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Understanding the Average Hours for Grant Writing: A Comprehensive Guide

Allied Grant Writers

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. But one question often arises: how much time does it actually take? Understanding the average hours for grant writing can help you plan resources, set realistic timelines, and improve your chances of success. In this blog, well break down the components of grant writing, analyze time estimates, and offer tips to streamline the process, highlighting the import

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3 Signs Your Organization Needs a Nonprofit Accounting System

Blackbaud

When your nonprofit is just getting started, your budget for an accounting system is likely very close to $0. Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

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BIPOC donors are driving bold change in philanthropy 

Candid

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. While BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) donors have been taking care of their communities for generations, they have yet to be significantly represented in traditional philanthropy.

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Top 4 Greater Giving Fundraising Blog Articles of 2024

Greater Giving

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the most popular Greater Giving fundraising blog articles that inspired, educated, and empowered fundraising professionals throughout the year. Whether you’re writing engaging auction item descriptions, exploring new fundraiser formats, or streamlining event logistics, these articles were essential reads for nonprofits and schools planning successful events.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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Herald the Holidays and Make the Most of the Season

GrantNews

Welcome to the holiday season, the best season of the year! This year, it’s an all-inclusive holiday season, with Channukah, Christmas, Kwanza and many others all celebrating in December. For example, Hindus celebrate Gita Jayanti on December 3rd and Buddhists celebrate Rohatsu or Bodhi Day as well. It’s a joyous season all around! And this holiday season, GrantWatch is so grateful for our readers, our subscribers, and our amazing customers.

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The 20 Most Viewed NonProfit PRO Articles of 2024

NonProfit PRO

With 2024 winding down, we took a look at the NonProfit PRO content that interested you most this year. Here's what was top of mind in 2024.

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Commentary: An Opportunity To Reform

The NonProfit Times

By Woodrow Rosebaum Tech for nonprofits has been overlooked for decades, lagging while governments and businesses found ways to streamline, coordinate and scale. With outdated systems and siloed data, nonprofits are not keeping up with the basic demands of modern digital infrastructure. That era is on its way out and a genuine opportunity has finally arrived.

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Report: Only 2% of Nonprofits Have Fully Integrated AI

NonProfit PRO

Nearly half of organizations are testing out artificial intelligence, but only 2% of have fully integrated AI, per a recent report.

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Top Foundation for the Elderly: Essential Services and Support Programs

Allied Grant Writers

The foundation for the elderly offers essential services such as healthcare, transportation, and caregiver support to help seniors live independently. In this article , we cover these services and explore their benefits the foundation for the elderly does. Key Takeaways The Foundation for Senior Care offers essential services like healthcare, telehealth, and volunteering opportunities that promote independence and community engagement among older adults.

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The 20 Most Read NonProfit PRO Articles of 2024

NonProfit PRO

With 2024 winding down, we took a look at the NonProfit PRO content that interested you most this year. Here's what was top of mind in 2024.

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6 Tips for Quick Response During a Time of Need

Blackbaud

Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving communities in chaos and need. Nonprofits play a crucial role in providing aid and support during these critical times. Quick and efficient response is essential to minimize the impact and ensure that resources are reaching those who need it most. Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster. 1.

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6 ways to hold on to your donors

Future Fundraising Now

You know what really crushes fundraising programs? Donor attrition. All donors eventually stop giving to your organization. Many after just one gift. But some stay until the end of their lives and then they leave you a charitable bequest. The longer a donor stays with you, the more valuable they are. And theres a lot you can do to increase their stay, most of it being good and consistent at thanking them.

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10 Grants to Empower Minority Women Entrepreneurs

GrantNews

Grant funding empowers minority women entrepreneurs who foster innovation, diversity, and economic growth. These business women are true trailblazers! They enrich our economy with unique perspectives and solutions that mirror the rich diversity of our country. Yet, the path to launching and sustaining a business as a minority woman is often fraught with challenges, from limited funding access to systemic barriers and underrepresentation.

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Should You Leave a Voicemail?

Clairification

Here’s a great piece of advice you can use year-round, but particularly at the end of the year when you make your final “clean up” calls to acquire and/or renew donors who’ve not yet given to you. And by “use,” I mean do the opposite of what they recommend. I came upon the advice in question a year or so ago in a Washington Post article entitled The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail.

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