless its absolutely necessary, but some spending on overhead is essential for your nonprofit to operate. However, you can strategically cut other administrative costs by: Evaluating your organizations insurance plan to ensure youre getting the right amount of coverage for the best price.

Management

Planned Giving

MAY 19, 2025

Pooled Income Fund Situation: I want steady income but also want to support a cause I care about. Pitch: Think of it like a charitable mutual fund. LIFE INSURANCE Donate a life insurance policy you no longer need. A Charitable Gift Annuity lets you give and get something back. Its simple and secure.

Readiness

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

respondents reported access to employer-provided health insurance. Workforce Retention Reflects Sector Commitment Despite funding and staffing challenges, the fundraising workforce remains resilient. Over 96% of U.S. Of those, 21% had their entire premium covered by their employer, while 74% shared the cost. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

However, there’s a source of funding you may be overlooking—planned giving. While establishing relationships that can lead to planned gifts can take time, there are ways nonprofits can effectively raise more funds through this type of fundraising. According to Giving USA 2024 , planned giving bequests accounted for $42.6

CRM

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2025

The funding suspension took effect January 28, with agencies required to submit detailed reports by February 10 identifying programs, projects, or activities impacted by the pause. In the meantime, the Trump administration cannot suspend disbursement of congressionally appropriated funds. I doubt this will happen.

Grant

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

If you’re reading this, you probably already know about the problems that nonprofits like yours are facing with their insurance: Rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and in some cases, the loss of coverage altogether. Why are insurance rates soaring for nonprofits?

Insurance

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

Finding Volunteer Grants On GrantWatch Grants can fund costly website updates, volunteer recruiting events, or improve the volunteer experience. Funding enables workers to take advantage of continuing education opportunities so they may better promote the healthy development of youth and children in Indiana.

Grant

Blackbaud

JULY 10, 2025

A major donor just pledged a significant gift to fund a new science building at your college, and your development team is breaking out the champagne. But there’s a catch—the donor says they will only donate the money if your organization raises at least $200,000 to assist with the funding.

Finance

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

The federal grant funding update for Q2 2025 reveals intensified volatility across the nonprofit landscape. As courts continue to challenge aggressive federal funding cutbacks from the Trump administration, nonprofit organizations are grappling with cascading operational disruptions and financial instability.

Federal Grants

Planned Giving

JUNE 24, 2025

Beneficiary Designations for Non-Probate Assets Certain assets, such as retirement accounts and life insurance policies, transfer directly to beneficiaries without going through probate. To ensure they are cared for after your passing, designate a caregiver in your will and potentially set aside funds for their care.

Insurance

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

So, while bequests, insurance policies and planned gifts are exciting for the organization, those donations won’t be reflected in the GAAP reporting. Kudos to your development team for getting the payout from an insurance policy of a 45-year-old. How Development and Finance Can Get Along (Really!)Does

Insurance

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

While forming a nonprofit can be a long and stressful process, we hope this list brings some clarity to what costs you will need to set aside to adequately fund your nonprofit venture. Nonprofit Insurance Many nonprofits purchase nonprofit insurance when starting their organization. Funding offsets start-up costs.

Insurance

Planned Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the same way that you might bequeath certain assets or items to relatives, you can choose to establish a bequest of certain assets or funds to a specific charity, or charities. This can be a very simple way to ensure that a charity you care about receives funds from your estate.

Insurance

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Similarly, if you’re a nonprofit and you don’t have these business essentials in place, you can’t raise the money you need to fund your programs. Even in the early days when the donut shop is struggling financially, appropriate insurance is required. You need a marketing plan.

Policies Procedures

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

Indirect Cost

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. These gifts can be donated by individuals or businesses as a way to provide support for your mission without needing to provide funds.

Donation

Red Tape Busters

JULY 11, 2023

The idea of having a Grant Writers Kit may sound pointless when every grant has different requirements and the funding objective for an organisation will vary with each grant. Insurance The natural disasters that have besieged Australia in recent years, have highlighted the need for grant writers to have easy access to insurance details.

Insurance

iGrantWriters

JANUARY 25, 2022

Eligibility Others Description This UIPL announces the availability of RESEA FY 2022 state allotments to conduct RESEA activities and grant award application requirements for grantees to receive funding allocations. Deadline to Apply March 07, 2022

Insurance

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The topic is research funding. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. In this post, we share what we’ve learned about finding research funding based on our experience working with faculty at US-based universities.

Funding

Planned Giving

JULY 11, 2024

Sometimes brokerage and insurance services are slow to pay out on a planned gift or beneficiary designation. Imagine trying to budget for the future if you have no idea what sort of funding will be available. Some donors may wish to place restrictions on their gift that go against a nonprofit’s policies.

Insurance

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you hear is, “We would be happy to fund that. What you do next is entirely dependent on the policies and procedures that your organization has put in place for your development team. Create philanthropic policies that incentivize partnership. Establish written policies and procedures to empower your development office.

Grant

Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Sustainability is one of the key concerns in the fundraising world, and it’s important for your nonprofit to identify ways to find additional funding so you can continue supporting your community for a long time. These gifts can be given for general purposes or to fund specific areas within the organization. Gifts of life insurance.

Pass-Through

GrantNews

JUNE 21, 2024

Make sure your insurance policies, like ID, are up to date. Conduct an inventory and contact your insurance company. Ready.gov, “ Wildfires – During and After “) Below is a current list of disaster relief grant funding opportunities. Funding will be for Disaster Recovery Grants and Targeted Grants.

Insurance

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

Blurred Policy Lines and the Downsides of Sharing. She calls it The Great Risk Shift, where for-profit companies are shifting the liability, overhead, insurance, and consumer risks to the individual workers (and to the consumers). Sustainability and other do-gooder motivations are much lower on the list of reasons why they participate.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission. However, nonprofits like yours can’t turn a profit by definition—all of the funding you bring in has to be reinvested into your organization.

Policy

GrantNews

APRIL 11, 2024

While enforcing these policies to protect our society is the FDA’s responsibility, it is the individual who must take responsibility for their own health. Regular Check-Ups – Regardless of insurance status, research local medical professionals for viable options. They help urban citizens source healthy foods.

Grant

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

These organizations often depend on donations from their supporters, as well as grants, and other forms of funding to support their operations while pursuing their mission with any surplus being reinvested into the organization’s cause instead of being distributed to shareholders. These organizations are unable to collect donations.

Insurance

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work. Specifically, your organization needs sustainable, long-term funding sources to make a lasting difference for your cause. Let’s explore how you can pave the way for earning more sustainable funding with legacy giving.

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Commercial Property Commercial properties, such as office buildings or rental units, can generate ongoing income for the charity, allowing them to fund long-term projects and initiatives. These items can be auctioned off or sold, providing vital funds for the charity. Cars, boats, and other vehicles are often welcomed by nonprofits.

Donation

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Nonprofits have two customers – the people they serve through the mission and the people or organizations which pay for all or part of the services, such as donors, insurance companies, government entities, and more. In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” But funding goes beyond their own gift.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

And you need the right practices and policies in place to ensure those employees are prepared to do their jobs well and have a positive employment experience at your organization. Project-reliant staffing : Many nonprofits depend on grants and other project- or program-specific funding. appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

IT

Center for Major Gifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Anyone can make a gift of real estate as long as the nonprofit’s gift acceptance policy allows it, and the property is in marketable condition; ideally free of debts. Their properties would fund new projects and allow Charity USA to grow, and Charity USA will remember them among their most generous donors. Who are you, as the donor?

Pass-Through

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Get insurance policies. Become eligible for certain funding opportunities. One way your organization can do this is to obtain an employer identification number (EIN) from the federal government. This number allows you to: Open a separate bank account. Process your payroll. Make your tax payments.

Software

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Project-reliant staffing: Many nonprofits depend on grants and other forms of project or program-specific funding. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act, social security policies, OSHA requirements, and all state and local labor regulations. appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

IT

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

In-person events like galas, benefits, and dinner parties are formal fundraisers, and a great way to celebrate your organization’s achievements, connect with supporters, and raise funds. Thanking supporters now is an insurance policy for asking for support again later. Segmenting the messaging makes it even more impactful.

Fundraising