Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Staring a nonprofit organization can be a fulfilling endeavor that leads to an exciting journey, and ultimately, to a rewarding future. The money involved with establishing a nonprofit varies based on factors like location, structure, and the scope of your mission. That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started! Read Blackbaud’s recent report from The Resilient Nonprofit that highlights fundraising giving trends and outcomes. How Do Organizations Collect Donations Online?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. If there’s one thing we’re most proud of, it’s the way we’re giving Not everyone has the time to write a Blue Avocado article.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many nonprofit leaders, especially those who are new to the world of grant writing, may think a good way to be financially conservative is to hire a grant writer and pay them on a contingent basis. I can share more in a future article if there is interest. This tip is TRUE. There are so many reasons why this is a bad idea.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Every grant your nonprofit secures is a step toward growing its impact. Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Use your nonprofits operating budget as a foundation.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 27, 2021

It’s been a long year in so many ways, but before it’s done, let’s take a look at the top fundraising articles of the year. These fundraising articles have been popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds. How much of their budget is appropriate to spend on new equipment, skilled managers and everything else required for an organization to thrive and endure?

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

While the legal status of these actions may still be unknown, nonprofits must decide how to move forward. Regarding government-funded programs, nonprofit leaders are or may be facing tough decisions. Review and revise the program budget. Those are addressed in a related article: Losing a Grant. If so, for how long?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2022

In May of 2020, Echoing Green and The Bridgespan Group published an article highlighting enormous budget disparities between Black and white-led nonprofit organizations seeking institutional funding in the early stages of their development. The numbers were staggering.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more insights into nonprofit funding, refer to our article on grant money for nonprofit organizations. For tips on how to navigate the application process, see our article on how to apply for grant money. Provide a Budget : Include a detailed budget that outlines how grant money will be used.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year. The post The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles in 2023 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, which factor do you believe best showcases the success of your mission? Coffman stated in their GuideStar article : Theres no question that nonprofit organizations have an obligation to manage their finances responsibly. As Chuck McLean and Suzanne E. Thats where Return on Mission comes in.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. This article will guide you through steps to ensure you’re well-prepared in advance of a disaster and ensure your efforts are effectively directed towards initiatives that provide aid during challenging times.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change comes at a time when nonprofits are already feeling the crunch of inflation. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Everything costs more, from gas to rent to food.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For more information about grants, refer to our article on what is a grant. For tips on grant writing, visit our article on grant writing examples. For more insights, refer to our article on what is a grant. For more examples of successful proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Accounting can vary widely based on industry, and nonprofit accounting is one of the most unique approaches to the subject. Instead of focusing on generating a profit for the organization, the core of nonprofit accounting is accountability toward supporters and toward the mission.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For a more detailed guide on this process, refer to our article on how to apply for grant money. For more detailed insights into grants, refer to our article on foundation grants for nonprofit organizations. Budgeting and Financial Planning Creating a well-defined budget is essential when applying for local grants.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 26, 2009

Two recent articles from Fieldstone Alliance give practical advice to help nonprofits get by in tough economic times.( When a recession hits, non-profit organizations can do three things to keep on an even financial keel: 1.) Increase your income, 2.0 Cut your costs, and 3.) Use your resources more effectively. read more ).

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DonorSnap

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Pledge tracking is an important aspect of fundraising, and using a nonprofit CRM can simplify the process. Unlike recurring donations , nonprofits typically restrict pledges to a specific purpose and a fixed timeline. If you are curious how a nonprofit CRM can help your organization track pledges you are in the right place.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

, but before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year. These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. The Nonprofit Administration Dilemma: How Much Should You Spend on Fundraising?

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4% According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4%

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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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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. In this article, I'm going to give you 7 different strategies for finding and winning more grants for your non-profit. Here they are, in no particular order: #1: Systemize Your Grant Fundraising Program.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. Take a moment to reflect.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. Or at least bookmark this article for later!) If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”. What kinds of NEA grants are out there?

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

She is also BoardSource certified, which has given her greater insight into how nonprofit boards can best support their organizations. Capital campaigns can be a really exciting tool for nonprofits to fuel their growth. An Inclusive and Realistic Budget. The budget. We’ve all been there. A Strong Case for Support.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

What is a nonprofit fundraiser to do? In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. But nonprofits can survive. Back in 2008, I wrote a couple articles on recession proof fundraising and fundraising in a recession.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Many nonprofits operate on a July 1st through June 30th calendar. If your nonprofit has a specific awareness week or month in which you conduct an annual campaign, note that on your calendar. This would also be the appropriate stage to add any recurring events to your fundraising calendar, such as board and budget meetings.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again: it’s time to disprove the overhead myth for nonprofits.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 1, 2024

Nonprofits need financial oversight. Managing finances can be daunting for many nonprofit professionals, particularly those new to oversight roles within nonprofit organizations. But what exactly does a nonprofit finance committee do? This includes budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring internal controls.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit or a large organization, these fundraising tools are designed to make your next campaign your best one yet! That’s why we’ve put together a list of fundraising tools that can help you boost donations, streamline your processes, and engage your supporters in new and exciting ways.

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