Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You have to get comfortable asking people for money – even if you think asking for money is the last thing you would ever feel comfortable doing. First Steps: Learning and Planning As with all big projects, its important to learn all you can about how to fundraise. Then, draft a plan. Fundraising is a skilled profession.

Funding

CauseVox

JULY 15, 2025

In this resource, you will receive practical tools to turn new donors into lifelong supporters through thoughtful, strategic engagement. Instead of leaving donors wondering what happens next after they give, a welcome/onboarding journey walks them through the next stage of their relationship with your organization. A recurring giver ?

CRM

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

BOTTOM LINE: Like a treasured family recipe passed down through generations, a classic approach to major gift relationships will create generous, lasting support. [link] When it comes to closing major and transformational gifts, its a lot like making the perfect batch of homemade eggnog.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. Here are three lessons I learned through my work with the Beloved Benefit and my experience connecting businesses and nonprofits: 1. Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and chair of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

When need statements miss the mark, proposals often linger in the “maybe” pile or get passed over entirely. A weak statement of need will cast doubt on your proposal’s relevance and impact. Why It Matters Funders are risk-averse. They want to invest in solutions for pressing problems. Data offers credibility. Emotion builds connection.

Proposal

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Then pass it on. They are added to the prospects who are put through the donor-screening product we use. You can’t work in the social good sector without being very familiar with the concept of paying it forward. Donors share their good fortune with those in need. Corporations give back to the communities that support them.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

All funds go through their bank accounts. What Is a Fiscal Agent? A fiscal agent is an organization, typically an established nonprofit, that manages money and administrative tasks on behalf of another group. Think of it as a temporary financial home. Fiscal agency is typically a short-term or project-based arrangement.

Logic Model

HSF House

APRIL 16, 2025

Now, my character was essentially immaterial, capable of passing through any item, wall, or floor as if it did not exist. For a game whose reputation almost exclusively praises its capacity for horror and comedy, it became apparent to me that the developers cared as much about composition, atmosphere, and color.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

9495 was just nine votes short of passing at 256 yes and 145 no. 9495 was just nine votes short of passing at 256 yes and 145 no. Based on last week’s vote, it is expected to pass the House of Representatives. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage. House Rules Committee will consider H.R

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Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

Partnerships and Pass-Through Grants If your organization manages pass-through grants or collaborates with partner organizations, stewardship reports must document these arrangements transparently. This includes detailing the allocation of funds and the outcomes achieved through partnerships.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

A voicemail or text works if you can’t reach them live, but don’t let the moment pass. Recognition loses its meaning when the follow-through is sloppy. Prompt and Personal Gratitude Matters When a donor makes a gift — especially a mid- or major-level gift — they’re doing more than just writing a check.

Retail

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

Save that list as a segment so you can easily send them an email, create a task, or just become aware of who is slipping through the cracks. Your CRM also lets you automate reminders and follow-up tasks for your development team, so no one falls through the cracks. That is why tracking donor behavior is step one.

CRM

GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2025

Missing these deadlines could mean passing up on funding that could accelerate your business’ success. Digital Growth Grants for Small Businesses Small businesses across the USA can access grants and in-kind support through a program designed to help them succeed in todays digital economy. Read more here.

Grant

GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Dig through your archives and see what history has to offer! Collecting silent auction items for your next fundraiser takes a lot of consideration you need to know where to begin, fight donor fatigue, and think of fresh items. Gathering desirable and exciting silent auction items shouldnt cost your nonprofit much money!

Donation

Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Legacy gifts through bequest marketing require no immediate financial commitment from donors, removing a significant barrier to participation. Unlike annual fundraising, which requires constant cultivation and solicitation, legacy gifts secured through strategic bequest marketing ensure funding beyond a donor’s lifetime.

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Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

When you get a clean bill of health from your doctor, you can feel confident as you navigate through life. You can also run through an audit preparation checklist to ensure you are as prepared as possible. That goes for financial health at your nonprofit organization, too.

Finance

DonorSnap

JULY 29, 2025

The truth is, every person who walks through your event doors is a potential lifelong supporter if you know how to cultivate them properly. Let’s explore how to transform event attendees into committed supporters through strategic planning and the right technology tools. It starts with your registration process.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As it passed over Florida and Georgia, Helene weakened to a tropical storm over the Carolinas. I have never lived through anything like this before. In its rebrand campaign, United is the Way, UWW will invite all people and communities to take action and make a bigger impact.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 24, 2025

Instead, it can structure the transaction so that the donor transfers title directly to the buyer through a directed close. In the next 20 years, over $85 trillion in equities will pass to the next generation. Every day you wait, another donor gives their propertyto someone else. Takeaway: Debt doesnt have to be a dealbreaker.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 30, 2024

link] ** The 2024 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 [link] ** Democratizing Nonprofit Data Is Output Vs. Impact [link] ** What Supreme Courts Chevron Decision Means To Nonprofits [link] ** Bill To Pull Exempt Status Passes In The House [link] The post The NPTs Dozen Top Stories of 2024 appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2025

Workflows can be analog or done through software. Today’s software platforms have a number of built-in tools that remove much of that manual work, if you know how to use them. Process automation can be scary for nonprofit finance teams because it can feel like you are giving up control. Manual processes can lead to errors in your data.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. It is easy for a message to slip through the cracks. This guide provides a detailed look at securing sponsorships for your school fundraisers.

Fundraising

Selfish Giving

JULY 2, 2025

NBCF’s page passes that test. fulfilling Andy’s recommendation to use logos, client names, and recognizable affiliations to build trust: “Trust is transferred through association.” When their chicks hatched, the nonprofit raised $100K through a naming fundraiser. We should correct that ASAP. But don't just take my word for it.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. Through my experiences and practices, I am convinced that the best way to learn to write grants is through hands-on practice and receiving individualized feedback on your writing.

Grant Writing

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

I've had that many people go through my program or my podcast is now in a ton of countries, which is so cool, but it took a little bit of figuring and looking at it differently of how could I reframe some of these facts about myself that were right there the whole time. Over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses.

Instrumentl

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

When you evaluate grant opportunities first through the lens of alignment, you protect your organization’s integrity and ensure that funding supports your mission rather than distracts from it. In both cases, passing and finding a better- aligned opportunity is more strategic. Pro tip: Alignment should feel natural.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

What a future-ready grant strategy looks like, and how Grant Writing Made Easier supports it through equity, efficiency, and relationship-driven practices. You can build the AI Grants Hub™ yourself through our course, or you can work with us directly through Grant Launch. You’re not imagining it. Let’s dive in.

Readiness

HSF House

APRIL 10, 2025

Alex Davidoff, Fine Arts major I use the idea of the Russian Nesting Doll to act as a metaphor for the layers of cultural knowledge that passes down through our connections with others and I will use the idea of the Nesting Doll to replicate a play space.

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HSF House

JUNE 5, 2025

My Irish heritage and lifelong fascination with storytelling through images have inspired me to embark on a journey that brings together my love for soccer, photography, and cultural exploration. The focus of my upcoming project is an investigation, through photography, into the so-called “Mayo curse” in Irish football.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

through OMB Memo M-25-13 issued on January 27, 2025. through OMB Memo M-25-13 issued on January 27, 2025. Yes, but only through the recission process of the ICA through recission proposals which require approval by both houses of Congress. No prior administration has attempted a review of this scope and scale.

Grant

Pamela Grow

MARCH 9, 2025

Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Do their staff members have the knowledge to guide you through your printing project? Ive attended your webinars and followed you for quite some time. We went with the low quote.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether through education, holiday celebrations, or religious ceremonies, maintaining a connection to Jewish history requires resources. Fundraising allows Jewish institutions to maintain and pass down these vital traditions. Fundraising is the lifeblood of most nonprofits, and Jewish organizations and synagogues are no different.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Now, PRO Impact and the Rapid Response Fund have established a new collaboration for philanthropic response through matching and crowdfunding. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", rail-container).hide();

Retail

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

While establishing relationships that can lead to planned gifts can take time, there are ways nonprofits can effectively raise more funds through this type of fundraising. Here are some of the most common types of planned gifts: Bequests : These are gifts made through a donor’s will or living trust. Is your board on board?

CRM

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Nonprofit event management software streamlines event planning, logistics, and execution, letting you focus on furthering your mission or successfully raising funds through your event , instead of manual event tasks. That’s where fundraising event management software for nonprofits can help. What is event management software for nonprofits?

Software

Blackbaud

JANUARY 21, 2025

Since the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, mobile health clinics have shifted into high gear, bringing care to people where they live, work, play and pray. When the Doobie Brothers sang Takin It to the Streets, they probably did not imagine their anthem would someday inspire mobile healthcare. Its not just taking it to the streets.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

million generated through 16,364 digital transactions two years ago, and $2.48 million raised through 17,696 digital transactions last year. There’s something about a different month and a little bit more time passing that makes it feel easier to donate again.” It feels very soon. But I wouldn’t be surprise if it is flatter.”

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