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The Peril of Relying on Government Grants

Joe Garecht Fundraising

For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. Writing government grants takes an inordinate amount of time, and these grants involve far more legal and accounting risk than non-governmental grants. This warning was based on facts, not politics.

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Foundation Grants vs. Government Grants: What the Millionaire Grant Lady Recommends

Millionaire Grant Lady

Federal grants that come from the federal government. State and local government grants that come from your state and local governments. Private foundations are operated outside of the government, and so private foundation funding is my favorite kind of funding to recommend for most of the nonprofits that I talk to.

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Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Success with a Grant Consultant: Here’s How

Millionaire Grant Lady

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

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Maximizing Opportunities: Premier Grant Writing Consultants for You

Allied Grant Writers

Grant Writing Consultants: Your Key to Funding Success The Role of Grant Writing Consultants Grant writing consultants are crucial in helping individuals and organizations secure funding. Time-Saving By delegating the writing process, organizations can focus on their core activities while consultants handle grant applications.

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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

It also highlights how good practices in governance and fiduciary duties can foster more collaboration, accountability, and effective decision making. Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization. Ready to learn more?

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Pro Tip: How to Work With an Expert Consultant

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Since I do not do academic research full-time anymore, I find I am now more dependent on the goodwill and understanding of national-level research/evaluation consultants. By following up on the consultant’s suggestions and being a good student, you win more of their time and their respect.

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Apply Now for 2024 Government Grants Before It’s Too Late!

GrantNews

It’s not too late, apply for 2024 government grants before it’s too late! For instance, government grants come from federal, state, and local governments. Types of Government Grants The most common type of government grants are grants given by the federal government. What are you waiting for?