Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A world-class finance team will do all that and be a key part of your strategic planning, helping you identify opportunities and risks based on past performance and future scenario planning. Help enforce established internal controls and policies, actively and by setting a strong example.

Finance 98

Finance Policy Policies Training 98

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. Regarding government-funded programs, nonprofit leaders are or may be facing tough decisions. Are you able to bridge the gap until additional funding is secured?

Federal Grants 52

Federal Grants Grant Grants Contract 52

Candid

JUNE 12, 2025

Recent policy developments affecting foundations might mean these estimates were premature. Donor-advised funds (DAFs) to community foundations: Some community foundations expected that increased DAF giving in 2025 would boost the foundation’s overall grant payments, but this was not universal. expected to give less.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Strategic Plan Grant 52

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award 66

Award Retail Grant Grants 66

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

You have access to the grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), application instructions, forms, Frequently Asked Questions, and webinars. Can you translate this funding opportunity to your organization’s programs and needs? Read the agency’s strategic plan. Each agency is required by law to share its strategic plan.

Federal Grants 130

Federal Grants Strategic Plan SAM Government 130

NonProfit PRO

MAY 14, 2025

In an era marked by political uncertainty, there is an opportunity to fund transformation without waiting for policy to catch up. Here's how.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Funding Strategic Plan 52

Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

Without a clear understanding and representation of your outcomes, it can be hard to secure funding or make improvements to better serve your community. Outcomes are becoming increasingly important when seeking grant funding, so it pays to fine-tune the details. Outcomes : The effect of an activity on your mission.

Strategic Plan 115

Strategic Plan Metrics Goals Utilities 115

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

One nonprofit leader shared six lessons learned from a bad board experience organizational policies to help your nonprofit set expectations, prevent dysfunction, and avoid a laundry list of problems. Income inequality has forced nonprofits to rely more and more on the wealthy to fund their efforts to fight climate change.

Budget 97

Budget Finance Burnout Grant 97

Candid

JULY 23, 2024

These gaps distort our democratic process and the policy debates that flow from it. Unlike campaigns, nonprofits doing nonpartisan voter engagement are driven by a fundamentally different goal: to ensure the members of the communities they work in and with have a say in the policies that impact their lives, regardless of voting history.

Policy 116

Policy Policies Transportation Training 116

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 59

Budget Strategic Plan Template Conference 59

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They should also help create new programs and services that accomplish your mission plus help raise needed funds to fund the work. Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization.

Strategic Plan 116

Strategic Plan Nonprofit Ethics Government 116

Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Unlike a for-profit business’s accountant, who would review the company’s data to determine how to maximize profitability, a nonprofit accountant will use your organization’s financial information to decide how best to use your funding to pursue your organization’s mission. Implementing fiscal policies.

Finance 105

Finance Strategic Plan Budget Nonprofit 105

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

Endowments are the result of a successful long-term strategic plan. Through major giving and capital campaigns, your organization has created a pool of endowed funds to create a consistent funding tool in perpetuity. That is wonderful—if you have the tools to accurately track and manage all the moving pieces.

Management 102

Management Funding Finance Software 102

Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Only 35% of those surveyed think that nonprofits are doing well when it comes to transparency about funding. They’ll aggregate information about financials, leadership, and company policies, so make sure your 990 is filled out in as detailed a way as possible! 64% of donors rated trusting a charity before they give as essential.

Strategic Plan 98

Strategic Plan Metrics Utilities Policy 98

Grant Consulting Services

MAY 31, 2023

Is your organization seeing more “ We receive many more funding requests than we are able to approve ” or other types of rejection emails and letters from funders in response to your grant request? Covid-19 and an increased awareness of systemic inequities has caused a shift in society and as a result, grant funding focus areas.

Funding 52

Funding Grant Writing Policy Policies 52

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They should be tailored to meet the requirements of each funding source. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure that all grant activities comply with funding agency guidelines and organizational policies.

Consulting 117

Consulting Consultant Consulting Grant 117

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it.

Grant Readiness 59

Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 59

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Chambers of Commerce play a crucial role in supporting local businesses, strengthening regional economies, and advocating for policies that benefit the business community. Golf tournaments are ideal for networking and raising significant funds for your Chamber through entry fees, silent auctions, and tournament sponsorships.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Calendar Funding Goals 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What we learn from this view is that foundations struggle the most when it comes to sharing information about overall foundation performance, demographic data, executive compensation processes, and strategic plans. But today, nearly half of participating foundations have created values or policies prioritizing transparency.

Demographics 111

Demographics Strategic Plan Policy Policies 111

Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

Thus, successful grant writers: Strong Research Skills: Can identify relevant funding opportunities , understand the funding organization’s priorities and requirements, and gather supporting data and evidence for their proposals. They stay updated on funding trends, policy changes, and best practices in grant writing.

Grant Writing 98

Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 98

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Crazily enough, as nonprofits seek increased funding for increased services, many are also laying off fundraising staff. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. And that’s saying a lot. That said, AI is already here.

AI 148

AI Nonprofit Fundraising Retainer 148

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Obedience The duty of obedience requires your board members to adhere to your organization’s mission, bylaws, and policies. This model is effective for organizations that rely heavily on external funding and public support. It also ensures that all actions taken are in the best interest of your cause.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Strategic Plan Policy Policies 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

What forms of revenue do you have now or do you have planned? Are you entirely funded by donations? How much money are you planning to bring in this year? That’s not smart and you’ll end up frustrated and resentful when you have to miss a paycheck because there’s not enough funds in the checking account.

Budget 111

Budget Nonprofit Readiness Funding 111

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). Strategic fundraising refers to moving your organizations mission forward by honing in on what you do best.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Calendar Engineering Nonprofit 98

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2023

I have felt the frustration of completing horribly constructed online grant applications and experienced the exhilaration of being awarded significant funds. I often wonder what proportion of the folks working in philanthropy have had the privilege of also working in a nonprofit, and vice versa.

Application 110

Application Applicant Grant Grants 110

Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Only 35% of those surveyed think that nonprofits are doing well when it comes to transparency about funding. They’ll aggregate information about financials, leadership, and company policies, so make sure your 990 is filled out in as detailed a way as possible! 64% of donors rated trusting a charity before they give as essential.

Strategic Plan 52

Strategic Plan Metrics Utilities Policy 52

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. At a minimum, this should include the Certificate of Currency and the Policy document, including any supplementary documents.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Grant Grants 52

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

billion in not for profit funding? Leadership can direct funding priority areas 3. Long-term sustainability (multiyear funding) 5. Federal grants, especially, provide insight into high priority areas and emerging federal policies/practices 4. The culture and practice of managing a not-for-profit is always changing.

Training 53

Training Award Federal Grants Strategic Plan 53

Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

It offers a collaborative strategic planning tool to help funders, nonprofits, and communities center the needs of children over the next decade, including a “foresight framework” that highlights how a strategic action taken now can make a long-term impact. Know of a report, case study, survey, or toolkit Issue Lab is missing?

AI 52

AI Demographics Publishing Strategic Plan 52

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Mission Creep Organizations often see grant funding as an opportunity to launch a new program. The GPA code of ethics requires all solicitation materials are “accurate and correctly reflect” the organization’s mission and use of funds. The ethical considerations depend on which came first – the chicken or the egg.

Ethics 40

Ethics GPC Grant Management Grant Writing 40

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Before we look at the various fundraising options available to nonprofit organizations, lets consider the range of donation or fund types that drive most fundraising operations. These large donations can spark meaningful change, allowing organizations to expand key programs, fund important projects, or take on new initiatives.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Nonprofit Pass-Through Software 75

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This metric includes adjustments for: Need-based financial aid awards Merit-based scholarships State-funded scholarships and vouchers Other tuition reduction programs, such as sibling or employee discounts Table of Contents How is Net Tuition Revenue Calculated?

Metrics 69

Metrics Indirect Award Retainer 69

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Software 52

Software Management Retail Media 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Budgets in 2024’s Nonprofit Sector The nonprofit sector faces unique challenges and opportunities in 2024: Economic Uncertainty: Fluctuations in the global economy contribute to unpredictable funding streams, making financial sustainability a continuous challenge. This step is crucial for setting realistic financial goals.

Budget 52

Budget Grant Writing AI Utilities 52

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 9, 2024

Environmental scans can assist with strategic planning, developing/implementing new programs, or revising current programs for continuous quality improvement. Inform program strategic planning—outcomes, activities, services, policies, and procedures—resulting in improved performance.

GPC 40

GPC Strategic Plan Grant Management GPCI 40

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

For instance, using combined datasets on health and education for NGOs and charities could help influence policy decisions, advocacy, and strategic planning for nonprofits. She essentially finds that big data is a significant opportunity for NGOs to democratize data and make it public, and also to identify patterns of need.

Nonprofit 75

Nonprofit Liability Strategic Plan Conference 75

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Create policies and procedures, so everyone is treated fairly. But if you’re hiring people, it’s time to create one that spells out policies and procedures for workplace matters, such as requesting time off, calling in sick, working during off hours, and getting reimbursed for expenses. But then there’s more. It’s a lot to take on!

Nonprofit 75

Nonprofit Readiness Management Budget 75