CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After the commercialism craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is over, GivingTuesday is a day to help us all refocus. So, what exactly is GivingTuesday? Well, quite simply, it’s a day dedicated to fostering a spirit of selflessness and philanthropy. Since its start in 2012, GivingTuesday —which occurs on the first Tuesday after the U.S.

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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.

Donation

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!

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

They humanize your work, turn statistics into human-driven stories, and can help transform one-time donors into long-term supporters. When donors have the opportunity to see and hear the real-world impact of their giving and meet the people whose lives have been changed because of their contributions, it cultivates a deeper sense of purpose.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Level of Preparation Pre-existing Resources: Having prior research, templates, or previous proposals can significantly reduce time. Initial Research and Prospecting (5-15 Hours) Identifying suitable grants that align with your goals. But one question often arises: how much time does it actually take? Outlining the proposal structure.

Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

GrantAssistant has a process where organizations can generate summaries of requests for proposals (RFPs), use templates to generate proposal structure, brainstorm and integrate program ideas, generate accurate and relevant content, and conduct a comprehensive compliance review before submitting their proposals.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Below is a suggested template for a kick-off meeting. Project Overview: Follow introductions with a high-level project overview of the goals and objectives. It matters not how organized your application was at the time of submission if you dont hold a proper kick off meeting right from the start.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Articulate Goals : Clearly outline the project’s goals and the impact it will have on the community or art form. For additional resources, check out grant writing templates and explore options for grant writing certification programs to build skills in crafting successful applications. Below is a sample budget template.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Share clear, achievable goals and progress updates to keep supporters engaged and informed. Find best practices, campaign planning worksheets, and time-tested email and social media templates for GivingTuedsay and beyond in Your Ultimate End-of-Year Planning Toolkit! The sheer volume can feel overwhelming. Transparency builds trust.

Donation

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Plus, we’ve included a ready-to-use email template that’s also been preloaded into Greater Giving Fundraising Software to make your email campaign even easier! Ready-to-Use GivingTuesday Email Template Need help crafting the perfect email? Add a photo of a team member, volunteer, or mission impact quote. We’ve got you covered.

Fundraising

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

Fundraising

OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Be sure to build and optimize your participant portal to help your participants recruit team members, access resources that help them fundraise, showcase their personal fundraising pages , ask for donations from their social networks, and track progress toward their fundraising goals. Embrace mobile tools and tactics.

Fundraising

amplifi

MAY 8, 2025

There is one common goal among anyone who has ever engaged with your organization. Whether someone donates money, volunteers their time, joins your staff, or serves on your board of directors, its because they want to do their part in furthering your nonprofits goals. No, its not that your board doesnt care. This is a loaded topic.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

if youre behind on your goals, you can still do plenty between now and December 31. Download our Year-End Email Series Template (the exactguide I use to create my clients’ email series) to make sure youve got all bases covered! Hey, it happens. Its been a year. But have no fear. Ask them to be brutally honest in their feedback.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

This approach not only helps in achieving financial goals but also in fostering stronger, lasting relationships with your supporters. First, align your goals with your nonprofit’s mission to ensure your efforts resonate with both donors and stakeholders. It’s not just about enthusiasm.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Further, the budget can be reviewed for product ordering and profitability goals. Once your goals are set, you can continually monitor your progress and identify shortcomings. This is a critical step, as you cannot measure the success of your golf tournament without establishing these goals.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

These resources might include reporting templates and examples, access to community support, or information on professional development opportunities. Your relationship with your grantees is more than a transaction. An efficient grant distribution process builds trust with your grantees and improves transparency across your organization.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Grantees facing increased demand may require additional funding, but its vital to assess whether your foundation can provide more without compromising long-term goals. Proactively share resources such as templates for strategic budgeting or checklists for cost containment best practices. Finally, know your own organizations limits.

Government

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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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Engage with the community: Engaging school fundraisers strengthen your bond with school families and other community members. Bake sales A bake sale is a classic fundraiser for a reason.

Fundraising

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. Make Giving Easy Streamlining the donation process can make all the difference in converting interested visitors into actual donors.

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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? You should also use any text message templates provided by your vendor.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It involves creating detailed proposals that demonstrate the organization’s goals, needs, and the impact of potential funding on their initiatives. Funding can support various projects, such as educational programs, community services, and outreach efforts, directly aligning with the organizations goals.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Show alignment with funder goals, presenting a tailored proposal. Define SMART outcomes: Swap broad objectives for measurable goals like, “Train 25 youth by Q4, with 80% finding employment within six months.” A weak statement of need will cast doubt on your proposal’s relevance and impact. Why It Matters Funders are risk-averse.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Even when your grant review process involves internal staff or people who have reviewed applications before, it can still be a bumpy process. Processes and technology change. Life happens.

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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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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Here are some lessons from the Playbook conference: Focus on a few high-impact services that can scale and align with your long-term goals. Use templates for routine emails (e.g., We create amazing places for our communities. We have representation in creating big businesses. The question was posed, Do you have a difficult client?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Include real-time progress bars, donor lists, and funding goals to inspire trust and excitement. When donors give, they want a meaningful connectionto clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. CauseVox Fund Pages offer a better way to connect donors with the causes they care about.

Funding

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals on the horizon, leveraging social media effectively can make all the difference in reaching your fundraising goals. Build a Social Media Campaign Calendar: Get access to a downloadable campaign calendar template tailored for year-end fundraising.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Build a Reusable Grant Template Library for Grant Writing Writing every grant proposal from scratch? Building a centralized grant template library is one of the most effective ways to save time and increase consistency. Include goals, activities, target populations, and intended outcomes. After all, every dollar counts, right?

Grant Writing

Get Fully Funded

JULY 7, 2025

To host a P2P fundraising challenge, follow these basic steps: Determine your fundraising goal and timeline: Set goals for the total revenue you aim to raise and the number of participants you want to register. Sometimes, donating money to a worthy cause just doesn’t feel like enough. Let’s get started!

Fundraising

Candid

JULY 17, 2025

Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed, all in one convenient location. You’ll also find a new collection of templates and worksheets , including: Assessing your fundraising strategies: Identify your strongest potential supporters and choose the right funding partners.

Letter Of Inquiry

Blackbaud

JULY 29, 2025

Kristin Eggen, Gift Officer Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge exceeds end-of-year goals with matching gift. This thoughtful, data-driven approach helped the refuge exceed its end-of-year appeal goals and strengthen overall support for its mission. “In Are you ready to make the most of it? The direct ask really helped.”

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. The goal is to enhance the organization’s ability to achieve its mission effectively.

Funding

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Picture this: You jump into the game, using the same template for all potential funders, only to be hit with a wave of rejection letters. To begin, kick things off with a legitimate need and an achievable goal. When your cause mirrors your funders mission, youre playing on the same field with shared goals and strategies.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

Let’s be honest: most nonprofit professionals didn’t get into this work for the spreadsheets. But when it comes to grant writing, your budget isn’t just an attachment or requirement to fulfill. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders. In many ways, your budget is your proposal.

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