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Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

Blackbaud

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Its been a wild few years for the philanthropy sector.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

Blackbaud

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. Calculate Your Indirect Cost Rate Complete and correct cost allocation is key to the financial stability of your organization. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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How to Calculate Net Gain from Your Nonprofit Event 

GiveSmart

With in-person events as a cornerstone fundraiser for many nonprofits, nonprofits are always looking for ways to raise more all while spending less. With two out of three nonprofits feeling pressured to increase revenue streams, it is increasingly important to ensure your fundraising events are driving revenue for your mission.

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Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

Allied Grant Writers

Budgets should include: Direct Costs : Expenses that can be directly attributed to the project, such as salaries, materials, and equipment. Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.

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#LearnGrants Summit 3/13/2020

PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

The FREE event is hosted by DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services and Foundant Technologies. #LearnGrants Summit Join us the for the Internation Grant Professionals Day #LearnGrants Online Summit. We all know professional development opportunities are highly important in today’s world. Hope to see you there.

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Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included)

Candid

Earned income from events, products, and fees. Anticipated expenses: Direct costs, like staff time, consultants, supplies, equipment, and evaluation (such as conducting surveys or collecting feedback). Indirect costs—or the invisible costs, like rent, utilities, office supplies, marketing, and administrative staff.

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Is fundraising making you insane?

Get Fully Funded

If you hold the same mediocre event year after year, don’t expect an increase in response. They have a wonderful annual event and they’re very disappointed in the results they are getting. So I asked them in detail about the event. I was coaching a gala committee made up of Board members and volunteers recently.