How do grant reports impact future funding? Many nonprofits focus so much energy on researching, writing and submitting grant applications that they forget one of the most important parts of the grant process begins after the award arrives. Winning the grant is not the finish line. In many ways, it is the beginning of the…
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May Is Legacy Giving Month: How Nonprofits Can Inspire Planned Gifts May is widely recognized as Legacy Giving Month, a time when nonprofits are encouraged to start conversations about long-term support and planned giving. While many organizations focus heavily on annual fundraising campaigns and grants, legacy giving offers something equally powerful: the opportunity to secure…
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Maximizing Your Nonprofit Event: How to Secure Corporate Sponsorships Beyond Traditional Grants Spring and summer mark peak event season for nonprofits across the country. From charity walks and runs to golf tournaments, galas, and community festivals, these months are filled with opportunities to engage supporters, raise funds, and build awareness for your mission. But if…
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Do Grant Funders Care if 100% of Board Members Give Financially? For many nonprofit leaders, the question of board giving can feel uncomfortable. Board members volunteer their time, expertise, and networks. Asking them to also make a financial contribution can raise concerns about expectations, fairness, and capacity. Yet one question appears again and again in…
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Are You Concerned About Funding Instability for Your Nonprofit Organization? Across the nonprofit sector in 2026, one concern is dominating conversations. Funding instability. Nonprofit leaders are navigating a difficult environment where the demand for services continues to rise, while funding sources are becoming less predictable. Many organizations are working harder than ever to meet community…
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What Does “Grant-Ready” Actually Mean for a Nonprofit? One of the most common concerns we hear from nonprofit leaders is this: “We’re too new to apply for grants. We’re not grant-ready yet.” Here’s the truth. Most nonprofits are eligible for grants far earlier than they think. Grant-ready does not mean perfect, polished, or fully funded.…
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Grant-Ready Starts Online How Your Website and Social Media Impact Funding When funders review a grant application, they rarely stop at the proposal itself. Almost every grant reviewer will take the next step and look your organization up online. Your website and social media presence are often the first validation point for your credibility, transparency,…
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Fundraising Ideas for February: 10 Creative Ways to Share the Love February is often seen as a quieter month for fundraising. The holidays are behind us, year-end appeals have wrapped up, and teams are catching their breath. But February also offers something incredibly powerful: human emotion. With Valentine’s Day at its heart, February is a…
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26 Ways to Engage Your Board & Volunteers in 2026 As nonprofits head into a new year, many leaders are asking the same question: How do we build stronger engagement, shared ownership, and long-term sustainability? The answer often isn’t more programs or more funding alone. It’s maximizing people. Engaged board members and volunteers are one…
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26 Fundraising Ideas for 2026 As nonprofit leaders step into a new year, one of the most common questions we hear is: “How do we fund our work sustainably in 2026 without burning out our team?” The answer isn’t doing more fundraising. It’s doing the right fundraising, at the right time, with intention and structure.…
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