GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blind and Visually-Impaired : Up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in multiple states that are working to improve the lives of blind and visually-impaired individuals. Community Programs : Grants to nonprofits, schools, fire departments, religious institutions, agencies, and hospitals in the funding source’s service area.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

If you’re reading this, you probably already know about the problems that nonprofits like yours are facing with their insurance: Rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and in some cases, the loss of coverage altogether. Many of these nonprofits have never made a claim.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cooperative agreements to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to provide technical assistance to local government agencies to reduce pollution in wastewater treatment systems. There are grants to eligible nonprofits for environmental stewardship projects benefiting watersheds. Reduce Wastewater Treatment Pollution!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. We’ve had our own share of nonprofit compliance undertakings over the years. Ultimately, we avoided this common nonprofit compliance pitfall.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

So, it’s hard to imagine cutting additional costs at a nonprofit. The best leaders understand two things must happen to sustain a nonprofit: SAVING money and RAISING money. Afterall, nonprofit is your tax status, it shouldn’t be your business model. Speak with your accountant to explore what “contract positions” entail.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While AI technology can create efficiencies for cash-strapped nonprofits, we need to make sure the way we use AI is aligned with our missions to do good. How can AI tools transform the work nonprofits do for the better and help advance social causes? Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work.

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Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. Too often, nonprofits jump at flashy fundraising tactics (“Let’s host a gala!”) So how does that play out?

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 18, 2023

Dear Experienced Grant Writer, I recently left my fast-pased position as the Director of Grants at a nonprofit. Do you have suggestions for getting your name and expertise out there as a contracted proposal writer? The post Do you have suggestions for getting your name and expertise out there as a contracted proposal writer?

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. Nonprofits are not social clubs , they have the potential to make significant positive impacts in the communities they serve. Great question.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. Below is a sample list of grants and contracts currently offering an RFP. And the best part?

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Also, internships for women to learn nonprofit management skills in arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Grants, Training Programs, and Projects for Women Entrepreneurs Also, grants to women for educational training programs.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. Nonprofit payment processing: A quick overview . This is why they’re the preferred choice for many nonprofits. .

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? What can fundraisers do?

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE’s successful efforts might serve as an inspiration and a model for how other nonprofits could leverage data to enhance their work. Are our training programs for elder services and long-term care providers effective in improving the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ elders they serve? Direct services. Technical assistance.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. As the leader of a nonprofit, you must stay on top of updated standards or hire an accountant who does.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal rescues are generally nonprofits but can also be privately owned and operated. The Articles of Incorporation require basic information regarding your new organization and function like a constitution governing the nonprofit corporation. See our guide on nonprofit essentials, How to Start A Nonprofit 501(c)3 Org. [10

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

The National Council of Nonprofits wrote a great memo on this and the importance of this update for nonprofit organizations. jobs, minimum compensation, benefits, on-the-job training for employees making work products or providing services on a contract, and other worker protections.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

Piktochart doesn't require a contract or any sign-up fees so your organization can give Piktochart's professional package a whirl for a few months to test it out. Atomic Training , available through TechSoup, offers training on using Gliffy. offers tips specifically aimed at nonprofits looking to utilize infographics.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While some might not think of labor unions as part of the social sector, they are in fact 501(c)(5) nonprofits and have been included in Candid’s data tools for years. Unions offer their members professional development and training opportunities. Today is Labor Day, a U.S. There are three core benefits of union membership: .

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2015

Many nonprofits exert most of their energy in pursuance of their mission. Some nonprofits fashion homemade, composite solutions with the tools they have — however dated or inefficient — to avoid the large expenditure that new software often requires. That being said, OSS isn't always the best choice for nonprofits.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

Additional research estimates that 19% of nonprofit staff work remotely (Hashimoto, 2023). and we share updates about funders, collaborate on training, and offer support to one another. and we share updates about funders, collaborate on training, and offer support to one another. National Council of Nonprofits.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Some providers make it seem like a PhD is needed in nonprofit technology to sort out what a nonprofit will really be paying to raise critical mission dollars. And what fees are companies using to nickel and dime an organization, making their “free” contract actually too good to be true? Curious to try a peer-to-peer campaign?

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GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Marketing, it’s the engine that powers nonprofit growth. If you are part of a nonprofit, we cannot stress enough, how essential it is to have a solid marketing strategy. In this age of rapidly advancing technology, this means that smart nonprofits are shifting to more online marketing content. It’s social media.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2024

There is a whole world of nonprofit grant opportunities! A large part of being a nonprofit is getting grants to fund the vital work you do for your community. Grantwatch has so many nonprofit grant opportunities to share that it has an entire category dedicated to nonprofits. What Do Nonprofit Grants Fund?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Here's an idea for using smartphones with good cameras and video capability like the Dell Venue Pro touch screen phones for digital story telling: Send someone out to video compelling work that your nonprofit or library is doing out in the field for your holiday message. for lots of great resources for nonprofit and library apps.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Without the resources for a dedicated HR staff, the directors and managers of many nonprofits, charities, and libraries take on HR tasks themselves — there is simply no one else to do it. Considering this particular need of many nonprofits, TechSoup has partnered with an on-demand human resources service — HR Solutions Partners.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing? This is called “co-botting” or “co-piloting” with AI.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Here are our top nonprofit risk management tips for peer-to-peer events. A waiver is a contract signed by your event guests that states that they won’t hold your nonprofit or its representatives accountable for any damages resulting from their attendance at your event. Final thoughts on nonprofit risk management.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Understanding why an audit is helpful to a funder, how to find an auditor, and what to do if an audit seems unattainable can help small nonprofits plan. This report means the auditor thought they couldn’t issue a definitive opinion on the nonprofit.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? Here’s everything you need to know about peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit: What Is Peer to Peer Fundraising? But when you run peer to peer online, fundraising is simpler and more powerful for nonprofits.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A nonprofit CRM is among the most essential tools for your organization to increase support, grow fundraising , and work more effectively toward its missions. According to Verified Market Research , “The Nonprofit CRM Market size was valued at USD 4.25 What are the benefits of using a CRM for nonprofits?

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Tom Ahern

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We had a contract." Here's what the National Council for Nonprofits has to say on the topic: "It is NOT appropriate for a nonprofit to compensate a fundraising professional based on a percentage of the money raised." Nonprofits have a real stake in being "holier than thou." and the extra good you've done. Fair enough.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 13, 2024

Every nonprofit needs money, but most people are uncomfortable asking for it and would rather not go into exhaustive detail about how they spend it. We understand that most nonprofits’ critical work would be impossible without an endless stream of private and government funding. This is why fundraisers like grant professionals exist.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. As you might expect with board members, there’s a lot more to cover. Let’s begin.

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