The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process – that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. Enhance the Lives of Children : Grants to nonprofits to support fundraising events for programs that will improve the lives of youth and children.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. Learn how to create compelling proposals, effectively present your schools needs, and build lasting partnerships to support your students success.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, writing grant applications can be a very time-consuming and stressful process. Even the most experienced writer may feel pressure to be chosen by grant funders out of dozens or hundreds of applications. Investing your time, effort, and resources into writing a grant proposal can be frustrating if it doesn’t pay off.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grant writing, like any fundraising, is about match-making a donor’s interest in impact with your organization’s mission and outcomes. Sheila Ryan from the New Hampshire SPCA A Checklist of Tips for Your Grant Application Process Start early with your grant applications. Good luck with your applications!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If the foundation’s top grant is $5,000 and you ask for $25,000, you’re waving a huge red flag. * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program? The budget section of the proposal can be a huge plus or minus.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

If your organization relies partially or heavily on grant funding to stay in business, reevaluate your grant writing and management approach to ensure more of your proposals are accepted. Customize your proposals to each funder. Gather stakeholder feedback before submitting applications. Scaling up a recurring fundraising event.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

On the third Thursday of October each year, the entire rainbow community unites to celebrate, fundraise, and champion the incredible work being done by 120+ LGBTQIA+ non-profits nationwide. All participating initiatives receive their own fundraising profile on the GiveOUT Day platform. Maximum grant value is $10,000. Find out more.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Churches that demonstrate a strong community service component in their grant proposals can find success in these funding avenues. These programs frequently target community development, education, and health-related projects.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Here are the top 5 CRM tech trends Leggett says enterprise fundraising organizations should pay close attention to in the coming year. These applications flow data from (and sometimes to) both external and internal sources.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 10, 2024

The article ‘How funders can avoid complexity in grant applications’ first appeared in F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy). And a crucial part of securing that funding is in the effectiveness and accessibility of the grant application process itself. How have you – F&P readers – found this process?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. Language is the root of communication and cultural identity.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

This is a shame, because they might be interested in your program if they ever got the chance to hear about your work and review your proposal. Just as you shouldnt use AI to write your grant applications , you shouldnt use Google or AI to search for opportunities. AI promises that it can do in-depth foundation research.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The database currently boasted over 9,400 grants currently accepting applications, easy-to-read access to 3,515,253 IRS 990 reports of 325,123 funders, 641,345 grant recipients, and 9,873,291 funded grants, all totaling $925 billion. Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

Other nonprofits do have a dedicated grant writer, grant consultant or grant writing team to handle this aspect of fundraising. We understand what it takes to create successful grant proposals that increase revenue for your organization. We have seen many nonprofits load their applications up with this kind of technical language.

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GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. This feature provides essential insights, such as past recipients and grant distribution patterns, making it an invaluable asset when preparing strong grant proposals to power up your nonprofit.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Crafting a compelling proposal demands thorough research, meticulous writing, and often, coordination with various team members. Misunderstanding these requirements can lead to disqualified proposals.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Researching Local Grant Opportunities Research forms the foundation of successful grant applications. Grant Application Process The grant application process generally involves several key steps. Prepare Required Documents Gather all necessary documents, including financial statements, project proposals, and letters of support.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While its true that a well-written grant application with a robust project plan that meets funder criteria is a huge part of the grant application process, a positive relationship with funders is critical to long-term grants success. Have your expected outcomes deviated from what you outlined in the application?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. Nonprofit Support Centers Local organizations that provide resources and support for fundraising efforts. Applying for Grants Submitting a grant application can be complex.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Stakeholder Relations & Fundraising Board members connect with donors, funders, employees, and the communitybuilding relationships that drive support and advance the mission. Many nonprofit governing boards look within their organization to find a competent grant writer to draft their proposals.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Build Relationships with Corporate Decision-Makers Corporate grants often stem from strong relationships rather than cold applications. Establishing a rapport before submitting a grant proposal increases your chances of securing funding. Looking for more grant writing insights?

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Detailed Proposals : Applications for capital grants often require detailed plans, cost estimates, and timelines. Tailor Your Proposals When applying for grants, tailor your proposals to match the specific requirements and expectations of each grant type. Examples of Capital Grants A grant to build a new community center.

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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%). Tailor asks: Fundraising begins with building strong relationships.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant applications, increase their chances of success, and ultimately, make a greater impact in their communities.

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Fundraising HayDay

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In grant trainings, we often talk about the many mistakes grant professionals make that cause grant applications to be denied – from missing deadlines to forgetting necessary attachments. Join us as we review the top 5 reasons your grant proposals are denied. Lessons learned will help future applications.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership.

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Strategic Grants

MAY 12, 2024

Proposal development Writing compelling grant applications and funder proposals is another essential for securing funding from Trusts and Foundations. Each proposal should clearly articulate the impact the funding will have. Grant management Once funding is secured, effective grant management is essential.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A Request for Proposal or RFP is a preliminary step in the grant application process. Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction. One of the most common reasons applications are rejected is due to a lack of alignment with a funder’s current priorities.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Everyone does not easily get a guarantee that funders will finance their projects after submitting their grant proposals. Many grant applications are rejected because they do not align with the funder’s goals.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Everyone does not easily get a guarantee that funders will finance their projects after submitting their grant proposals. Many grant applications are rejected because they do not align with the funder’s goals.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? Fundraising & Grants Is it a pleasure to support your nonprofit or a hassle? Nonprofit leaders share their most successful nonprofit fundraising strategies.

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