Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. The reality is that while grants are valuable, they aren’t guaranteed.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Generative AI technologies have made it possible for users to transform raw information—quickly and easily—into a presentable and readable form. Although there is concern about how generative AI affects the integrity of written work and images, there is also hope that responsible adoption can boost the social sector’s impact.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 5, 2024

It seems like new AI platforms and enhanced AI technology are popping up every day. But, is AI really going to take over the writing world? Will it replace grant writers? Alex, the founder of Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, has been a grant writer for more than a decade and has seen a lot of trends come and go.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

AI writing is the wave of the future. Surely it can write grants…right? Lately, it seems I can hardly open a newsletter, attend a training, or look at a conference schedule without seeing the word AI popping up everywhere. Read this article to see more Millionaire Grant Lady wins from last year. Can you train AI?

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Moreover, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) now introduces extra layers of difficulty to such collaborations — along with some exciting opportunities.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting by David Holmes and Kristin Hanlin, Candid. Theres no doubt that the impact of generative AI was top of mind for many across all sectors, but for nonprofit fundraisers, that is the question.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

At GrantWatch , we’re here to support your journey with small business tools and tips , including a curated list of entrepreneur and startup grants. With over 200 grants in our Entrepreneurs and Startups category, youll find valuable funding opportunities to help turn your vision into reality. Funding for Early-Stage Companies!

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 26, 2024

Blackbaud announced new capabilities within Blackbaud Grantmaking, including a new applicant-centric portal and an AI-powered form builder.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Pacific ACRL and the Elsevier Foundation are providing a pilot community of practice program, entitled Bridging the Gap: An AI Community of Practice. A train-the-trainer model will enable early-career librarians to extend AI knowledge and skills within their institutions and communities.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 6, 2025

If your application completion rate is low, you might jump to creating another webinar and flyer to walk people through the process, when it might be that your application is too long and requires bespoke data. Technological solutions come later. If you start with the solution, you might be addressing a symptom. Innovation is exciting.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 30, 2023

As we prepare for the second half of 2023, it’s vital to take a moment and consider the exciting developments on the horizon in the realm of ChatGPT and generative AI, and more specifically, how these advancements could influence the landscape of grant writing.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and changing the way many of us engage in our day-to-day work. Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Yet, 77% of nonprofits believe they would benefit from using more AI, including in mission-related work.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. As these technologies mature, so do their applications.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 24, 2025

Kindsight launched Grant Writer, a new AI-powered feature designed to help nonprofits draft grant applications in minutes.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job?  Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media by learning from and combining pieces of existing data. How can generative AI help grantwriters?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

New this year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to announce the Pathfinder – Generative AI Award. Part of the IMAGINE Grant program, funding will be provided to nonprofits pursuing scaled, repeatable solutions that directly accelerate mission through the purposefully application of Generative AI.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 10, 2024

Foundations that provide grant dollars also have a tough job. They have to sift through many very worthy applicants to determine who should receive grant funding. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding. In a grant proposal, don’t the details of my program matter?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2025

Google opened applications for its accelerator program, which supports organizations creating generative AI-based social impact solutions.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 25, 2025

To expand their grant seeking, organizations often ask for more funding prospects but more doesnt always mean better. Applying to every possible grant opportunity, even ones that arent a good fit, wastes time and money and risks alienating funders. How many grants did they fund per year? She holds a Ph.D.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

The Imperative: Listen and Learn As grant professionals, we’re inundated by articles, webinars, and marketing messages about AI’s role in prospect research and analysis, proposal and report writing, and more. As a busy fundraiser, I kept putting off learning about AI. Thus, I began a journey to experience AI firsthand.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Workforce Grants are important for our future. AI and automation are expected to cause massive disruptions in many professions. According to Forbes , 25% of all jobs are expected to be negatively impacted by AI in the next 5 years. This is where workforce grants come in. However, the typical tradesperson is getting older.

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Instrumentl

APRIL 2, 2025

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming grant writing by assisting in proposal development, streamlining processes, and uncovering unexpected applications beyond traditional writing and editing. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your grant-seeking efforts.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

A grant management system is no place for your garbage. Know the regulations that apply to your industry and identify the data that might be applicable to those regulations. For example, have your grant application automatically pull data into your CRM instead of having to manually enter or update contact records each grant cycle.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%).

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Since both programs offer students a viable learning experience, GrantWatch would like to share STEM and STEAM grants with our readers. This includes technology like AI and robotics. Types of Grants There are STEM and STEAM grants available from the federal government, local governments and also private foundations.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

This year’s bbcon has more sessions for grantmaking organizations than ever before, featuring ways to improve your application process, strengthen your data management, and preparing your organization for the future. Want a better look at the new applicant experience? Here is what you can expect from the 2024 bbcon grantmaking lineup.

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Grants4Good

AUGUST 25, 2023

What is the BEST way to embrace the incoming 100-foot wave called AI (or artificial intelligence)? I guarantee you’ll find something useful in the new AI technologies emerging such as ChatGPT, boodleAI, Grantable, and others. If you need a primer on AI, check out my blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it? ]

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. Other public information.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

FreeWill acquired Grant Assistant, an AI-based platform that aims to streamline the grant application process.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 1, 2024

Managing multiple grant applications simultaneously can be a daunting task, whether you’re working for a single client or juggling the needs of multiple clients. Below, we’ll explore practical steps to streamline your grant application process and ensure you meet all deadlines without compromising on quality.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such tool that’s making waves in grant writing. From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process. However, while AI offers numerous benefits, it also comes with its own set of challenges.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. MicroEdge was established back in 1985 and released their Grants Management Software “GIFTS Online” in 2009. It’s a win win!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

International grants can offer a strong financial foundation for projects that have a global impact. GrantWatch has established a specific category for International grants , with over 400 grants currently listed in this category in our database! It includes a diverse array of grants, in-kind donations, competitions, and awards.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle has opened and you have three award categories to choose from. And new this year, if you’re looking to leverage generative AI, submit a proposal for the Pathfinder – Generative AI Award, inclusive of up to $200,000.

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Instrumentl

MARCH 18, 2024

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring Krista Kurlinkus and Margit Brazda Poirier as they delve into the world of AI and its profound impact on grantseeking. Most importantly, engage with our experts and audience as we address your burning questions about AI.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Finding grant opportunities to apply to is of central importance to most non-profit organizations. While a grant database is ideal for conducting prospect research, many non-profits lack access to a subscription database and instead rely on free sources such as Google and other search engines. Use Google’s Advanced Search function.

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