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. Once you plan your project, it will be easier to evaluate specific funding sources (our next step!)

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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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Proposal Grant Template Guide 52

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.

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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. Discuss the project with your board. Review their proposals.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

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. As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There is a saying among fundraising professionals that proposal writing is both an art and a science. The art aspect refers to how well an inspired writer describes a project and the grant-seeking organization. Grant seekers must find ways for their proposals to stand out among the rest.

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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.” Before committing to a collaborative venture, you evaluate each potential partner to ensure alignment with your organization’s mission, values, and goals. Any testimonials?

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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. Letting grantees lead: What we’re learning from the BUILD evaluation. The state of grant seeking. Answers on grant proposals if nonprofits were brutally honest with funders.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

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. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. Miscellaneous.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

The Trust Based Philanthropy Project is a five-year funder initiative that addresses inherent power imbalances between foundations and nonprofits. Multi-year, unrestricted funding gives grantees the flexibility to assess and determine where grant dollars are most needed, and allows for innovation, emergent action, and sustainability.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Then, proceed to share the project outline and description through multiple channels: Nonprofit consultant directories – Using a nonprofit consultant directory is the best thing you can do to get a big pool of qualified candidates. Get ready to use the evaluation matrix you created. Number of candidates you will screen.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit consultants have a wide range of specialties, including consulting services for marketing, grants management, capital campaign planning, and more. While there are many technology consultants available, take the time to evaluate what they specialize in and the services they provide. Discuss the project with your board.

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

It’s important for every nonprofit to have multiple revenue streams to build a healthy, sustainable organization, and a common source of funding for nonprofits is through grants. Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. What is a grant? Government.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Wish you knew more about applying for grant funding? Our new grant series, Successful Grants in One Hour a Week , will provide you with small steps that cover the entire grant process. Weekly blog posts will outline your steps for the week so you'll be prepared to apply for a basic grant before the end of the year.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2013

I once ran my own grant writing business. Master this and you, too, can be a grant writing phenom. Seek support for a “fundable” project: Grants are usually awarded to projects, not to unrestricted annual support. Funders will want to measure the project’s success, not that of the organization.

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Candid

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether for expanding programs, launching new initiatives, or sustaining current projects, securing institutional funding is crucial to your organization’s ability to deliver on your mission. Institutional funders are typically organizations with large budgets and long grant cycles, such as government agencies, corporations, and foundations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Google.Org is giving away $25 million to humanitarian projects that use Google’s machine learning technology. There are a number of nonprofits already implementing AI projects which are helping them to achieve their organization’s goals. Can you give us some examples that are already being implemented by nonprofits? aichallenge.

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Google Challenge Interview Impact 84

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Organizations that rely on donations and grants for funding are being forced to look at their revenue portfolios and determine whether their revenue streams will be sustainable in the foreseeable future. It is best to take the time to plan and evaluate issues before making a debut in the marketplace. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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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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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

With that growth comes competition for funds and projects: as a public benefit corporation in the current economy, proving your impact is crucial for survival. ClickTime’s timesheet software allows employees to track the amount of time they spend on projects, grants, or tasks. Conclusion. Image 1: Foundation Center.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2015

Maybe you’ve experienced this scenario before: A well-intentioned member of your organization hears about an ‘amazing grant’ that could fund a new project. In a torrent of excitement, the staff member charges off at the chance to enhance their grant revenue. Does this grant & project fit within the long term strategic plan?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

There are a few core attributes of communities that I think contribute to the ability to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and effectively make change in a very different way than organizations, including: Communities are flexible. Instead of grant deliverables or profit, passion and impact are the bottom line motivators for change.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Fundraising & Grants. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Fundraising & Grants / #CPI2019 / @NorCalGrant. Jan 16 - 19.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

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.

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Grant Build Video Strategy 114

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Two Signs Your Mission Statement Needs to Be Updated Experts recommend re-evaluating your mission statement every three years. They could be helpful in finding new ways to talk about your mission in your fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and more. Think about what would best speak to your audience.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 9, 2016

“When are you going to write me a grant to pay for my raise?” Where’s my million-dollar grant?” A mega-grant from a mega-foundation always seems like the answer to your prayers, right? I worked in programming and communications for a fairly large grant-making foundation. the program staffer asks. We should apply!”

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this resource, we’ll guide you through how to holistically evaluate ROI, including direct and indirect costs and savings, how long it will take to get a return, and tying it all back to the goals of your team to make a powerful case for change. Reduction of time spent on grant reports. Increase in single donations.

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Project Tech Guide Phase 98

Achieve

AUGUST 10, 2014

The research, evaluation, and data needed to satisfy funders about these issues can easily overwhelm an underfunded nonprofit. Employment, volunteering, and revenue stats (may help with grant proposals and advocacy). Outcome Indicators Project and PerformWell. National Center for Charitable Statistics. Urban Institute.

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Research Analysis Stats Sound 40

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

How do you evaluate your programs and services? For example , if you are an organization working on public education policy changes, you probably recognize teachers as a core demographic to your work – both in supporting the changes you propose as well as helping identify the changes that can and should be made. You have one.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 114

Care2

MAY 18, 2011

How do you evaluate your programs and services? For example , if you are an organization working on public education policy changes, you probably recognize teachers as a core demographic to your work - both in supporting the changes you propose as well as helping identify the changes that can and should be made. Revisit your Story.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 73

BoardAssist

JANUARY 27, 2015

Use language from fundraising solicitations, grant proposals, or the annual report. If you give grants or scholarships to individuals or organizations outside the US, make sure to list and describe each one. List each consultant and their fee to facilitate this evaluation. If not, you may have to pay a penalty.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

The client is quite knowledgeable about their organization, mission, and goals for a project, but often not knowledgeable about technology. The role I play most often currently is providing a clear and understandable avenue between the client and a technology vendor (such as web or database development shop). at 6:06 am Michelle, I love this!

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

We’ll go over how to evaluate your organization’s own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to employee engagement strategies later on. Then, open the floor for your creative workers to submit proposals for a great prize, such as extra paid time off or a gift card. Tech stack. Why is employee engagement important?

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2013

Revenue Generation Manage and execute NTEN’s fundraising efforts, including philanthropic and corporate foundation grants, NTC sponsorship and exhibitor sales, and membership development. Provide energetic leadership and strategic direction to NTEN staff and consultants to develop and deliver ambitious and high-impact programs.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

In my last blog I talked a bit about transparency and how it will apply to organizations seeking grant awards in 2017. Evaluate your conflict resolution process. GapJumpers is a new type of job board that allows employers to recruit applicants by posting projects for them to complete before meeting them. Register now.

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