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Navigating Federal Grants: 5 Tips to Help You Evaluate Federal Grant Opportunities and Maximize Your Chances of Success

Millionaire Grant Lady

Government agencies offer many federal grants that fund a wide range of work to a wide range of organizations. These funding opportunities often promise much larger awards than private grants. For example, one recent opportunity I looked at was for $750,000 per year for 3 years. That could be a total of $2.25 million dollars over the course of the grant period.

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The Fearless Fund, DEI, and Attacks on Philanthropic Freedom

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation's right to hold a grant contest for Black women. By Howard Husock Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation's right to hold a grant contest for Black women.

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Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts?

Veritus Group

How can non-profit leaders encourage fundraisers to make bigger asks without pressuring them into a transactional approach with donors? The post Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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What Is a Grant Writer? A Peek Behind the Curtain

GrantNews

So, you are new to applying for grants and during your research you stumble across the term “grant writer.” You raise a quizzical eyebrow and wonder, “What is a grant writer?” Look no further; this is the article for you! GrantWatch is here to help clarify what a grant writer is and what they do. We have the lowdown on the mysterious individuals who call themselves grant writers.

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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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Seattle Children’s Receives $50 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Seattle Children’s The William Lawrence and Blanche Hughes Foundation is backing pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s. Above, a research scientist at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Also, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded $35 million for conservation projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $12.7 million to train health-care professionals in Israel.

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From Bored to Blazing: Get Your Board Reconnected, Reengaged & Enthusiastic

Gail Perry Group

This happens to too many boards - they lose their enthusiasm and zip. It's sad to see in board members who have their energy to create change and make a difference in the world. However, staff and board leaders can certainly change this situation using these 7 steps. What's more, you'll create happier board members as a result. Here is our recipe for creating change, renewing enthusiasm and firing up these wonderful volunteers who care so much about your cause.

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The Essential Grants Checklist

NonProfit PRO

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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Data Privacy: 3 Considerations to Safeguard Sensitive Info

re:Charity

Data provides powerful insights that inform strategic planning and decision-making for organizations in any industry. However, our increasingly digital world leaves sensitive information at the mercy of careful data collection. The post Data Privacy: 3 Considerations to Safeguard Sensitive Info appeared first on re: charity.

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Research Reveals Promising Findings for Nonprofits That Prioritize Digital Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

The “2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report” explored how a digital-first approach affected fundraising. Here are three takeaways.

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Motivating Nonprofit Boards: How To Foster Board Engagement

OneCause

A motivated board of directors is a powerful force for any nonprofit. Use these strategies to reignite your board’s passion and motivate them to succeed.

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New Research Shows Multi-Billion Dollar Growth in Collective Giving

NonProfit PRO

New research showed a surge in collective giving since 2016. The report also identified giving circle trends and takeaways for nonprofits.

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5 errors that can sink your monthly giving program

Future Fundraising Now

Monthly giving is one of the keys to a successful and sustainable fundraising program. Monthly donors give more, stay longer, and do more of other things (like put you in their will). Monthly giving doesn’t happen by itself. It takes work to get and keep these important donors. Here’s a list of common mistakes we make with our monthly giving programs, from the Nonprofit Fundraising Blog, at Roadblocks to avoid: common mistakes in monthly giving campaigns : Failing to Clearly Communicate the Impa

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10+ Higher Education Fundraising Conferences to Attend

Double the Donation

Higher education fundraising professionals work hard every day to generate the revenue that keeps their schools running. By doing so, they offer a better educational experience to students, provide scholarships and financial aid, fund research projects, and more. Since fundraising is so essential, higher education professionals need to stay up-to-date on new trends and best practices.

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What’s the Best Way to Collect PTA Payments?

DoJiggy

Ask any PTA officer about the most difficult part of running their organization, and you’ll likely get the same response: choosing the best way to collect PTA payments is not easy. Since PTAs are essential for enhancing children’s educational experience, keeping them funded is a top priority for parents and schools. With in-person payments being phased out by convenient online payment platforms like DoJiggy, finding the most suitable choice for their PTA’s unique needs ultimately com