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 111

Charity Village

MARCH 28, 2024

The City of Calgary launched a Call for Funding Proposals for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) program. Established nonprofits are invited to apply for funding for a term of up to four years.

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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

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 8, 2021

One of the best ways to do this is to issue a request for proposals, or RFP. Once you’ve identified that it is time for new peer-to-peer fundraising software, then it’s time to find the right software for your nonprofit. A well-developed RFP can go a long way toward the success of your P2P fundraising software selection.

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Proposal Software Fundraising Issue 279

The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 13, 2022

When proposing new initiatives, include the marketing and communications plan in the project budget. Most professionals budget for whatever technical or operational project they are proposing, e.g., a custom database application, a website redesign, etc. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Government of Canada, through the Northern Contaminants Program, launched a call for proposals for funding to support Northerners and scientists in researching and monitoring long-range contaminants and plastic pollution in the Canadian Arctic.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Another dealbreaker that kills any sponsorship deal in a jiffy is sending your sponsorship proposal right away. Many sponsorship seekers use their proposal like a resume. They talk and talk about what they achieved in the proposal.

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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

JUNE 5, 2023

Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment. The post Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy appeared first on Candid Blog.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 31, 2024

A sponsorship proposal is your key to getting a sponsor onboard and generating guaranteed revenue. Writing up a well-structured proposal goes beyond listing benefits and prices.

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Charity Village

MARCH 6, 2024

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada launched a call for proposals under the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations for projects to protect and empower Canadian consumers.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation invites Indigenous governments and organizations to submit proposals for the establishment of the National Indigenous Housing Centre. The objective of the initiative is to improve housing conditions for Indigenous people across Canada.

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Proposal Strategy Canada National 84

Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Government of Canada launched a Call for Proposals under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. The funding is available […] The post Call for proposals for the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

There are two funding streams available for organizations: Community Stories With an investment of $25,000, develop an […] The post Digital Museums Canada launches call for proposals for funding appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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Proposal Associations Software Conversation 116

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In part one of this series , we covered reading successful grant proposals. This blog post is the second in a two-part series about how to enhance your grant writing skills.

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Proposal Grant Skills Resource 88

The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 28, 2021

Part of that process entails writing a sponsorship proposal, […]. The post Conference Sponsorship Proposal Template appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective. That means you need twice, maybe thrice the funding your conference usually requires, so you’ve decided to pursue sponsorship.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.

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Proposal Grant Help Skills 66

Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced two Calls for Proposals to support organizations in Canada serving women. Two new Calls for Proposals to strengthen gender equality appeared first on CharityVillage. They are participating in the labour market in record […] The post Apply now!

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Charity Village

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants, which provide short-term support for organizations conducting gender justice work with a focus on smaller grassroots organizations to meet a range of immediate needs.

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The Sponsorship Collective

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

You engage with a prospect and get them interested enough to the point where you think they want a proposal. Yet when you send said proposal, you never hear back. The post How to Create a Sponsorship Proposal That Will Actually Get Read! You don’t know if your prospect bothered to […].

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 30, 2021

The sponsorship proposal is a key document in your sponsorship program. Detailed in the proposal are your cause, your priced assets in a menu (also known as the sponsorship package), and information about your event. Even in sports sponsorship, you need to write a proposal, but how do you do it? Here’s how to write […].

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Proposal Causes Program News 96

Charity Village

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Government of Canada launched a call for proposals for community projects to support seniors. Projects need to reflect national […] The post Call for proposals for community projects to support seniors appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Proposal Project Support Community 88

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Even the best laid plans are subject to change, but the proposal should include a general timeline of when the various parts of the program will be executed and how the program will ultimately come together.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss! These are often aligned with the funder’s strategic priorities and should also align with the criteria for evaluating a successful proposal. The post Where Can Nonprofits Find Hidden Treasure In A Request For Proposal? What are funders looking for in the RFP?

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Candid

MAY 18, 2021

Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Many funders look at your budget first, even before they read the narrative of your proposal. Good luck!

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Charity Village

MAY 17, 2023

Volunteer BC launched a call for speaker session proposals for the Volunteer BCACG Conference 2023. Subject matter experts with a session idea that would be of interest to nonprofits, charities, and volunteers are invited to submit a proposal.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JANUARY 11, 2022

If there’s one area of sponsorship that I find myself going over again and again with clients, it’s the sponsorship proposal. I don’t blame my clients in the slightest; proposals are tricky. The post How to Write Your Best Sponsorship Proposal Yet appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

The post How to Write a Proposal Narrative appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. This preparatory step ensures you create an informative document that minimizes back-and-forth queries, leading to more precise proposals. If you put in the work for the first three tips, you’ll get the best proposals possible!

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

Natural Resources Canada announced the second call for proposals under the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program, which will support up to six Energiesprong-inspired aggregated deep energy retrofit projects in communities across Canada.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2024

IBM is accepting proposals from nonprofits for its Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects for city resiliency.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Government of Canada has launched a call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The post Call for proposals for community projects to support seniors appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

MAY 5, 2023

The Danone Institute of North America, a nonprofit foundation which fosters community-based work to promote sustainable food systems, launched a request for proposals for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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