Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In addition to the successes, thoughtful consideration of the challenges faced can help you gain insights into areas where you need more training or different systems to ensure smoother grant processes. Prepare to request budget or timeline revisions as needed. Develop or revise your budget for professional development in 2025.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Low Rate of Fraud Awareness Training NFPs have the lowest implementation rate of fraud awareness training , per the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Couple this with the fact that many smaller NFPs have volunteers in key roles without adequate skills, experience, or training and you are creating a recipe for disaster.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, you find that your budget won’t allow for the purchase and now you’re stuck. 2: In-Kind Support Grants In-kind support grants or sponsorships from companies provide goods or services that your nonprofit needs, such as office supplies, technology, workforce training, event materials, professional services, and more.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. Learn at your own pace, even without a budget Even with a budget of $0, you can build your fundraising skills by learning online. You can view the webinar together and compare notes afterward.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.

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Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. A steady stream of webinars offers compelling guidance from respected leaders in the field. Resilia partners with grantmakers to provide impact intelligence and capacity-building software to more than 3,500 U.S.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

Everything you need to know to develop a brilliant grant proposal budget. A grant proposal budget outlines your intended expenses if you are awarded the grant funding, specific to the project or program stated in your proposal. One of the most important elements within the application is the Project Budget and Budget Justification.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These programs often cover various facets of the grant writing process, including research, proposal writing, budget preparation, and project evaluation. Instructor Qualifications Qualified and experienced instructors increase the credibility and effectiveness of the training. Cost Evaluate the program fees against the budget.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget A detailed financial plan outlining how the funds will be utilized. Enhanced Learning Many certification programs offer comprehensive training on the latest trends and techniques in grant writing. Different programs offer various levels of training, focus areas, and recognition within the industry.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2012

Did you miss last week's webinar, Toolkit Essentials: Finding Funders for Your Cause ? You can now catch up on this informative webinar on the TechSoup YouTube page. During both of these webinars, we heard about the Foundation Center's Cooperating Collections. Check out their whitepaper on the value of training!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

You can use People-OnTheGo training to help your organization's employees learn to: Manage interruptions better. About the Webinar Series. People-OnTheGo delivers the webinars using GoToWebinar, a product of one of TechSoup's donor partners, Citrix Online. More Training Resources from TechSoup. to 11:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

You can use People-OnTheGo training to help your organization's employees learn to: Manage interruptions better. About the Webinar Series. People-OnTheGo delivers the webinars using GoToWebinar, a product of one of TechSoup's donor partners, Citrix Online. More Training Resources from TechSoup. to 11:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2012

From time to time, we at TechSoup highlight webinars from our webinar donor partners and former presenters. Check out the following free webinars from ReadyTalk and the My PC Series ! Basic Computer Training Curriculum for Adults Using Windows 7 Tuesday, May 29, 2 p.m. From ReadyTalk. Thursday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Not only must you replace staff members who leave (assuming you have budget to do so), but you also lose knowledge about your organization as staff walks out the door. One effective approach is to emphasize software training. But making software training a central part of how your organization operates is easier than you might think.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

It might also be new equipment installed as part of the grant doesn’t include training for all involved parties or the drivers necessary to run the equipment are not added to staff computers. Check out the webinar I Signed Up for What? A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2010

Last Tuesday's TechSoup Talks webinar, Tips and Tools for Technology Planning went over many different strategies to get your organization or library moving towards specific technology and mission-related goals. Like a business'plan, it includes budgeting parameters and timelines, and is written in a clear, accessible way.

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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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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Resources for Learning and Training about Animal Welfare There are many resources available for learning about animal welfare, including: Online Courses and Webinars : The Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Course and the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior and Welfare Course are comprehensive online courses on animal welfare and behavior.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Nonprofits that will raise big money in 2012 will spend money on training. Even with tight budgets, they’ll find a way to send staff to workshops or webinars. Nonprofits that will raise seriously big money in 2012 will invest in training for their Board. They’ll be proactive, not reactive.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Lead a Revenue-Wise Strategy Session As a financial leader, you touch all areas of your nonprofit organization through budgeting, forecasting, and expense management. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are masters at stretching their budgets. Leveraging free platforms and features is one of the best ways to make a budget go further—but I know that these tools are only helpful if you can quickly get up to speed with how to use them. Our team set out to fix that.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

At first we were a bit surprised by the number one response: training staff on technology. We also know that training is one of the most effective ways to support successful adoption and use of technology in your organization. That's why TechSoup offers education and training programs in addition to product donations.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Examples include webinars, live-streamed sessions, online conferences, and virtual trade shows. Budget constraints: In-person events tend to require a large budget; however, sponsors and exhibitors can help offset the cost. Virtual Events Virtual events take place entirely online.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm drink, and get cozy with TechSoup's free nonprofit and library tech webinars. This free webinar will teach you basic SEO tips to help your organization's site and content rank higher in online searches. Make the most of your budget. SEO for Beginners. Improve your photos.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Prospect research—don’t have the budget for prospect research software? Choose a framework such as moves management and provide your team with training on the approach. Join me on May 13 at Candid’s webinar “Level-up Your Major Gifts Program.” Register for the webinar. Remember to ask. Working in a small shop? No problem.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2016

TechSoup donor partner QuickBooks Made Easy is taking its popular QuickBooks trainings on the road, and offering a special discount to TechSoup members! Grab the discount code below to get $20 off the cost of training (a 13 percent discount!). QuickBooks Made Easy Seminar Discount Codes. Image 1 : Burlingham / Shutterstock.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At a recent webinar hosted by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Jennifer Chheang of The California Endowment (TCE) and Allie VanHeast of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KCF) shared how they are using Demographics via Candid in practice to better understand alignment with institutional goals and measure their progress.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Nonprofits that will raise big money in 2012 will spend money on training. Even with tight budgets, they’ll find a way to send staff to workshops or webinars. Nonprofits that will raise seriously big money in 2012 will invest in training for their Board. They’ll be proactive, not reactive.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Their seminars support Spanish-speaking people in the Coachella Valley with training to succeed in business and make better communities. Information on organizations becomes quickly and easily accessible, getting nonprofits—irrespective of size, budget, or staffing—directly in front of those who seek to support their work.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

A second plus for GrantStation is that its user interface is straightforward, so no extensive training is necessary to learn your way around the database. If a subscription to FDO fits within your organization’s budget, we recommend giving it a try, but you need to be aware that it will take time to master its features.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. There are four major types of grant proposal documents: letters of inquiry, cover letters, proposal budget, and full grant proposal. What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Some elements of grant readiness are having 501c3 paperwork, a board of trustees, a bank account, organizational budget, accounting staff, mission/vision statements and staff capacity and experience to handle a project. Attend every free webinar you can find. Many federal agencies offer regular training webinars too.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If you don’t have any, get something made if you have room in your budget and if you can’t, don’t worry – you’ll be fine without it.) Provide training. Offer training in how to ask people for money and how to be successful in peer-to-peer fundraising. Or, consider leading a training session yourself!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2012

The program includes donated QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits training CD-ROMs which include lessons specifically for QuickBooks users at nonprofit organizations. Run nonprofit-specific reports such as a Budget to Actual Profit report, and a Loss and Expenses by Program report. Compare performance to the annual budget.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2015

TechSoup donor partner People-OnTheGo has announced the upcoming schedule for its Accomplishing More With Less webinars. In the second half of 2015, the webinars will be presented on these dates: July 15, July 22, and July 29. You can use People-OnTheGo training to help your organization's employees learn to. spanhidden

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants. Sessions focus on pre-planning steps, such as finding grants that fit, building partnerships, designing projects, and developing effective budgets. The series is presented by Assel Grant Services.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I have been in chat rooms and webinars with people who are new to the grants profession and have been asked to stand up the grants management function for their organization. Attend every free webinar you can find. Travel budgets are tight, but webinars often feature industry experts who offered terrific advice and insights.

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