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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

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While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Learn the language and history.

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How to Write an Effective Grant Proposal

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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. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

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Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Like other nonprofits, their revenue streams look different from for-profit businesses and they also require specific accounting software features. The grant conditions may also have a specific timeline for when funds can be used.

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Crypto fundraising: diversifying donations for GivingTuesday

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The nonprofit sector’s recognition and adoption of diverse revenue streams, including cryptocurrency, has increased significantly over the last year, but many still feel hesitant when it comes to crypto fundraising. In addition to attracting a younger donor base, crypto fundraising can help nonprofits to increase their average grant size.

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Answer these 6 questions to frame your fundraising plan structure

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Follow my 1-10-100 Rule to ensure a healthy mix of revenue streams: 1 special event: That’s right. 10 grants: Go get all the grant money you can. You won’t get every grant you apply for, but applying, building relationships, and understanding the grant landscape in your field and your community will keep the grant money flowing.

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10 Keys to Help You Declare Your Independence From Mediocre Fundraising

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The language you use in your newsletter and thank-you letters will change, and donors will start to feel more valued and appreciated. If that one grant or event decreases or goes away, you’ll be dead in the water and forced to cut programs. Create diversified revenue streams that come from multiple sources. People will feel it.

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Optimizing Your Software: 4 Tips for Growing Nonprofits

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Grant Management Software. Investing in an all-in one, fully connected system is your best bet to ensure you have all of the tools you need and that they all speak the same language. Grant Management Software. Researching, managing, and applying for grants is an intensive undertaking requiring both time and work.