Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Each rejection offers valuable lessons that can improve your chances of securing funding in the future. Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for. If they don’t, it’s unlikely they will fund your cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. Most profitable school fundraising ideas Driving a high return on investment (ROI) with your fundraising efforts is crucial to earning money for your school while staying on budget.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The Ellie Fund right here in Massachusetts has created an online cause marketing program called Give5Get15.com. The Ellie Fund makes life easier and better for cancer patients because it helps with the little but important things: transportation, childcare, housekeeping, groceries and meals, all at no cost. It was that simple.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The topic is research funding. 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. In this post, we share what we’ve learned about finding research funding based on our experience working with faculty at US-based universities.

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AmpliFund

APRIL 30, 2024

Provides Insight into Performance Metrics & Grant Activities Budgets can be tight, and one of the common reasons I hear from organizations that they delay or avoid the purchase of a GMS is that they plan to use the GMS module within their ERP system. As you know, how you perform in audits will directly affect the funding you receive.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor intentions. In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. Know Your Funding Types One of the first steps to strong nonprofit financial management is to understand your funding sources and how they affect your financial planning and reporting.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding.

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IT Budget Nonprofit Software 98

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

They want to build a school playground or fund scholarships for new students. Are there inappropriate ways to spend PTO funds? In this blog, we’ll explore PTO spending, how PTO funds can be used, what purchases are appropriate, and some important considerations to keep in mind when allocating funds.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding. We also know that most nonprofits don’t have funds available to divert from their programs and services to further invest in fundraising.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Read Books Books are a cost-effective and impactful way to gain knowledge from subject matter experts. For grant writers, books offer a treasure trove of strategies and techniques to refine your craft. Receiving referrals for funding opportunities. LinkedIn is another excellent platform to connect with potential mentors.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The purpose of grants is to fund projects, research, or programs that fulfill specific community needs or advance particular fields of study and innovation. Grant funding can be designated for multiple purposes, such as supporting social initiatives, enhancing educational opportunities, or promoting research and development.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. In an ideal world, the M&G rate used on the grant application budget would then be 20% (i.e.,

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And also think about how you can fund those new programs because you may need some seed money before you can start. Draft a budget: When you start a nonprofit, budgeting can be difficult because you don’t know yet exactly what will happen. Yet it’s critical to have a budget for the first year.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They should also help create new programs and services that accomplish your mission plus help raise needed funds to fund the work. The Board will be responsible for monitoring how closely financial activity matches the actual budget, looking into how much programs and services cost, and whether that cost is appropriate.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

You need a budget. If you’re a business, and you don’t have an audience, a brand, a budget, and a marketing plan, you can’t sell your products or services. Similarly, if you’re a nonprofit and you don’t have these business essentials in place, you can’t raise the money you need to fund your programs. You need a marketing plan.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

But when you have revenue projections for your fundraising plan , you’ll be able to rest a little easier knowing where the money is coming from to fund everything. You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! Add a fund-the-need? Net, not gross. Can you sell more.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. In an ideal world, the M&G rate used on the grant application budget would then be 20% (i.e.,

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As grant professionals, we require the knowledge and insight of subject matter experts, accountants, budget experts, GIS map makers, marketing gurus, program directors, board members, community leaders, and others to create, submit, and manage successful grant programs. But that does not mean I work in a vacuum.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are many reasons grant proposals are denied funding. Unrealistic Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Go over your books with care and be sure every penny is accounted for. Search by recipient type, location, category interests, funding source type, and deadline date.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As your finance team is preparing for year-end, with prepping reports and making sure your budget is on track, your donor development and fundraising teams are hard at work, too. Some questions every member of your team can ask themselves include: How are you progressing to budget? How are expenses tracking?

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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. Reviewers don’t make final funding decisions; but their individual scores on any application factors in heavily.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. Basically, if you haven’t already taken the time to create an annual budget for your nonprofit, you need to do that first. If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. I’ve been there.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

So, now that you know what you are going to do to bring in the money you need to fund your mission, it’s time to plan some time off. Go ahead and book the trip if you can. Play the long game, and budget time off so you can stay in the field for a long time, raise a lot of money, and make a significant contribution in your community.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 10, 2024

This means that during Giving Days, donors can fund causes or support teams in a fun, interactive way. Annual Campaigns Annual campaigns are tried and true opportunities to fundraise as donors fund their interests. This cost efficiency means more budget to fund programs and impact.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

From funding mission trips to furthering the education of your youth, raising money is vital to support your church’s mission and operations. Having fundraisers that happen outside of Sunday morning services helps fund important church activities. An adopt-a-mile fundraiser is a perfect way to fund your travel. A cook-off.

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Fundraising Lobbying Donation Award 98

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 13, 2010

Does any nonprofit ask its CFO to “cut the budget by an amount greater than his or her salary,” or tell program directors that they need to “bring in program fees equal to or more than their salary?” Linda is one of fewer than 100 professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Publishing 78

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

In your plan, be sure to include who (help you’ll need) will do what (responsibilities), what things will cost (budget), and how you’ll stay on target (accountability). One look at the budget and I would glaze over. In other words, plan for today, this week, this month, this year, and this decade.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

After all, many nonprofits and charities raise upwards of 30% or more of their annual operating budget during these few short months. Spotlight Donors On Social Media This Thanksgiving An easy and budget-savvy way to show your donors how much you appreciate them is by highlighting them on social media or on your website.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It's because they have smaller budgets. Those smaller budgets translate to smaller staff sizes or heavier reliance on volunteers for all facets of program management, which result in less consistency in grantseeking. Community foundations, corporations, and other grant sources tended to fund younger organizations.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For instance, the corporate profit-and-loss statement isnt the same as our nonprofit budget-to-actuals report, and it falls short of providing the information necessary to effectively assess whether we need to course correct throughout the year. Theres also no question that ratios can be valuable tools for evaluating charitable groups.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal shelters are generally government-run and funded and, therefore, more regulated. Books : Numerous books and articles provide in-depth knowledge on animal welfare and behavior, offering valuable insights and practical advice. Outline your mission, target animals, services, and funding strategies.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2009

There's just one more week until the launch of Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission , a new book produced by NTEN and published by Jossey-Bass/Wiley. The book's Table of Contents is a veritable Who's Who of the nonprofit tech world, including an excellent chapter by Kevin and Willow at TechSoup Global.

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