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How to Get the Most Out of Your Grant Cover Letter

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Now the presidential election is heating up, I find myself interested in the little tricks used by political consultants to influence voters. Some of the political consultants’ best ideas are the result of eye-tracking experiments. The question is how can we apply these ideas to improving a proposal cover letter?

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Grants for Business Owners: Purpose-Driven Business Models

GrantNews

Verified business grant s are available for industries like agriculture, electronic manufacturing, mental wellness, green building initiatives, environmental services, and more. Successful applicants will also receive regular meetings with a technical support consultant. So why not explore grants today?

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The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show: Not Many New Green Gadgets Under the Sun

Tech Soup

GreenTech has covered the annual Consumer Electronics Show in the past since many nonprofits (especially smaller ones) often buy consumer-grade products rather than enterprise- or business-grade. Around the time of the show, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) released its CEA 2010 Sustainability Report.

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

Blackbaud

Some nonprofits had to drive printed checks around town collecting signatures, while others had already transitioned most of their vendors to electronic and automatic payments. Organizations that embraced technology investments earlier were able to pivot more seamlessly. Making the wrong investment can set an organization back years.

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Tips for Funder Research: How to Narrow Down or Enlarge the Field

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

If this gives you too many hits, then you can switch to narrower terms like low-cost housing, minority education, teen pregnancy, or electronic health records. Subject matter: The first step, in my view, is to focus on broader terms like education, social welfare, healthcare, or justice.

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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

Blackbaud

Mistake #8: Not Filing Electronically Since July 1, 2019, the IRS requires tax-exempt organizations to file their 990s electronically. Filing electronically makes the process more efficient and, if you choose the right provider, simplifies the filing process.

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5 Tips for Community Health Centers to Transition to New Fund Accounting Software

Blackbaud

You don’t need a big staff to successfully implement new fund accounting software —you just need to be able to tap into the right skills on your team or know when to rely on an outside consultant. You’ll also want someone who is familiar with compliance, especially GAAP and FASB. Name a point of contact who sees the big picture.

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