Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

But it’s going to be absolutely packed with my best tips, strategies, and hacks for finding, writing, and editing grant proposals that get funded. Because here’s the thing that most of us who have written more than a handful of grants know: You can write the best proposal in the world and there will be times it does not get funded.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A grants specialist will handle all aspects of grant fundraising, focusing on submitting proposals to secure grant money from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and more. They’ll also need strong writing and communication skills to create proposals and interact with grantmakers.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This week I want to give you some insight into 4 key trends I expect to see influencing the grants world in 2021 and how you can adapt your approach to grant-seeking so that it’s as solid and award-worthy as possible. One foundation told a client of mine recently that they want to see proposals for “sexy programming” again.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Fan Paddles $ Do you have candidates, table captains, award nominees, teachers, researchers, or sponsors that you can put on fan paddles? Hot air balloon rides offer incredible views, tranquility, and niche advantages, like an ideal setting to propose to your special someone. Your board members might be collectors, too.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations. They can be awarded based on merit, talent, or specific fields of study. The federal government or private lenders can award them. Student Loans : Student loans are financial aid that must be repaid with interest.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Businesses and nonprofits need grant writers who are versatile enough to handle any proposal. And, of course, there are countless courses you can take online, videos to watch, and even books on the subject. Writing the Grant Applications: The most important part of your writer’s job is to write and develop grant proposals.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc. Meanwhile, Candid had one for free. .

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Grants, Scholarships, and Awards For Members of the Military and Their Families Grants to Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Funding is also for books, fees, equipment and supplies. Moreover, funding is for tuition and course expenses.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

To be honest, you should never be discouraged if a proposal is rejected. There are many reasons grant proposals are denied funding. In fact, they might help to increase the chances of your next grant application being awarded. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Honoring Our Veterans In the book of our nation’s history, the pages of courage and strength are written by the hands of veterans. In addition, awards of $10,000 to young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding the factors that reviewers prioritize—such as clarity of objectives, feasibility of the proposed project, and alignment with funding priorities—you can tailor your applications to meet these expectations. Their experience and expertise will strengthen your proposal and touch on the point.”

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Starting around age 10 you would always find me with a Nancy Drew, Babysitter’s Club, or Sweet Valley High book in progress. Because these days reading comes in many forms: books, e-readers, and audio. You also see what does not work – and sometimes poorly written books teach you more than those which are flawless.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Well, if the M&G rate is capped at 10% but your organization’s M&G rate is 20%, then you should be aware that only half of the project’s M&G will be funded (if you are awarded the contract, that is). M&G is not a problem to be solved after the proposal has been submitted and approved.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A year later we received the first million dollar grant award in the district’s history and I realized that my degrees in English and Education had accidentally perfectly prepared me for this job. The final product will be a complete submission-ready grant proposal packet. That made me wonder – what if I had been purposefully prepared?

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. What Are You Proposing: Is It a Research Project, Or Could It Be a Project with an Evaluation Component? Features of Project Proposal vs. a Research Proposal c.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 22, 2024

You’ll need to create proposals, submit data, and juggle proposals to convince grantmakers that your organization deserves their funding. After you’ve been awarded a grant (known as the post-award phase of the grants lifecycle ), make sure that you stick to funding the project you outlined in your grant proposal.

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GrantNews

JUNE 14, 2024

It doesn’t matter if a child wants to read articles in a crafty magazine, a football annual, or a book on ponies. After all… if you say to a child that a certain book isn’t worth reading, you’re also saying that the stories they enjoy aren’t worth writing.Talking through an idea of questioning ‘What if?’

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 25, 2024

Even More Accuracy: Make sure that spelling, punctuation, and all information regarding your proposal is 100% correct. Your proposal reflects your general attitude towards your work and a funder might view careless mistakes as your attitude toward your cause. Invite the individual to see your program firsthand. But, be careful!

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

Perhaps letting go of small or cumbersome applications would make way for larger award opportunities. Consider outsourcing special opportunities to a consultant to prepare a proposal and respect grant professional’s capacity. Personally, I’m having a slow morning, reading a good book, and going for a hike.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Well, if the M&G rate is capped at 10% but your organization’s M&G rate is 20%, then you should be aware that only half of the project’s M&G will be funded (if you are awarded the contract, that is). M&G is not a problem to be solved after the proposal has been submitted and approved.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Here are some interesting data points from our most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Organizational Age Median Annual Budget Over 25 Staff Members Applied for Grants Received an Award. When the source of the largest individual award is viewed through the lens of organizational age, variations in funding rates become apparent.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

Everything you need to know to develop a brilliant grant proposal budget. A grant proposal budget outlines your intended expenses if you are awarded the grant funding, specific to the project or program stated in your proposal. Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245.

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GrantNews

MAY 20, 2024

“ The award-winning Rocky IV is the fourth film in Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky series. On April 30, 2015, some folks in Laramie, Wyoming danced their way into the Guinness Book of World Records. A law remains on the books in Cheyenne, Wyoming that prohibits all residents from taking a shower on any Wednesday.

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Funding can be restricted to the specific project laid out in your proposal or unrestricted for general use. There’s more to grant seeking than writing a proposal and winning funding, most notably the post-award steps of grant management and reporting.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Grantwriting is the most common fundraising strategy used by nonprofits and for good reason: millions in grants are awarded each year to nonprofits around the world. In this session, you’ll learn how to do grantwriting effectively, from researching potential funders to putting together a proposal. Week 5: Monday, March 28th.

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GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2024

Moreover, applicants will discuss their proposal with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding supports scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, journal articles and books. Please Note: There is no guarantee by GrantWatch nor the author of grant awards as a result of this information.

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GrantNews

MAY 6, 2024

The Twilight Saga is a series of books by Stephanie Meyer that takes place in the rainy town of Forks, Washington. Eligible proposals are for medium and small local flood reduction projects. Please Note: There is no guarantee by GrantWatch nor the author of grant awards as a result of this information.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Used book sale. Do you have outdated textbooks or slightly worn library books that can no longer be used or checked out? Host a used book sale to find these old paper companions a new home while raising money for your school or organization. Awards gala + auction. Costume contest. Equipment supply drive.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

In my last blog I talked a bit about transparency and how it will apply to organizations seeking grant awards in 2017. Ferdman, is a wonderful book that might be helpful if you are interested in learning more about the concept of workplace diversity. Diversity at Work: The Practice of Inclusion , edited by Bernardo M. Register now.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

givesmart.com Great Example of: Instant Buy Items, Live Auction, Paddle Raise, Pivot to Virtual, Premiere Items, Silent Auction, Raffle, Wine Pull CarePlus Foundation – Virtual Courage Awards Gala Campaign: cpgala2020.givesmart.com What inspired this fundraising campaign and how was it put together?

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ProposalPRO

MARCH 30, 2022

Case in point: The US Department of Labor is requiring proposers to conduct an equity gap analysis to inform the project design for its Strengthening Community Colleges grant. Your thoughtful, feasible, viable equity action analysis and project plan will earn you up to 6 points, which could be the margin between award and failure.

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