AmpliFund

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Implementing a strong set of internal controls is critical to effectively manage grants. The turnout for our recent webinar, Creating Buy- I n for System-Wide Internal Controls , made it very clear that grant managers know they need internal controls but may not have the support, resources, or know how to put them in place.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. This includes reviewing your process documentation or creating it if necessary.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Set a benchmark so any payments under that amount, such as $5,000, only need to be approved by the grants manager. Any payments over that amount need to be approved by the grants manager and a member of leadership. If a question or issue arises down the road, youll have the documentation to back up your decisions.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Have a documented process to make sure you are keeping your Excel spreadsheet up to date. Use the “show changes” functionality or document history to track who has made changes and what they changed. Know who should be updating your spreadsheets and when.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That’s why thinking about the key types of tools to help you with your grant management work is so important. While each organziation has unique goals and needs, there are four broad TYPES of tools for you to consider putting in your grant related toolbox. Grant Management Software. Grant Management Software.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Often when grant professionals come into new roles, they are responsible for standing up the new grant management function at their organization. If this includes the capacity to manage grants with a federal origin, the task can be daunting. Sometimes this is on the agency website.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Today, Blackbaud Grantmaking’s SKY API capabilities are centered around financial data, like grant amounts and remaining balance. You can already share that information with your financial system while also pulling data like payment date or payment type into your grant management system. So, what’s next? Go forth and conquer!

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I have been in chat rooms and webinars with people who are new to the grants profession and have been asked to stand up the grants management function for their organization. I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources.

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AmpliFund

MARCH 13, 2024

When it comes to reporting requirements and financial management, I touched on the impact of Uniform Guidance, agency guidance, and the specific award documentation. The key things to remember here are knowing where to find the details of your grant’s reporting requirements. Do you have the documentation to prove this?

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AmpliFund

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you're managing grant funds in spreadsheets and keeping track of program progress and expenditures with documents and emails, you're likely keenly aware of the inherent risks and administrative headaches. You may already recognize that grant management software (GMS) can address these and contribute numerous other benefits.

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RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Through these policies and procedures, you’ll want to answer the following questions: Has management designed policies and procedures to handle a wide variety of circumstances? Do those documents provide a path for handling the unexpected? As a group, you should review th e notice of grant award (NGA)’s terms and conditions.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You dream of a system to tame the grant management chaos and free up time for your actual mission. If you're a passionate nonprofit hero drowning in a sea of grant paperwork, this guide is for you! Sustainability & Growth: Effective grant management fosters strong relationships with funders.

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

However, while the IIJA provides resources to much-needed programs and projects, this surge in funding introduces a complex set of challenges for local, state, and tribal grant managers, who are tasked with navigating a larger scope of grant opportunities, adhering to specific program requirements, and managing increased funding volumes.

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Unfortunately, w hile ERP systems offer a broad range of functionalities to manage various aspects of business operations, their grant management capabilities are not robust enough to enable most organizations to properly manage grant funding. So how does an ERP benefit grants management ?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Refer to effective resources such as grant writing templates. Gather Supporting Documents : Collect financial statements, organizational charts, and board member lists as required by the specific grant guidelines. Grant Award Acceptance and Acknowledgment Upon receiving a grant, organizations should formally accept the award.

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We know many grant makers publish new funding opportunities in the spring, and using purpose-built tools to create and manage them saves organizations a lot of time and effort. Grants management software like AmpliFund gives you unlimited application forms, sections, and questions that you can use to build out applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

Yet these same foundations require hoop after hoop for nonprofits to jump through during the grant management process. Foundations usually request additional documentation (IRS letters, audits, financial statements, annual reports, etc.) Foundations require regular (sometimes monthly) reports. Site visits happen.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Location : Some grants are region-specific, aimed at supporting local artists. Project Type : Many grants specify the types of projects they support, such as community outreach or artistic development. Artists should document their qualifications and compare them with the criteria outlined in the grant descriptions to ensure alignment.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Too often, grant management is seen as scary and messy, with staff hesitant to learn because they may uncover more than they know how to handle.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2015

Yet 75 percent of nonprofits use simple spreadsheets to manage what can amount to millions of dollars of grant funds. Here are five reasons that friends should not let friends use spreadsheets to manage grants: 1. Funder Management. That's where online grants management software comes in.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This makes it easier for low-code and no-code developers to understand and use the API without needing extensive documentation. Many platforms you already use for your grantmaking processes have modern APIs built in, such as your grant management solution that surfaces due diligence data from third-party sources within your GMS.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

You will want to think ahead about being able to easily capture grant information, set up tasks and deadlines, and then run accurate reports at any time. Fund accounting systems with grant management can help you from beginning to end if you are a grant-funded organization—or want to be.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2024

MicroEdge was established back in 1985 and released their Grants Management Software “GIFTS Online” in 2009. Some of the latest updates we are excited about include new document management capabilities, new ways to delete data in bulk, a completely reimagined applicant-centric portal, and the introduction of SKY API®.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2021

These documents are a vital foundation for all communication activities a nonprofit will undertake, as Grant Cobb, Head of Marketing and Analytics at GivingMail, explains. To help your nonprofit avoid this dilemma, this article will explore four tips for creating effective mission and case statements, including: Outline Key Documents.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For further resources, consider exploring articles like how to apply for a grant or grant writing workshops to enhance skills in effective budgeting for grants. This section discusses the essential aspects of managing grant funds, including tracking expenses, making budget revisions, and understanding reporting requirements.

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Blackbaud

MAY 15, 2024

Use the Resources Already at Your Fingertips The grant management system we use, Blackbaud Grantmaking , already has many processes and flows built into the system. This process reduces the need for an organization to provide further documentation on their tax status.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

Create a Policies and Procedures Manual Once a new employee joins your team, having a comprehensive document outlining standard procedures for data entry will make that transition much easier on both the individual and the staff members training them. Here is a document that outlines the different security roles available in the system.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Ensure Program Sustainability With a focus on the grant management, it can be easy to lose sight of how the program will continue. Besides seeking out additional funding (renewal, and new private and public sources), there are some options internally to help sustain the program.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If your organization receives at least some of its funding from grants, you need a fund accounting system with subfund accounting capabilities built to handle nonprofit accounting standards. Manage documentation in the system Grants come with a lot of paperwork.

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AmpliFund

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Award closeout is a vital part of the grant lifecycle. It’s when you gather all documentation you’ve created during the life of the award to be compliant with reporting requirements and ensure all expenditures are accounted for. If you are managing subrecipients, download our Subrecipient Monitoring Checklist.)

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Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

Starting early: Begin working on your DMP early in the grant writing process. This detailed document requires thoughtful consideration, and rushing through it could lead to oversight or errors. Data organization and documentation: Detail how you will organize and document your data during the research project.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Gift Policies and Procedures: Nonprofits with a solid track record of grant awards typically have detailed grant management procedures already in place. From accounting procedures to levels of approval to a cohesive strategic plan, grant pros and fundraisers can help a nonprofit plan wisely and well.

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AmpliFund

JUNE 12, 2023

We know that managing grants can be confusing, and we’re here to help. When you don’t have an effective strategy in place to manage and store your grant data and documents, it is easy to make mistakes. Photo by Stefan Dahl from Canva.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), an agency within the Executive Office of the President, issues government-wide grants-related guidance for federal departments and agencies and is responsible for the maintenance of this document. Before 2013, federal grant requirements were located in multiple OMB circulars.

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