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. One of the most important elements within the application is the Project Budget and Budget Justification.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. The RFP process is just as valuable – if not more so – to a potential grant seeker.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 24, 2009

Recently I’ve had a small role in helping to organize the annual conference.( Isn’t it great when “doing the right thing” can show off your organization in its light, ease the workload for staff and volunteers, and save you some money as well? read more ).

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. But what if your budget doesn’t match the magnitude of the risks?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. It has huge potential for nonprofits that often don't have a budget for expensive video editing tools. Create Documentaries for Your Cause.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Conferences and Workshops : Attending conferences and workshops on animal welfare and rescue can provide hands-on learning and networking opportunities. Starting an animal rescue is an inspiring journey where you get to save lives and make a real difference. What services will your rescue provide?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2009

Want to build your IT leadership skills without a travel budget? Our friends at NTEN are launching a 2-day virtual conference for nonprofit IT leaders. NTEN describes the conference as follows: read more. I'm thrilled to see this.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Budgets tightened, conferences were cancelled, and networking events moved to less engaging virtual formats. Remote teams can refocus on development by sharing resources, finding budget-friendly ways to grow together, and taking advantage of internal opportunities. A book club is another budget- and remote-friendly option.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

There are many donor appreciation event ideas that you can take advantage of no matter what your budget is. Donor appreciation event ideas for nonprofits No matter your organization’s size or budget, there are donor appreciation event ideas for all nonprofits. Here are some ideas for small, medium, and large budgets.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Read all the notes from Danny's session to learn more about how long a video should be, what kind of equipment to use, how to get an ace edit, how to budget for your video, and more. Sounding It Out. Go for the Gut.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Examples include webinars, live-streamed sessions, online conferences, and virtual trade shows. They can include conferences, roundtables, workshops, and trade shows. However, there might be a limited availability of large conference sites in your area. They make it easy to collect and track attendee data.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

MacArthur Foundation and Humanity United , held their second Human Rights and Technology conference at the new David Brower Center. TechSoup's NetSquared Initiative partnered with the HRC in the first conference The Soul of the New Machine in 2009 to help select a winner in their Mobile Challenge. & Catherine T.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These can be tacked on to an existing event, such as your charity golf tournament, annual conference, or gala. It does add another step to the process and potentially some expense, but it should be factored into your budgets and fundraising plans whenever possible. Wrapping Up Thanking donors is crucial to retaining them over time.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases. Without a solid budget in place, no grant application will be a winner. Networking and Donor Relations: A grant consultant may attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to cultivate new relationships with potential funders and stay updated on industry trends.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

Here are some of the key aspects of nonprofit HR, according to Astron Solutions : Limited resources : Most of the time, nonprofits work on tight budgets and don’t have a lot of resources to devote to HR tasks when they need to focus on their productivity in other areas just to keep the doors open. But it’s a different story for nonprofits.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Post-covid, more than $5 trillion has been awarded, with $247 billion in improper payments, as reported by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The pressure is on for stewardship of federal funds.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with. You’ve heard that a technology plan can help you plan and budget better for technology acquisitions, but how do you go about creating your organization's plan?

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The force of purpose was strong at this year's conference! What's the takeaway for an organization that has the desire but not the unlimited budget and resources? Russell's thoughts on Content Marketing World this year where he delivered a presentation on purpose-driven content marketing. What were the key takeaways from CMW?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, one program director wants to take advantage of an upcoming conference that wasn’t originally in the budget. You know how important it is to manage your funds according to their purpose and source. What’s a CFO to do? Then, you can do a bulk release of that net activity.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

But like the rest of the nonprofit world, you face unique challenges when it comes to retaining employees, ranging from tight compensation budgets to work-balance issues. In this guide, we’ll explore four ideas to help you boost employee retention at your organization. Offer competitive compensation. Encourage work-life balance.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

How are they supposed to learn about the latest trends and techniques if they don’t attend conferences or attend association meetings. I understand that some organizations are struggling and the training budget is the first thing to go. One of the things I feel strongly about is taking care of people. That’s admirable.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

"This is a different kind of conference," says Masaoka, California Association of Nonprofits CEO. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November. Offering a completely complimentary data set to academics will help level the playing field when it comes to accessing data about the social sector—increasing usage of our data among scholars who might not have large research budgets.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2010

Due to lack of funding or a dedicated IT budget, you may bring your own laptop to the office, or work on say your nonprofit's finances at home. In the short run this is mainly done as a cost saving measure, since it's often difficult to allocate grant funding to office equipment unless it's explicitly allowed.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. Over time, you can monetize this audience in a number of ways, including through win-win partnerships with companies (aka cause marketing). Below are examples of each approach.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2011

If you are a nonprofit director, you know that the budget line item for training and development is often the first one to go when things get tight. They attend workshops and conferences to increase their knowledge about their field. But this is SO short-sighted! You become the kind of leader that people want to follow.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

With the economic slump, a lot of nonprofits are feeling the crunch, especially when it comes to travel and conference budgets. That's why our friends over at NTEN are reaching out to the community to pitch in for the scholarship fund to help up to 57 nonprofit folks attend the annual NTEN conference April 26-28.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. This is just a taste. People changed, too.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2015

Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. Any number of staff can gather in a conference room and participate as a group. The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. September 17, September 24, and October 1. spanhidden

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2015

I was lucky enough to attend this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. You'll also want to have a budget for some marketing of your app. Read Hoffmann-Jones' pre-conference blog on apps for nonprofits. Read Hoffmann-Jones' pre-conference blog on apps for nonprofits. More Resources.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Getting involved in community events and conferences is a great way to network and meet people who may help you achieve your goals. Even the most experienced writer may feel pressure to be chosen by grant funders out of dozens or hundreds of applications. We’ve outlined our top tips for nonprofits applying for grants below.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 8, 2024

Patterns soon emerged, which were broken down into four stages: development, narrative writing, budgeting, and submission. In November 2022, Mallory and I presented the Dynamic Grants Manual at the GPA Annual Conference in Louisville, KY. A few have even created text-based documents. The manual doesn’t need special graphics.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Instead, focus on new grant funding opportunities identified, number of conversations you are having with funders, ensuring that 100 % of your funder reports are submitted on time, that you and your team are reaching your budget targets and whether you are receiving repeat gifts from funders. Fundraisers are braver and bolder than ever.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2009

Back in January of 2008, a network of rural libraries decided to host an online conference to provide an opportunity for library staff and trustees to attend continuing education sessions in an online format, helping to reduce the strain on staffing and budgets. You don't have to work for a library to benefit from their experience.

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