Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

Picture this: A nonprofit organization launches an ambitious new program, only to discover months later that inconsistent financial processes have led to overspending, duplicated payments, and critical delays. For nonprofits, which rely heavily on trust and accountability, these policies arent just helpfultheyre essential. Absolutely.

Policy

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Thats why were thrilled to bring these tactical tips to you from Jitasa to help broaden your understanding of grant management.

Finance

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Nonprofit organizations have been experiencing significant labor shortages for years. But recently, increased demand for services and fewer people interested in joining nonprofits has made the situation worse. Many organizations are finding it difficult to fill roles, especially in the finance department.

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. Change management: How does your team respond to change ? Would you like to connect your CRM with your financial management system ? My answer began with one word: Maybe. How do they feel about your current tool?

CRM

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

Nonprofit

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

With a talented grant manager in place, you will see continued success for your cause. What is Grant Cycle Management? Grant cycle management is the practice of researching, applying for, and then receiving and tracking grant funds. Grant Cycle Management Tips for 2025 The grant cycle never ends.

Management

Clairification

MAY 12, 2025

When Giving Falls, Hope Can’tWhat Your Nonprofit Needs to Do Now While the landscape may look bleak at first blush, Americans have a long philanthropic tradition. Per Erik Daubert, nonprofit management specialist at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University , people are inclined towards generosity.

Federal Grants

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

Grant Writing

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. What is Moves Management?

Management

Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. What is Moves Management? Verify contact details. email opens).

Management

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But as a nonprofit professional, you dont have to feel this fear regarding your organizations audits! Audits are actually essential to build a strong managerial and financial foundation for your nonprofit. In this guide, youll learn four key things you need to understand about audits as a nonprofit professional. Lets dive in!

Nonprofit

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

How to Find Grant Funding for Organizations Supporting At-Risk Teens and Their Families GrantWatch is a leading online resource that compiles a comprehensive directory of currently available grants for nonprofits , small businesses , and individuals. 15 Programs for At-Risk Teens and Families with Grants to Match 1.

Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cooperative agreements to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to provide technical assistance to local government agencies to reduce pollution in wastewater treatment systems. There are grants to eligible nonprofits for environmental stewardship projects benefiting watersheds. Reduce Wastewater Treatment Pollution!

Funding

Clairification

MARCH 13, 2025

Small nonprofits often face a daunting challenge: maximizing impact with limited resources. Without the brand recognition or staff of larger organizations, fundraisers at small nonprofits must wear multiple hats and juggle a variety of priorities. Here are six ways you can incorporate AI to give your small nonprofit a leg up.

AI

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money.

Funding

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. We asked CPA Carl Ho , who works with dozens of small nonprofits, what would be the five most important, most do-able controls for small groups: 1.

Policy

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. For nonprofit professionals, grasping this lifecycle is key to improving funding success, maintaining compliance , and fostering strong relationships with funders.

Grants

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. As a nonprofit, you must familiarize yourself with these nuances to increase your chances of success. Equally important is recognizing common trends in the nonprofit sector related to funding opportunities.

Grant Writing

Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with one another to share resources, seek grants, and scale public service delivery. At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

Nonprofit

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Are you wondering about the expected nonprofit trends for 2025? Grant writers must stay current on nonprofit trends to ensure efficiency and relevancy in the profession. As expected, one notable nonprofit trend for 2025 is a shift in management practices due to new technology. Good for you!

Grants

Fluxx

JULY 7, 2025

Explore real-world examples of grant programs, who offers them, who applies, and how tools like Fluxx streamline their management for nonprofit success.

Management

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Yet, many nonprofits grapple with declining event revenue, inefficient software, and the complexity of managing multiple platforms. Bonterra DonorDrive offers a solution built to empower nonprofits, turning their challenges into opportunities with flexible, innovative, and scalable fundraising solutions.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the senior manager of digital and data at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation , Im always looking for new ways to eliminate friction between our organizations mission to prevent osteoporosis and my teams ability to realize it. Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5 Could you have more accurate data fields?

CRM

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Every week, I receive an email or a DM from someone whos decided to walk away from nonprofit fundraising. Meanwhile, smaller nonprofits, grappling with declining revenue, are responding by laying off fundraising staff. That nonprofit professionals shouldnt earn competitive wages. Not because they werent successful. Khadijah M.

IT

GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

These dedicated public servants include educators, healthcare workers, first responders, nonprofit leaders, and more. Grants up to $50,000 to fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Leftover products take up space and can impact your overall profit if not managed effectively. If you choose products with expiration dates, such as food items, managing them carefully is essential. Tips To Manage Leftover Products After The Fundraiser After a successful fundraiser, managing leftover products can be a challenge.

Management

Clairification

APRIL 10, 2025

Seriously, thats the entire purpose of what nonprofits call ‘development’ (aka fundraising and marketing). I’ve found four ways nonprofits don’t wholeheartedly commit to fundraising. The post Heartbreaking Missed Opportunities: Is Your Nonprofit Falling Short of Its True Fundraising Power?

IT

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

Mentor

Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Two significant gaps became evident that we saw as two sides of the same coin: Nonprofits dont often have space to truly think about their strengths and sustainability. Nonprofits dont often have the opportunity to dream big.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. However, a donor-centric management plan must be sustainable.

Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Waiting for a yes takes time—Apply well in advance Occasionally, I talk with nonprofits who need money to fund their programs now. We hear from many nonprofits that they simply don’t have the capacity to get grants out the door—and we get it!

Applicant

Fluxx

JULY 21, 2025

Matching grants help nonprofits multiply donations and accelerate fundraising. Learn how matching grants work and how Fluxx can help manage them effectively.

Management

Capital Campaign Pro

JANUARY 29, 2025

Federal Funding Freeze 2025: What Happened So Far On January 27th, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo directing federal agencies to pause federal funding assistance.

Funding

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. An enterprise-scale CRM is designed to handle large volumes of data, ensuring that you can manage your records and maintain required data hygiene.

CRM

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An effective online giving platform simplifies donations, encourages generosity, and helps churches manage their funds more efficiently. Integrations : Seamless integration with your church’s existing systems, such as accounting software or church management systems, can streamline operations and save time.

Donation

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Some nonprofits had to drive printed checks around town collecting signatures, while others had already transitioned most of their vendors to electronic and automatic payments.

Finance