Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. Funding for purchasing a fleet of vehicles for a nonprofit’s outreach program. Definition and Purpose Program grants are allocated to support specific programs or projects within a nonprofit organization.

Grant

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.

Grant

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the new year unfolds, nonprofit organizations across the globe are gearing up for another cycle of grant opportunities. Utilize tools like Foundation Directory Online, Grants.gov, and local community foundations to identify opportunities that are a good fit. Look for funders who: Focus on the same issues your organization addresses.

Proposal

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media is more important than ever for nonprofits aiming to raise funds and engage with their communities. With billions of active users, Facebook offers a powerful platform for nonprofits to connect with donors. Nonprofits in affected countries can update their Donate button to direct supporters to their website for donations.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Include metrics and success stories to back up your claims. Data and Evidence 4.1

Grant Writing

CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

For nonprofit professionals, staying on top of fundraising often feels like spinning plates while walking a tightrope. But heres the good news: a CRM for nonprofits (Customer Relationship Management system) isnt just a digital rolodex, its a dynamic tool designed to help you build, nurture, and grow relationships with your supporters.

CRM

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Utilizing effective research methods can help uncover various opportunities that align with specific needs and missions. Utilizing Online Grant Databases Online grant databases offer an efficient way to locate funding opportunities from various sources. Utilize tools and databases for finding relevant opportunities.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The commercial sector has successfully navigated this transition, and it’s imperative that nonprofit leaders follow suit to remain competitive and effective. Utilize data and research to understand preferences and behaviors, allowing you to develop a “surround sound” approach that personalizes. Creative: Craft cohesive experience.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Supporting Community Development and Social Justice Initiatives Many grants specifically target nonprofit organizations engaged in community services, education, and social justice initiatives. Websites such as Grants.gov , the Foundation Center, and regional nonprofit resource centers are excellent starting points.

Funding

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Major gift fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit financial health, providing the resources needed for transformational impact. To streamline their search for donors, nonprofits can utilize wealth screening tools, donor data analysis, and in-depth prospect research.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1. Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The commercial sector has successfully navigated this transition, and its imperative that nonprofit leaders follow suit to remain competitive and effective. Utilize data and research to understand preferences and behaviors, allowing you to develop a surround sound approach that personalizes. 3 key areas for reframing 1.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

Template

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Quantify results: Use metrics like satisfaction scores, participation rates, and budget comparisons to identify patterns. Identify trends: Look for recurring issues or standout successes.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt. The examples below show how annual giving funds enable different nonprofit sectors to serve their missions. How can we leverage technology and data to personalize annual giving appeals?

Donation

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

In todays hyper-competitive nonprofit environment, data-driven research can mean the difference between finding your next six-figure donor and wasting precious resources chasing the wrong leads. Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions.

Metrics

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

A donor cultivation cycle is a systematic process that helps nonprofits build lifelong relationships with their donors through five key stages: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Despite the length of time it takes to acquire a donor, many nonprofits struggle with donor retention.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Evaluation Plan : A strategy for assessing the success of the project, including metrics to measure impact. Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses. Project Goals and Objectives : Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.

Grant Writing

DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

Sponsors should take the time to analyze the success of their participation by measuring metrics such as lead generation, social media engagement, and overall brand exposure. Utilizing event-specific hashtags can also amplify reach and foster a sense of community among participants.

Goals

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. This paradigm shift requires nonprofits to reevaluate their entire operational model.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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Retail

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. Why most nonprofit grant writing is falling behind, missing the mark. Nonprofits have been under-resourced and overburdened for decades. But we need to.

Readiness

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Utilizing SocialMedia Platforms like Facebook, Instagram , LinkedIn, and Twitter provide easy ways to showcase your fundraising progress and publicly thank sponsors. Evaluate : Collect feedback, track event metrics, and keep records. Do not overlook online platforms when planning your sponsorship campaign.

Fundraising

CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

When nonprofits run online fundraising campaigns, it’s easy to only focus on the big picturehitting that overall fundraising goal. Here are five ways Ive seen various types of nonprofits break down their impact into tiers that drive donations. The good news? People are more likely to give (and even give more!)

Donation

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

When your nonprofit aims to maximize donor outreach , you’re likely hoping to reach new supporters or secure recurring donations. Planned giving is a strategic approach that can benefit your nonprofit both immediately and in the long term. If your nonprofit wants to learn how to acquire planned gifts , you’ve come to the right place.

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

Stakeholders around the world, including governments, philanthropic organizations and the public, are encouraged to utilize the GPEIs insights to help create meaningful change in their regions and communities. Source: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO.

Retail

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and schools can create programs, services, or products that align with their mission while also generating funds. A youth nonprofit could partner with a local tech company to fund a coding camp, while giving the company visibility in marketing materials and on social media, for example.

Finance

Bonterra

JULY 16, 2025

CSR fun fact: Google partnered with EDPR NA Distributed Generation to create a 500-megawatt solar portfolio, with 10% of the portfolio’s revenues redirected each year as utility bill credits for households with a high energy burden. On the climate front, their goal is to reduce emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2040.

Ethics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

GrantNews

MARCH 1, 2024

So, the question: How can you utilize ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence to enhance the promotion of your nonprofit? Whether it’s marketing, analytics, or fundraising, this will be a big help to nonprofits. What’s the Connection to Nonprofits? GrantWatch is acutely aware of the value of its emerging impact.

ChatGPT

Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization.

Strategic Plan

GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. The metrics and criteria section details the anticipated impact of the project’s goals.

LOI

Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. The livelihood of any nonprofit usually rests on receiving donations from individual and corporate giving, legacy planning, and fundraising events. What is Digital Marketing? Types of Online Fundraising Events.

Utilities

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Despite its increasing utilization, reliable fundraising data around nonprofit text messaging results have been limited until now. Last month, Tatango and MissionWired released the Nonprofit Text Messaging Insights Report as a starting point for metrics on fundraising and engagement text messaging across the nonprofit industry.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Morgan McLenan works on the Project Team at Donorly, where she is able to strengthen development initiatives for critical nonprofits. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

Metrics