Blue Avocado

JULY 1, 2025

But there was always one similarity they shared — almost all their planning and board dialogue centered around how to grow fundraising. But as a reminder on the premise of the meeting — there will be no talk of fundraising or cost. That’s the major way your board will view this differently than a strategic planning meeting.

Strategic Plan

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Revisit and Refine Your Strategic Plan Your organizations strategic plan serves as a roadmap for its activities and initiatives. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan. Heres how you can ensure your grant proposals hit the mark.

Proposal

DonorSnap

JULY 9, 2025

More than just an alliteration, this principle is pertinent to successful fundraising. This is where a fundraising plan comes into play. Nonprofit organizations that rely on a clear fundraising plan are more likely to stay focused, reach their goals, and make a bigger impact in their communities.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

You get what you put into fundraising, so paying it the attention it deserves can help your nonprofit reap the financial benefits for years to come. Establish your goals and make a plan to cultivate major donors The very first step is sitting down with the board of directors and establishing goals for the organization.

Goals

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Develop a Strategic Approach Create a strategic plan that includes a mix of capital, program, and operating grants to ensure comprehensive support for your nonprofit’s activities. For funding specific projects or programs, consider program grants.

Grants

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A legacy society is a group of your most ardent supporters who have made the decision to include your organization in their estate plans. Now is the time to learn more about year-end strategic planning by checking out Your Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

Liability

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

But if they get a call within 24 hours from a real person — you, the frontline fundraiser — thanking them by name and connecting their gift to the impact it will make, you’re telling them something different entirely: “You matter. This is relationship fundraising, and relationships thrive on connection.

Retail

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Funding Restrictions Before writing grant proposals , your finance and executive teams should collaborate to determine how each grants funding requirements align with your nonprofits overall strategic plan. Grant funds usually come with restrictions, so understand each funders limitations and plan accordingly.

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

The data consistently shows that high-performing nonprofits need to increase their spending on evaluation, fundraising, strategic planning, and other infrastructure to scale their operations and ultimately serve more of the community. Reading Nonprofit Financials: What Matters Most?

Metrics

Greater Giving

JUNE 11, 2025

Speakers Julianne Read, Director of Fundraising Events, Kilbreath Events Webinar Summary This webinar hosted by Greater Giving on Webinar Wednesday focused on transforming donor relationships from transactional to transformational, fostering long-lasting connections.

Strategic Plan

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Long-Term Sustainability Planning To maximize the impact of local grants, organizations should focus on long-term sustainability. This involves creating a strategic plan that includes: Diverse Funding Sources : Do not solely rely on grants.

Grants

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Store reserve funds in sweep accounts.

Finance

Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Season 4, Episode 26 In this episode, Andrea Kihlstedt talks with Alexandra OConnor about her journey in capital campaign fundraising. Tune in to hear Alexandras […] The post Podcast: Navigating Capital Campaigns: Lessons in Leadership and Strategy with Alexandra O’Connor appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

Strategic Plan

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Individual giving, corporate partnerships, earned income strategies, and online fundraising campaigns offer opportunities for financial stability and growth. The key is to approach fundraising with the same creativity and strategy that nonprofits bring to their programs.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

Our annual Status of Fundraising study was conducted in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia/New Zealand (ANZ). In each region, more participants shared that their income has increased or remained static in the last full financial year than declined, and most also either met or exceeded their fundraising targets.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 18, 2025

Your nonprofit board of directors typical responsibilities include overseeing organizational governance, providing financial oversight, assisting with strategic planning and growth , and supporting fundraising work. All of this requires regular, consistent engagement on the part of each board member.

Strategic Plan

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

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.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

A survey of fundraisers in 2024 illustrated that a diverse revenue mix was one of the greatest determinations of resiliency. Marketing and fundraising strategies must be aligned to best frame and communicate the societal values embraced by an organization’s mission and programs. Harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

Blackbaud

MARCH 12, 2025

Pro tip: Data is most beneficial in three key areas of strategic planning : When assessing your current state When setting goals for your team When creating a plan to achieve those goals Free Resource Nonprofit Change Management Toolkit Download now 5. If possible, participate in Early Adopter Programs.

Strategic Plan

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Offering volunteer opportunities, corporate matching gift programs, or employee-driven fundraising campaigns can strengthen your partnership. Final Thoughts Corporate grants can be a valuable funding source for nonprofits, but securing them requires strategic planning and relationship-building.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2025

Invest in Fundraising Capacity: While it might seem counterintuitive to spend more when anticipating a downturn, investing in your fundraising infrastructure (staff training, CRM systems, donor management) can pay off in the long run by making your fundraising efforts more effective. Need help for your nonprofit?

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

And as many nonprofits do, we partner with local businesses to support fundraisers or collections of needed items. We have had a table at a local resource fair, sponsored a lane at a local bowling fundraiser, and contributed a prize basket for the library bingo night. We partner with Weis Markets and the YMCA to provide food.

IT

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding