Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Case in point: Board management. It was no surprise that Blue Avocado readers let us know in a recent survey that they found articles on board management to be the most helpful content on the site. Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial.

Management

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What tools are available to help schools manage fundraisers? Originally published at [link]. Offering incentives like toys, cash prizes, or school-branded gear can motivate students and families, boosting participation and increasing overall sales by making fundraising a fun and rewarding activity.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

Some foundations publish this timeline so you know precisely when to anticipate their response. Managing the timelines of so many foundations as well as the timeline of your nonprofit’s work can be mind-boggling. If you are looking for expert help to manage your grant calendar and keep grants rolling out the door, let us know!

Applicant

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

Nonfunctioning equipment, lack of staff training , and software that couldn’t manage the organization’s caseload were prevalent among nonprofits trying to maximize “efficiency” with as few resources as possible. Theory of Change: Does an organization have a clear theory of change, that is, how they plan on making their mission a reality?

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 that information lives in siloed, unaligned systems, the administrative burden can make frequent updates unmanageable.

Finance

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Event Management Software can simplify ticketing, registrations, and event promotion. Create a Timeline Break down tasks into manageable steps with deadlines. Sure, there are!

Fundraising

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. Take a look at how the CARE online donation form highlights giving suggestions using social proof: When designing your donation page, prioritize convenience and simplicity.

Donation

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. If you run nonprofit auctions, take a look at AuctionSnap , our event management platform that pairs perfectly with DonorSnap.

Calendar

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

But managing everything required for a standout event is challenging. That’s where fundraising event management software for nonprofits can help. Keep reading to learn more about the best charity event software and event registration platforms for nonprofits, and how you can make your nonprofit event management better than ever.

Software

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For many federal grants, the organization will hire a person whose sole job is to manage that grant, and that is all they do since it takes so much work. For example, a federal grant released last year was to support taking historically important newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 and digitizing them.

Government

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?

AI

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

These charitable giving accounts, which are established by individual donors but managed by sponsoring organizations, have historically been a source of excitement for nonprofits. With this funding available, securing DAF grants has become a staple of smart nonprofit cash management.

Funding

Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

However, publishing a campaign page is only the beginning. Working with a Google Ad Grants manager can help you maximize your ads’ success. Plus, with a grant manager’s years of experience backing your efforts, you won’t waste time or ad credits trying to figure out what works.

Fundraising

amplifi

APRIL 17, 2025

He is also publisher of Major Gifts Today and Giving Tomorrow. Viken is available for speaking engagements on planned giving marketing, personal development and time management. About the author: Viken Mikaelian is the CEO and founder of PlannedGiving.com and MajorGifts.com. Learn how Viken got into planned giving.

Education

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Continuous improvement enhances the quality of fundraisers and builds confidence in the schools ability to manage these initiatives effectively. A thorough review of the planning, execution, and cost management processes can uncover valuable lessons for future improvements. Originally published at [link].

Fundraising

Candid

JUNE 24, 2025

These conditions can restrict an organization’s ability to manage revenue risk, plan strategically, invest in new initiatives, and/or respond to community needs. That can leave organizations vulnerable to cash flow issues, especially when facing unexpected expenses or delayed funding disbursements.

Budget

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Governance and Management factors: How does your Board feel about how much you should have in reserve vs spending on programs? Operating reserves are a crucial part of a healthy financial statement, and there are several ways to calculate, hold, and manage those funds. Revenue volatility factors: How volatile are your revenue sources?

Contracts

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

Simplify Logistics : Use Big Fundraising Ideas online tools to track sales, manage volunteers, and process payments effortlessly. Online Tools : Track sales, promote digitally, and easily manage campaigns. Originally published at [link]. Emotional storytelling drives donations.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Health Education Resources: Materials like posters, brochures, and educational models help the nurse teach students about hygiene, nutrition, safety, and managing health conditions. If necessary, break down the goal into smaller, manageable milestones. Originally published at [link]. Hand sanitizer. Assign specific roles (e.g.,

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Many companies publish their giving priorities and eligibility criteria on their websites, making it easier to determine if your nonprofit is a good fit. Engage with key stakeholders, such as corporate social responsibility managers, community relations officers, and foundation representatives.

Grants

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. For example, pairing a donation form with an email appeal that features a specific fund, campaign story, or impact photo can create a more emotionally resonant and mission-aligned experience.

Donation

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 24, 2025

Programs like the Publishability Fellowship further support disabled writers by helping them prepare their manuscripts for publication. Fiscal sponsorship not only provides access to funding resources but also offers a support network that can help writers manage their projects effectively.

Grants

amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Perhaps you worked out a financing plan or used your credit card to break down your purchase into more manageable payments over a few months. Of course, this will come after you design and publish a well-branded monthly giving web page! Chances are, you found a way to avoid paying such a large lump sum upfront.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A respected speaker and published expert, she’s been featured in Forbes, Neon One, and more. Sheleia holds an MPH from Saint Louis University and a BS in Biomedical Sciences from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. She’s a SAMHSA grant reviewer and active GPA member, known for securing millions in funding.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

Initially published in Reevaluating Practice: Rewriting the Rules of Philanthropy , Edward W. Then, they try to skip over the discomfort, thinking that by ignoring it, we can form a trusting relationship. There cannot be any trust without honesty. They ignore the main reason our relationship exists—they have the money we need to operate.”

Burnout

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

This blog was originally published in 2021 and updated in 2025. While no one can truly anticipate every need during a crisis, planning for proper communication both internally and externally can make all the difference. The post Crisis Communication Planning for Heads of Schools first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Media

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

The report, published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy and GivingTuesday , aggregates data from a dozen donor databases, providing estimates that account for late data. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Nonprofit managers are scrambling to get clarity on how to proceed regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” provisions requiring businesses to make it easier for consumers to cancel enrollment in recurring billing, such as memberships. Khan said via a statement. Here’s where it might be confusing.

Contracts

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

The content walks through setup steps, student involvement, promotion tips, and inventory management. Manage Inventory Wisely: If multiple people distribute candy bars, track each box or individual bar that goes out, ensuring all money collected is correctly accounted for and preventing product misplacement.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

How to Evaluate Foundation Goals and Priorities The best way to spot a foundation’s core mission starts with taking a close look at their website, annual reports, and published materials. They work together with program management teams to track data and results.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

These include the need for digital literacy, the time required to manage online campaigns, and the competition for online attention. Using platforms eliminates the hassle of managing physical donations and paperwork for busy coaches and players, allowing them to focus on what they do best: playing basketball.

Fundraising

Strategic Grants

JULY 9, 2025

Ideally, support your claims with financial data from credible sources such as the ABS or published research. Strategic Grants are providers of  Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) – the most trusted & comprehensive grants database in Australia and New Zealand. Repeat with me, repetition is OK! Find out more here.

Government

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recommendations Master Digital Fundraising Always, always, always focus on ease of giving from the donors perspective and how youre managing your follow-up. Do you publish a regular newsletter? Keeping on top of the basics, and executing them well will continue to serve you best. PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page.

AI

HSF House

APRIL 16, 2025

The reason I applied to participate in this Hackathon was that I had just recently joined FSUs Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate Program (EMHS). Possibly in the form of a patented product, taking it to the 22nd Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, or writing and publishing a research paper.

Mentor

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Vaeth, President Trumps Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sought to greatly expand the pause and review process to all federal assistance awards as defined in the Uniform Guidance (see 2 CFR 200.1) Author Bio : Henry Flood has been involved with getting and managing grants for more than 50 years.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

He has authored more than 150 guest columns that have appeared in daily newspapers, business journals and blogs across the country, and publishes Stratagems, a monthly e-newsletter exploring timely issues and trends in philanthropy. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

However, managing that communication manually takes time that most organizations don’t have. You’re planning events, managing volunteers, answering emails, posting updates and trying to keep donors engaged — all at once. Key features: WildApricot is designed for nonprofits that manage members and events. The solution?

CRM