sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2024

Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. Here are three strategies your organization can use to build its capacity to plan for more resources—not fewer—to meet its mission.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Does the way you manage accounting position your organization for more funding and growth? Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how to diversify and build new funding sources and generate reports that are useful for your team and board.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One of the strongest indicators of whether a capital campaign to fund a large project will be successful is the nonprofit organization’s history of successful annual fundraising.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Raising funds for projects is often required when specific needs arise for your organization. These projects may include a new program, updates to your current building, or even the purchase of a new location or facility. In this article, we share effective tips and ideas on how to raise funds for a project.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Foundation does, including our calls for funding proposals and how organizations are invited to apply. Our capacity-building strategy aims to strengthen organizations’ sustainability, resiliency, and connectivity, led by women and nonbinary leaders of color. There is intentionality in all that the Ms.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

When we dig a bit deeper into the data, it becomes clear that a significant portion of that activity was driven by donor-advised funds (DAFs) hosted by community foundations. In 2022, when both contributions to the funds and their investment returns declined, DAF account holders continued to recommend grants.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It's easy to underestimate the importance of trust in fundraising. Not only do your donors trust that you'll put their money in the right places, but they also rely on you to process their donation securely and protect them from cyberthreats.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Some shortcuts include not building capacity — the fuel to fund their mission and the people to whom they serve. While some major donors are helping to boost overall giving in terms of dollars, the number of donors is shrinking. There are some nonprofit leaders who take shortcuts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. For the example below, we’ll be building out a sample Facebook Live co-branded series. 82% prefer live video over traditional social posts. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. What is a Project Charter? Goals and Metrics What does success look like?

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

After all, the only way you can fulfill your organization’s mission is if you can bring in the funding you need to support your programs and initiatives. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. But you do have good critical thinking skills, and by getting answers to a few specific questions from your current or potential fund accounting vendor, you can better understand if their system will help your organization grow—or hold you back.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving. More than 3 million people use donor-advised fund accounts for their philanthropy. To get to the bottom of this issue, we recently spoke with Mitch Stein , Head of Strategy at Chariot , a donor-advised fund fundraising solution provider.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Foundation for Black Communities announced that applications are now open for the Black Ideas Grant: Bridge and Build (B.I.G.). The Black Ideas Grant opens doors to flexible one-year funding, enhancing the capabilities of Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organizations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately. And do I thank the donor or the administrator?

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Building relationships for smarter grantmaking . So, for over 30 years, we’ve raised our voice for Native communities, building trust through shared goals and finding resources to support them. . Carefully listening to needs and wants has allowed us to build strong relationships and fund impactful grants.

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DonorDock

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Explore the essential steps for success with our guide on how to start and fund a nonprofit, from strategic planning to building donor relations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+. Urgent Action Fund. Visibility Impact Fund.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Just Transition Fund launched a nationwide initiative to drive philanthropic investments for transitioning energy communities over the next three years. The new campaign will help build the capacity of local organizations impacted by power plant and mine closures to access federal resources.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Or, like Feeding America, you can build donor preferences into your website , a smart fix. The post Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together program helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Community leagues, school councils, municipalities or other nonprofit community groups or organizations with new projects in need of funding are eligible to apply.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. As a nonprofit, finding out which donors have a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be challenging since DAF accounts are privately held and not public entities, and because they are managed by sponsoring organizations or financial institutions.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2023

Using an intersectional lens to climate funding According to Rogers, one of the essential elements of a just approach to climate funding is to work in an intentional way to acknowledge and account for the way racism and sexism have impacted whose leadership is amplified and whose work is supported.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Our funder list below focuses on funding for those prioritizing senior care, opportunities and resources for elderly individuals, and for researchers focused on concerns that affect the elderly. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you can qualify for funding. (If Funding Priority: Elder/Senior Care.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. Considering the dollars at play, let’s now shift our focus to the important considerations for nonprofit fundraisers who may want to get in on some DAF funding action.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Funding Priority: Education. Global Fund For Children. Daniels Fund.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation. Costco Wholesale.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. The first grants are to be awarded later this year. Will your nonprofit apply?

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Charity Village

MARCH 30, 2023

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) launched a call for proposals to build the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance equality across Canada. For further details […] The post Apply now to the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

The University of British Columbia invites community partners to apply for the 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund. UBC welcomes applications for projects that advance: Equity, […] The post Apply for the 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. The funding spent acquiring donors can result in fast growth, but it also holds more risk by not offsetting the acquisition cost until new donors give again. Let’s get started! Learn more in this guide.

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