GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Whether youre a a minority business owner, an individual minority entrepreneur, or a nonprofit supporting underserved communities there are resources available to help you thrive. Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech, comics and illustration, and art.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. However, publishing a campaign page is only the beginning. In other words, people who use Google to find specific causes and nonprofits like yours will be able to find you. Best of all, your nonprofit might be eligible for free Google Ads. For example, U.S.

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Remember, stick to your story and demonstrate the impact donors are making on your goals. This can help you cross the finish line if you’re just short of your goal. Social ambassadors are ideal members of your target audience who partner with your organization to publish content and promote your cause via social media.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

If theyre entrusting their money to your organization, they need to have faith that youll use it to advance your stated goals. According to Blackbaud Institute research , 56% of donors surveyed said they actively research a nonprofit before giving. Budgeting: If you can track goals and budgets in your software, are you doing so?

Finance

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. Unlike traditional foundation grants, corporate grants are often tied to a companys philanthropic goals, community engagement efforts, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. Private foundation grants are typically targeted at broader goals like education, animals, or veterans.

Government

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits have a conversion problem. The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. For the next election cycle and beyond, nonprofits need to diversify outreach channels and messages and expand their audience.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. Clear goals allow you to make more accurate inventory calculations. Consider factors such as the number of participants, your sales goals, and the size of your target audience.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

DoJiggy is a leading fundraising platform for churches, nonprofits, and schools. P2P Crowdfunding Auctions Golf Tournaments Online Stores Ticketing Sweepstakes Donations Raffle Fundraising Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals! Its flexible features and affordable (free!)

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 4, 2025

This extensive overview, which is packed with practical tips, humorous touches, and clear fundraising goals, helps schools plan events that resonate with parents, students, and supporters. Clear goals motivatedonors. Originally published at [link]. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

Goals

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

This clarity will help you set specific goals and make your fundraising appeal more compelling to potential donors and participants. You can identify the most pressing needs by speaking directly with your school nurse, understanding their general challenges, and tailoring your fundraising goal accordingly. Assign specific roles (e.g.,

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. These shouldinclude: Assessing overall success: Did the fundraiser meet its financial and non-financial goals? Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

At, we specialize in helping softball teams crush their financial goals with creative, profitable, and engaging softball fundraiser ideas. Strategies to Make Your Softball Fundraiser a GrandSlam To ensure your softball fundraiser succeeds, follow these 2025 strategies: Set Specific Goals : Define your target (e.g.,

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Start with an introductory email or letter outlining your fundraiser’s goals, the benefits of the partnership, and how their involvement can make a difference. Ensure clear goals and logistics to create a successful and well-attended event. Originally published at [link]. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Its no secret,donors whomake repeat giftsare far more valuable for nonprofit organizationsthan those who only give once. Monthly giving programs ease the burden on a donors wallet enabling nonprofits to raise more money. We all know the peaks and valleys nonprofits see in giving throughout the year. Its a win-win!

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For nonprofits, expressing gratitude isnt just a courtesy. The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total online donations. Its a powerful strategy that transforms one-time support into lasting commitment.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 30, 2025

Schools, foundations, and nonprofits are continually seeking donations to help them achieve their objectives. An in-kind donation is one type of contribution that can provide significant benefits to nonprofit organizations. An in-kind donation is a non-cash gift made to a nonprofit organization. What is an In-Kind Donation?

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Nonprofits operate with tight budgets and small teams, and staying connected with donors, volunteers, and members is a major priority. Marketing automation for nonprofits simplifies repetitive tasks like sending emails, sharing updates on social media or following up with new supporters. The solution? Marketing automation.

CRM

Wild Apricot

JULY 29, 2025

Or maybe you’re launching a brand-new nonprofit website? A well-designed, well-written website can amplify your nonprofit’s mission and inspire action. Whether your goal is attracting new donors, recruiting volunteers or educating your community, your website should work hard for you. What Should a Nonprofit Website Include?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Below are key steps to establish a strong foundation: Define Your Fundraising Goal Clarity is everything. If you add marketing perks-like social media mentions, signage, or product sampling-show how these benefits align with the sponsors marketing goals. Define each tiers benefits carefully, ensuring they are attractive yet practical.

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Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Nonprofit organizations hold a variety of events, from fundraising galas to auctions to community outreach programs. Different event types have different purposes, but most nonprofit events serve to raise money, build awareness, or develop relationships with supporters and the community.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Setting clear goals and sharing compelling stories help teams secure resources for uniforms, travel, and tournaments. By leveraging digital platforms, teams can tap into a broader audience, simplify the donation process, and achieve their goals faster. Start by setting a clear and achievable fundraising goal.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Clarify that you want to explore the no-upfront-cost option and provide details about your group size, potential timeline, and fundraising goals. They will guide you on which products suit your goals and help you arrange the no-upfront-cost option. Originally published at [link].

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

At Big Fundraising Ideas, we specialize in helping schools achieve their fundraising goals with high-profit, easy-to-execute programs. How toSucceed : Set Clear Goals : Specify how funds will be used (e.g., Originally published at [link]. Its also low-effort for organizers, as participants drive the campaign.

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Planned Giving

JULY 31, 2025

Editor’s Note (August 2025): This article was originally published in August 2023 and has been updated to reflect current terminology and to include links to additional resources on Philanthropy.org , a platform for insights and trends in modern giving. In most cases, the goal of charities is to provide basic necessities to needy individuals.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: March 2, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to go from Rejected to Accepted? Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. Teresa: Okay.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

The overarching goal of the nonprofit is to identify which communication channels best fit with their universe of stakeholders. If genuine friendships have been established and donor prospects know, like and trust the mission, vision and values of a nonprofit, then gifts can be attained virtually. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: June 29, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to know how to stay on the "good" list? Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Struggling to pick the questions you should answer when asking for a donation?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It is an excellent choice for schools and organizations aiming to achieve their financial goals while enjoying a hassle-free fundraising experience. Choosing the right fundraiser can make all the difference in reaching your financial goals. Here are some key advantages of hosting a fundraising event.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet. Absolutely.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With every shift in administration, GrantWatch continues to track and publish up-to-date grant opportunities, ensuring that you’re aware of every funding avenue available. And, as usual, we’ll bring you the newest grants for businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and individuals as they are released.”

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

School fundraising is more than collecting donations or selling products to meet financial goals. But fundraising isnt just about meeting monetary goals. Or is the goal to enhance school spirit while supporting multiple initiatives? Originally published at [link]. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

They will determine if the grant is a good match for your needs and goals. Your and your professional grant writer must make sure that only grants aligned with your business mission and goals are pursued. If (or more accurately, when) they advise against altering your mission or goals to fit a specific grant, take it to heart.

Funding

Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

All day long your goals are hijacked. Another day goes by, and once again, your most important goals are put on hold. What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? And she publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that I never miss (and never fail to learn a thing or two from). You’ll be glad you did.

Publishing

Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

What are the basics of a good nonprofit e-newsletter? Your Goals. Are your goals: to keep your supporters informed about the impact of their gift. How often should you publish? I’ve signed up for hundreds of emails from nonprofit organizations. What’s in my Inbox | A nonprofit email newsletter that keeps it simple.

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