Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Season 4, Episode 28 In this episode, were sharing the audio from a recent webinar addressing the uncertainty nonprofits are facing due to the federal funding pause in early 2025. While we usually record standalone podcast episodes, this discussion was too important not to repurpose.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

From securing funding to streamlining operations, having the right resources can set you up for success. With over 200 grants in our Entrepreneurs and Startups category, youll find valuable funding opportunities to help turn your vision into reality. The funding also helps women expand existing businesses.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. These funds can provide essential resources, allowing them to expand their services and impact their communities.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Why Organizations Should Experiment with Revenue Diversity Even when your revenue channels are strong, nonprofits should always be experimenting with their funding models. Experimentation, guided by a knowledgeable finance team, empowers your nonprofit to navigate the complexities of funding and to thrive amidst changing financial landscapes.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Register for this Tuesday, November 14 webinar to learn tips and tricks to streamline fund tracking, data entry, reporting, and workflows for your annual budget. Spending too much time manipulating data? Relying on multiple spreadsheets to manage budgets?

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GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2025

Still, many schools cannot provide funding for these extras. Funding is for trips to roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, or as part of the school’s reward program. Grant funds defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

But when your organization faces funding uncertainty, strong cash flow planning can help you make data-driven decisions that provide a clear perspective and breathing room. In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

To address those gaps, in August 2024, as part of our refreshed grantmaking philosophy, we introduced two new funding types: Capacity Building and Collective Impact. We held live webinars and community office hours where applicants could ask questions. Nonprofits dont often have the opportunity to dream big.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In a challenging overall fundraising environment, everyone wants to make sure that the funds set aside for charity are being put to good use, quickly.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 25, 2024

GiveSmart’s expert team answered several questions in the Q&A portion of the webinar that we have recapped for you below. Webinar Questions and Answers Are in-person fundraisers outdated? Thanks for all your questions during the webinar! Have you seen a majority of nonprofits return to in-person events?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Funding… skilled staff who are not on the verge of burning out… board members that support and advocate for their organization… financial acumen… clear strategic vision and planning… strong systems and infrastructure… These non-sexy things are often treated as the sideshow to the main attraction (programs).

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Maintaining compliance can protect existing funding, as well. The Importance of Accurate Time Allocation for Nonprofits Accurate time allocation is a cornerstone for nonprofit organizations, especially those with grant funding. Grants often come with specific stipulations on how funds should be allocated and reported.

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

The funding is for activities in the areas of education, disaster preparedness and relief, and recycling. The Foundation funds specific projects and programs rather than general sponsorships, such as tables at charitable events or golf tournaments. The funding enhances communities and helps people achieve financial independence.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

As federal funding cuts, freezes, and executive actions create uncertainty across the sector, many nonprofits are struggling to find the resources they need to serve their communities. Some are learning, with no advance notice, that this funding has been revoked or eliminated going forward. Seek new funding initiatives.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

From funding uncertainty to overlapping natural disasters to the possibility of another global pandemic, the modern grantmaker must be prepared for a variety of challenges. You wont have six months to plan for the next climate event or have a well-researched set of next steps for an overnight change in federal funding.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Check out our webinar with A. Its hard to choose to put funds into operating reserves when that could help one more person transition out of homelessness. By tapping into operating reserves, organizations can bridge temporary gaps in funding without compromising their immediate operations.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. Event impact and positive outcomes: Share specific achievements, like funds raised or milestones reached, to show attendees the tangible results of their participation and inspire continued engagement.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Have we experienced any funding losses, or do we expect any major changes? This may include donations, grants, fundraising events, government funding, and even small affiliate programs through your local grocery store. Ready to see how fund accounting software can help you create better, more accurate budgets?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. The growth of trust-based philanthropy principles with multi-year, unrestricted funds is starting to shift organizations from that scarcity mindset to one of abundance.

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Blackbaud

JULY 5, 2024

Identify the specific functionality needs of your organization, such as a segmented chart of accounts for accurate fund accounting and whether the software was built for organizations like yours. Is my fund structure correct? Once finalized by the committee, have the requirement list approved by your leadership.

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CauseVox

APRIL 6, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a powerful tool for small nonprofits to raise funds and increase awareness about their cause. In this webinar, we will explore the world of peer-to-peer fundraising and provide practical tips and tools for small nonprofits to master this approach.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? The basics: What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable fund set up by the donor to be managed by an investor at a community foundation or investment firm. How do they work? billion in 2022.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the symbiotic relationship between technology and grant funding offers positive change within communities worldwide. This means the ability to leverage technological advancements is bringing about a seismic shift in how grant funding is accessed, managed, and utilized.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S., The first program is Mary’s Pence Grants , which funds women-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. Mary’s Pence is creative in funding ESPERA. Central America, and Mexico. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

However, in the competitive world of grant funding, it is easy, sometimes even natural, for well-meaning professionals to unintentionally misinterpret or misuse data. Cause: Pressure to Win Funding Organizations often operate in competitive environments where securing funding is critical to sustaining operations.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Challenges and Trends in Funding Grantee Well-Being Ultimately, creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector requires a collective commitment from funders to leverage their resources and influence to champion this shift. While challenges remain for funding grantee well-being, some funders are rising to meet them head on.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we get started fundraising in 2023, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan and a clear road map that is designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your current goals and desired destination for your organization. Proven strategies to set you up for success in 2023.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Your food bank needs accounting software that can help you manage a variety of funding sources while also helping you make strategic, data-driven decisions based on inventory and forecasted community demand. Provide clear stewardship for restricted funds. Improve transparency by communicating the status of your restricted fund balance.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities. Grantees facing increased demand may require additional funding, but its vital to assess whether your foundation can provide more without compromising long-term goals.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. Diversify and train the reviewer pool.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

We’ll also be joined by Kelly McLaughlin of FIT Strategic Consulting who will talk you through how to get started with other forms of revenue generation so that you can begin to fund your mission and position yourself to be more attractive to grant funders later on. What to do to raise funds if you aren’t quite grant ready.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

If your new fund accounting software integrates with your fundraising system , your development team could have more transparency into how funds were spent. Limited funds and time often mean that investing in technology can take away from program activities. Making the wrong investment can set an organization back years.

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