Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

TCJA, Trends, and What It All Means for Fundraisers Major and ultra-high-net-worth donors are taking center stage, wielding increasing influence over sector priorities. Create flexible fundraising plans that can adapt to different tax scenarios. Your fundraising success in this new era starts TODAY! Keep showing that impact.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Maybe this shouldnt come as a surprise: Our post-pandemic world is full of social, governmental, and economic concerns that have an impact on our outreach and fundraising work. Take Sarah, a fundraiser friend of mine who works for a nonprofit that provides critical services to adults with developmental disabilities. Whomp whomp.

Fundraising

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

unrelated fundraising, event planning). Train one or two colleagues to review drafts or help with attachments in a pinch. Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? What types of funders? Set boundaries around what isn’t your responsibility (e.g.,

Grant

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. Training: What is the current skillset of your team and what is their capacity for adding new skills? What about reports?

CRM

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

Calendar

The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 23, 2025

Here’s something that might surprise you: The most effective fundraising conversations sound nothing like what most people think fundraising should sound like. The Counter-Intuitive Truth About Fundraising When I train nonprofit leaders on making asks, I often hear the same concerns: “I don’t know what to say.”

Fundraising

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 16, 2025

Nonprofit Leaders Don’t Learn Fundraising Most nonprofit leaders don’t understand fundraising. Despite all the research and training about nonprofit fundraising, most nonprofit leaders tend to see fundraising as something “anybody” can do. ” We know the process works.

Fundraising

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many of these organizations utilize funding mechanisms, like fundraising events and donation campaigns. Nonprofits to Train Service Dogs Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofits to train service dogs. However the need often outspends available funds. Additional funding is almost always required. military veterans.

Grant

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

Their role in fundraising is equally significant, and they can make a real difference in the organization’s financial health. To meet those goals, a nonprofit organization requires funding, which is why the responsibility of fundraising also falls to its board members. Discuss expectations early. Review expectations.

Fundraising

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability. Effective strategies include providing quality training, as well as matching opportunities to volunteers skills and experiences and recognizing their accomplishments. What would quality training for volunteers look like? Fundraisers need to adapt.

Retainer

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To help you navigate this topic, this article delves into the importance of data privacy in nonprofit fundraising. Donation amounts and interests : Financial contributions and areas of interest that help tailor fundraising campaigns. Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals!

Ethics

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Major gift fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit financial health, providing the resources needed for transformational impact. Here are the top ten essential strategies for major gift fundraising success. Understanding this distinction is crucial in developing an effective fundraising strategy.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

Consulting

Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., This is an ideal area for fundraisers to focus their efforts. Fundraisers need to adapt appeared first on Candid insights.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

If you’re a fundraiser, this might sound familiar: An experienced development team at a mid-sized university foundation is doing everything right to hit their goals for prospect meetings. The Changing Landscape of Donor Engagement The fundraising landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What’s the problem?

Fundraising

DoJiggy

MARCH 20, 2025

Pop-up store fundraising is a powerful way to raise money by setting up a temporary online store or retail space. In this guide, youll learn how to plan and run a pop-up store fundraiser successfully. What Well Cover Key Takeaways for Pop-Up Events What Is a Fundraising Pop-up Store? What Is a Fundraising Pop-up Store?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

At nonprofits, leadership is about more than providing simple guidance or planning fundraising strategies. Instead of taking months to train a new hire, you could hire a fractional leader from a nonprofit fundraising consultancy to take their place. Lets say your head of development is stepping down.

Consulting

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

Consulting

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review? Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review? A well-structured review goes beyond numbers and focuses on the overall experience.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

Donation

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

Demographics

Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While AI evolves, rising training costs are limiting AI development to a few companies. Candid’s AI-powered LOI writer assistant aids fundraisers and provides guidance on writing different sections of an LOI. This tool is specifically designed to benefit non-native English speakers by addressing challenges in professional writing.

AI

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. 3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising. In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1

IT

Pamela Grow

JUNE 19, 2025

But here’s the crucial piece: Your team needs consistent storytelling training. Start with the Six-Word Stories exercise I’ve featured extensively — it’s from Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson’s essential book “Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money.”

Template

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

AI

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What could your nonprofit achieve by prioritizing community building as much as fundraising? The money and financial security will follow the community if nonprofits take the time to invest.

Fundraising

Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

For instance, a people-centered proposal can lay the foundation for lifelong benefits, from early childhood education to higher education, workforce training, recreational activities, healthcare access, and senior living. The ripple effects of this practice also extend far beyond a single project.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We’ve all received cringe-worthy fundraising messages that just don’t feel quite human. Such subpar messages may be the reason that 63% of fundraisers feel uncomfortable using AI for personalized donor communications. Its value lies in solving complex, role-specific problems—like assisting a fundraiser in making the right ask.

AI

Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Nonprofits must comply with various laws and regulations, including those related to tax-exempt status, fundraising, and financial reporting. Train Staff: Provide training to staff on internal control policies and procedures.

Policy

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

What vendor support and training opportunities are available? Evaluate the level of support and training the vendor provides. Determine how well the new GMS integrates with your existing systems, such as accounting software, fundraising platform, and other essential tools. What does their GMS implementation look like?

Grant Management

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Bonus Tip: Explore and incorporate available tools in your fundraising CRM to help track your applications, related actions, contacts, timeline, accounting considerations, and attachments. Bonus Tip: Capture all completed applications and accompanying documentation in both your fundraising and accounting systems as attachments.

Grant

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. Funding for Programs Related to Oral Health, Animal Health & Youth – Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits for programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training.

Grant

GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

By providing language compliance updates to training materials, nonprofits and businesses can improve their ESG impact score. In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. This is just one more reason to utilize translation grants to reduce language barriers.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This might mean training existing staff, or hiring a dedicated grant writer. This approach not only provides financial stability but also makes your organization more attractive to grant makers. Invest In Grant Writing Capacity Consider investing in your organization’s grant writing capacity.

Grant

Gail Perry Group

MARCH 19, 2025

We saw this during the pandemic - when, out of fear, many organizations simply stopped fundraising. This type of fear-based short-term thinking had tough long-term consequences Losing trained staff, dismantling programs, and reducing donor outreach can create lasting setbacks. And do not lay off your fundraising team.

Training