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%!

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. 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.

CRM

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

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. Plus, it’s as easy as pie to get started!

Goals

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.

Engineering

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.

Donation

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GrantWriterTeam offers a solution by connecting nonprofits with experienced grant writers ready to help craft winning proposals. The program goals include the resolution of community issues and assistance to underserved residents to gain increased access and equity. Grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofits to meet community needs.

Grant Writing

The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. And ready to make a connection. This change was the difference between a simple thank you and offering an opportunity to talk about their connection – about creating a relationship. What Gets in the Way of Connection?

Metrics

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. Proper management ensures funds are allocated efficiently and projects deliver the intended impact. Optimize resource use. Build stronger funder relationships.

Grant

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. You’ll also learn the difference between a fiscal agent and a fiscal sponsor, plus how to decide which option fits your goals. That’s where fiscal agents can make a difference.

Logic Model

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.

Nonprofit

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Define Clear Impact Objectives Aligned with the Funder’s Goals Funders want to see that your program’s goals align closely with their mission. Craft your goals to reflect the outcomes they value most, demonstrating that you understand their impact expectations.

Proposal

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Yet, many nonprofits grapple with declining event revenue, inefficient software, and the complexity of managing multiple platforms. This means cleaner data flows, improved donor lifecycle management, and opportunities to personalize interactions with donors. Ready to take the next step?

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For many federal grants, the organization will hire a person whose sole job is to manage that grant, and that is all they do since it takes so much work. Private foundation grants are typically targeted at broader goals like education, animals, or veterans. This will make finding the right partner even more critical this year.

Government

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Be as specific as possible, including details like dates, fundraising goals, and the impact donors will make if they give]. If you have the means, would you be willing to donate [specific amount] to help us reach that goal?

Template

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Common fundraising event committee roles include: Auction Procurement Lead Marketing & Communications Coordinator Logistics & Venue Manager Volunteer Coordinator Sponsorship & Donor Relations Chair TIP: Provide a one-pager or short description of each role’s duties and tasks to align expectations and accountability.

Procurement

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

It reveals the reason they exist and the goals they hope to achieve. Find more details about a funder’s activities and progress toward their goals in annual reports or impact statements. Multiply that amount by the estimated time you’d spend applying for and managing the grant. Annual reports or impact statements.

Proposal

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. An intuitive grant management system with a dedicated reviewer portal can also address many of the technology issues your reviewers might have. Your GMS provides a single place for all the information reviewers need to be successful.

Grant

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. 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. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Accountant.

Finance

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

Each sets its own goals, its own priorities, and its own deadlines. Managing the timelines of so many foundations as well as the timeline of your nonprofit’s work can be mind-boggling. If you are looking for expert help to manage your grant calendar and keep grants rolling out the door, let us know! Not really.

Applicant

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. Mary’s Pence accompanies grantees on their social justice journey with informational webinars, potential funders details, nonprofit management resources, a mid-cycle check-in meeting, and more. Central America, and Mexico.

Mentor

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Online platforms like CauseVox make it easier than ever to organize, manage, and maximize your events fundraising potential. Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

But heres the good news: a CRM for nonprofits (Customer Relationship Management system) isnt just a digital rolodex, its a dynamic tool designed to help you build, nurture, and grow relationships with your supporters. With the right CRM for nonprofits, you can go beyond donor management and actually level up your entire fundraising strategy.

CRM

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. people globally lack reliable access to safely managed drinking water.” Rotating facts like: “2.2B

Template

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Event Management Software can simplify ticketing, registrations, and event promotion. Goals help shape your event and keep your team aligned. Sure, there are! So, lets start!

Fundraising

Bonterra

JUNE 19, 2025

The first gift isn’t the goal. Engagement moments that matter most When moments of crisis or cultural significance arise, the most agile organizations are ready to act. Ready to see how smarter engagement drives stronger fundraising? It’s just the beginning. Acquiring donors is hard. Keeping them is even harder.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 29, 2025

Are you ready to make the most of it? 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 The direct ask really helped.”

Media

Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2025

If moving your business office processes to a paperless system is a goal of yours, AP automation is a simple first step. Plus, electronic document management gives you access to all the details you need and provides a better audit trail. Ready to automate your AP processes?

Finance

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Fundraising Tools in the European Economic Area Discontinued: As of 1 July 2024, Meta’s fundraising tools, including Donate buttons, fundraisers, and Charity Manager, are no longer available to charities in the European Economic Area. Set a clear, realistic fundraising goal and an end date at least 14-30 days out. Click Create.

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Are you ready to make your monthly giving program a must-have for donors, much like their favorite streaming service? To help donors think about giving in more manageable, bite-sized ways, CauseVox offers a pledge donation option that breaks down larger contributions into smaller, digestible installments. Were here to show you how.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many organizations are experts at driving traffic to their online donation forms, but plenty struggle to actually secure donations and reach their fundraising goals. As mentioned, your primary goal in designing your online donation page is to ensure that supporters follow through on making their donations. Enable recurring giving.

Donation

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

So lace up your skates and get ready to roll! This involves coordinating various elements such as scheduling, staffing or volunteer management, and equipment needs. Budgeting for Your Roller Skating Fundraiser Effective financial management and budgeting are vital components of organizing a successful roller skating fundraiser.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

The type of grant reviews your funding organization uses will depend on the number of applications you receive, your technology, and the goals of your grant program. Once an application is submitted, a grants manager or administrative staff member conducts a quick review to confirm the submission is complete and accurate.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). A well-timed, well-managed signature fundraising event can generate a lot of publicity and funds, but lots of little events are not the way to fully fund a new nonprofit. Where do you start?

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

The Hub seamlessly integrates several powerful databases and systems to support every stage of your grant process: From strategic planning to relationship management, each element is interconnected, so you spend less time organizing and more time securing vital funds. Ready to See the Full Breakdown?

AI

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Set Realistic Expectations: Communicate clear timelines and goals so your team knows whats achievable within your available resources.

Budget

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Adult students often possess strong time management and problem-solving skills, which can enhance their academic performance and contribute positively to group projects and collaborations with independent students. For many adult learners, completing a degree is a lifelong goal that brings personal satisfaction and pride.

Education