Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. That’s where nonprofit grant management software comes in. It’s like a helpful program that makes managing grants easier.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. Creating powerful solutions. The value of efficiency. Why monthly giving matters.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Do you ever find yourself, your team, or your board of directors saying things like: “If we could just get this one big grant, we’d be set for the year!”. If we raise everything we need now, we can focus on programs later.”. Or, “I keep trying to set up a meeting with that big donor. They asked for referrals to new donors.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum to all executive departments and agencies requiring that Federal agencies identify and review Federal financial assistance programs and temporarily pause funding for these programs. The order was quickly challenged in court and the ultimate impact is not yet clear.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We hope you found this blog helpful in measuring the success of your Google Ad Grants campaigns! For the complete series, check out our Google Ad Grants Program resources. The more often you review and make changes as needed, the better your ads might perform!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

At the top of my list is hearing from nonprofit colleagues that donors arent interested in making unrestricted gifts. Even worse, is when they believe that asking for such gifts is not consistent with being donor centric. Frankly, too many donors were driven by the desire to mirror themselves or their experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors. Among individual donors, education received the second largest sharean average of 19% over the eight-year periodfollowing human services (33%).

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Before she began working for the Cooke Foundation, as a student, Natasha had received a scholarship recipient from their program. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs. The first program is Mary’s Pence Grants , which funds women-led grassroots organizations in the U.S.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This means distinctly separating net assets with donor restrictions, such as grant funding, from those without donor restrictions to better understand the liquidity of your resources. This document is a requirement for annual audits and categorizes your nonprofit’s costs based on their function according to your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop is one of 50 women-owned businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire receiving a recovery grant of up to $25,000 from Hilton s nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.org. The county is distributing about $20 million in emergency grants, but LoBianco said much more will be needed. They saw us, she said.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. They depend on the quality of the data collected in their donor management system. The bottom line: if you can’t reach your donors, you can’t solicit them. What would you do differently?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

If all you had to worry about were a single program or revenue stream, it would be relatively easy to manage your nonprofit accounting in a for-profit system. But very few nonprofit organizations only need to subdivide revenue and expenses into a single project, fund, or program. The reason is simple.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Put your list on paper, or into a spreadsheet, or on a donor database system , and it will grow much, much faster. Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? They never write them down.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By spending time with these free resources, you’ll start to hear the same themes, such as diversifying your funding streams, finding the right donors for the work your organization does, and nurturing your relationship with your donors so they keep giving. It may be tempting to treat donors like an ATM. Just beware!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 22, 2019

Beyond the revenue potential, some nonprofits are taking things a step further by looking at ways they can become more transparent, provide stability, and provide tax benefits to their donors. Because of the massive tax incentive offered to donors who can give appreciated assets directly, rather than cashing out first. 3) Millennials.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2025

Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. The program team wants to establish a summer camp. But you need to diversify your revenue streams.

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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. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

These are simple yet effective things to do – and they’re a great first step in showing donors how much you appreciate their support. But if you want to fan the flames and take your relationship with donors to the next level, thank-you videos are the way to go. Let’s dive into that a bit. The possibilities are endless!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

There are two types of recurring giving: Monthly Giving Programs and Donation Pledges. What is a Monthly Giving Program? A monthly giving program, also known as a monthly giving society or circle, is where donors sign up to automatically donate a specified amount to an organization each month. What are Donation Pledges?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Understanding Why People Give: Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donors motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask.In 5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!: And thats a good thing.It And thats a good thing.It

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

It’s no secret that Google Ad Grants is a fantastic resource for nonprofits. However, many eligible people are still unaware of the program and how to use it. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Google Ad Grant Program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In order to successfully scale, a nonprofit must build and inspire confidence among its potential donors that it can effectively deploy their money to address a social issue. Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals. Fundraising mistake #2. Fundraising mistake #2.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s the fuel that powers their programs, services, and ability to make a difference in their communities. We’ll go into the most common and sought-after fundraising sources, including grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Our Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits. Ideal for thanking donors, volunteers, and supporters. SurveyMonkey is an online survey service that can be used to gather feedback from donors and supporters.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 9, 2025

Governance and Management factors: How does your Board feel about how much you should have in reserve vs spending on programs? A reserve can provide the flexibility necessary to pay for items that arent covered by restricted grants. Spending flexibility factors: How much control do you have over your spending?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Donors share their good fortune with those in need. Best Fundraising Tips for Donor Engagement What works for one supporter does not necessarily resonate with another. Planned giving donors want to be part of a legacy, so think brick-and-mortar. Here’s how our experts improve engagement with various donor segments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

To ensure that your nonprofit is not wasting valuable time and financial resources on an obsolete social media strategy, learn more about our new certificate program. Apply and utilize Google and Microsoft Ads Grants. Create and promote a major donor donation page/program. 3) Implement a donor retention strategy.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These may include delays in grant approvals, rescheduling of major events due to unforeseen circumstances, or sudden increases in demand for disaster relief services. Planned Giving Campaigns: Encourage donors to designate planned gifts specifically for the operating reserves.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Employers with corporate giving programs.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Value of Tags for Nonprofits Using QuickBooks Many nonprofits used the tagging functionality in QuickBooks to help identify funding sources and donor intent, such as specific grants and programs. Avoid being a bottleneck when your programs team need an update on how much budget is left on a specific grant.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

From the donor who shows up consistently with $20, to the recognized philanthropist changing the game, like MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates, values alignment is the first step in generating trust, an intrinsic component to philanthropy. I wrote about values-based philanthropy and how it is foundational to ensure impact.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They can be used to attract new donors, to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders, and to help with grant applications. They can even be used to show the geographic distribution of a nonprofit’s donor base. Show Donors the Impact of Their Contributions with Maps.

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sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

The emergence of community health worker (CHW) programs within healthcare systems has accelerated over the past five years. The Role of Philanthropy in Sustaining CHW Programs As hospitals expand their commitment to community-based care, philanthropic investments have emerged as a critical lifeline in sustaining and scaling CHW programs.

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