GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Because of this, Nonprofits walk a tightrope when managing their funds. Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit’s budget is sustainable. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grants providing funding for nonprofit organizations to help fill in the gaps.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those who have discovered and leveraged it are successfully unlocking new opportunities by maximizing their complimentary ad budget to drive donor engagement, increase event attendance, and raise awareness of their programs and initiatives. What Is the Google Ad Grants Program?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. At some point, you will realize that more staff and more budget can take you only so far. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here are some examples of CRM integration: When you connect Eventbrite to Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT , the industry-leading fundraising CRM, managing events becomes much simpler. Event management software: When someone signs up for your event, their information goes straight into your CRM.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them an invaluable resource for a variety of entities, including individuals, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions. These organizations are typically established to address specific causes or issues such as education, arts, and health.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Think beyond traditional volunteering Nearly half (49%) of Civic 50 employees engage in company-sponsored volunteer activities such as employee resource groups and educational initiatives. Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. But how do you perfect your nonprofit financial management? What is Nonprofit Financial Management? Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Coffman stated in their GuideStar article : Theres no question that nonprofit organizations have an obligation to manage their finances responsibly. Can a new financial management solution help drive better efficiency in meal delivery? Is an expense management or purchasing solution part of mission delivery?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grants are typically designed to promote social, educational, or community development. Scholarships and Fellowships Designed for students pursuing education or research opportunities. Various sources provide information on available grants, including government agencies, private foundations, and educational institutions.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

It fosters innovation, supports community projects, and helps advance educational initiatives. Scholarships Financial aid for students to cover tuition and educational expenses. Common eligibility requirements include: Eligibility Criteria Details Organization Type Must be a non-profit, educational institution, or small business.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

However, with increasing demands on church budgetsranging from facility renovations and educational programs to humanitarian initiatives and technology upgradesmany churches are turning to grants as an innovative means to supplement their income streams.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. Grants serve as lifelines for nonprofits, artists, and educators seeking to implement projects that benefit the community.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They focus on helping nonprofits maximize their limited resources, bringing specialized knowledge in grant writing, budgeting, and project presentation. Funding is to increase the number of residents with internet access – and the skills to utilize internet technology – through connectivity, education, and technical support.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Provide a Budget : Include a detailed budget that outlines how grant money will be used. Detailed Budget Shows understanding of costs and financial planning. Prepare Required Documents : Common documents include project proposals, budgets, resumes, and letters of support. Below is a sample budget template.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are just a few: Fund extracurriculars and school supplies: One of the most obvious benefits of school fundraisers is the ability to fund programs and resources outside the standard curriculumsports teams, arts programs, and classroom suppliesall of which contribute to a well-rounded education.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This work is rooted in grant management, relationship building, and stewardship. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. This tip is FALSE.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. This includes simple narratives, flexible budgets, clear timelines for decisions, and a quick approval process. Hurricanes. Prolonged droughts.

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 3, 2023

Grant proposals have at least two parts: the project narrative and the budget (aka cost proposal). There may not be a division of responsibilities between the cost and narrative proposals at a small nonprofit, leaving the project lead (or the grant writer) to both write the proposal narrative and prepare the budget.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

the AAMC is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health through medical education, health care, medical research, and community collaborations. Their member institutions represent the full spectrum of medical education, including 171 accredited U.S. & Founded in 1876 and based in Washington, D.C.,

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Justifications An accurate and detailed budget serves as a financial blueprint for your proposal. Providing transparency in budgetary needs lends credibility to your proposal and ensures accountability in financial management. A well-structured budget reflects your planning and operational capabilities.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This continuous relationship management helps secure long-term support from current funders and builds a foundation for successful collaboration. ® is designed to meet the unique needs (and budgets) of those looking for a cost-effective way to gain the necessary skills needed to write and win grants. Let's chat here.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 8, 2025

He oversees all aspects of Americares financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, treasury, investments, accounting, grants and financial reporting, according to a statement from the organization. Bruce Pankey is the new chief financial officer and treasurer of Americares in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The primary purpose of grants is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s mission, such as advancing education, promoting health, supporting the arts, or enhancing community development. Educational Grants Offered to students or programs focused on educational improvement.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Nonprofits face continual financial pressures around revenue streams, with 57% of financial managers saying they need somewhat or much more stable cash flow, and nearly 7 in 10 sharing that they need more revenue streams today than they did two years ago. Nonprofit employees spend, on average, 30% of their day managing data between systems.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This involves strategic budgeting and financial planning, as well as implementing thorough reporting and accountability measures. Budgeting and Financial Planning Creating a well-defined budget is essential when applying for local grants.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. Analyzing your budget this way also allows you to understand the ROI of each program.

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

As founder of AtlasDaughters, director of the Marks Family Foundation, and mother to a daughter, I know firsthand the importance of educating and empowering young women in philanthropy to accelerate their giving to maximize impact. When should we start educating young women in philanthropy? Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Who will manage the money? Who constructs the budget? He now works for Wastyn & Associates in Davenport, Iowa, writing grants for food banks, educational programs, and capital projects nationwide. Clarify roles. Who will write the grant? How will you dole out the funds? Who will be responsible for the financial reporting?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. Logan Foote, Sales and Education Manager at GolfStatus, has been around the game of golf nearly his entire life.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Sharpen your budgeting skills or learn how to organize your donors based on their behaviors and characteristics to boost fundraising efforts. It is about immersing yourself in a supportive community dedicated to making K–12 education run more smoothly.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

The goals of the funder’s RFP align with your grant proposal and organizational goals  Grantseeking is always about need, but as Candid’s educational programming manager Lori Guidry says, “it’s not about your organization’s need; it’s about the need of the people or cause you’re serving.” So, writing about what you need (e.g.,

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort. Two key members of your organization’s financial management team are your accountant and your chief financial officer (CFO). What is this nonprofit doing well when it comes to financial management? Analyzing budgets. Where is there room for improvement?

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Grants.gov

JULY 9, 2019

The budget narrative – sometimes called the budget justification or budget detail – can also benefit from a skilled wordsmith. What follows are budget narrative writing tips that have been curated from a wide range of federal agency resources. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently. Be Realistic : Set achievable goals and present a realistic budget.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

This skill is valued in many positions, especially those that involve data analysis, quality control, or project management. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. Financial Literacy: Grant writers often work on budget development and financial projections.

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