ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2012

While most nonprofits find funding from a variety of sources, one of the staples of charitable support comes in the form of grants. Consequently, nonprofit professionals should be well versed in crafting and compiling well-written grant proposals. Proposed strategy for meeting those goals. Executive summary.

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Proposal Grant Money Summary 87

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders.

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Arts Culture Grant Fund 105

VQ Strategies

MAY 17, 2023

As a volunteer, I serve on the leadership team for the National Alliance for Volunteer Engagement, and we have partnered with the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement to sponsor the recently released research on the state of engagement and to develop the resources contained in this new conversation guide.

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Volunteer Grant Proposal Conversation 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Grant Homeless Proposal Foundation 53

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. National Forest Foundation.

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Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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Grant Interview Los Angeles Texas 52

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

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

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems.

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Storytelling Grant Missouri West Virginia 63

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Threaded conversations, document management, and simple UI, make it easy for teams to collaborate on a grant proposal, communicate constituent needs, and even organize a lunch meet up. #5 Offering a nonprofits discount program that makes the platform free or highly-affordable, Slack is the go-to internal communications platform.

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Product Software Effective Calendar 317

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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National Service Americorp Intergenerational 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2017

Are you interested in partnering with national funders supporting pioneering work in bringing the rich idea of customer satisfaction to the social sector? 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.

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National Survey Hawaii Tools 51

Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2021

What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets? By National Council of Nonprofits, March 15, 2021 . What we know about the nonprofits that received grants from MacKenzie Scott. By Chelsea Newhouse, February 16, 2021 . By Tracy Kaufman, May 18, 2021 . Five ways to promote ethics in your organization. By Scott E.

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Headline Proposal Grant Trend 72

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time, but the use of recent technologies— like ChatGPT— is new and still being explored.

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Trend Demographics Philanthropy Generation 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. There is no required distributions as of yet, although there is proposed legislation to change that. . With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge.

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Fund Help Tips Pledge 139

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.” Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours. In what zip codes do they live? Any testimonials?

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 71

Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

Read on for our breakdown of the most important findings from the Giving USA 2023 Annual Report and our proposed solutions to the decline in household giving. Then, focus on attracting donations in the form of grants from foundations, bequests, and corporate donations. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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Giving Report Grant Gift 97

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

Gallucci and Roy jointly announced a partnership of philanthropic organizations investing more than $15 million in grants to 23 projects as well as an additional $13 million available in the coming year for innovative projects that will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education.

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Education Philanthropy Africa Foundation 164

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Staffing The National Council of Nonprofits reports that “nonprofits around the country are reporting significant challenges retaining staff and filling vacancies. Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals.

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Trend Storytelling Paypal Mail 59

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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Grant Management Proposal Time 91

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. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. Jan 16 - 19.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Both of these national, multicultural membership organizations—and there are others, regionally—include extensive job listings in their newsletters and on their websites. Researching grants, writing proposals, and reporting on expenditures are very different from the work of major gift officers.

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Develop Pennsylvania Mentoring Newsletter 121

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.

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Grant Management Tips Proposal 20

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. Finally, a smaller local funder may have a simpler submission process than that of a national profile one.

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Grant Proposal Articulate Foundation 34

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

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. National LGBTQ Task Force / Washington, DC / 475. Jan 17 - 19.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

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. Once you have completed a project worksheet you need to run it through the six step grants research process.

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Grant Strategy Script Proposal 20

sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

While the approach isn’t necessarily new, it was catapulted into the national spotlight early last year, when the onset of a global pandemic pushed many in philanthropy to recognize the importance of trusting the leadership of nonprofits and communities.

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Adopt Philanthropy Tips Script 74

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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America Fund Resource Library 56

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

That’s okay—mine the ideas your organization already has, like old grant proposals, newsletter content, informational handouts, and other similar sources for inspiration. Tell the self-editor in your head to be quiet for a bit and just write. If that feels like too much, just start jotting down some ideas you have. Mind blank of ideas?

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Practice Tips Storytelling Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Let’s say you saved even an hour’s worth of paperwork per grant. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results.

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Culture Public Learning Reflection 91

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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Grant Build Video Strategy 114

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

In fact, over the past five years, MMT distributed an average $28 million per year in grants and program-related investment loans, surpassing $500 million with its most recent awards. Stamm noted that the million dollar idea challenge supplements MMT’s existing grant programs and initiatives, rather than supplanting any ongoing funding.

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Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2012

Before you abandon grants and direct all your fundraising efforts toward social media, earned income, and the like, learn how to refine your grantseeking skills to match the current priorities and needs of foundations and corporations. Join Linda Lysakowski , Susan Schaefer , and GiftWorks on Thursday, July 12 at 1 p.m.

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Foundation Free Mexico Egypt 50

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The recent 2014 national election saw record low voter turnout — the worst in 72 years. They'll be providing $3 million in grants to individuals and organizations working on civic participation. Facilitate these activities at either the local, state, or national level. The Kickoff Event: Getting the Scoop.

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Ideas San Francisco Proposal Application 36

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. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Marina Sandoval Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse. Old Clearinghouses rapidly became out of date, especially after the initial grant expired. Old Clearinghouses rapidly became out of date, especially after the initial grant expired.

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Accessibility Award Proposal Phase 100

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

If [Company Name] is excited by this proposal, please reach out to us at [contact information]. Make your proposal using a template like the one below that clearly shows your potential sponsor why this partnership is right for their business: Date. Consider proposing a sponsorship in which a partner provides the items for the event.

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