RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance It’s the news that all our grant enthusiasts and compliance champions have been waiting for – the new Uniform Grant Guidance has been issued! This has led to a more robust definitions section and ensures a lack of ambiguity. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. 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. Grant writing is half art, half science.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

For years, government grants have boosted a wide variety of programs that have had a positive impact. Federal or government grants involve money given to an individual by a government entity to provide support that benefits the public. However, there are just four primary forms of grant funding in the sea of grant programs.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

For years, government grants have boosted a wide variety of programs that have had a positive impact. Federal or government grants involve money given to an individual by a government entity to provide support that benefits the public. However, there are just four primary forms of grant funding in the sea of grant programs.

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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. Do you want to learn more about pre-planning?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. One of those sources can be grants, and you should go after all the grant money you can. But interestingly, there are many times when grants are not the answer. 12 Times You Should NOT Look for Grants 1. Time is important.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. An exception would be digital paid ad campaigns, where expenses run high based on the organization’s ad budget.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The planning document that serves as the backbone for financial sustainability—and by extension, successful growth—is your nonprofit’s annual operating budget. To help you get started with nonprofit budgeting , this guide will outline three essential steps for creating a sustainable operating budget: 1. Corporate philanthropy.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 18, 2024

One of the most common questions you’ll encounter is, “Do I need to hire a grant writer?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, this question is fundamental for every grant seeker embarking on their funding journey. In addition, many grant writers will also follow up with funders as well.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. And for those who we are yet to meet, we hope we get the opportunity soon.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 11, 2024

A good grant writer captures the entire story of your organization in a concise and definite manner. It is noteworthy that grant writers not only ensure proper and continuous funding of your nonprofit. Hiring a grant writer is undoubtedly a serious endeavor that involves much preparation on your part.

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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. Broken Model #4: Grants. grants to fund their operations.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 30, 2024

Part III: Grant Optimized Project Design Obtaining grant funding has become increasingly difficult as funding dollars are not stretching as far as they once did, and competition for limited grant funds is tougher than ever. Four words: Grant Optimized Project Design. Why Is Grant Optimized Project Design Important?

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. Engage your Board. When you strive, you thrive.

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The first time you work on the evaluation section of a grant proposal, it is easy to find yourself staring at a blank page. More often than not, the evaluation section is towards the end of a grant proposal, and by that time, you are just ready to slap some words on the page and be done with it. Listen, I have been there.

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Grant'd

MAY 29, 2019

With over 3,000 funding programs making grants a multi-billion dollar industry in Australia, you’ve probably already arrived at the conclusion that it’s a great idea to implement a grants’ strategy into your organisation — and we agree! Far from being fairy godmothers, funding bodies have their own interests which need to be met.

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GrantNews

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s true that some police departments have adequate fundraising and budgets. However, many departments rely on grant programs to recruit, train, and maintain K9 units. Ensuring that police departments and other nonprofits have access to information about essential grant funding is important.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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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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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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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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. That means that $26.93

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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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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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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

You don’t have to wait until your fundraising for this year’s operation budget is 100 percent covered to start conversations about what’s next. For an organization with an annual budget of $100,000, that’s from $33,000 to $50,000. A larger cash reserve fund makes sense if your organization is dependent on a few large grants.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2017

In fact, you have them all — total, by annual budget, by mission focus, by service area, and by U.S. Is your organization's budget small? It's OK to decide that your organization is mostly defined by one of the factors or to take an average or median figure from a variety of organization definitions. Annual Budget.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Donors don’t like duplication of services, and getting grants will be tough if you can’t articulate how your approach is unique. Be ready to share in the Financial section how this growth will impact your budget, both in revenue and expenses. Marketing Plan. Will you need more refrigerated space? More trucks? More staff or volunteers?

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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). So why don’t we do it?

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a great and versatile marketing tool. Today, we’re going to break down the key things you need to keep in mind when getting started with Google Ad Grants for nonprofits. Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits. First, let’s talk about Google Ad Grants. Campaigns. Choosing match types.

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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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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

If you need guidance, work with whoever’s in charge of finances to get a copy of the budget. For example, if your total operating budget is $250,500 and you have $25,000 in government grants, $20,000 in foundation grants, and another $50,000 in pledges already committed, you must raise an additional $155,500 through other fundraisers.

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Penelope Burk

MARCH 31, 2021

. ————————————————– In my early twenties, living on my own and under a very tight budget, I was walking the 16th Street Mall on my lunch hour. A tuition grant from my college made me want to give back. I had my last $5.00

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking You’ve done your research and submitted a very well-written, well-documented proposal for a grant. You’ve prepared a reasonable budget, attached all the required forms, asked for the right amount of money and submitted well before the deadline. But you don’t.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

You can definitely find a VA to do those. Manage your grants calendar: Your VA can manage your grants calendar, including due dates and reporting deadlines. Your VA could potentially research grant opportunities as well and provide them to you to determine whether they should be added to the calendar.

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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. million in community grants at least 174 nonprofits and municipalities during 2024. MHM allocates its $181.1M

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