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7 Signs Your Organization Is Ready for an Enterprise-Scale CRM

Blackbaud

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

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Top Fundraising Articles of 2024

Get Fully Funded

Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. If you want to reach yourfundraising goals and engage your donors in giving, your words matter. What Should You Say to Get People to Donate?:

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9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant

GrantNews

6 ) Make Sure Your Proposal is Coherent and Readable If you submit a poorly written proposal, your application is less likely to receive funding for two reasons: The funder may not be able to figure out what the goal is that youre proposing to achieve or how you intend to accomplish that goal.

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Ready, Set, Interview! How to Prep for Grant Success

GrantNews

While you can’t predict every question a funder might ask, solid preparation can help you feel confident, clear, and ready to shine. Be ready with accurate stats that show how your program delivers results. The funding helps young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations.

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Top 9 Fundraising Tools to Make Your Next Campaign Stand Out

CauseVox

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%!

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15 Activities and Program Grants to Support At-Risk Teens and Their Families

GrantNews

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. Bereavement Services for Youth : Grants for children’s bereavement services.

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Fear of Losing Major Long-Term Funders

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

How can we help you reach your goals? With bold storytelling, smart stewardship, and future-ready strategies, you can turn renewal anxiety into long-term loyalty. Align your proposals with emerging priorities, new leadership, or strategic shifts on the funder’s end. Ask questions like: Whats top of mind for you this year?