RBW Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Breakdown of Each Stage in the Grant Lifecycle The grants lifecycle refers to the entire process of a grant—from planning, to opportunity, to implementation, to closeout. The lifecycle of a grant has three major stages: pre-award, award, and post-award. The grant-making agency will continue to review the application.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

As you’re about to get back to work, a board member stops in to tell you about a new grant *opportunity.* Download your free Heartable Fundraising Writing Book and you’ll also get a free subscription to their “never-miss” weekly newsletter. All day long your goals are hijacked. Subscribe to her weekly updates here. Very Good Copy.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 13, 2022

Managing one grant application is a challenge. Use the grant application management template to see what grant applications are in process, approved, or rejected as well as break down the to-dos for each grant from the initial application to reporting requirements. Download Now.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 25, 2022

(AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced the launch of the 2022 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. Application instructions are available to download today and submissions are due by June 1, 2022. .

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices to boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to stay on top of the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. This is something that many grant writers, particularly those who are newer to the field struggle with. Or an individual nonprofit staffer (like you) might have a goal to “gain a grant writing certification” or something similar. Some have strict requirements and lengthy lists of questions.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports to measure and communicate is more complex… especially when it comes to finding metrics to drive grant performance. Download to see the list.

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CauseVox

JULY 2, 2024

Well the good news is that with a matching grant or matching gift, you can! In this guide, you will discover how matching grants and gifts can transform your fundraising efforts.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

New this year, AWS is proud to announce three IMAGINE grant categories! Whether you want to accelerate foundational IT projects or think big with Generative AI, each grant includes unrestricted funding, AWS cloud credits and numerous technical, training and marketing resources.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

GSAs Federal Integrated Business Framework (FIBF) has identified more than 400 standard data elements for grants management alone. New Realities for Grant Reporting The governments capacity to run data analytics on federal spending is not only a reality, but a routine. To learn more about digital communities, visit [link].

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Grant funding looks beautiful in your income statement, but if you’re not careful, the reporting requirements can be prickly. In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Managing grants can be daunting for organizations due to several factors, such as high turnover, errors in expenses, outdated technology, and compliance with state and federal regulations. How can nonprofits ensure they are managing their grant programs effectively? Download Guide Now

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Despite our opinions on Jerry McGuire, this is all too often the expectation with stakeholders when it comes to grant funding. A key component of successfully securing grant funding lies within good funder research. The financial documents will help you learn about whom the funder has provided grants to and their overall budget.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Yes and yes—a solid grant writing process often includes both copy editing and mock review , but from separate reviewers and at different milestones in the timeline. All types of grant documents that you create should go through a copy edit. We always build mock review into our process for government grant applications in particular.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Grantmakers of all sizes should check out Idealware's recently updated Consumer’s Guide to Grants Management Systems. Available from Idealware's website as a free download, the updated guide compares 20 grants management systems, including popular offerings from Bromelkamp and MicroEdge.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2024

Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices for staying on top of accounting for grants and boosting boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to track the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

No time, staff, or resources when it comes to grant seeking? However, current AI tools cannot replace an effective grant writer. Carve out 30 minutes to view this MotivateMonday session where you’ll hear from Alice Ruhnke from GrantStation on the pros and cons of using AI in your grant-writing efforts. You are not alone.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These may include delays in grant approvals, rescheduling of major events due to unforeseen circumstances, or sudden increases in demand for disaster relief services. Windfalls: Designate unexpected financial windfalls, such as one-time grants or gifts, to the reserve fund.

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AmpliFund

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Monitoring your organization’s grant recipients is crucial for accurately measuring outcomes and making informed decisions for future funding. While you may not be able to control everything, you can put best practices in place for monitoring grant recipients—and this can have a big impact on the success and sustainability of funded projects.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Free Download: Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit 1. This could include a campaign with a matching grant to double your GivingTuesday impact or you could crowdsource your donors through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Check out these seven tips, and prepare for major engagement from both old and new supporters!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

Or download this free guide to writing your email welcome. Download our Annual Fundraising & Marketing Calendar to stay on top of important dates. The initial work you do here can result in greater engagement, much sooner. Never ever add names to your database to receive your newsletter. Time is, after all, money. Click To Tweet.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Is your team equipped to get reporting, budgeting, grant management, audits, and payroll right? This guide covers the bases – download to understand nonprofit-specific functionality, how to navigate the process, FAQs, and ways to ensure your team is positioned to support your organization’s long-term financial health.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 25, 2024

Grant writers perform a multitude of tasks. Grant Writers are generally flexible and those with experience wear a number of different hats for their clients. However, how far do the services of a grant writer extend? Specifically, can they, or better yet, should they submit grants on behalf of the clients?

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Instrumentl

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this post, we'll dig into what grant proposal templates are, how to use them, and give you specific examples to get a head start on building your grant proposal template library.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Small to mid-sized nonprofits:rather than hiring your fifth development director in three years, consider outsourcing your creative and/or grants, freeing up your fundraisers time for growing relationships. Download your free 2025 Fundraising Calendar for the tools and strategies to see your mission through any crisis!

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle is now open. Visit the submission portal today to download guidelines, review criteria for evaluation, and submit your proposal!

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

Instructions for the 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle are available. With three grants to choose from, you can accelerate foundational IT projects or think big about ways to deliver on your mission in the cloud. Grants include an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $200,000, AWS cloud credits of up to $100,000, and so much more.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 16, 2025

A well-thought-out system can do the following automatically: Track Funding Sources Nonprofits often receive funding from diverse sources , such as grants, donations, sponsorships, and events. For nonprofits, their duties involve more than just basic bookkeeping. Want to learn more about improving your organizations data health?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Download this fund accounting software guide to understand key core functionality; like GL, budgeting, fund tracking, grant administration, AP, AR, reporting, etc., and important questions to ask.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2013

Coming up in May, we are hosting another webinar with Gregg Bossen, titled Downloading Transactions into QuickBooks for Nonprofits and Charities. Downloading transactions directly into QuickBooks is the answer. Downloading transactions directly into QuickBooks is the answer. The webinar is happening on Thursday, May 9 at 11 a.m.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Grant-seeking for your non-profit doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it’s easier than ever with the Grants Knowledge Centre, the latest feature of our acclaimed Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS). What is the Grants Knowledge Centre? The post Grants Knowledge Centre appeared first on Strategic Grants.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

In case you missed it, AWS for Nonprofits has announced the addition of a third IMAGINE Grant category - offering three ways, and up to $200,000 of unrestricted funding, to advance your impact on mission. The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024.

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Candid

JUNE 20, 2023

Browse and uncover insights on the Demographics via Candid dashboard Through a grant funded by the Tableau Foundation , Candid created a public Tableau dashboard that allows people to search for and surface demographic data-driven insights on U.S. To request demographic data in downloadable file, please visit our website.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle has opened and you have three award categories to choose from. The choice is yours and the possibilities are endless, so download application instructions today. For those transforming core operations, there is the Momentum to Modernize Award, inclusive of up to $50,000 in unrestricted cash funding.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 4, 2024

This has led to a sudden interest in side hustles like grant writing. So, can grant writing be a profitable side hustle? ” According to Salary.com , the average hourly pay rate for a grant writer in the U.S. Of course, there are experienced grant writers who would likely charge more than that. is $35 an hour.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today I want to share why you need to take the time to track your grant pipeline (and by that I mean all the opportunities you want to apply for, the ones you have applied for, the ones you’ve been awarded, and even the ones you had rejected). with grants. And one of these actions is tracking your grant pipeline. It’s FREE! ?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

This year’s 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle offers the Pathfinder Generative AI Award which includes $200,000 unrestricted financial support, $100,000 In AWS Promotional Credit, and numerous technical, training and marketing resources. The submission portal is now open, so download the guidelines and make your vision a reality.

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