The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. When a nonprofit fails to offer meaningful engagement, it may feel alienating and disheartening. Make it part of your ongoing donor relationship management.

Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Thats why were thrilled to bring these tactical tips to you from Jitasa to help broaden your understanding of grant management.

Finance

Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with one another to share resources, seek grants, and scale public service delivery. At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

Grant Writing

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Heres how seasoned professionals manage up, keep their sanity, and get leadership on board with a more realistic, strategic approach. Show average nonprofit success rates. Frame grant work as part of larger goals: scaling services, diversifying funding, or expanding reach. Use metrics to back this up.

Grant

Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. What is Moves Management?

Management

GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. Many nonprofits, schools, and small organizations face rejection at some point in their funding journey. Lack of Clear, Measurable Goals Funders want to see concrete, achievable outcomes.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. 5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!: If you want to reach yourfundraising goals and engage your donors in giving, your words matter. Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Nonprofits?

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Yet, many nonprofits grapple with declining event revenue, inefficient software, and the complexity of managing multiple platforms. Bonterra DonorDrive offers a solution built to empower nonprofits, turning their challenges into opportunities with flexible, innovative, and scalable fundraising solutions.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

These dedicated public servants include educators, healthcare workers, first responders, nonprofit leaders, and more. Grants up to $50,000 to fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity.

Grant

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Your ultimate goal is to channel as many resources as possible toward your mission. ” However, the right technology investments require a long-term perspective.

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the senior manager of digital and data at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation , Im always looking for new ways to eliminate friction between our organizations mission to prevent osteoporosis and my teams ability to realize it. Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5

CRM

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give. Year-End Fundraising Campaign Goal Planning Set specific goals for year-end fundraising and donor engagement.

Donation

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

How to Find Grant Funding for Organizations Supporting At-Risk Teens and Their Families GrantWatch is a leading online resource that compiles a comprehensive directory of currently available grants for nonprofits , small businesses , and individuals. 15 Programs for At-Risk Teens and Families with Grants to Match 1.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. For nonprofit professionals, grasping this lifecycle is key to improving funding success, maintaining compliance , and fostering strong relationships with funders.

Grant

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. What is Moves Management?

Management

GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. 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?” Funders want measurable results.

Grant

GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. However, a donor-centric management plan must be sustainable.

Grant

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Understanding these projected trends will help nonprofits stay ahead of the curve and optimize their funding strategies. Funders and nonprofits alike will increasingly rely on data to drive decisions and measure impact. Enhanced Reporting : Nonprofits will need to provide more detailed data on outcomes and effectiveness.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. Your Fundraising Goals Are Materially Increasing As your organization grows, so do your fundraising goals. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

CRM

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit or a large organization, these fundraising tools are designed to make your next campaign your best one yet! 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.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. As a nonprofit, you must familiarize yourself with these nuances to increase your chances of success. Equally important is recognizing common trends in the nonprofit sector related to funding opportunities.

Grant Writing

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. But big goals cost big money. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit.

Funding

Candid

JUNE 4, 2025

Fiscal sponsorship offers changemakers a way to launch projects, expand existing nonprofit organizations, and/or embark on new collaborations more efficiently and effectively. Fiscal sponsorships also enable existing nonprofits to collaborate by pooling and administering funds toward a shared goal.

Goals

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. The research is clear.

AI

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

Nonprofit

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. Donation buttons are a critical part of a well-designed nonprofit website. Clearly outline your immediate funding priorities, such as specific programs, campaigns, or goals.

Donation

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cooperative agreements to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to provide technical assistance to local government agencies to reduce pollution in wastewater treatment systems. There are grants to eligible nonprofits for environmental stewardship projects benefiting watersheds. Reduce Wastewater Treatment Pollution!

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Leftover products take up space and can impact your overall profit if not managed effectively. If you choose products with expiration dates, such as food items, managing them carefully is essential. Set Clear Sales Goals Establish specific goals for how much you hope to raise and how many products need to be sold to meet that target.

Management

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

Each sets its own goals, its own priorities, and its own deadlines. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Waiting for a yes takes time—Apply well in advance Occasionally, I talk with nonprofits who need money to fund their programs now. Is there a “season” for grants? Not really.

Applicant

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

Goals

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

Mentor

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. Data should inform all of your nonprofit’s decisions, whether you’re determining which programs to focus on, how to scale your nonprofit, or which major giving prospects are the most promising.

Management

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. Understanding the distinctions between capital, program, and operating grants is crucial for effectively managing your organization’s finances and meeting its goals. Program Grants 2.1 Operating Grants 3.1

Grant

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. Due in part to a 50% match, the organization generated $5.5 million on GivingTuesday.

Donation

DonorSnap

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the year-end approaches, having the right tools and strategies in place will ensure fundraising success for nonprofits. Whether it’s setting fundraising goals, streamlining donation entry, or enhancing donor stewardship, a CRM like DonorSnap has the tools you need to make your year-end campaign more efficient and impactful.

CRM

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s been estimated that 30% of annual giving occurs between GivingTuesday and December 31, and more than 25% of nonprofits raise nearly 50% of annual funds via year-end monetary donations, according to authors of the Recurring Giving Report. Tap technology to support the donor journey and manage mission success. Have a thank you plan.

Demographics