Inclusive Fundraising
Inclusive Fundraising As organizations think about #InclusiveFundraising, we should also seek to portray nonprofits’ beneficiaries in the best possible light. Setting up a good photo can be challenging, but you can use these simple tips to show respect for the people that you serve: – Place your beneficiaries in the center of a photo, making […]
DEI Implementation
DEI Implementation “As we all know, February is Black History Month. As a society, we honor those whose voices have been marginalized and people of color who have made contributions to the shaping of our history. But as grants and fundraising professionals, our work in inclusive fundraising should not be limited to one month.” RBW […]
What does it mean to be an advocate?
What does it mean to be an advocate? According to Merriam-Webster, an advocate is one who pleads the cause of another, one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal, or one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group. Simply put, to advocate is to support or argue for a cause, […]
Using Your Budget to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story
Build the Budget First When crafting a grant or major donor proposal, start with the budget. What will your project or program cost to accomplish your goals? What resources do you already have committed? The gap between what you want to accomplish and what you have in resources is your fundraising need. Whether a funder […]
Association Membership as a Professional Development Resource
The resources available to nonprofit fundraisers have grown exponentially over the past 20 years through the development of associations targeted to specific fundraising roles and functions. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and National Grant Management Association (NGMA), and the association/nonprofit section of the Public Relations Society of America are just a few examples. The […]
Back to School: Professional Development for Fundraisers
Professional Development for Fundraisers Association Membership: The resources available to nonprofit fundraisers have grown exponentially over the past 20 years through the development of associations targeted to specific fundraising roles and functions. Grant Professionals Association (GPA), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), National Grant Management Association (NGMA), and the association/nonprofit section of the Public Relations […]
Social Media Tools To Stay Connected With Supporters and Funders
In today’s tech driven world, it is important to stay connected via social media with supporters and funders. This allows them to stay updated with everything your non-profit is doing on a daily basis. Using social media tools to stay connected to also draws in a younger audience, ushering in a next generation of supporters […]
Grant Writing Myths Non-Profits Shouldn’t Believe
When nonprofits first start the grant writing process, it can feel incredibly intimidating. We want to make it as easy as possible for you, so we’ve put together five grant writing myths that nonprofits shouldn’t believe. Encouraging your team to read through these myths and then jump into the grant writing world without […]
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility: What’s the Big I.D.E.A.?
I.D.E.A.s in Fundraising Inclusion: the practice or policy of including and integrating all people and groups in activities, organizations, political processes, especially those who are disadvantaged, have suffered discrimination, or are living with disabilities. Diversity: the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc. Equity: the quality […]
How To Make The Grant Proposal Process Easier When Several Writers Are Involved
The grant proposal process can be a lot of work. Having several writers working together on one proposal can be beneficial to making the task easier, more efficient and reach a larger network of potential grant funders in the nonprofit sector. It is important to create a proposal that is strong and well […]
