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. Submit the Application Ensure the application is submitted by the deadline. Keep copies of everything for your records.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

So, if you want to be a grant writer, find the way it best suits you and start writing those grant applications. Although, it should also be noted that there are smaller nonprofits that task an employee or employees with finding, researching, and writing grant applications. It’s more about how you apply your knowledge.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

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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? A nonprofits budget reflects much more than just the financial health of an organization it also shows your deepest priorities.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your ability to communicate effectively can set you apart from other candidates during the application process and in the workplace. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. This financial literacy is relevant to jobs in finance, accounting, and budget management.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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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. Final Thoughts Corporate grants can be a valuable funding source for nonprofits, but securing them requires strategic planning and relationship-building.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Applying for Grants Submitting a grant application can be complex. Complete Application Forms : Ensure that all required forms are filled out correctly, supplying accurate data to support the proposal. Clarity is key.

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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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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 30, 2023

Most nonprofit professionals would agree that's child's play compared to managing a nonprofit's grant budget. I'm sharing seven practical and actionable strategies to maximize your grant budget, ensuring each dollar works towards fostering positive transformation. Let's dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization. Ensure Effective Organizational Planning The Board is responsible for both short-term and long-term strategic planning.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 9, 2023

Grant applications can be a complicated and lengthy process, and it can be challenging to manage them while keeping track of clients’ schedules. However, a well-planned workflow can make the process more efficient and effective. Grantmakers will often want more than just an application and budget.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Department of Veterans Affairs Session 12 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the VA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. GPCI Competencies and Skills: 1.1,

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

ACF – Administration for Children & Families Session 11 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the ACF works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. points in Category 1.B

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Federal Grants GPCI Strategic Plan Training 52

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

NEA – National Endowment for the Arts Session 10 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the NEA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. CFRE Domains and Tasks: 1.1,

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Here are some key steps you can take and considerations that will bring your organization that much closer to securing the funds your organization needs: Strategic Planning: Organizational development involves strategic planning, which identifies the goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and its programs/service offerings.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A grant project consists of the actual activities that will help solve the compelling issues in your community identified in your strategic plan and needs assessments. Discover your grant project by working with the goals, objectives, and activities already defined in your strategic plan. Evaluation Plan.

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GiveSmart

MAY 8, 2024

Fundraising relies heavily on data analysis to identify donor trends, track campaign performance, and make strategic decisions, and finance teams need data for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance. Both departments often spend hours manually pulling data and creating reports.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Skill Development : The grant application process often equips entrepreneurs with valuable skills in writing proposals and managing funds. Understanding where to look and the eligibility criteria can make the application process more manageable and increase chances of success.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Networking Opportunities : The grant application process often leads to valuable connections in your field. Corporate Grants Many businesses support nonprofits through: Direct Giving Programs : Grants awarded directly from a company’s budget. Review : Thoroughly proofread and refine your application.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

We truly know the organization’s story, from budgets to program outcomes, better than almost anyone.” It would be nice to be appreciated for our impact on organizations that goes far beyond writing applications and completing reports. We are bound to the strategy, outcomes, budgets, and deliverables decided at these meetings.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

Also, grant funding has been dramatically reduced in certain federal funding agencies and in others it has fallen by 20-25 percent, meaning that most academics are spending valuable time writing applications that end up being rejected. Teaching institutions, now more than ever, stress the importance of research.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Increased Proposal Success Rate Utilizing professional services typically results in a higher success rate for grant applications compared to self-submission. The Value of Professional Grant Writers Professional grant writers offer several unique value propositions that enhance the grant application process.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 30, 2024

Budgeting —To conduct a project or program effectively, you must understand the cost of running it. A well-defined budget provides clarity and transparency about a project or organization’s financial needs and objectives. This is a strategic planning process that you do not want to overlook.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. From there, the steps I take are: Review agency/client goals and any updated strategic plans. Review current funders. Review denied grants.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The key is to begin, said Linton Myers, Director of Innovation and Incubation at Blackbaud, and keep trying, even if the first attempt is not a slam-dunk. “Risk-averse leaders look at failures as a time loss, resource loss, or budget loss,” Myers said. Instead of thinking what happens if I fail, think about what happens if I don’t try?

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process. This efficiency allows your team to focus more on strategic planning and relationship-building with funders. Cost-Effectiveness For many nonprofits, budget constraints are a significant concern.

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Demonstrating Impact and Sustainability : Funders increasingly expect grant applicants to demonstrate their projects’ potential impact and sustainability. Limited Resources and Capacity : Many organizations that increasingly face internal budget cuts often reduce resources necessary for grant writing efforts, such as staff time and training.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethics: The Ethics of Program Design: Plans and Partners Session 5 of the Ethics Series Creating a high-quality grant proposal can be challenging when organizations may also be designing the program at the same time. Alignment to the mission of the organization and its strategic plan versus chasing funding can lead to ethical questions.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Board members must also make sure your nonprofit complies with all applicable laws and regulations. They often take on special projects and assist with strategic planning to provide a second layer of leadership and expertise.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

If the program aligns with the organization’s strategic plan and needs pilot funding or was designed in response to community needs within the scope of the organization, ethics aren’t an issue. For many funders, costs to prepare an application (or pre-award costs) and fundraising expenses are not allowable direct or indirect expenses.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

When broken down by budget-size, the trends show impressive growth across the board: Medium-sized nonprofits with budgets of $1M – $10M were the largest growth leaders, notching a 25% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Nonprofit campaigns saw record breaking success in 2021, with $2.7

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Selecting grants fitting their strategic priorities 2. project requirements, budget, deadlines, etc.) In the competitive world of foundation, federal, and corporate funding, IFP has an overall success rate of over 70%, when most funding agencies award less than 10% of applications received. Provide the necessary structure (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Initially, there is the stress of expanding your budget to pay them. When you’re ready, look at how much money you currently raise and think about what you need to do to increase your budget and hire the staff you need. How many years will it take you to get there if you increase your budget by 10% a year? But then there’s more.

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Ideally, your nonprofit already knows the new projects that need funding as part of its broader strategic plan and calendar. One helpful rule of thumb we recommend is to prioritize grants with applicant success rates of 20% or greater. Do not come up with new projects and programs solely for the sake of applying for a grant.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, appropriations are “decisions made by Congress about how to allocate a portion of federal spending. The appropriations process generally addresses the discretionary portion of the federal budget.” In general, these two categories are part of the appropriations process.

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