Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. In a federal grant?

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Grants.gov

MAY 8, 2019

Let’s say that your organization is applying for a federal grant that will support a wildlife reserve restoration project. Such panels provide their evaluations to the federal grant-making agency’s staff. Want more insight into the grant writing process?

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Grants.gov

AUGUST 8, 2018

When preparing your federal grant application, you would do well to put yourself – and your team – in the shoes of the people who will be evaluating it. In this post, we will look specifically at grant opportunities that are evaluated (at least in part) with the aid of a peer review panel (Note: Not all are evaluated in this way).

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below. Subscribe Subscribe to receive actionable insights that can increase your ability to win federal grant funding.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

Free Guide 8 Ways Fund Accounting Software Helps You Improve Compliance and Revenue Tracking Learn how The post Financial Reviews vs. Financial Audits: Making the Right Choice for Your Nonprofit first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

In doing so, it seeks to give nonprofits a seat at the table and the ability to use their expertise, proven approaches, and institutional knowledge to shape federal policy. I’ve blogged on that before, here. And another thought: Should grant writers support the Act?

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below. On the 30th of every month I explain how you can use free government resources and other strategies to increase your chances of winning federal grant funding. First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Danny Blitch, MPA, GPC , from Woodstock, Georgia, is the Managing Consultant of Federal Grants at Alloy Fundraising in Atlanta. A seasoned presenter, trainer, writer, and author, Danny has secured over $250 million in grant funding for various causes throughout his career.

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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? The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

If your organization received some of the more than $1 trillion in federal government funding that was available in the past few years, you may now be trying to navigate the complex federal grant requirements. You can learn more and register for both in-person and virtual bbcon at [link].

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I was able to teach a unique session on grants and graphics which included an expert outside the grant field to share with my fellow grant professionals. I was also able to have one-on-one conversations with those who had questions about federal grants and consulting in the human library.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Step By Step Fundraising’s list of grant resources [link]. Pamela Grow’s Grantwriting Blog www.pamelasgrantwritingblog.com. Don Griesmann’s Grant Opportunities A frequently updated list of grants [link]. Federal grants www.grants.gov. Tags: Grant Writing grantwriting resources.

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Grants.gov

JULY 14, 2020

Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Here are some tips from grant-making offices across the government that you can use for developing this strategy. Want more tips about the federal grant writing process?

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 7, 2021

Writing any grant is tough. Writing and winning government grants, especially federal grants, is even more challenging if you're still learning the ropes. Here are six ways to win federal grants. Grants.gov also has a wonderful blog with a lot of video content to help you overcome hurdles.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

In this blog, we also share some insider tips on how to analyze this complex data set to gain accurate insights. 2002-2012 – Childhood During the first 10 years, Candid staff primarily focused on collecting grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of the largest U.S. appeared first on Candid Blog. ii Grantmaking by U.S.

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Grants.gov

JULY 9, 2019

Need statements , program narratives, and discussions of impact aren’t the only parts of a federal grant application that require the touch of a good writer. What follows are budget narrative writing tips that have been curated from a wide range of federal agency resources. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

In response to such requests, we reached out to state grantmakers and seasoned grant writers to compile a list of resources (from state, federal, nonprofit and academic sources) to help grantseekers search for and write grants. The series is presented by Assel Grant Services.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A Grant Manager's Guide to Internal Controls Did you know, $600 billion is awarded each year in federal grants?? How do they impact your grants and your organization? I hope this blog post will serve as a guide for your organization as you review and manage federal grants. So, what are they?

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Grants Plus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The 2023 State of Grantseeking report highlights that 40 percent of nonprofits nationwide rely on federal grant funding. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

One of the ways grant consultants can continue their professional development and shore up internal business practices is to engage a business coach. Based on my personal coaching experience, this blog post highlights a few benefits of business coaching for grant professionals. Louis area projects in the last eight years.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

There is growing consensus that the expectation of “gratitude” in the form of thank-you notes actually perpetuates an imbalance of power between nonprofits and funders and negatively impacts the great work you could be doing together ( NonprofitAF Blog, 2023 ). Others find handwritten thank-you notes to be a disappearing art form.

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

New and seasoned grant writers are encountering increased challenges in seeking funding for their research and organizations. In this blog, I will briefly outline five of the most common barriers. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 2, 2025

This January, I will be starting my tenth year with the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). It is amazing to me how much growth GPA and the grant profession have had in that short amount of time.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

This executive director wanted to expand the revenue sources of the organization to include federal grants. The post Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. For example, a new executive director joined an organization we worked with.

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Grants.gov

APRIL 2, 2018

We have developed the following tips to help applicants (especially those new to the federal grant application process) demystify the FOA and position themselves for a solid submission: 1) Register with Grants.gov and assign roles to your team before digging into an FOA or creating a workspace.

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Grants.gov

JULY 18, 2018

Whether you are writing an email, blog post, or lengthy proposal, you need to consider the question, “Who is my audience?” In the grants world, your audience will usually be the agency awarding funds and the people reviewing your application. Let’s recall the broader context of federal grants.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Your grant-seeking success is our priority at GrantWriterTeam. About the Author : Elaine Rose Penn is an experienced and successful reviewer of federal grants. The post The Secret Life of Grant Reviewers – What Exactly Are They Looking For? appeared first on GrantWriterTeam Blog.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), an agency within the Executive Office of the President, issues government-wide grants-related guidance for federal departments and agencies and is responsible for the maintenance of this document. Before 2013, federal grant requirements were located in multiple OMB circulars.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 2, 2020

There are some things (like writing a federal grant with 5 days notice for an organization who isn't already a client) that are nearly impossible. To be a successful grant writer, you must embody excellence in your management, writing and goal-meeting. That is a huge part in grant writing that I feel can be overlooked.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Author Bio: Jasmine Markanday, CGMS, GPC, MBA, RPO, is an experienced grant professional with expertise in federal grant writing, management, and indirect cost rate negotiations. Let us know what questions you may have about indirect costs. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family in her free time.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. Casey Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, and Brady Education Foundation—will award restricted funds for program evaluation.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 15, 2024

That's where a skilled grant writer comes in. Finding the right grant writer for your nonprofit can significantly enhance your chances of winning grants and advancing your mission. Understand Your Needs Before you start searching for a grant writer, it’s crucial to understand your nonprofit’s specific needs.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful? AGS offers a Federal Grants Training Series ! AGS also offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). The caveat here is potentially leaving funding on the table, especially if you manage federal grant awards.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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