Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 1997, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised its standards on federal race and ethnicity definitions. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

” So, when congress finally reconciles the different versions of the FY 2024 budget passed in December by the Senate and House, there will be a deluge of RFPs published quickly, with grant-writing chaos ensuing. .” ” So if you’re wondering what is going on with the federal budget, you’re not alone- no one knows!

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. This has led to a more robust definitions section and ensures a lack of ambiguity.

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Greater Giving

JULY 11, 2024

Start applying for sponsors as soon as possible so you can catch them when they’re making their budget decisions. You will definitely meet your fundraising goal if you can manage that. Then you’ll definitely hit your fundraising goal! Sponsor guests may not participate in the event in the same way other attendees might.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

You don’t want to spend more than you raise, and poor planning can turn an event into a budget buster that wastes your most precious resource – time and volunteers. Tupperware parties, garage sales, and candle fundraisers will not sustain your budget. The RIGHT event: Raises 10-20% of your annual budget. BUT the flip side?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Going From Volunteer to Paid Employee To get an idea of when you can start earning a nonprofit salary, you need to examine your budget and revenue forecasts. If you don’t have a budget, well, that’s your first assignment. Create an annual budget and work with your Board to adopt the budget. That would be convenient!

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. From required statements of financial position and budgets to dashboards that compare your revenue streams over time, you often share your financial stories through your reports.

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In 1997, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised its standards on federal race and ethnicity definitions. How do you help to bridge the gap between what the federal definition says and how clients choose to self-report their race and ethnicity in order to report out as accurately as possible to your funders?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, nonprofits like yours can’t turn a profit by definition—all of the funding you bring in has to be reinvested into your organization. Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. Statement of financial position.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it. What is the overhead myth?

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 30, 2024

According to Atlassian (2024), project design is the process of planning a project’s objectives, structure, tasks, and deliverables and deciding on the definition of done. Budgeting —To conduct a project or program effectively, you must understand the cost of running it. What is Project Design?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Write a Project Budget A well-written project budget keeps you on track and shows you mean business. Make your budget as accurate as possible and publicly share it so potential donors know where their dollars fit. While fundraising types and needs may differ, the practices used to boost potential have a definite overlap.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

Not out of touch, but definitely optimistic. Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets. When money gets tight, the knee-jerk reaction seems to be to cut the fundraising and marketing budgets. What to do: Rather than cutting budgets and staff, seek to make the programs and people more effective. But we can't allow it to.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As the costs add up, you might be asking: How much of a nonprofit’s annual budget should be spent on administrative tasks and fundraising? Look at it this way: If you’re not spending at least 15% of your budget on fundraising, you may be standing in the way of your own success. You may find yourself spending money on the tech tools.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you cross the finish line. Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

You’ve prepared a reasonable budget, attached all the required forms, asked for the right amount of money and submitted well before the deadline. Submitting proposals for funding isn’t a one-off process, and one size definitely does not fit all. Use a rejection as important information to help you try again.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 18, 2024

Grant Writers: A Quick Definition A grant writer researches, drafts, and submits proposals to help organizations or individuals receive grant funding. If you have the budget and want to hire a professional grant writer, visit GrantWriterTeam.com and post a classified ad. And the best part? There is no wrong answer.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

budget across various key areas of investment- Grants, Strategic Operating Initiatives, Direct Services, and administrative costs that support these areas. MHM allocates its $181.1M This allocation ensures the organization delivers on its mission, vision, and strategy effectively.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Help Budget: Financial goals help schools write their annual or project budget. End Date: A fundraising goal indicates a definite end point for the fundraiser. Incentivize Participants: You can use fundraising goals to incentivize participants by providing rewards for goals met.

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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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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. There’s nothing to really manage and definitely not enough to justify spending money on Accounting software. Here’s a visual example for you.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

Take a close look at your budget and your actual numbers from the first 6 months of the year to see where you are. Put these 8 strategies into motion for your small nonprofit and you’ll definitely raise more money this Fall! 8 things you should do NOW to set yourself up to raise more money this Fall 1. Review your numbers.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Funders may use the RFP to highlight how the evaluation is tied to the proposal’s budget and goals/objectives section. Your proposal should be a seamless thread throughout, and talking about how you will evaluate your goals/objectives and budget is a tried and true method to ensure you are measuring the right things. #2

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, several of those make me think of fundraising. Sole-source funding is not a secure way to fund your budget.

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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. There are six subparts and twelve appendices: Subpart A – Acronyms and Definitions (2 CFR 200.0

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

There are some common pitfalls and rookie mistakes that many nonprofit leaders experience when trying to raise money — like these 5 funding models that we consider broken because they aren’t sustainable long-term, won’t secure your future, and won’t fully fund your budget. Avoid them!). Broken Model #1: Self Pay.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Depending on your organizational culture, you may need to expand your definition of who is a major donor. Start by selecting a gift level and definition for major donor that aligns with your organization’s data and values. Prospect research—don’t have the budget for prospect research software? Build your team.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Planning out your timelines for campaigns will help you organize your staff and volunteers for the upcoming work and give you an idea of what you’ll need to budget for. Estimate your yearly budget Your budget will have a huge effect on what your organization is able to achieve throughout the year.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

This will help you build your budget and create a solid marketing strategy. Making a Budget for Your Plan. Speaking of budget, that’s your second step! This will be your starting point for building your fundraising goal and budget. Are there specific requirements you have for the project?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

Kelly is an excellent presenter, she was so well prepared, and her points were spot on – I DEFINITELY plan to take advantage of your and Kelly’s generous offers for a 20-minute consult regarding year-end fundraising plans.” ” FAQ. Who is the Nonprofit Startup Course for? I have questions.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the advancement office, since we deal with all of the data, gifts, and reporting, you can definitely be assured that critical needs are very common. Q3: What type of critical needs come up in the advancement office, and how do you and your team pivot when it’s received on short notice?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

What Nonprofit Leadership Really Is By definition, a leader is someone in a position of authority with the responsibility to guide a group. 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).

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donors may start to feel taken for granted and that definitely won’t motivate them to give. That means you have to slow down a minute and stop being hyper-focused on making budget so you can think about what your donor wants and how you can give it to her. How Do You Know When You Have Donor Fatigue?

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GrantNews

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s true that some police departments have adequate fundraising and budgets. Firstly, a quick definition: K9 units are highly specialized groups within law enforcement departments that utilize highly-trained dogs for specific tasks. However, many departments rely on grant programs to recruit, train, and maintain K9 units.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy. After five years, we finally balanced the budget. Reality 2: It’s all work and no pay. Board service is actually the opposite of pay. Takeaway 3: The board needs training.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

It’s not about focusing exclusively on rich people While there are definitely incredibly large gifts represented in the “individual” category, it is better for a nonprofit to have a diversity of donors. When on donor changes her focus, the nonprofit’s entire budget could be put at risk.

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