article thumbnail

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

Nonprofits work with consultants for a variety of reasons, from strategic planning to fundraising, capacity building and grant writing. But understanding how a consultant can benefit your nonprofit, as well as what your nonprofit is responsible for in this collaboration, is critical to success.

article thumbnail

Kickstart Your Consultancy: Key Conference Takeaways to Launch the New Year

Grant Professionals Association

Grant consultants are part of a profession that blends grant development alongside entrepreneurship. In this article, Ill reflect on three conferences I attended in 2024 (apart from GrantSummit ) and offer several takeaways that aim to help grant consultants thrive. How do you want to develop yourself as a grant consultant in 2025?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Nonprofit Funding in 2025: Preparing for Shifts Under a New Federal Administration

Grants4Good

Present your vision for 2025 and beyond, illustrating how their continued support will be pivotal in navigating potential funding shifts. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York. Margit Brazda Poirier, GPC, M.S.

Funding 98
article thumbnail

Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets. .” Click here to download the slides.

article thumbnail

Navigating Political Shifts in DEI: What Nonprofits Need to Know for Grant Writing and Fundraising

Just Write Grants

" Tailor the presentation of your work to align with the values of the funders while maintaining the core mission. Moving Forward The current political shifts around DEI may feel challenging, but they also present an opportunity for nonprofits to reaffirm their commitment to equity and inclusion in innovative ways.

article thumbnail

Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

Blackbaud

Build a Compelling Business Case While most nonprofit finance leaders understand the importance of technology, presenting a compelling case to executive leadership or the board can be more challenging. Provide a Timeline: Present a clear timeline for implementation and rollout.

Finance 77
article thumbnail

Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

Think and Ink Grants

Provide access to presenters who can serve as resources when challenges arise. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting , we provide comprehensive training for grant writers at various levels. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Conferences can: Introduce you to experts for in-depth discussions.