GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

6 ) Make Sure Your Proposal is Coherent and Readable If you submit a poorly written proposal, your application is less likely to receive funding for two reasons: The funder may not be able to figure out what the goal is that youre proposing to achieve or how you intend to accomplish that goal.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Spur Local’s Donation Counter Spur Local used a donation counter to add a sense of urgency and community as everyone rallied together to hit the goal. As you can see in the Feed Montana example above, they exceeded their goal of $85,000, filling up the green progress meter to 100%! It is also simple to set up with CauseVox!

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. If you want to reach yourfundraising goals and engage your donors in giving, your words matter. SMART fundraising goals will help you succeed in raising the money your organization needs to grow your programs and fulfill your mission.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 19, 2024

You know an effective email strategy is an important part of achieving your nonprofits goals and fulfilling your mission.And you can engage more donors, inspire action, and make a bigger impact when you use your nonprofits data to optimize your email outreach and keep up with the latest trends. Start by setting a specific goal.

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Clairification

JULY 14, 2025

Set a Clear, Compelling Goal Online donors aren’t mind readers. That means skipping the vague generalities (“support our mission!”) What happens if you don’t reach the goal? And don’t forget: a compelling goal isn’t just about numbers. That’s not just a goal. Digital doesn’t change why people give. Something true.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 6, 2025

This is especially important if youve fallen behind in your revenue goals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Remember the ask, thank, report, repeat formula. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Frame grant work as part of larger goals: scaling services, diversifying funding, or expanding reach. What NOT to Do Dont just nod along when someone suggests an unrealistic grant goal. It also helps leadership understand that not all grants are created equal. They want to know: Whats happening, why it matters, and what comes next.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Share posts celebrating milestones, like reaching 50% of your goal, and recognize donors who have contributed. To build momentum, keep your supporters updated on your campaign progress.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Youre deep in a federal proposal, juggling 10 stakeholders, two budgets, and a narrative that still needs serious polishthen your inbox pings: Hey, can I shadow you today? Welcome to the wild world of mentoring junior grant writers. Sure, its rewarding. Once its in place, it saves hours of explainingand re-explaining.

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GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

Always tailor your application to reflect how your work advances their goals. An expert tip is to think like the funder and ask yourself: “How does this project help them achieve their stated goals?” Read the Guidelines – Carefully Funders frequently cite one top issue: applicants failing to follow instructions.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer platforms: Enable nonprofits to share their mission, set goals, and encourage donations through community-driven campaigns on third-party sites or supporters’ social media. Set a collective goal and encourage friendly competition by featuring a leaderboard or highlighting top donor pages.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? Being the sole grant writer in an organization can feel overwhelmingyou’re often expected to be a strategist, writer, researcher, and administrator all at once. To cope effectively, heres what works best: 1. What types of funders?

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GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Use GrantWatch.com , a comprehensive and up-to-date database of grant opportunities, to filter and find grants and funders that truly fit your organization’s mission and project goals. Lack of Clear, Measurable Goals Funders want to see concrete, achievable outcomes. How to fix it: Research funders carefully before applying.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Many nonprofits seem to focus too much on meeting their revenue goals, which of course is important. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this Building relationships is just as important as raising money. The two go together. That includes fundraising appeals.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s the deal: a well-planned year-end campaign isn’t just about hitting your goals. Start With a Clear Goal What do you want to accomplish before the year ends? Knowing your goals keeps your team focused and your message sharp. Kickoff Your Campaign: Announce your goals and invite people to be part of something big.

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The Fundraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Dollars vs. Impact: Shift the Conversation to Outcomes The Fundraiser Mindset: "We need to close this $50,000 gift to hit our Q1 goal." Here are seven shifts in mindset and strategy that can help you build stronger relationships, avoid common fundraising missteps, and ultimately raise more major gifts. Arrange for leadership (e.g.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2025

Fiscal sponsorships also enable existing nonprofits to collaborate by pooling and administering funds toward a shared goal. Photo credit: JohnnyGreig via Getty Images The post A nonprofit Swiss Army knife: How fiscal sponsorship works to help advance shared goals appeared first on Candid insights. How does fiscal sponsorship work?

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Clearly articulating your project goals helps funders understand the impact their support will have, which significantly increases your chances of receiving their investment. When developing your project plan, use the SMART criteria: ensure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 15, 2025

” Even if you are not explicitly asked to, work in the measurable objectives that will lead to the ultimate goal. TLDR: Be crystal clear about your goals, how you’ll use the grant, and what makes your approach unique. What exactly will this grant achieve?” ” Document what makes you special.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

You can make it easy for them to choose what fits best for their goals and budget by offering several donation options like one-time, recurring, and pledge support. Pledge Pledge donations offer supporters a way to make a bigger impact over time, and CauseVox makes it easy for them to commit to a pledge that fits their goals.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals. Also important: develop a clear fundraising plan.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

How can we help you reach your goals? Renewal anxiety is no jokeand for experienced grant writers, it can feel like a thundercloud hanging over every funding cycle. But panic wont pay the bills. Action will. Heres how smart, seasoned grant writers stay ahead of the fear, keep major funders in the fold, and sleep a little better at night.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The goal of these funding opportunities is to empower students with special needs and transform their learning experiences so they might thrive and reach their full potential. While educators and administrators work to create inclusive and supportive environments for each student, funding still presents a large challenge.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Once the end-of-year giving campaign goes public, the remaining fundraising goal will be met by following best practices and promoting across all channels. Year-End Fundraising Campaign Goal Planning Set specific goals for year-end fundraising and donor engagement.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Adjust Year-End Goals Based on GivingTuesday Insights Again, since time is of the essence, this step should be swift. If your GivingTuesday goal wasn’t met the day of, don’t worry—extend that goal into your year-end plans. Here’s how to do it. We know there isn’t any time to lose, so it’s important to do this part quickly!

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

Set Clear, SMART Goals Before launching your challenge fundraiser, take a moment to define your goalsbecause a challenge without a goal is just an activity! Consider your fundraising goal. Also think through your participant goal. They encourage new donors to get involved, often through personal connections.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. Does Your Mission Align with Funders Goals? Craft your proposal to align closely with the goals and priorities of the funding organization. However, crafting a grant proposal that will get results presents a significant challenge. Seems simple, right?

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Here are some of the most important: Ease of Use : A simple, user-friendly interface is crucial. One of the best free options is DoJiggy. DoJiggy DoJiggy is a leading fundraising platform for churches, nonprofits, and schools. While not exclusively a church-focused platform, its flexible features, and affordable (free!)

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. Explain your mission. How does it help them make a difference?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key Traits for Successful Technology-Oriented Grant Writing for Nonprofits Concise: The goal of the technical grant is to communicate how you will use a given technology to increase the impact of your programs and help your stakeholders. To that end, GrantWatch is joining in to provide a list of technology-based grants for nonprofits.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

That means clarifying goals, setting specific objectives, planning strategies and tactics, and holding yourself accountable. That means clarifying goals, setting specific objectives, planning strategies and tactics, and holding yourself accountable. The major gift journey is a synergistic one. That’s right!

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

DonorsChoose, which links “wish lists” for classroom and student supplies submitted by public school teachers, set a $5 million goal for the day. DonorsChoose might have been proactively — correctly — conservative in its goal. million financial donors participating, an increase of 4% compared to GivingTuesday 2023.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

This past year, I have been diving into my career goals with a renewed focus, and the GrantSummit 2024 was a key step on that path. I was so proud to put on my new name tag and GPC gold pin, a little reminder of goals achieved and those still to tackle. Putting real faces to names was both grounding and energizing.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. If designed correctly, your website can be an unstoppable force in driving donations. Keep the form to one page.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The goal of the program is to support women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Baltimore has notably been given a variety of nicknames, including “ Charm City ,” “the City that Reads ,: ” “the Monumental City ,” and the “ City that Believes.”

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