Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

You got the grant! The entire grants process—from writing the application to receiving the award—can take anywhere from six months to several years. Now it’s time to do what you promised and manage the grant effectively. In this post, we’ll cover what you need to do after you’ve gotten the grant, from thanking the right people to building a long-lasting relationship with grantors. Tell your board members, staff, and supporters about the grant. Congratulations!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the episode, Holly spoke with Blackbaud’s VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy Rachel Hutchisson about the past year, the growth in need for employee relief funds, and the extensive research E4E Relief has conducted to further the industry.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2019

In my last post on getting started with grants , we covered the basics of grants and how to determine if your organization was ready to apply for grants. Today, we’ll talk about how to find grants, and how to determine whether the grants you do find are a good fit for your organization. The good news is that, no matter where you are, there are a lot of potential grants. billion in grants annually. Remember, grant applications are a two-way street.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

That means there are a lot of grants out there, if you know where to look. And not as many organizations are applying for grants as you might think, which means if you’ve found a grant for which you are a good fit, and you can convincingly show that you’ll steward the funds effectively, and you take the time to apply and write a strong application, you have a pretty good shot of getting the grant. Step 2: Finding the right grant opportunities.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

You’ve determined your organization is grants-ready , searched high and low to find the best grant , and written an application that would make your English teacher proud. When I served on a committee that reviewed grants, I learned a lot of things I wish I’d known as an applicant. Even if it looks legitimate, grantors don’t know that the funds they give you will be put to good use, or that you’ll be easy to work with after you receive the grant.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In the last post, we discussed how to find the perfect grant for your organization. This week, we’ll dive into how to write an effective application that will get you the grant. Since you’ve already done your research and determined that your organization is grants-ready , you should be confident you’re a good candidate for this grant. Let’s pretend we’re grantors evaluating a grant application.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

In graduate school, they called me the queen of grants due to my ability to track down grants and help other people with their applications. In six years, I received over $160,000 in federal, state, and university grants to support my research, present and network at conferences, and conduct field work—all on a relatively niche topic (contemporary French literature, film, and graphic novels). Are you ready to be the king or queen of grants at your organization?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

There are some nonprofits who won’t apply for additional grant funding because they can barely manage the ones they have. One more grant would be the proverbial “straw that breaks the camel’s back”. Nonprofits that lose funding do so because the accounting department spends too much time trying to manage the grant restrictions and reporting requirements. But to really lead the charge, accounting needs to partner directly with grant writers.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2016

When it comes to getting—and managing—grants, common pitfalls can be avoided with the proper tools and policies in place. With all the budgeting, tracking, and reporting that can go into the process, managing grants can seem like a full-time job. Use these 6 time saving tips to help you manage your grants and avoid common pitfalls: 1. Grant management should begin long before the writing begins. Connect the grant writer with the finance pro.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 22, 2018

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. But, typically, most granting organizations won’t do startup work. Sure, grants for new organizations are out there— I’ve talked before about how we got one here at Nonprofit Hub. Fund it yourself. Featured Grant Writing Starting a Nonprofit

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2016

Donor-advised funds are a hot topic. According to a study released this fall by the National Philanthropic Trust , the assets held in these charitable funds increased almost 24% last year to a whopping $70.7 Further, contributions coming out of these same funds grew by 27%. ” She was joined by a well-curated group of experts representing the different constituencies involved, including a community foundation, an academic researcher and a fund-holder.

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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. Grants can be good , they can be bad and they can be everything in-between. Granting organizations are plentiful, and many of them distribute generous amounts of money year-round.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 5, 2017

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. But, typically, most granting organizations won’t do startup work. Sure, grants for new organizations are out there— I’ve talked before about how we got one here at Nonprofit Hub. Fund it yourself. Featured Grant Writing Starting a Nonprofit

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. The Lavelle Fund exemplifies the tremendous social return that bold philanthropy can create. Embracing measured risk, The Fund has been willing to make early bets on Benetech, and has repeatedly chosen to invest in our prototype projects. It funds primarily organizations that serve the New York City metropolitan area or New York State.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 11, 2015

Nonprofits are turning more and more toward grants as a source of funding for their causes, and that’s not a bad idea—if and only if you can devote the necessary time and energy into it. You’ll apply for the wrong type of grant or screw up the formatting or forget to include a necessary component. But I’m not going to be there pumping you up as you try to write your first grant proposal. (I Check out the following grant proposals and read them at your leisure.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This post is part 2 of our New Age of Grant Management series. If you haven’t already, make sure to go back and read part one, Welcome to the New Age of Accountability in Grant Management. Whether you are starting a nonprofit organization or expanding your mission, grant funding can make a huge difference in the number of people you are able to serve and the depth of the challenges you can tackle for your cause. Three Key Changes in Grant Administration.

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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. To help you better evaluate submissions so that you are set up for success, here are nine items you should look for in any grant proposal: Organization Background & Experience: Has this organization run similar programs in the past—similar budgets, focus area, geography?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The grant world has changed. The new federal regulations add layers of additional accountability and complexity for grant recipients. This monumental shift of responsibility onto grant recipients could be one of the most pivotal changes in grant management in decades. Let’s take a look at what is arguably one of the most pivotal shifts in grant management in decades. This change in focus is not limited to the world of federal grants.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2018

The decision to establish (or restructure) a grant office is one that requires human and capital resources as well as diligence in execution. So, it’s crucial to the ongoing success of your grant office that there’s clarity within the organization around: . Why you need a grant office. What responsibilities your grant office should have. How your grant office should be structured. Where the grant office should live within your organization.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 16, 2015

Dear Grant Professionals, We salute you. While we’ve always saluted you, this is the official week we’re calling you out for being amazing (with the help of the Grant Professionals Association ). Grant professionals come in all shapes and sizes—administrators, consultants, managers, grant-makers and writers. Without grants, many organizations probably wouldn’t have the funds to succeed. Grants can be a huge sense of relief for many organizations.

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AFP Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Online philanthropy course eases access to grant funds | The News Desk : Rozek wanted to begin the course to distribute the foundation’s funds to as many localities as possible. After learning about online courses offered by colleges such as Stanford and Harvard he wanted to include the philanthropy courses already provided at universities by the foundation in the online-learning movement.

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John Haydon

APRIL 9, 2017

Every nonprofit grant proposal is both a funding opportunity and a chance to share your vision and connect with a new audience. To write a great grant proposal sure to impress those all important Program Officers, ask yourself these […]. The post Get Your Nonprofit Grant Funded By Asking These 5 Questions appeared first on John Haydon.

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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. Identify projects based on your organization’s goals and objectives that align with the funding priorities of local grantmakers. Identify suitable funding prospects: Having a board member that sits on XYZ Foundation doesn’t ensure funding success.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Health Clinics, are further challenged as they manage federal funding and other financial support. Anyone responsible for grant management will agree that it can be exhausting to maintain, and takes much-needed time away from other obligations. Top Ten Reasons to Streamline Your Grant Cycle with Automated Processes. What does this mean when applied to the grant cycle?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 19, 2019

Here are five proven ways you can get your donors to increase funding for your nonprofit. Donors and board members are your partners, and, in most cases, your organization needs long-term relationships with consistent funding over the years. Workshops in funding teach that including overhead costs in your funding proposal increases its chances of success. Make donors aware of all costs pertaining to the campaign’s objectives before asking for funding.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 12, 2014

KPBJ.COM | Local nonprofits'' grant applications posted online for public viewing andfunding | Business Daily | The KPBJ | KITSAP PENINSULA BUSINESS JOURNAL : Local nonprofits'' grant applications posted online for public viewing and funding March 12, 2014 @ 12:05am Kitsap Community Foundation has posted online summaries of grant applications from 71 local nonprofit organizations and invites the public to view and possilby help fund the applications.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the funding landscape in various ways. In today’s episode, Lauren Steiner, president and founder of Grants Plus, talks with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about the current trends she is seeing in grantmaking. Listen in to hear what Lauren has to say about COVID-related funding resources, changes to funding practices and requirements, and how nonprofits should approach conversations with funders.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 13, 2019

It’s no secret that nonprofits struggle to find funding more than businesses and corporations do. You want to make sure you have enough emergency funding on deck to keep your organization running and your employees happy. Here are some places you can find emergency funding if all else fails. Emergency grants. There are plenty of organizations that provide last-minute grants. Featured Fundraising Grant Writing

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become one of the hottest tools in philanthropy over the last few years. While the funds have been around for decades, the 1990s ushered in an increasing interest in DAFs as financial planning and planned giving tools. What makes a donor-advised fund so attractive? The Donor: Establish a DAF with a public charity, like a community foundation, or a charitable fund (Fidelity Charitable or the National Philanthropic Trust, for example).

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. In the past, we would receive quarterly fund statements and an occasional letter or email about an event. Foundations community foundations digital transformation Donor Advised Funds

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 8, 2016

In the nonprofit world, the beneficiaries of nonprofit services usually provide little, if any, of the revenue to fund the services they receive. 5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Funding: 1. Your mission needs funding to be sustainable and successful. Negotiate While Nurture Your Funding Relationships. Therefore, it’s important to talk about your passion for the work that their funding makes possible. What if the funding isn’t federal?

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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 ? Do you begin planning before the need for funding arises? The matrix can be applied to requests for proposals and grant application guidelines.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 26, 2017

Getting that perfect grant can be a make or break situation for a startup nonprofit. When Nonprofit Hub was at its beginning, we were lucky enough to receive a grant that helped us get our feet on solid ground. There are several ways to achieve the same sort of deal and it all stems from creating a relationship with the granting organization you’re working with, once you find the grant you want to apply for. . Apply for the right grants.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 6, 2016

This blog is the third 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 build a grant strategy and apply it to your grants calendar. Grants are hard work. Before you can even start applying for or receiving funds, however, you must first build a solid grant strategy. Summary of a Grant Strategy. Apply Your Grant Strategy to Your Grant Calendar.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

For organizations that received government funds through grants or contracts, these government agencies require detailed and highly specific reporting and accountability structures to ensure the monies were used appropriately and to avoid fraud, waste and abuse. Meeting the requirements can generate significant challenges and increased administrative burdens , but is essential for future grant consideration. Download our new FREE eBook on Grant Management!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2017

Finding grants for your nonprofit organization is a lot like shopping for a pair of jeans. Plenty of resources exist to find that perfect grant for your organization that has the style, flexibility and price tag you need – or maybe that’s the jeans. But here are a few resources to get you on your way to finding the necessary funding for your organization. Square one on your mission to finding grants for your nonprofit starts here. Featured Grant Writing

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2015

The guy in the goofy question mark suit who regularly shows up on late night TV proclaiming that anyone can get *free* government grant money by following his program? And yet, when it comes to winning foundation grants, many otherwise intelligent people believe that there are *secret* writing tactics to writing funded grant proposals, when, in reality, the truth about winning foundation support for your mission is simple. Featured Fundraising Grant Writing

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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. You’ve got to know where to find grants for your nonprofit organization , but you also need to know the best tips and tricks to write a stellar grant proposal.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2016

This blog is the second in a three part series that will focus on the tools you need in order to build a comprehensive grants seeking program. Today’s topic will outline a 6 step process to grants research. You need to fund a project. Developing a set of project descriptions to guide your funding research can help with this process. Once you have completed a project worksheet you need to run it through the six step grants research process.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 12, 2011

They’ve just launched the Occupy Wall Street Empowers Grant! The first grant was awarded to Occupy Philly already! Grants will waive setup and monthly fees for one year. Groups not selected for an Empowers Grant are eligible for a $500 award towards Salsa. Get the full details and apply for your grant today! community issues activism funding occupywallstreet organizing ows

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I work with many grant funded nonprofits and often come across concerns and pitfalls in many of them that could have been avoided with the proper tools and policies in place. I typically find that these organizations have to prepare different reports for each grant-giving body, and for those receiving funding from multiple entities, tracking and reporting on grants becomes a full-time job. Effectively Track Grant Activity. Manage Budgets for the Grant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

By Grant Hensel , CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone – an agency that specializes in Google Grant management for nonprofits. What is the Google Grant? The Google Ad Grant is one of the most powerful, yet under-appreciated tools in nearly every nonprofit’s marketing toolbox. In short, the Google Grant provides nonprofits with $10,000 each and every month to spend on ads in Google Search. Example Use Cases: Google Grant Case Studies. Google Grant Eligibility.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2014

Grants are an excellent and often heavily relied upon funding source for nonprofit organizations. Awarded grants tend to fall into two unique categories: direct award grants and reimbursable grants. Direct award grants are often an organization’s preference and once awarded provide an organization with either the full grant amount up front, over a defined schedule, or based upon defined milestones. This is a guest post from Carey Carleson.

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