Bloomerang

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Today’s question comes from a Director of Development who wants advice on what to do when the board thinks their individual fundraising success will depress grants. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m the Director of Development for a successful organization that has vision, capacity, and a proven track record of success.

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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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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2017

Grant writing is a great way to secure funding for your organization and has a multifaceted pathway to success. Finding the grants is half the battle, writing the grants is a whole other animal, and we’re not even going to start on reporting after the grant is awarded. Did we leave something out? What it Costs.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. A great grant proposal is really just exceptional storytelling that matches a need for financial support.”. Stay connected to your ‘Why?’,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Offer to support the development director, development committee, board chair, or ED in their fundraising tasks.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Andrew Schwartzberg , Director of Grants. Your grant proposal is due in a mere six hours and you are very confident that you have all your ducks in a row. All too often, nonprofits that have a staff grant writer make the assumption that they will be 100% responsible for every aspect of the grant application process.

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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. As a former nonprofit development director, I know I could have used some short useful basic information on the steps to grantseeking to get things going quickly, so I thought I’d alert you to Stephanie’s wisdom. Project Budget.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2015

Most nonprofits rely on grant funding to support their programs and services. In fact, 46 percent report that grants make up more than a quarter of their funding. Given how critical grants are for many nonprofits, having good systems in place to manage the grant-writing process from beginning to end is incredibly important.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Create a long-term partnership proposal Once your corporate partner has seen how much of an impact their support has had on your mission (and how they’ve benefited in return), they’ll be more inclined to consider a long-term partnership. About the Author Sarah Sebastian Sarah Sebastian is the Director of Corporate Communications at OneCause.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2016

They’re grant professionals, and today it’s all about showing them appreciation! Here are some of our favorite tips that are so easy to implement, you could do them today: Create and sign a proclamation among your chapter or in your community that declares March 18, 2016 International Grant Professionals Day. We want to know.

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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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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 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.

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2023

If you can demonstrate that not only are you focused on your mission, but you have also prioritized initiatives like increasing pay equity, reducing your carbon footprint, and diversifying your board of directors, that’s a message that will resonate and set you apart.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2016

This blog is the first in a three part series that will focus on the tools you need in order to build a comprehensive grants seeking program. Today’s post will focus on how to create a Grant Decision Matrix. When your organization needs funding for a project, how do you approach the grants seeking process ?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Prior to 2011, the majority of my career was spent at small and mid-size organizations, where a large part of the funding came from foundations, corporations, and government grants. Researching grants, writing proposals, and reporting on expenditures are very different from the work of major gift officers.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They’ve most likely requested a visit because they want to meet the CEO or program director or someone else in person, chat with the people you serve (if possible), and bring back positive impressions to share with others. First, remember that visitors don’t usually request on-site meetings unless they’re interested in your nonprofit.

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Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This article synthesizes this collective wisdom from grants management professionals’ reflections. This includes what they learned from changes made to improve transparency and streamline grants processes that can inform how to improve overall practices in ways that improve equitable and efficient practices well into the future.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Roberts, former NFL Coach and Founding Director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at University of Texas, shifting your mindset in this area could save your life. For example, this week, you need an hour to work on a presentation for your next board meeting and two hours to write a grant proposal.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2016

Not all grants are created equal, and some aren't even worth pursuing. One way to decide which grants to pursue is with a net grant calculation. You can then make the case to your executive director for why a particular grant is not worth chasing. Do several people read and edit every grant application?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Develop tailored proposals for each potential corporate partner, highlighting the benefits and opportunities of the partnership. Grant Writing Grant writing is a key component of fundraising. Volunteers who know how difficult it can be to write successful proposals will also feel more invested in helping you succeed!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Small to mid-sized nonprofits: rather than hiring your fifth development director in three years, consider outsourcing your creative and/or grants, freeing up your fundraiser’s time for growing relationships. Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what the average foundation portfolio size is for a full-time grant manager: Dear Charity Clairity, What is the average foundation portfolio size for a full-time grant manager? In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M And this takes time.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Validating proposed resources by asking your audience to vote on the idea that has the most (perceived) value will ensure you create something that potential donors will appreciate. Here are just a few of them: Google (Grant ads, paid ads, SEO). Of note: Google Ad Grants is a great program to get your resource in front of new people.

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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. The state of grant seeking. Answers on grant proposals if nonprofits were brutally honest with funders. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Race, Equity and Boston.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. Why is that? 2) How do M-Changa’s crowdfunding services fill that void?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2015

Grant writing is a lot like dating in college (I’m speaking from experience here). You don’t write one grant and expect it to end like a fairytale. You will learn, rework, resubmit new proposals, and eventually land the perfect one and put a ring on it. You don’t go out on one date and call it good. There are over 1.5

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Manage your grants calendar: Your VA can manage your grants calendar, including due dates and reporting deadlines.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2017

Tuan, Managing Director, Fund for Shared Insight shares details about an incredible funding opportunity for nonprofits. In 2016, 46 organizations across the 50 United States, from Hawaii to Massachusetts, received L4G grants to use that survey instrument to collect feedback from the people they serve. Note from Beth: Melinda T.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Cynthia Adams, CEO of TechSoup donor partner GrantStation , recently did an important online training webinar on how rural charities and libraries can get grants. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

individual giving, major gifts, grants, events, etc.)? grant proposals, solicitation letters, etc.)? Here is a sample statement to the board of directors: “Dear Board Members, I hope this message finds you well. Fundraising Experience and Skills Have you participated in fundraising activities before?

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

Some grant funders might require your organization to conduct a financial audit as a requirement to accept the grant money. Sometimes, multiple grantors might require audits, so be sure your grant management processes are up-to-scratch. . This will help you better align with an auditor that meets your needs. . Write an RFP.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

You can’t take your brand for granted. Fundraisers must understand they no longer just write hard copy fundraising letters and grant proposals. Clarify your brand and tie it to today’s zeitgeist. . By brand, I mean your vision, mission, and values. Together, these comprise your case for support. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Here is a partial list of what we’ve completed as part of this review: Program evaluation based on a sample of 169 OE grants closed in 2007-2009, conducted by TCC Group (2011). Assessment of 46 OE grants to networks awarded 2009-2011, conducted by Monitor Institute (2012).

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

By Paula Jones, Director of Technology, The N. Include technology needs in grant proposals. These items should be part of every one of your proposals. Include technology needs in grant proposals. These items should be part of every one of your proposals. Center for Nonprofits In my role at the N.C.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2012

During this webinar, the Foundation Center's David Holmes walked us through various resources, including GrantSpace , a free information resource focusing on finding funding and grants. During this webinar, we had the privilege of speaking with Bobbe Luce, the director of ONEplace. ONEplace at the Kalamazoo Public Library.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. Rachel: Mm-hmm.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Maybe you need to create an appeal for an email campaign, a proposal, or a new set of thank you letters and you’re at your desk just wishing that coherent sentences would magically start appearing? I have used it to help me write appeals, emails, thank you letters, and draft some 1 and 2-page proposals. Fundwriter.ai Fundwriter.ai

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