DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

They spend money on fundraising and overhead activities to secure individual donations, increase marketing, host fundraising events, and submit and manage grants. Yet these same foundations require hoop after hoop for nonprofits to jump through during the grant management process. Site visits happen.

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Grant Writing Grant Management Award Consultant 116

Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

If you rely solely on a government grant, what happens when the agency changes its eligibility criteria and you no longer qualify? If you depend on a foundation with whom you have a long-standing relationship, what happens when the grants manager—your primary contact—retires and the Trustees decide to support another cause?

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Fundraising Nonprofit Funding Grants 136

Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But it can feel overwhelming to apply for 501(c)(3) status and plan for how to manage the business side of things. Any 501(c)(3) can lend your project its nonprofit status and collect donations on your behalf. Executive and organizational coaching Donation oversight. Not to worry! Fiscal sponsorship can help. .

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Insurance Insurance Donation Grant Management 98

Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

Our grants manager, Dawn, was determined to maintain operations. They generously decided to make a $125,000 donation (representing approximately 20% of our yearly budget). We had to figure out a solution, and very quickly, since our horses’ needs didn’t pause with the pandemic’s arrival. .

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LOI Letter Of Intent Fundraising Grant Management 105

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Too often, there is confusion between grants and donations in nonprofit organizations. Additional confusion can be found when major individual donors begin making donations in amounts similar to what an organization can expect to receive as a grant from a foundation. That makes it a grant.

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GPC Donation Grants Grant 40

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

When you have a fiscal sponsor, your donors make tax-deductible donations to your sponsor, noting that the funds are intended for your project. F iscal sponsorship may give you access to a team of dedicated professionals who handle your accounting, grants management, human resources, administration, and other needs.

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Proposal Writing Proposal Consultant Consulting 98

Fundly

APRIL 29, 2024

If you’re looking to fundraise and accept donations online, this means you can reach a wider audience than ever before. By collecting online donations, you can tap into the passion and generosity of a global community and raise more for your cause. According to the CAF World Giving Index , 4.2 Broader fundraising reach.

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Donation Fundraising Media Funding 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent). Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). Organization’s Donation Website. For example, grantmakers could commit to working with their grants management system provider to leverage existing data repositories that contain nonprofit data.

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Application Applicant Demographics Organizational Budget 111

Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

Benevity’s platform helps companies find volunteer opportunities, set up and run volunteer grant programs, manage matching gifts and payroll donations, and more. CyberGrants specializes in two areas: employee giving and grants management. Learn more about Benevity! CyberGrants. Learn more about YourCause!

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Software Grant Management Management Grants 52

GiveSmart

MAY 8, 2024

Fundraising relies heavily on data analysis to identify donor trends, track campaign performance, and make strategic decisions, and finance teams need data for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance. On average, nonprofit employees spend a third of their day managing data.

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Finance Strategic Plan Budget Software 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Up the donation ante with donor management tools, crowdfunding platforms, mobile giving solutions, and so much more. Donor Management and Other Constituent Relationship Management Tools. Donor Management Tools. CitySoft is a web-based CRM and content management system for eligible nonprofits and public libraries.

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Grantstation CRM Fundraising Grant Management Software 68

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

For example, a customized CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) system can help the nonprofit better communicate with their constituents, identify recurring donation opportunities and track progress. Create a publicly searchable database for grant management to establish accountability.

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CRM Nonprofit Management Application 58

CauseVox

OCTOBER 12, 2021

CauseVox is a great option for crowdfunding campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, in-person and virtual fundraising events, and donation forms you can easily embed for your website: pretty much anything. fee + 30 cents on each donation. The best part is that it takes minutes to set up a page. It’s free to set up and run your campaign.

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Fundraising CRM Nonprofit Donation 92

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tips for Writing a Strong Grant Proposal Writing a strong grant proposal is essential for increasing the chances of funding. Detailed Budget Provide a detailed budget outlining the costs associated with the project. Compliance Checks : Regularly monitor adherence to the grant conditions throughout the project.

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Grants Grant Grant Writing Demographics 52

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 25, 2023

For nonprofits, this figure can be in terms of money or donations, but it doesn’t have to be. Take a look at some examples of the types of conversions you may track: Donations Volunteer registrations Event sign-ups Newsletter sign-ups The conversions you track should be entirely based on your marketing goals.

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Grant Management Nonprofit Grants Grant 52

Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Now is the ideal time to take advantage of our programs so you can start fresh and get even more donations and discounts when July arrives. Keep your accounts current with donated copies of QuickBooks 2014 from Intuit or AccountEdge 2014 from Acclivity. Donations of Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 Nonprofit Tech Essentials.

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Telecommunication Software Grant Management Software Donation 66

Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

Many organizations struggle with how to cover these expenses, how much to allocate to overhead, and how to explain to stakeholders that not all donations will go directly toward their mission. Then, regularly review your expenses to ensure you adhere to your budget and understand how much you typically spend on overhead.

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Management Indirect Nonprofit Indirect Cost 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Find even more cloud-based products through the Citrix donation program at TechSoup. Huddle is a cloud-based project management tool that supports file sharing, virtual workspaces, content management, and task prioritization. You can also budget, track, and report on expenses.

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CRM Management Consultant Consulting 62

Double the Donation

MAY 26, 2021

Matching Gift Program Management. By essentially doubling the donations their employees make to eligible nonprofits (based on the company’s guidelines), companies benefit nonprofits and help their employees make a difference in the causes they care about. Grant Management. Approvals for grants. Budgets and goals.

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Software Grants Grant Management 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Find even more cloud-based products through the Citrix donation program at TechSoup. Huddle is a cloud-based project management tool that supports file sharing, virtual workspaces, content management, and task prioritization. You can also budget, track, and report on expenses.

CRM 52

CRM Management Consultant Consulting 52

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A Brief Introduction to Google Ad Grants The Google Ad Grants program gives grantee organizations a $10,000 Google Ads budget each month. Whether visitors are submitting a donation, signing up to volunteer, or registering for an event, a conversion for a nonprofit usually involves filling out a form. Let’s begin!

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Grants Grant Engineering Policy 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Pro , which is available for donation to eligible organizations through TechSoup. " There is nothing wrong with using 25 spreadsheets to track donations and events. The acronym is versatile: For small businesses - contact relationship manager. Here, he shares his expertise on using Sage ACT! I have been an ACT!

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CRM Nonprofit Mentor Management 48

Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Some diversification is going to be required if your organization depends on grant funding because funders typically cap the amount of money that can go toward general operating expenses. But what if your organization has successfully relied on donations and fundraisers for many years? Grant management.

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Nonprofit Proposal Grants Grant 52

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While there are plenty of options available for different purposes, nonprofit tools help organizations do things like connect with their donors, plan events, run campaigns, collect donations, and cultivate strong donor relationships. Online donation forms. Try creating online donation forms. Key fundraising tools.

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Fundraising CRM Nonprofit Software 52

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Responsibilities can range from needing to understand how to manage competitive, formula or block grants, governmental appropriations, and, in some cases, funds that are “donated.” My binder form includes space for the information about the grant (funding organization, grant amount, performance period, etc.),

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Award Grants Grant Management 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

According to the overhead myth, a charity's legitimacy is largely based on how small its operating expenses are compared with its overall budget.) based donor advised funds, such as Fidelity Charitable , use the service, as do donation services like AmazonSmile , JustGive , Network for Good , and VolunteerMatch. All major U.S.-based

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Grant Management Software Metrics Government Finance 38

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Plus, your organization can identify giving patterns and use this data to boost donation revenue with targeted strategies. Nonprofit CRMs are similar to CRMS used by for-profit organizations, but for-profit CRMs contain information about customers rather than supporters and are often called customer relationship management systems.

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CRM Nonprofit Software Management 52

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. After all, you’re presenting your organization for judgment with real money and support on the line during a time when many nonprofits are seeing drops in their donation numbers. The stages of the grant lifecycle. The parts of a grant proposal.

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Grants Grant Grant Writing Proposal 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Corporate Donations. Individual Donations. What is our current budget? What programs do we offer? Not who funds us - but what service or product do we provide or produce - what do we do ?). What are our sources of revenue? Program Income (fees for services). Foundations. Special Events. Bring samples of these reports.

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Utilities Nonprofit Software Funding 53

Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Learn more about Aly Sterling Philanthropy Getting Attention Our Top Fundraising Consultant For Google Ad Grant Management Fundraising consulting firm overview The Google Ad Grant gives nonprofits the ability to market themselves for free, but unfortunately, many nonprofits only use a fraction of their allocated $10,000 monthly ad grants.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Fundraising 52

Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Because of new Microsoft eligibility rules that now allow private foundations to receive Microsoft software donations , Jeff Brandenburg, Irvine Foundation’s director of technology, describes his experience getting the first donations in his foundation’s long history. driven grants management.

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Donation Software Grant Management Policy 47

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Q5: You’ve played a critical role in transforming processes at Clark Atlanta University – moving donations, ticket sales, and event registrations from paper to online, aggressive database cleanup, implementing training, etc. Transformation requires change management, however.

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Software Management Education Utilities 96