Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Mark Your Calendars: November 28, 2023 As we fast approach the final months of the year, it’s time to circle a date on your calendar that holds immense potential for your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Mark this date on your fundraising calendar and join us for the upcoming webinar. When is Giving Tuesday 2023?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. And unless you’re independently wealthy with an endless revenue stream, you can’t self-fund forever (nor should you – more on that in a minute). Then you figured out that you needed funds to pay for the good work. Many founders do.) Don’t say “we can’t do that.”

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Now is the time to begin preparing for President’s Day Recess —likely to be the first major break on the congressional calendar.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. Other times, you can have a fantastic grant proposal, but there just isn’t enough funding to go around. By building a relationship , you’re ensuring that when the next grant cycle comes up, you’ll be top of mind.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. Create a calendar of Asks. I’ve been there. You can’t wing your way to success.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding. Sending out multiple prompts and creating various opportunities within a calendar year for donors to give again or contribute in new ways is just as critical.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

If you want to raise enough money to fully fund your programs, you need to use more than one tool. Detailed activity calendar. A calendar of fundraising activities, including grant deadlines, newsletter send-out dates, and warm touches for donors will get you on the path to raising all the money you need to fully fund your programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Donors can choose the option on your online form to create their own crowdfunding page, then the funds and information from their page are sent directly to your database. Socially-driven crowdfunding solutions equip donors to raise more money for their organization, simply by asking their family, friends, and colleagues to give to their page.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. With these ideas in mind, take a look at your organization’s development plan and search for any room for potential improvement. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. Use the calendar to pace your fundraising efforts.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. So, how does a nonprofit find funding to keep the lights on and grow the programs? Learn More About Finding Grant Funding with These Great Webinars.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. By utilizing a content calendar, your outreach efforts are not only strategic but also coordinated across your various marketing channels.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Take a look at the calendar and map out all of the big sporting events. Be mindful during November 21st , 2022-December 18th, 2022 as soccer fans this year will be glued to their television to watch this once in every four year event! So for fundraising purposes, it’s better to stay away from this time of the year.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Donors will appreciate the convenience of automated donations, while your organization enjoys the steady stream of funds that support your vital work. in a calendar quarter.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. Once your physical space is sparkling and your mind is clear, maximize your productivity so you can use every minute to the fullest. What if you can’t change up your physical workspace?

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. A match provides a time-limited opportunity for your donors to make more impact with their donations and gives an excuse to push the volume and lean on transactional tactics that are consistently among the calendar’s top performers. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. To bring in even more funds , you might ask a corporate partner to match any donations made to your campaign. Media sponsorship: Want to spread the word far and wide?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Tip 1: Maximize your year-end fundraising emails.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. It covers many bases, such as the date of the drive, the intended impact/fund recipients, and a call to action linking the reader up to “Learn More.”. I hear you all yelling at your computers.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) Conducting research to find grants and funding opportunities is definitely the place to start if you want to be successful at getting grants and separating yourself from the strugglers. Prioritize your list.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 19, 2011

As the calendar year draws to an end, charities (and ideally, donors) are focused on year-end donations and tax deductions. charities to keep in mind. Paul, Executive Director of the Montana Legal Services Association, from the book Advancement Services: A Foundation for Fund Raising , 2nd ed., Here are a few scenarios for U.S.

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Achieve

JULY 21, 2022

Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. Jitasa’s guide to fund accounting. , “501(C)(3) organizations are required to report their finances and how their funds are used to the IRS. Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. Keep an eye on the calendar. We’ll explore: . The Importance of Form 990 for Nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 28, 2022

To get supporters excited about joining your event and helping you raise funds, you need a powerful story. What will the funds raised help our organization to accomplish? To keep people’s interest in signing up to help raise funds, it’s important to make it easy for them to find and understand information.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. COMMUNICATION .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

My calendar is busy. They want to make up their own minds about what to fund. Offer an opportunity to name a child therapy room or to fund an endowment for at-risk children. Let them know others have already given, and more are prepared to pledge. Often donors don’t want to be out there on their own. Someone might.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

How much guests enjoy themselves can greatly impact your funds raised and the chances that your event will grow by word of mouth in future years. Check your community calendars to see if there are any other fundraising events happening around that time that might potentially compete with yours. Step 3: Consider the time of year.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Raising the money you need to fully fund your budget doesn’t happen by accident. In other words, don’t wait until there’s a crisis to figure out how to find funding. What strategies do you have in mind? Block off time on your calendar for fundraising planning. You need a plan for fundraising success. And start writing.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

These ideas all have one thing in common: member experience is always top of mind. Merchandise fundraising can be an effective funding source for all types of campaigns, including virtual ones. Your website: Your website is your digital information hub, offering members everything from your event calendar to your online blog.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2023

Here is what you need to know about the requirements for reporting, the benefits of doing so, penalties for not, and important deadlines to keep in mind. Keep in mind that any organization that fails to file a Form 990 for three consecutive years is at risk of having its exempt status revoked. Which 990 Form(s) Should I File?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

How much does your nonprofit need to raise and how are you going to acquire those funds? It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. Start with how much you need to raise next year.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. Your entire fundraising plan should support your Impact Goal by providing the funding to make it happen. Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

With that in mind, let’s take a look at seven different steps you can take to retain your GivingTuesday donors. Other data will help you personalize your donors’ future experiences, like: The program or fund they supported Their donation amount Which channel inspired their gift (did they give by email? After reading a Facebook post?

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Neon CRM

JULY 26, 2023

This is a great time to post reminders that GivingTuesday is coming up soon, share what your campaign focus will be, and help keep GivingTuesday at the forefront of your audience’s minds. Mark your calendar for November 28 and meet us here for an epic day of generosity! We hope you’ll join us online to celebrate GivingTuesday!

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

With the end of the calendar year comes a new tax season. Many nonprofits are so focused on the acquisition of funds during their fundraising campaigns that they forget there’s a step afterward – filing your 990 with the IRS. . These tips include: Make sure you have the right tax season elements in mind. . You’re not alone!

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

In fact, here at Maryville College, the Maryville Fund hit a record number for the 2020-21 fiscal year, topping out at $2.07 Part of the Maryville Fund’s success can be attributed to Tartan Tuesday , Maryville College’s annual 1,819-minute giving challenge. Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This might be your organization’s event manager for the volunteers executing your yearly fundraisers, the Executive Director working with their Board Members on the program’s initiatives, or your Grant Writer coordinating the organization’s program funding goals. Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations.

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