Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Capital Campaign Readiness: Check Your Image in the Mirror While you are planning your campaign, take a good, hard look at your organization's reputation in the community. Our checklist will help you understand if you're ready and what your leaders might want to address. Your organization's image also matters. Have you won any awards?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

When an opportunity comes open that fits the mission of an organization who is ready to do the work described by the RFP, this can be an amazing opportunity for a nonprofit to apply, receive funding, and launch or expand their programming. Private foundation grants are typically targeted at broader goals like education, animals, or veterans.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

if youre behind on your goals, you can still do plenty between now and December 31. Revisit Your Email Ask Series Is your email ask series ready to go? Every one of you Ive talked to recently every last one has told me that your year-end campaign went out late. Hey, it happens. Its been a year. But have no fear.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2025

Once your organization has achieved some stability and is ready to reinvent its website to supercharge its marketing potential, implement an accessible design and incorporate your nonprofits branding for better user experience and brand visibility. By Carl Diesing Your website is an essential tool in your online marketing kit.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

If you havent already, are you ready to voyage with your local chapter and indulge in its amenities? Her goal in life is to leave the world a little better than it was when she got here and most importantly, to pet all the dogs! *Please note it will be helpful to read the following with a bit of Garden State swagger.

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Gail Perry Group

APRIL 30, 2024

Donor Readiness is a Factor Many People Overlook. There’s that humbling moment when you review your Campaign Gift Table that outlines the gifts needed to reach your goal. We Overlook Donor Readiness at our Own Peril. What happens if you rush into the campaign without evaluating your donors’ readiness? What is a Noodler?”

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. In this guide, we’ll review four considerations to keep in mind as you assess your nonprofit’s financial sustainability—and, therefore, how ready it is for expansion.

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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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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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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This journey includes individuals who are almost ready to contribute and those who are still considering and may need more information before givingboth are considered leads. Marketing-qualified leads are individuals who have engaged with your nonprofits marketing materials in some way but arent yet ready to donate.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The goal for the calls was to set up meetings for our Vice President of Development. I was ready for my next task! These were cold prospects people who had given to other organizations in our mission field but never to our organization. I was a little nervous. This was my first time doing cold outreach. What an Effort!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! 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.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? What are my nonprofit’s needs between now and the end of the year?

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 9, 2025

She had one goal in mind: to ride by herself. When she could comfortably turn in a circle, brake quickly, and slow down gently, she was ready to ride the neighborhood solo. Ever thought about who doesn’t feel imposter syndrome? It’s a kid learning to ride a bike. I remember clearly when my daughter was learning.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. Your goal here is to briefly explain the need, and your response to the need. It outlines your campaign's preliminary plans, including the proposed projects you are planning and the overarching financial goals that you are shooting for.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. of dollars received in 2022 came from fewer than 2.2%

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Life skills training covers decision-making, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and goal-setting. Job Readiness Programs for Older Teens Objective : Equip older teens with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. 15 Programs for At-Risk Teens and Families with Grants to Match 1.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

You don’t wait too long, especially if you’re behind in your revenue goals. You may have already set a goal for your year-end campaign in your 2024 fundraising plan (at least I hope you did) and maybe that has changed. Can you believe it’s August already? Time flies and soon it will be September. How much money do you need to raise?

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. In today’s landscape, with economic uncertainty causing some donors to hesitate or take more time for considering larger major gifts, building connection isn’t simply a “warm fuzzy.” It happens in conversation.

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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! Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

These six articles will guide you and your team through an essential readiness assessment that every nonprofit needs before taking the leap. Do they fully grasp the campaign's goals? A well-oiled development machine is absolutely crucial for reaching your fundraising goals. We know what it takes for campaigns to succeed.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

Question: Is your nonprofit ready for a rebrand? While we tend to think of marketing strategies as only applying to for-profit companies, they also help nonprofits reach their goals as well. The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Rebrand? Occasional rebranding is important to consider in today’s fast-changing world.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Once you have decided to move forward with a specific grant consultant, you can expect the process to include: Onboarding: The onboarding process with a grant consultant will usually include filling out an intake form, having an initial call to discuss your mission and goals, and gathering initial documents like budgets and tax forms.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With a stable, engaged team ready to drive your mission forward, you’ll then be able to implement new changes that help them work more efficiently. Let’s take a look at three fundamental ways to get started. Minimize employee churn. To make the most of your resources, start by preserving them. Refine your donor qualification process.

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

Even if you know that the potential funding could be enormous for your organization, the process of dealing with so many details can be tedious, time-consuming, and disheartening. Many organizations may find themselves starting grant applications but never completing them because of the time it takes to do so. What attachments will we need?

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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

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. Sustainability – what needs to be built in now for long-term success? How will the program continue after the grant concludes? When assessing organizational risk, there are five specific areas to consider before applying for funding.

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Clairification

JANUARY 4, 2024

Now… you should be devoting at least as much time to thanking the donors who responded to your appeals, with the goal of retaining and upgrading them over time. I’ll bet you devoted a lot of time to this endeavor. to raise $1.00 ). The number one reason donors don’t give again is they aren’t properly thanked!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today. Time savings a support person should be able to utilize available materials to get up to speed quickly on the organizations work and goals. We are ready to start work for you when you are ready!

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

While the idea of a budget is simpleand some budgets can beit takes a good amount of preparation to create a tool that accurately forecasts your goals for the year. Have our goals shifted this year? Translate your organization’s goals into clear financial objectives. What Is the Purpose of a Budget for Nonprofits?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. raised, the campaign has exceeded its $85,000 goal. When donors see how close the goal is, they feel inspired to take part in the final push. But where do you start? It really grabs you, doesnt it? With $90,819.17

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As you button up your GivingTuesday campaign, keep these factors in mind with the goal of securing the first gifts of spontaneous donors who are already aware of your organization and primed to give. Ready to take the next step? First and foremost, ensure that your donation forms are easy to navigate and complete.

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Clairification

MAY 9, 2024

— Alice in Wonderland When it comes to special events, your goal is important. — Alice in Wonderland When it comes to special events, your goal is important. Hopefully you read the previous article, determined an event was your best strategic option to reach your primary end goal, and now you’re ready to get to work!

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Once they’re in the door, encourage them to become donors when they’re ready—to foster deeper and more organic relationships. Consider starting by going where NextGen already is. This preference implies that they don’t want to merely be viewed as passive donors but as active participants in creating change.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

From Shower Strike to the H2gO Challenge If you’ve followed Well Aware, you might know them for their long-standing Shower Strike movement, where supporters commit to skipping showers until they meet their fundraising goals. But this campaign wasn’t just symbolic. But in 2025, Well Aware decided to take a bold step in a new direction.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Outline Your Project and Its Purpose Begin by clearly outlining the project and its main goals. These elements show your dedication and alignment with funders’ goals. Doing the groundwork improves your chances of receiving fundingand keeps you ready for your next grant opportunity.

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