Future Fundraising Now

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Thankology: How to keep your donors longer, and giving stronger, through gratitude by Lisa Sargent The thing our fundraising industry is worst at: thanking donors. Success is indirect, and it shows up later in the form of stronger donor retention or more donor upgrading. Long-term, bad thanking will torpedo your fundraising program.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Key revenue volatility factors to consider: Stability of donated revenue from primary sources Predictability of pledge collections Reliability of grants and contracts for services Level of dependence on one or two major donors Level of dependence on a single fundraising event Funder policies on support of overhead, indirect expenses (operating vs. (..)

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Contract Contracts Budget Nonprofit 104

amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Theres no shortage of challenges facing fundraisers today. percent, respectively, according to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. percent, respectively, according to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. LEARN MORE: Six signs its time to hire a fundraising agency.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

At Virtuous, we believe that the Responsive Fundraising Framework is foundational in helping fundraisers cultivate meaningful relationships with donors that increase generosity. The Four Phases of Responsive Fundraising Listen Listening is where effectively reading donor signals is incredibly important. What are Donor Signals?

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Indirect CRM Goals Media 103

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Tip 1: Categorize your revenue types, such as fundraising, grants, and earned income. Tip 2: Gather information on your revenue diversity (do you have different types of income, or does it all mainly come from fundraising, for example), restricted vs. unrestricted balances, profit margin, and months of cash on hand.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

Nonprofits should pay close attention to any budgetary restrictions, such as allowable expenses, indirect cost rates, matching requirements, and reporting obligations. Nonprofits should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In the world of fundraising it means that if you keep doing things the same old way, you’ll keep getting the same old results. And, I told them to include indirect costs when they calculated the costs per client per year. Don’t let fundraising drive you insane. I love that saying.

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Indirect Cost Fundraising Indirect Management 68

Blackbaud

MAY 30, 2024

For managers of fundraising teams , there may be incentive components in play that also require regular reviews to ensure achievability and relevance. All of your organization’s practices directly or indirectly contribute to retention by creating a more engaging and well-run workplace. It’s also objectively measurable through concrete KPIs.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

If your fundraising is flat (or worse, declining) there are reasons why. You want to bring in big bucks, but the truth is your fundraising results are mediocre at best. You want to bring in big bucks, but the truth is your fundraising results are mediocre at best. Consider the Cycle of Mediocre Fundraising.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

For each program, break down its actual revenue and expenses, including its necessary overhead, such as your staff’s time devoted to office administration, marketing and fundraising for such program. Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Analyzing your budget this way also allows you to understand the ROI of each program.

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 2, 2025

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about a truly terrible proposal of marriage received by Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, and how it is like some fundraising: The kind where organizations say, You should donate because that would be very good for us. Sometimes, fundraising is like that: Our organization is really, really important.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2024

With in-person events as a cornerstone fundraiser for many nonprofits, nonprofits are always looking for ways to raise more all while spending less. With two out of three nonprofits feeling pressured to increase revenue streams, it is increasingly important to ensure your fundraising events are driving revenue for your mission.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Contract Contracts 52

Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The firm has expanded to offer just about any marketing product a fundraiser could dream up. Research shows fundraisers who even have a minor focus on planned giving earn 50-100 percent more than those who do not. Q What are the most common mistakes fundraisers make in planned giving? A Number 1: not doing it. Look at Pepsi.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 7, 2012

Here are the basic steps you need to take in planning for this unique type of fundraising. Be sure to include both direct and indirect expenses. They know there’s a right way to go about putting a major gifts campaign together and they want to know what it is. The first thing you must do is determine the need. Be specific here.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 7, 2012

Here are the basic steps you need to take in planning for this unique type of fundraising. Be sure to include both direct and indirect expenses. They know there’s a right way to go about putting a major gifts campaign together and they want to know what it is. The first thing you must do is determine the need. Be specific here.

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Indirect Transportation Insurance Insurance 77

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. It’s not enough to create a one-size-fits-all fundraising and marketing strategy to use for all supporters. Peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Connected Systems Speaking of interoperability across our NXT solutions, there will be a few sessions highlighting the benefits of having your fundraising and fund accounting systems work together. Michael Gellman will explore how to help senior leadership better understand and monitor the balance sheet and operating reserves.

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Finance AI Federal Grants Indirect Cost 105

Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Letters of inquiry (LOI) If you’re new to fundraising and grant writing, you may have not heard the term letter of inquiry , or LOI. Indirect costs—or the invisible costs, like rent, utilities, office supplies, marketing, and administrative staff. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news. Earned income from events, products, and fees.

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Proposal Letter Of Inquiry LOI Grant 98

NextAfter

MAY 6, 2022

Some organizations found ways to fundraise, some were cautious about their approach, while other organizations made donation asks that felt disingenuous. How can you make a difference as nonprofit fundraiser? During that time, we tracked the fundraising trends and saw giving overall actually increase.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Donation Indirect 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For many organizations, the terms "transparency" and "accountability," when uttered in the same sentence as "indirect/administrative costs," mean only one thing: it's time for another round of belt-tightening. We were able to utilize volunteers for fundraising projects. We stopped services.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Many nonprofit Fundraisers focus on writing grants to bring in dollars. Unfortunately, the thought of creating a budget to go with the narrative or the application strikes fear in the hearts of the bravest Fundraisers. Incomplete budgets are a sign of sloppiness, so make sure to include all direct and indirect expenses.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The main difference lies in what makes up the cash flows: nonprofits focus on donations, grants, and fundraising, while for-profits emphasize sales and profitability. Indirect Method: Starts with net income and adjusts for changes in non-cash items and changes in working capital to arrive at cash flows from operating activities.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

Indirect Expenses: These include administrative and overhead costs, all the costs of all departments outside of the program department, such as finance, human resources, and development. Rather, separate them out, at least by category of revenue – other grants, donors, and fundraising or annual giving.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

The grantseeking challenge of organizational lack of time and staff relates to indirect and administrative cost control techniques; almost two-thirds of our respondents (65 percent) reported reducing staff in order to control overhead. Respondents were asked, "How did you reduce your indirect/administrative costs?"

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. An organization might do a fundraising campaign specifically for new equipment or apply for a grant that aligns clearly to their goals. Restricted funds often outline what they will fund and what they won’t.

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Funding Indirect Cost Pass-Through Donation 111

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget ( Circular A-122 for information on indirect costs and Uniform grant guidance for updated information on indirect costs determination ). Finances accounting fundraising donors overhead' American Institute of CPAs' Accounting and Audit Guide for not-for-profit organizations.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association don’t allow this practice in their codes of ethics. GAAP accounting rules say fundraising services need payment when provided, not based on future funding. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Attend Workshops and Training Sessions Numerous nonprofits, local governments, and community colleges offer workshops on grant writing and fundraising.

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Funding Grant Grants Proposal 52

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Tags: General Fundraising Internet Resources Blog Action Day climate change.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

Also called administrative or indirect costs, theyre typically not tied to specific programs or activitiesmeaning they indirectly support your mission. Nonprofit overhead costs are expenses supporting an organizations operations and infrastructure.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

With The Financial Edge, nonprofits can manage reporting, grants, restricted funds, nonprofit-specific workflows, and collaboration with the fundraising department. The Financial Edge is a nonprofit accounting software that understands how nonprofits work and adapts to their unique needs. Now that's something you can really celebrate!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

First, let's look at the statistics, culled from GrantStation's most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Almost 70 percent of nonprofits keep their indirect and administrative costs at 20 percent or less of their annual budget. Indirect and administrative costs remained the same or decreased for 70 percent of respondents.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 5, 2024

With the support of DoJiggy, organizations can navigate the complexities of maintaining this status, leveraging it for fundraising and growth. DoJiggy provides a powerful fundraising platform and a wealth of charity resources, and a question we often get asked is: “Am I following 501(c)(3) Donation Rules?”

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

With The Financial Edge, nonprofits can manage reporting, grants, restricted funds, nonprofit-specific workflows, and collaboration with the fundraising department. The Financial Edge is a nonprofit accounting software that understands how nonprofits work and adapts to their unique needs. Now that's something you can really celebrate!

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Software Indirect Cost Indirect Grant Management 36

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. In the first few years of your organization’s existence, your overhead expenses may be relatively high since you’re just getting started with fundraising and fine-tuning your operations.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Here are several ways to get indirect coverage of your organization: Pitch a story about your organization’s cause with your Executive Director as a source. And it should be part of your annual fundraising plan. Position Your Nonprofit As the Expert Sometimes pitching a story about your organization isn’t the right approach.

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