Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. Candid offers many resources to support organizations in searching for funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and standing out among applicants. Consequently, it’s difficult (though not impossible) for a brand-new organization to get a grant.

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Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 105

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding. It provides the essential infrastructure, capabilities, and processes needed to become [and stay] grant-ready.

Grant Readiness 59

Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 59

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. In its annual survey of foundation giving trends, Candid finds 57% of grantmakers didnt know whether theyd received applications created with generative AI, only 10% accepted or planned to accept them, and 67% were undecided.

AI 52

AI Fundraising Burnout Demographics 52

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When applying for grants, demonstrating a clear, measurable impact and a strong Return on Investment (ROI) can make all the difference. While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application.

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Proposal Grant Grants Metrics 52

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. Others ask very few questions and don’t require much in the way of hard metrics. This is something that many grant writers, particularly those who are newer to the field struggle with. Some have strict requirements and lengthy lists of questions. Let’s get started. What is a goal?

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Goals Proposal Grant Grants 130

Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

I’ve heard from Grant Writing Made Easy students before that following a grant rejection, the funder has told them they were impressed with the application but would have liked to build a relationship with the nonprofit before receiving an application. Keep track of how many people you’ve served and other metrics.

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Grant Writing Grant Grants LOI 98

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? She specializes in grant readiness, research and tracking, management, reporting, and compliance.

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Federal Grants Award Grant Grants 52