Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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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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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Sustainability – what needs to be built in now for long-term success? How will the program continue after the grant concludes? Spend some time thinking through your risk analysis, because it can show up in several parts of your organization. When assessing organizational risk, there are five specific areas to consider before applying for funding.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. There are three primary factors that influence the evaluation budget: program, evaluation design, and reporting/dissemination.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

to describe the development team’s feelings, but the question they all have is: “Are we really ready to do this?”. An Inclusive and Realistic Budget. The budget. A budget that lacks planning is a red flag for supporters and volunteers alike. Not sure your organization is going to experience these results?

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Greater Giving

JULY 11, 2024

Revenue Streams Sponsorships The most important thing about sponsorships is having a packet and letter ready to go. Start applying for sponsors as soon as possible so you can catch them when they’re making their budget decisions. In this article we will cover how to maximize your revenue generators during your fundraising event.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding. Travel budgets are tight, but webinars often feature industry experts who offered terrific advice and insights.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 25, 2023

I’ll bet right now some of you are getting ready to write an angry response—and I’ll bet some of you are thinking, “Oh, I’m so glad someone finally admitted it!” I hate collaboration. There, I said it. Now don’t get me wrong, collaboration can result in wonderful programs that reduce duplication and pool resources for maximum impact.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The first thing to do is to ask all your management-level staff to fill out the project innovator form. This is their chance to define a specific project they would like to see funded. It is a terrific exercise for this time of year. It allows your staff to dream about the future. It means setting due dates for rolling grant applications too.

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Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

Grant optimization and readiness helps you determine if your organization is eligible and helps prepare your organization to start applying for grant funding. In order to make sure our clients are as ready as possible to apply to potential grantmakers based on their requirements we have to first assess. What is Grant Optimization?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Since nonprofit organizations often run on tight budgets, this increase in staff costs will undoubtedly put further strain on already stretched budgets.

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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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Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

As a Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud, I have the privilege of working closely with many leaders in higher education who are navigating the ever-changing waters of fundraising. It is a job that demands you bring 100% of yourself to work and yet is 0% about you personally—it is about the organization and the mission. It has changed everything. “I

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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. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people.

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Grant'd

JULY 23, 2020

It’s to get grants ready! Yet for all the power this step promises them, many grant seekers tend to skip getting grants ready, often simply because they’re unsure of the how. So for all of you DIY grant seekers out there, we’ve pulled together a step by step list of what you’ll need to do to get grants ready.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

Are you ready for a reset? Better yet, is your grant strategy ready for a reset? My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. I am just hunching here, but I think the answer may be “yes!”

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Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

Fund accounting software with sub-fund capabilities makes it easy to manage multiple budget scenarios, understand encumbrances, and automate your internal controls for the highest level of accuracy and transparency. Separate budgets and multi-scenario budgets With dynamic funding and multiple lines of service, your budget is never final.

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you grant ready? There are some specific reasons and I break them into two main categories: Grant Readiness and Grant Strategy. Here’s what it means to be “Grant Ready.” I created the Grant Readiness Assessment (a free tool available here) to guide nonprofits that want to begin or expand their grant-seeking.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding. Travel budgets are tight, but webinars often feature industry experts who offered terrific advice and insights.

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Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2024

This is when you’ll take a close look at how ready your organization is for a campaign and use the pending campaign to muster the energy and resources to strengthen and fix the things that are not up to par. Using the Capital Campaign Readiness Assessment as your guide, you can choose what to put in your own capital campaign Trojan Horse.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 18, 2024

Be ready to welcome them there with an easy-to-follow online donation process. You shall create a budget and view it as an investment. Create a budget and consider it an investment. Ready to revamp your approach? An Effective Annual Fund An effective annual fund is far more than the tactics you use to reach donors.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 18, 2024

Be ready to welcome them there with an easy-to-follow online donation process. You shall create a budget and view it as an investment. Create a budget and consider it an investment. Ready to revamp your approach? An Effective Annual Fund An effective annual fund is far more than the tactics you use to reach donors.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

And a budget for it. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Donation Sources: Individuals: Donated $374.4 billion, a 1.6% increase from 2022, but a 2.4% decline when adjusted for inflation. Foundations: Contributed $103.53 billion, making up 19% of total giving. Despite a 1.7%

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Taking a break from work gives your brain the chance to reset and recharge, and this is essential to avoiding burnout and staying productive all year long. The key to being able to take time off without adding to your stress is to plan it out. . If you have a fixed number of days off, save a few days for last-minute opportunities to get away.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Revenue diversity is a good hedge against the unexpected, but diversity alone is not enough when your budget is threatened or dismantled by outside forces. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies. Ready to have these ROI conversations with your team but don’t know where to start?

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2023

This means tens of thousands of organizations are missing out on millions in free online ad budget. Ready to rock the Google Grant game and make it rain free advertising dollars? Ready to rock the Google Grant game and make it rain free advertising dollars? We are here to change that! Join our no-nonsense webinar.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! 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. The RIGHT event: Raises 10-20% of your annual budget.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them. Clear, magnetic BHAG.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. Is my organization ready to apply for a NEA grant? If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Job Readiness Programs for Older Teens Objective : Equip older teens with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Job readiness programs provide training on resume writing, interview skills, workplace etiquette, and job search strategies. 15 Programs for At-Risk Teens and Families with Grants to Match 1.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GrantWriterTeam offers a solution by connecting nonprofits with experienced grant writers ready to help craft winning proposals. They focus on helping nonprofits maximize their limited resources, bringing specialized knowledge in grant writing, budgeting, and project presentation. Empowering Technology to Improve Capacity!

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

When you are ready to dive into the world of grants, GrantWriterTeam is here to help. You need a solid business model and budgeting plan. To get grant ready as a nonprofit, start by clearly defining your mission and goals. Many nonprofits partner up to step into success. They take the floor boldly. Their ambition?

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 15, 2024

It’s All About Monitoring Metrics Develop a solid budget for your business and track key metrics, demonstrating your performance. Partnering with a grant writer can help you organize your budget and present your data effectively. There is a lot you need to know before applying for a grant.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Don’t hesitate to use this budget as a guide for your year-end fundraising efforts. Take into account your staff and volunteer time, fundraising budget, and your donor’s normal year-end giving habits when formulating a fundraising plan. You can start with a soft ask, or if you’re feeling ready, dive right into full solicitation.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced. Here is what you need to know to strengthen your financial savvy and keep your nonprofit on a strong financial foundation. 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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Lots of people do. Direct mail DOES work after all. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in. But it’s harder than it looks. In fact, it can be frustrating. And nonprofits who use a combination of direct mail and online appeals are more successful than those who don’t.

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