Clairification

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It is my sincere pleasure and honor to help you find the ideas, strategies, templates and tools you need to succeed. It is my sincere pleasure and honor to help you find the ideas, strategies, templates and tools you need to succeed. Sharing creates connection, possibility and energy. So, what holds us back? Simply be thankful.

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OneCause

JANUARY 5, 2025

Including a silent auction can take your special event to the next level, but it requires your nonprofit to solicit awesome items for guests to bid on. The post Silent Auction Donation Request Letter: How-To & Templates appeared first on OneCause. Securing auction items may seem a little daunting but have no fear.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 14, 2025

Use an email service provider and a newsletter template to create the best experience for your readers. Theyre too long and filled with boring articles that brag about how wonderful the organization is. A newsletter is a vital part of the ask, thank report, repeat formula and you cant just go on autopilot. Heres what you need to do.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If the funder doesn’t provide guidance, you can use our tried-and-true template for a stellar Letter of Inquiry! Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. 5 Tips to Getting Grants with an LOI 1. So make it count!

Letter Of Inquiry

CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. How will this spread your nonprofits mission? Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate. Lets dive in!

Fundraising

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. Think about your mission and what you are trying to accomplish at the end of the year within your organization.

Donation

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. For smaller nonprofits, these relationships are incredibly powerful.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Let’s be real: in today’s nonprofit world, having a strong Facebook presence isn’t optional; it’s essential. According to this NonProfit Tech for Good report, a whopping 96% of nonprofits use Facebook. But if you’re like most nonprofit pros, your time is already stretched thin.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Connect with Peers Networking with fellow grant writers and nonprofit leaders is invaluable. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Level of Preparation Pre-existing Resources: Having prior research, templates, or previous proposals can significantly reduce time. A: For a standard nonprofit grant, plan for 30-50 hours.

Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. GrantAssistant’s full team, located in Washington, D.C.

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Candid

JULY 21, 2025

So, what else can nonprofits do to ensure they can go on serving their communities? Our case for support template can help you explain why they should support you now, with a compelling call to action. Just as you research potential funders, funders and donors research nonprofits using Candid data.

Funding

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Here are insights we gathered from other nonprofits on how to create impactful sponsorships that benefit your nonprofit and your sponsors. How to Build a Successful Nonprofit Event Sponsorship Strategy 1. The majority of nonprofits begin outreach 6-11 months before their events.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more insights into nonprofit funding, refer to our article on grant money for nonprofit organizations. Artists can use platforms like grant directories or dedicated nonprofit resource sites to access comprehensive lists of available grants. Government Resources Federal and state programs dedicated to funding.

Grant

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

85% of nonprofits generate online gifts during GivingTuesday, and 76% of them use email marketing campaigns to promote their online giving campaigns according to our nonprofit GivingTuesday survey results. Email marketing is a powerful tool that nonprofits can leverage to reach supporters and maximize donations.

Fundraising

OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. For inspiration, take a look at examples of creative and successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns from other nonprofits. Also, give them tools and messaging to help with their fundraising, including email templates, tips, and best practices.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone. Start local.

Grant Writing

amplifi

MAY 8, 2025

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. Yet, many fundraisers find themselves asking, why isnt my nonprofits board fundraising effectively? No, its not that your board doesnt care.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Heres a tip: give two (or more) of your friends $10 and ask them to donate to your nonprofit online, via your website. Tailor our Donor Thank You Call Script to your nonprofits need and your style. Every one of you Ive talked to recently every last one has told me that your year-end campaign went out late. Hey, it happens.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

Let’s be honest: most nonprofit professionals didn’t get into this work for the spreadsheets. Grant budgets for nonprofits do more than outline expenses. But here’s the truth: grant budgets for nonprofits are just as important as the words on the page. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders.

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

In this blog, we’ll explore the four core financial statements every nonprofit needs: the Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows, and Statement of Functional Expenses. Statement of Financial Position The Statement of Financial Position is the nonprofit equivalent of a balance sheet.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore six alternative funding ideas that nonprofits of all sizes should consider to complement their existing fundraising strategies. Tap Into Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) DAFs have become a fast-growing source of funding for nonprofits. These funds hold vast potential: recent data shows that over 1.7

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Budgeting for a nonprofit organization is much like planning that road trip. In this blog post, you’ll learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget. What Is the Purpose of a Budget for Nonprofits? Free Resource Why Nonprofits Need Nonprofit Accounting Software Download now 7.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more insights on how to seek out and apply for funding, organizations can refer to resources such as grant writing templates and grant writing tips for beginners. Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

How This Downturn Could Be Different for Grantmakers While recessions typically strain financial resources and increase demands on nonprofits, todays economic landscape is shaped by a few unusual factors, making the road ahead particularly complex. According to the 2023 Nonprofit Workplace Survey , 51.7%

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

When I stepped into the role, there werent any templates, process documents, or systems to guide me, just a dozen open tabs and a handful of old applications that I kept scavenging for useful language. Notes to My Future Self These notes arent polished templates or formal standard operating procedures. Its about ease.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Here’s how to do it. Consistency is key.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. While they may yet be known to you, you are likely already on their radar.

Retainer

Planned Giving

MARCH 31, 2025

But in the nonprofit space, especially in planned giving, personalization often falls flator worse, is completely ignored. So if you want to build trust, dont hide behind generic templates and third-person bios. It's all about the donor. In Part I of this series (Your Bio Is Boring. Lets Fix That.), Not policies. Not portfolios.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Launching a successful fundraising campaign for nonprofits involves a strategic approach and precise execution. Use the Fundraising Campaign Template to put these best practices into actionensuring your team is aligned, your message is consistent, and you are creating a cohesive strategy that boosts overall campaign effectiveness.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

Funding

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Bloomerangs donor management solution offers features such as: Engagement metrics Data segmentation Email templates Communication auditing tools With the right software, reaching out to your schools supporters is an easy way to boost your fundraising. Bake sales A bake sale is a classic fundraiser for a reason.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. Your fundraising campaign page is more than just a digital placeholder its the heart of your mission online. But where do you start? It really grabs you, doesnt it? With $90,819.17

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Here are some practical strategies from the Nonprofit Consulting Conference: Send emails after discovery calls to summarize key points, which can later form the foundation of a Statement of Work (SOW). Use templates for routine emails (e.g., We create amazing places for our communities. Well, then, clarity is key. exclusions.

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Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Running a nonprofit is tough, which is why many organizations turn to nonprofit software to help with management of fundraising, donor relationships, and volunteers. Givebutter is an online fundraising platform option that provides nonprofits with the tools they need to fundraise, plan and manage events, and take in donations.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

If your nonprofit has ever tried to revamp its website , acquire a grant, or prepare for an audit, you know there are some roles for which your team simply isnt prepared. Its uncommon for nonprofit organizations to have a comprehensive skillset in-house.

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