Management, Policy and Strategic Plan - Grants & Fundraising Brief

Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas. Create a shared fiscal policies and procedures handbook for easy reference across departments.

Finance

Finance Policy Policies Nonprofit

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Your Strategic Plan Thanking shouldn’t stop after a week. Every donor should have a plan. And within that plan, you should include three to four “just because” thank-you moments across the year. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Mightycause Launches Contacts Nonprofit CRM for Donor Management and Engagement

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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CRM Management Retail Nonprofit

Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation. This section should establish credibility and demonstrate the churchs capacity to manage the proposed project effectively.

Funding

Funding Grant Grants Proposal

Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions

Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

In fact, it should be part of your strategic planning to keep track of your organisation’s volunteer input. Find out more about GEMS (Grants Expertise Management System) here. The post Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions appeared first on Strategic Grants.

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Budget Application Applicant

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Fundraising Award

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail Fundraising Media Nonprofit

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

AI Retail SAM Management

MatchNice, Chariot, Change to Launch Donor-Advised Fund Matching Solution for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2025

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Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

The results demonstrate the power of behavior-based artificial intelligence in optimizing donor engagement, increasing contributions, and driving fundraising efficiency from initial contact during prospecting through ongoing management of the donor to maximize lifetime value. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

AI

AI Donation Retail Media

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Award Grant Grants Retail

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

The challenge is many nonprofits lack the internal capacity to manage a high volume of applications. Whether managing a grassroots initiative or a large nonprofit, technology can help prioritize what matters most. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Grants

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail Funding Media Management

Resources for Navigating Uncertainty in the U.S. Federal Funding Landscape

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Weve created resources to help social impact organizations as they respond, from strategic planning to diversifying revenue streams to engaging new donors. This landscape is prompting nonprofits to adapt and evolve as they seek to continue to serve their communities effectively and resiliently.

Funding

Funding Federal Grants Finance Strategic Plan

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail Management Media Donation

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Media Management

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Grants Grant

How Donor-Advised Funds Are Bringing Big Results to Fundraising Across the Board

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Fundraising Conference

The Status of Fundraising 2025: Global Research Insights on Fundraising in the AI Era

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

These findings highlight the importance of income stream diversification with individual giving at the forefront, as government grants are subject to policy changes and fluctuations. The potential of AI to enhance fundraising, donor management, and overall efficiency is immense.

AI

AI Fundraising Government Policy

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Retail AI Nonprofit Software

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Retainer Media

Take the Stress Out of Budgeting for Your K–12 Private School

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. It sets in motion the goals youve outlined in your strategic plan. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

Budget

Budget Strategic Plan Template Conference

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail Fundraising Management Media

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail Award Media Management

2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

One nonprofit leader shared six lessons learned from a bad board experience organizational policies to help your nonprofit set expectations, prevent dysfunction, and avoid a laundry list of problems. Learn four ways your CFO can help with your nonprofits grant management. Your nonprofit got a grant now what?

Budget

Budget Finance Burnout Grants

12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

Knowing your annual revenue is foundational for accurate budgeting and strategic planning. Just make sure you have an operating reserve policy to outline how your reserves can be spent and how they are rebuilt. This metric helps your organization manage short-term financial obligations, unexpected costs, or revenue delays.

Metrics

Metrics Finance Budget Nonprofit

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Budget Demographics

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Fundraising Media

Stop Begging, Start Planning: Why Foundations Are Done Funding Complacent Nonprofits

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PlannedGiving TWEETABLE INSIGHT Tweet The Compounding Impact of Policy Shifts: Political Changes and Government Funding Reductions Smart nonprofits build funding models that withstand policy changes under any administration. Personal impact stories beat tax explanations every time.

Funding

Funding Policy Policies Nonprofit

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Engineering

Engineering Retail Nonprofit Award

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Nonprofit Finance

From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Award Strategic Plan

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Retail

Retail Funding Award Government

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Management Media

How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Grants often come with strings attached: timelines, deliverables, data collection, reporting, evaluation, staffing, and sometimes even public events or policy alignment. Does our team have experience managing grants of this size or scope? Will we need to hire, train, or contract new support to fulfill the grant?

Grant

Grant Grants Grant Writing Proposal

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

Resource for Policy- and Decision-Makers: The findings provide a robust framework for policymakers and leaders in philanthropy, the private sector and beyond around the world, offering opportunities for strategic improvements that tie into the broader geopolitical context. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

Retail Policy Policies Government

Blackbaud and Constant Contact Release Strategic Integration to Enhance Digital Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Software Media

10 Best Ways to Communicate With Donors and Prospects

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Retail Media Management Fundraising

4 Ways to Unlock the Potential of Your Nonprofit Finance Team to Become World Class

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A world-class finance team will do all that and be a key part of your strategic planning, helping you identify opportunities and risks based on past performance and future scenario planning. If you dont have the time to find and manage a strong finance team, outsource. That includes the finance department.

Finance

Finance Policy Policies Training

What are the best strategies and tips for managing a nonprofit board of directors?

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Building and managing a strong nonprofit board of directors can be challenging. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community: “What is your best advice for successfully managing a nonprofit board of directors? BruceDavis from Arts Council Silicon Valley Clear policies and abundance build strong boards.

Management

Management Strategic Plan Nonprofit Policy

Fintech Platform Daffodil Launches to Accelerate Philanthropic Giving

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

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Retail AI Software Engineering

Kindsight Acquires Affinaquest

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2025

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Retail

Retail AI Software Fundraising

Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

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Mightycause Launches Contacts Nonprofit CRM for Donor Management and Engagement

Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

MatchNice, Chariot, Change to Launch Donor-Advised Fund Matching Solution for Nonprofits

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

Resources for Navigating Uncertainty in the U.S. Federal Funding Landscape

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

How Donor-Advised Funds Are Bringing Big Results to Fundraising Across the Board

The Status of Fundraising 2025: Global Research Insights on Fundraising in the AI Era

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

Take the Stress Out of Budgeting for Your K–12 Private School

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

12 Top Financial Metrics Nonprofits Need to Know

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

Stop Begging, Start Planning: Why Foundations Are Done Funding Complacent Nonprofits

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

Blackbaud and Constant Contact Release Strategic Integration to Enhance Digital Engagement

10 Best Ways to Communicate With Donors and Prospects

4 Ways to Unlock the Potential of Your Nonprofit Finance Team to Become World Class

What are the best strategies and tips for managing a nonprofit board of directors?

Fintech Platform Daffodil Launches to Accelerate Philanthropic Giving

Kindsight Acquires Affinaquest

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