Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals. Breaking down its typical sections, this blog offers a step-by-step roadmap for how to craft a winning project proposal. Foundation giving and payout in 2022: What changed and what’s next?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy. Fast forward to today….

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. Let’s dig in!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. Let’s dig in!

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Many nonprofits receive anywhere from 10-90% of their revenue from foundation grants. These contributions are typically high dollar grant awards that come from foundations, corporations, or the government. Here's how it works: Grant Management plans consist of three main sections: Grant Proposal, Award, and Grant Details.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

No time, staff, or resources when it comes to grant seeking? In fact, these tools can potentially save you hours when writing your next proposal. However, current AI tools cannot replace an effective grant writer. You are not alone. Fortunately, you now have access to hundreds of AI tools which can save you time.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

"Getting actionable financial data for grant writing all comes down to the setup of your financial systems." You know that you need to finish this grant request, but you’re stuck. The narrative is coming along, but your roadblock is the financial justification for the grant. And you’re right.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. Similarly, a grant might have specific conditions like the types of activities it can fund or allowances for overhead expenses.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Requesting it post-award, or post decision to invite a proposal for invitation-only funders, serves to reinforce that this data is not a factor in funding decisions. Collecting demographic data can lead to meaningful change. Read this blog to learn more about TCE’s analysis and how these changes benefit the majority of their grantees.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This is a good start, but to be usable in a grant proposal, it needs to cite sources. We can keep it at 100 words by changing “serves as” to “provides.” Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? How can I learn more?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2017

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. A proposal should include more than just the organization’s mission statement and program description. In other words, is the nonprofit already thinking about what happens after this grant?

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

And, as we all know, a story you share with others has the power to change the world. Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

And, almost always, grants are the driving force of that frustration and tedium. Folks new to the industry seem to have an overblown notion of what grants can and should do for their organizations. They’re great tools—don’t get me wrong—but a grant can’t be your silver bullet. Let me explain.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. How will your services, situation, community or target population change as a result of your project?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

The sector itself continued to change, but it was a challenge to effectively adapt questions to match those changes. We needed to change up our questions. By assessing our process and by changing our questions as a result, we received more thought-provoking and insightful responses.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Say you rely on one platform for your organization’s accounting work, another for grant management, and another for online fundraising. Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Last year, we were inspired by a video from 2011 to create our series on “ red flags” funders look for in grant proposals. Change the content type. Change for a current event. We routinely look to see what past content performed well and could be updated. Alter the tone.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? million in June 2021.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

AI in Grant Applications Perhaps the most obvious place to start would be the application process. This would free a nonprofit’s resources to apply for more grants or focus on their other outcomes. Think of transactional or in-kind granting. You could even use AI to fully automate some types of grantmaking.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

The following is an excerpt from How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World by Meico Marquette Whitlock and a foreword by Beth Kanter 3 Ways to Thrive When Your Work Doesn’t Love You Back You’re committed to making a positive difference in the world.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you are looking to build upon your fundraising prowess, elevate your digital marketing-driven donation game, or become an expert grant writer, check out these nonprofit books to help you achieve success in 2023. . Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results by Leah Kral.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World. Social Change Won’t Happen Unless Philanthropy Gives More Power to Grassroots Leaders. The state of grant seeking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If your organization needs to improve its grant writing skills, it is likely you are only going to seek grant writing consulting. A hired vendor can very easily change your accounting software from QuickBooks to Intacct. Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Explain how their support made an impact and how you’ll use the donations raised to power change in your community. The ways your nonprofit will support your corporate partner’s goals, such as by including their logo and company name in your marketing materials. Within each proposal, be as specific as possible about your needs.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Having a framework is the magic wand to writing a successful grant proposal. Most people don’t write grants with this in mind. Most grant writers just start with long responses to grant applications, instead of first setting up their own plan. This 6-step GRANTS Writing Formula can help!

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. Grant Proposal And that’s not all. ChatGPT can also help with the time-consuming grant writing process. Well, there’s a solution. Chat GPT can help with that too!

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Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

COVID-19 Response: Which Changes in Grantmaking Practice Should Be Here to Stay? This article synthesizes this collective wisdom from grants management professionals’ reflections. If your foundation only accepts grant applications by invitation only, does this undermine values related to equity and inclusion?

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Required documents: To obtain grants, you need proof of your nonprofit status or fiscal sponsor. Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.” Develops new programming Writing proposals introduces the opportunity for new or enhanced programming. In what zip codes do they live? Any testimonials?

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning. Find out how to tap into your unique skills to create social change and make a positive impact in today’s world. Why not lean into that feeling by reading books that will inspire you to change the world?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. There is no required distributions as of yet, although there is proposed legislation to change that. . With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge.

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