Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Add a note of gratitude for considering your grant proposal.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Proposal Green Grant Summary 81

Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs. Funders seek a return on investment With so many applicants and limited funding to go around, foundations view a grant as an investment. The narrative of your proposal should be a story with a linear plotline.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An RFP, or a request for proposals, is a process disguised as a document. While an RFP may look like a regular document with a list of things to do and brainstorm, an effective one breaks down a project (usually a big one) into parts and set out dates and milestones to get that project done. State the problem.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

According to Margit Brazda Poirier, founder and CEO of Grants4Good , you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. We are focused on [your project purpose].” #2 The post Practical Ways to Use AI For Grants appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . The NonProfit Quarterly’s editor Ruth McCambridge wrote this terrific background piece , and CANDID wrote this one sharing the experience of nonprofit CEOs who received her largesse. Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2022

Technology is an essential building block of any nonprofit organization, but finding the funding to allow you to build your tech infrastructure can be frustrating.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In Canada, there are many grants and funding opportunities open to nonprofit organizations and growing businesses. Some are specifically designed to support hiring or skills training, while others are geared toward social development programs or innovative research projects.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Updated nonprofit bylaws.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Financial Health of the Nonprofit Organization. Make sure you look at the nonprofit’s financial records and ensure that there are no red flags that could indicate this may be an unwise investment.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! What is a proposal project budget? . What do funders look for in project proposal budgets? . Others include: .

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million 100&Change competition has launched with roughly 1,000 nonprofits expected to vie for the winner take all award. Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. MacArthur’s nonprofit affiliate, Lever For Change , is managing 100&Change.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. What you’re aiming for is a clear, persuasive proposal.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit. Grants are a great funding resource— over $50 billion dollars are awarded by foundations to charitable organizations every year. They exist for all kinds of nonprofits and a huge variety of projects. How will your nonprofit make an impact?

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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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. The 990s are here. In this blog, Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D.,

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Introduction to Proposal Writing. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

We understand this as an approach that reimagines relationships among donors, nonprofits, and communities to rebalance power dynamics and decision making, prioritizing authentic connections and mutual learning. With an open call, we eliminate the need to be part of the “in” crowd to receive funding.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Funding your organization’s initiatives is an important part of sustaining your organization’s work long-term. For many nonprofit organizations, some or the majority of that funding will likely come from grants.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 19, 2019

Nonprofits face unique challenges that for-profit organizations don’t have to grapple with. First, nonprofits have to ask for money from people who don’t directly use their services. Instead of customers, nonprofits rely on donors. Managers of nonprofits often quote the costs of a campaign minus administrative costs.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. In other words, let’s look at the readiness to apply for grants and readiness to manage grant projects.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2012

It doesn’t matter if you’re a teenager, a parent, a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or a nonprofit organization: money can be difficult to come by these days. Even in times of economic prosperity, many nonprofit organizations have to fight in order to maintain a steady flow of funding. Executive summary.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Disclosure: Bloomerang is one of several software providers that helped the Fundraising Effectiveness Project collect the data analyzed in the report we discuss in this post. . You’ll also find our recommendations for how you can use your nonprofit organization’s data to fundraise more effectively. By how much?

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

When it comes to sustainability, Classy ’s core competency is our ability to empower the environmental nonprofits who use our platform to activate their online fundraising. We keep their missions in mind as we build reliable, secure, and robust fundraising tools that drive sustainable revenue to fund their missions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 7, 2012

But not just any money -- we talk about the most difficult money to raise: the unrestricted funding that is the lifeblood for a social entrepreneur. But, unrestricted funding is far harder to raise, because the donor is investing in the leadership of the organization as opposed to a specific set of deliverables.

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