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Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding 

Candid

The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. Diversify and train the reviewer pool. In 2022, giving by foundations grew to more than $105 billion , accounting for more than 20% of total U.S.

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Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal

Candid

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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How to write a winning grant proposal

Candid

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Telling a compelling story: Communicating program impact in a grant proposal

Candid

Often, the reason a foundation declines a grant has nothing to do with you. But if you want to stand out in a crowded applicant field, it’s essential to communicate your impact clearly and compellingly. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point.

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Where Can Nonprofits Find Hidden Treasure In A Request For Proposal?

Bloomerang

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss! requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills. Review the criteria for an award.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal.