Category Archives: Fundraising

[PODCAST] Humanizing Your Message with Influencer Marketing – Ryan Davis and Mel

Humanizing Your Message with Influencer Marketing – Ryan Davis and Mel Has your social media content felt repetitive and robotic lately? Are you and your organization looking for a way to refresh your social media content and maximize your social

How to Leverage Technology to Streamline Nonprofit Finance

It’s practically impossible for any business or organization in any industry to thrive without the use of technology. As technology becomes more advanced and the world becomes more reliant on these systems to stay connected, integrating tech features into your

Practical Ways to Use AI For Grants

You’ve heard that history tends to repeat itself and this also applies to technology. In 1994, the internet sparked both fear and excitement. Fast forward three decades, and perhaps you’re finding yourself both curious and anxious about artificial intelligence or

Postage Hikes Approved, USPS Warned On Discretionary Increases

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved the base postage rate hikes proposed by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). In doing so, however, the PRC urged the USPS not to take advantage of allowable discretionary increases. Under the terms of

4 Steps For Funders To Shape Data For Applications, Benefits

Marginalized and underserved communities have not traditionally had access to data resources that could benefit them. As such, they often miss out on benefits such as tailored medical care, sustainable resource use and culture and language preservation. Funders who are

Blackbaud Seeks Impact Nominations

Nominations have opened for the Blackbaud Impact Awards, which will acknowledge organizations and people achieving results using Blackbaud software. “Our passionate and purpose-led customers span hundreds of cause areas, seeking transformative change in their communities and in the world,” said Catherine LaCour,

$370 Million In AmeriCorps Grants Available

AmeriCorps, the national service program that annually matches volunteers with community needs across the country, will award grants totaling more than $370 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations spanning the public and private sectors for the upcoming fiscal year. Nearly

Grant Budgeting: Tips for Maximizing Funding Opportunities

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant

Special Events Roaring Back After COVID

It has been an encouraging 12 months for events, with planners reporting positive trends, with almost all sporting trends that have improved or remained the same from last year.  The planners reported growth in multiple areas, including increases in event

New Email Tests Improve Clicks, Slow Exiting

Leaders at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta went into last year’s GivingTuesday with a plan. An aggressive email campaign was the foundation. It began with an email appeal leading into GivingTuesday and continued with three more heading into the