Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl is the institutional fundraising platform. I've had that many people go through my program or my podcast is now in a ton of countries, which is so cool, but it took a little bit of figuring and looking at it differently of how could I reframe some of these facts about myself that were right there the whole time.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

While most private and independent schools are not heavily reliant on federal funding, the ever-shifting landscape of federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for any organization. Step 1: Stay Up to Date on Policy Changes Funding uncertainty is not new to private and independent schools.

Policies

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

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. Here are some of the most common types of planned gifts: Bequests : These are gifts made through a donor’s will or living trust. Is your board on board?

CRM

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through its latest IPAP (Impact Philanthropy Application Program) insights , Perpetual Trustees reported $32 million committed to charities through the IPAP process. trillion will pass to the next generation. Perpetual reports distributing around $120 million annually to charities across the country.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Program Analysis – what will happen to the program to accommodate the growth?

Grant Readiness

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It guides your fundraising efforts, drives marketing decisions, and largely impacts your ability to engage supporters. Whether your supporters donate to your text fundraiser or simply sign up for your email newsletter , their information should be protected by the database it’s stored in.

CRM

Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

. “Ultimately, our role as the independent regulator is to implement policy which is set by government. “In the meantime, we’ll continue to support a culture of giving, especially through our Charity Register. Hosted by Volunteering Australia CEO, Mark Pearce. Presentation by National Strategy Director, Zac Reimers.

Finance

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Fundraising involves the process of gathering voluntary contributions of money or resources from individuals, businesses, or foundations to support a specific organizations cause. Below, we cover everything from different types of fundraising to upcoming trends for 2025. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fundraising.

Fundraising

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. Services Services are more commonly donated by businesses as a way to support a fundraising event or special project. What are in-kind donations?

Donation

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. How to do it Pull a list of your income sources from your accounting system or fundraising software. What is Nonprofit Financial Management? Use fund accounting software that can handle multiple funds and sub-funds.

Management

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Finally, as bills advance through the Senate, please help ensure they safeguard civil society, not only internationally but also here at home,” Rutzen asked. Phase two involved passing anti-NGO laws despite public opposition. 3705), which if passed would bolster the U.S. She also called for the U.S.

Pass-Through

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

Also consider that for many nonprofits, GivingTuesday marks the launch of their end-of-year fundraising campaign as they specifically target their mid-size and smaller dollar donors with online asks. An online solicitation strategy has indeed become a staple element of a comprehensive end-of-year fundraising campaign.

Policies

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

It’s usually an easier Ask than going for an expensive event sponsorship and hey, inkind donations can be GREAT for fundraising events, especially auctions! When looking at donations through the lens of convenience, cash is king, meaning monetary donations are always easier to manage than inkind donations.

Donation

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. It tells exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop.

Grant Management

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. One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. What’s a legacy gift? Donor-advised funds.

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits. When you reach out to any of these individuals, make sure you have a concrete donation acceptance policy as a part of your auction rules. Happy procuring, and good luck with your fundraising efforts! Good for you!

Procurement

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Integrate your fundraising and matching gift tools. Fundraising advice from phonathon experts. The most successful fundraising campaigns are focused on more than raising a certain dollar amount. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Create a standardized script. Let’s dive in.

Training

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” Ask Susan to take the lead role and guide the meeting through the agenda. ” “Nobody shows up on time. You know David.

Nonprofit

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

You can tap into this impactful fundraising avenue by explaining the mutual benefits of legacy giving and making it easy for donors to give. This is completed either by setting aside a donation to be given after the donor passes away or by giving a gift during their lifetime that continues to grow following the donor’s passing.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts! Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. Request a Demo.

Pass-Through

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

No matter the cause, all fundraisers know that the right fundraising idea is the key to success. With such a wide range of possible fundraising campaigns, how can you decide which is right for your needs and supporter base? Choosing Your Fundraising Ideas: FAQ What are the easiest fundraising ideas?

Fundraising

Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Capitol to demand that Congress pass the Americans with Disabilities Act in a protest that is now known as the “Capitol Crawl.” That year, people celebrated the first Disability Pride Month to mark the passing of the bill. On March 12, 1990, over 1,000 people marched to the U.S. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W.

Pass-Through

Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million.

IT

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

It is important to document the procedure that was used, and that this is codified in the organization’s procurement policy. Also, establish formal agreements with each subrecipient and contractor, and that they include terms and conditions that mimic the requirements for the recipient or pass-through entity. high unemployment).

Procurement

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Social Media and Fundraising. However, another trend that is emerging is that we'll be discovering the limitations of social media in fundraising. In their most recent Best of the Web, Idealware's Laura Quinn recommended the NPR piece: A Click Too Far: Why Using Social Media Isn't That Great for Fundraising.

Media

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Having worked on all kinds of fundraising events over the years, I can tell you for sure that the number one key to success is having a plan. What is your event space’s policy on caterers?

Policy

Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

However, receiving an adverse or disclaimer report can seriously impact the nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. improving policies and procedures and strengthening internal controls). Nonprofits spending $750,000 or more of federal (or federal pass-through) funds in a year must complete a Single Audit.

GPC

Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million.

IT

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You either get a credit card donation through your organization’s website or you receive personal checks from donors sent to your organization’s office or P.O. Here’s where a Gift Acceptance Policy can help (more on that in a moment). Either way, your Investment Policy will outline how donated stocks and bonds are handled.

Donation

Planned Giving

APRIL 22, 2024

Every nonprofit should have some type of policy to contend with verbal-only commitments. For beneficiary designations, maybe the donor will provide contact information for the bank or brokerage holding the assets, and a policy or account number to identify the asset. Verbal commitments are part and parcel of fundraising.

Policy

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. Nonprofit organizations should be fostering relationships with their planned donors to not only remain in their estate plans but also to identify future fundraising projections.

Policy

Planned Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2023

American churches may be facing a fundraising reckoning. An entire generation of older, more generous parishioners is passing. Let’s take a deeper look at common church fundraising problems—and find some solutions. What happens when those parishioners pass away? The word “recession” is on everyone’s mind.

Donation

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

The good news is, you’re a fundraising professional and if anyone can pull it off, it’s you! Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Be sure you understand expectations while going through the contract process.

Contracts

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

The council also considered regulatory and policy concerns, such as the need to advance research that promotes social good weighed against data protection laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations or California’s Consumer Privacy Act.

Applicant

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Changes in federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for your organization. Due to the policy updates, you are probably looking for strategies to navigate the changes but may not know where to start. This also includes your policies. Work with your fundraising team to bring in outstanding pledges.

Funding