article thumbnail

Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

Achieve

The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

article thumbnail

“Don’t be evil”: Using Google Ad Grants to tackle societal problems

Candid

Early in Google’s history, employees had to agree to a simple statement in the company’s code of conduct: “Don’t Be Evil.” In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Google Ad Grants are considered in-kind contributions.

Grant 98
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

sgEngage

Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. Many grants, especially federal and state grants, are restricted. So, the organizations behind the grants use the reporting requirements to make sure the funds go towards addressing those impact areas.

Fund 93
article thumbnail

Prospect Research: 6 Things to Look For in a Potential Donor

The Fundraising Authority

Their donation history. Their volunteer history. For community-based nonprofits, try searching for local employers that offer giving programs, like matching gifts or volunteer grants. Their donation history. Their volunteer history. Their full employment history. Their professional and personal connections.

Research 152
article thumbnail

Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis.

article thumbnail

What Are You Doing with Your Donor Data?

Greater Giving

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Giving history: Better understand donors’ giving patterns and preferences by tracking donation amounts, frequency, dates, and specific campaigns they’ve supported. Donors’ giving history can be an incredibly helpful data point.

Data 98
article thumbnail

Spell check, Grammar check, now Inclusive check? Google’s ‘Assistive Writer’

Whole Whale

The tool, while only in beta, gathered some quick attention across news outlets and Twitter users that took screenshots of surprise. Quick History of Spell Checks. The history of spell check as a web service is interesting and dates back farther than you realize. Spell check is so ubiquitous that we often take it for granted.

Language 105