Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2017

Does my budget, location, or mission affect my organization's ability to be awarded grants? For now, here are some highlights from the Spring 2017 State of Grantseeking™ Report that may help you establish measurable objectives for your own grantseeking program. What Level of Grant Support Can You Expect to Receive?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? Take it out.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Some foundations have open RFIs (Request for Information), open LOIs (Letter of Inquiry), RFPs (Request for Proposal) and others have open calls for applications around a campaign. The Knight Foundation, for example, has open LOIs and open applications around journalism ([link]. Keep the narrative clear and to the point.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Philanthropy News Digest .

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process. Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process. Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Having a framework is the magic wand to writing a successful grant proposal. Most grant writers just start with long responses to grant applications, instead of first setting up their own plan. Step #2) R – Research the needs Having appropriate R esearch in the needs section is critical to scoring high on a grant proposal.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. Most funders require applicants to state the outcomes of their project in the proposal. OBE measures results in a systemic way to determine if a program has achieved its goals. Objectives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There is a saying among fundraising professionals that proposal writing is both an art and a science. Grant seekers must find ways for their proposals to stand out among the rest. It is not always enough for an organization to write an amazing grant proposal. Why Grant Applications Fail. Sources: Blanchard, A.P., &

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M — Need Direction Dear Need Direction, While it’s generally a good idea to look for metrics against which to measure performance, in this case it’s a difficult thing to quantify. This requires tailoring your proposal specifically for each particular funder.

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. Formula grants are pre-determined awards. Continuation grants apply to organizations that have previously been awarded a grant.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In 2013, the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) announced sweeping changes to the grant management process for US federal grant recipients in both pre-award and post-award phases. As representatives from the organization stated, “we focus on purposefully measuring the most critical metrics of progress.”

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fusionSpan

MAY 10, 2024

Leading this technological revolution is Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud – a powerful, integrated suite of applications tailored specifically to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations. Grantmaking Capability is an Add-On For grantmaking organizations, Nonprofit Cloud simplifies the complexities of the grant lifecycle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The measures of impact for this project include diversity, deeper and more relevant reporting, and better connection with listeners. The measure of impact is to determine whether the comments and feedback strengthened or improved the final proposal. How do you measure the impact of the crowd here?

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Following a simple application, fusionSpan will support your nonprofit with our Quick Start Implementation process and tailored recommendations on how your organization can make the most of the program, meaning you’ll hit the ground running when leveraging your Salesforce software.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And there’s been also a lot of questions about that and applications about racial equity, and then the makeup of your staff and reflective of the people that you serve. There is a big difference between a federal application and then a private corporate foundation application. It’s writing the application.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

How do I navigate and write grant applications? How do I navigate and write grant applications? And the “How do I navigate and write grant applications?” How will you measure quality and outcomes? So what are some of the main questions I hear from folks like you? How do I find funders to whom to apply?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 29, 2020

Nonprofits undergo an arduous application and vetting process designed to provide funders a measure of confidence that their investment will achieve an intended outcome. The process is a time-intensive, laborious grind for applicants. Other funders are exploring the idea of standardized grant applications.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

It was an incredible testament to the commitment and dedication of the nonprofit sector to put words to action - identifying needs and proposing concrete solutions. The task of narrowing the 24 teams down to three winners was a challenge, but for the 21 ideas that did not win the awards, the journey is not over yet.

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