GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Stay focused on your goal, but be prepared for what you’ll need to move forward. If your fundraising goal is under $50,000, you would likely be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ (short form) at an approximate cost of $275 (as of 2018). This will include money for payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and contract employees.

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Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

A clear understanding of your core mission and short-term and long-term goals aligns the budget and financial decisions with the overall direction of the organization. Having your organization’s mission and short- and long-term goals as a guide will also allow for flexibility in the budget.

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Red Tape Busters

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The ultimate goal for any tender writer is to win lucrative contracts and secure business opportunities for their organisation. Overpromising and Underdelivering – A Reputational Blow For tender writers , winning a contract can be a moment of triumph, but it also comes with significant responsibilities.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

The dividing lines between the work of grants and contracts and philanthropy can be as distinct as two different divisions that have separate, defined functions, or as blurred as the responsibilities of a single individual who wears two different hats. Sometimes KPIs can be so divisive that they lead to unnecessary staff turnover.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Gifts of life insurance. A gift of life insurance is when a donor names an organization as the beneficiary of an insurance policy or transfers ownership of the policy to the charity. A charitable gift annuity is a contract where a donor makes a gift to a nonprofit in exchange for a fixed sum each year for life.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

If you are too optimistic in estimating revenue and you don’t reach your goals, you’ll find yourself struggling to pay the bills later in the year. Lay out each fundraising activity you plan for the year along with a conservative estimate of how much you think you can raise from each one. Adjust until you get a $0 balance.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Sample grant from GrantWatch , a reputable grant database: Minority-Owned Businesses in the Restaurant Industry – Grants to Illinois minority-owned for-profit food establishments for working capital including payroll, rent, insurance, utilities, taxes, operations, and contractors.

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