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Pre- and Post-Award is like PB&J

RBW Strategy

Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. Also, check the reporting requirements and other legislation requiring your adherence. Do those documents provide a path for handling the unexpected?

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Choosing a Print Shop for Your Nonprofit Mailings | You Better Shop Around

Pamela Grow

Hardly a week passes that I dont get an email like this one from Amanda: We are looking at expanding the number of direct mail campaigns we run. Do their staff members have the knowledge to guide you through your printing project? Ive attended your webinars and followed you for quite some time. I nearly always look for a local printer.

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Big Impact, Small Budget: Live Auction Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Greater Giving

Experiences that Thrill Behind the Scenes Pass Auction exclusive access to a sporting event, concert, or concert. Bucket List Vacation Bring one-of-a-kind vacation travel experiences to your auction with access to industry leading auction package providers through Greater Giving.

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Analyzing Budgets and Saving Money at a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget.

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How to Kickoff Your Federal Grant Project

RBW Strategy

Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. Through these policies and procedures, you’ll want to answer the following questions: Has management designed policies and procedures to handle a wide variety of circumstances?

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How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

In fundraising terms, this means you can break the mammoth task of raising money for your operating budget into small steps that feel less intimidating. Even when you have 3 years of solid program success, it’s extremely unlikely you can fully fund your organization through grants. Fundraising is a skilled profession.

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Project Budgeting for New Grant Writers

Peak Proposals

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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