The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

The idea is to get unused ad space from CTV publishers to nonprofits. Founded by advertising technology executiveKris Johns, AdGood will partner with CTV publishers that donate unused ad inventory. Publishers get a tax deduction and positive brand association.

Publishing

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) annually publishes the State of Disaster Philanthropy (SODP) report using Candid data, but the lag in data reporting means its always two years behind. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. It will take the affected communities years to recover.

Insurance

GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

Grants to Publishers, Indigenous Groups, & More for the Translation Canadian Works Grant support to Canadian publishers, theater groups and companies, Indigenous organizations, and deaf and disability arts organizations to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works.

Grants

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Stephanie Beasley Imani Khayyam, Mississippi Free Press Kimberly Griffin, center, founding publisher and chief revenue officer at Mississippi Free Press, speaks with staff during a newsroom meeting. Mississippi Free Press has won grants from regional and national funders, and almost half its revenue has come from local donations.

Publishing

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Students, parents, and school supporters can browse items, place orders, and pay upfront, making it a simple and organized process. Online Fundraising With the increasing popularity of e-commerce, online fundraising has become a powerful tool for schools. This approach especially effectively reaches a broad audience beyond the local community.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

Some foundations publish this timeline so you know precisely when to anticipate their response. The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. Each sets its own goals, its own priorities, and its own deadlines. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding?

Applicant

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Test the page before publishing it on your website to identify potential slowdowns in the giving process that could prevent a donor from completing their gift. Well show you how to do that through the following tips: Customize your donation process to your organizations needs. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations.

Donation

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Originally Published, October 22, 2010. Updated for May, 2025. Your donors arent looking for hype. Theyre deciding if youre worthy of their legacy. In todays fast-moving nonprofit space, its easy to get caught up chasing the next big thingAI tools, crypto donations, viral campaigns. But when they see you focused, consistent, and calm?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

Annual Reports: Does the organization publish an annual report, impact report, or other metrics to demonstrate how it’s serving its mission? Annual Reports: Does the organization publish an annual report, impact report, or other metrics to demonstrate how it’s serving its mission? Is it focused and specific?

Metrics

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonalignment means you might only redo your acknowledgment letters once a year, after your annual report has been published, when the info is readily available. When you unite your fundraising and finance systems, efficiency is simply the first win of many. Even if theyre not conscious of how its working behind the scenes.

Finance

HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

The Movement primarily operated out of London, with a rapid proliferation of Black-owned independent presses facilitating a rise in the publishing of African and Caribbean writers. Groups like the Brixton Black Women’s Group and bookstores like the Bogle LOuverture Books provided venues for writers to congregate and collaborate.

Publishing

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech, comics and illustration, and art. Create and Promote Projects Online Grants up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals to create projects and promote them on the funding source’s platform.

Grants

GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The seminal observation will have been published between 2020 and 2024. Seize the Day! There are last chance grants available on GrantWatch! Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal.

Grants

Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Casey Foundation’s recently published Guiding Questions to Advance Equity in Evaluation and Research offers tools to strengthen evaluation and research so we have the data and evidence needed to address disparities and identify solutions that meet the needs of those most affected. The Annie E. What’s in it for nonprofits?

Publishing

Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

However, publishing a campaign page is only the beginning. Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. Virtual campaigns are quick to launch, cost-effective, and capable of reaching supporters beyond your immediate network. Without the right promotional strategy, even the most urgent cause can go unnoticed.

Fundraising

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Thank you for being a regular reader of Candid insights, which we launched as a new platform earlier this year. Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? by Guy Mika, Candid.

AI

CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in October 2024. This efficacy is why we encourage nonprofits to think about utilizing GivingTuesday partnerships in their campaign. What could your GivingTuesday partnerships look like? Are they on Facebook or Instagram?

Utilities

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Known for her straight-forward perspective and wry sense of humor, Jans guidance in handling this sticky situation is as relevant today as when it was first published in 2011. Case in point: Board management. Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial.

Management

amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Social ambassadors are ideal members of your target audience who partner with your organization to publish content and promote your cause via social media. A match-challenge, built around GivingTuesday can encourage people to give because their gift might be double (or even triple) what they’re able to give.

Media

DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

Publish a Gratitude Report A gratitude report highlights your supporters from the previous fiscal year, often listing donor names by giving level and including memorial, tribute, or volunteer recognition. Learn more about nonprofit acknowledgement letter best practices here.

Calendar

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Originally published at [link]. It’s better to begin with a conservative estimate and increase orders later if necessary rather than overcommitting and being left with excess. Set Realistic Sales Goals Setting achievable sales goals for each participant helps create a clear roadmap for success.

Management

amplifi

APRIL 17, 2025

He is also publisher of Major Gifts Today and Giving Tomorrow. Guest blog by Viken Mikaelian, PlannedGiving.com Planned giving can get complicated, but promoting it shouldnt be. Help donors understand why planned gifts matter and how they can benefit both the nonprofit and their own financial situation. Keep it simple. And if you need help?

Education

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For example, a federal grant released last year was to support taking historically important newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 and digitizing them. However, federal grant funding is very hard to get. It is very competitive, and once you get it, it has many strings attached that make it not a good option for some organizations.

Government

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Her works have been published in Mention, Stackify, Crowdfire, Raindance, Clutch, and Back4app. Having the right mix of tools tailored to your needs ensures smoother operations from start to finish. DoJiggy is a leading fundraising platform for churches, nonprofits, and schools. Its flexible features and affordable (free!)

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Build Donation Forms Without the Tech Headache Look for a tool that makes it easy to create, customize, and publish your donation forms. Keep Donors Focused: Simplify Donation Form Design Minimize distractions on your donation forms to keep donors focused on completing their transactions. Keep it mission-focused and impact-driven.

Donation

Candid

JUNE 24, 2025

SMU DataArts will publish a full report on these national financial trends for arts nonprofits in July to explore shifts in individual revenue streams, changes in operations, and effects on field-wide financial health. This analysis offers a baseline to help leaders understand where their experience aligns—or diverges—from broader trends.

Budget

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Fundraising can provide the necessary resources for updated equipment, essential supplies, comfortable and functional workspaces, professional development, and more, directly impacting the care and support they can provide our students. It requires careful planning, clear communication, and enthusiastic execution. When will it end?

Fundraising

Candid

MAY 20, 2025

There has always been discussion around concerns that a focus on obtaining positive results to meet funding criteria may amplify publication biases, where studies with null or negative outcomes are less likely to be published. This selective reporting can distort the scientific record and impede the development of effective interventions.

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Originally published at [link]. This amplification of your message ensures that your fundraiser gains the attention it needs to succeed. Improve Relations Within Community Engaging local businesses in school fundraisers strengthens the bonds within the community. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

Score Big with These Softball Fundraiser Ideas Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. It highlights various fundraising strategies, including product-based sales, virtual fundraisers, event-based fundraisers, crowdfunding, and seasonal campaigns.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A client told me recently that we should be publishing more about what’s NEW in planned giving. Seems reasonable, right? Everyone likes new stuff. We all want to know the trends, be on the cutting-edge, sound knowledgeable at professional events. There’s just one tiny problem with his suggestion. There’s nothing new in planned giving.

Publishing

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

As of December 2024, the IRS has yet to announce a decision, publish a finalized proposal, or implement any of the proposed regulations, so the 2006 rules remain in place. Nonprofit takeaway: Though DAFs are facing some legal debate, no new regulations have been put in place yet and nonprofits remain unaffected.

Funding

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

In times of crisis, families and students look to school leaders for stability, even when those schools are closed due to disaster or tragedy. The recent fires and flooding that have torn through communities across the country are a sad reminder that it may not be a question of if a crisis will occur at some point, but when it will happen.

Media

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraising events are critical in supporting schools, providing much-needed resources, and fostering community among students, parents, and staff. By thoroughly evaluating the fundraisers outcomes and processes , schools can identify what worked well, pinpoint areas for improvement, and ensure continued success for future campaigns.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. However, this is not a universal benchmark. It really does depend on the needs of your individual organization. The Workgroup concluded that each organization must arrive at its own rationale for what it considers adequate for financial stability.

Contracts

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Then, share your report by publishing it on your website, featuring it in your newsletter, and emailing it to supporters and sponsors. For nonprofits, expressing gratitude isnt just a courtesy. Its a powerful strategy that transforms one-time support into lasting commitment. After all, donors are most generous at the end of the year.

Template

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A respected speaker and published expert, she’s been featured in Forbes, Neon One, and more. A free Bonterra webinar on how to write grants that get funded and fuel long-term impact Getting your grant funded takes more than filling out a form. It takes strategy, relationship-building, and knowing how to speak the language of today’s funders.

Grant Writing