Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. This trend is not limited to a specific size or experience level of nonprofits, as both large and small, experienced and new, are venturing into these funding opportunities.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

To alleviate the need for adjusting entries during the audit, we devised a plan to work with the finance and development departments of the organization whenever a substantial contribution was received to ensure it was recorded appropriately in the organization’s general ledger.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Resource Gap in Rural Funding. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations. The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

Indirect Expenses: These include administrative and overhead costs, all the costs of all departments outside of the program department, such as finance, human resources, and development. Revenue: All the funding coming in that you’re allocating to the program. For example, if they ask for matching funds, include those.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

However, understanding the different types of financial assistance available can help you make informed decisions about funding your education. Heres a breakdown of the various kinds of financial aid you can explore: Grants : Grants are a form of financial aid you dont have to repay.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

As an individual working at a K-12 school, you know just how valuable funding for your organization is. Ultimately, more funding and an improved reputation allow your school to offer more opportunities for students, enriching their learning experience. State grants. State grants are provided by your state or local government.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The topic is research funding. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. In addition, we hope you’ll share in the comment section any tips you have for finding research funding. Urgent Funding Needs V.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A Grant Manager's Guide to Internal Controls Did you know, $600 billion is awarded each year in federal grants?? How do they impact your grants and your organization? Having a proper procedure for segregation of duties will strengthen your grant program and avoid fraud, waste, abuse & misuse of grant funds.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

For years, government grants have boosted a wide variety of programs that have had a positive impact. Millions of individuals have been pulled out of poverty as a result of these free funds, allowing them to overcome financial challenges. However, there are just four primary forms of grant funding in the sea of grant programs.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

For years, government grants have boosted a wide variety of programs that have had a positive impact. Millions of individuals have been pulled out of poverty as a result of these free funds, allowing them to overcome financial challenges. However, there are just four primary forms of grant funding in the sea of grant programs.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

When handling your nonprofit’s finances in any capacity, a professional’s expertise is always your best bet for getting it right. This involves: Removing unused accounts: Let’s say your nonprofit includes a category in its COA for federal grants, but you realize three years later that you haven’t applied for any.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

However, if you can convince donors and funders that your program is effective and efficient, you’ll be more competitive for future funding. Funders have a limited amount of dollars to award and, therefore, want to fund effective projects. Factors Affecting Evaluation Costs The types and scopes of external evaluations vary widely.

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Grant Consulting Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

Because nonprofits rely on grant funding, systems must be in place to properly manage and maintain that funding as part of the grant lifecycle. So, how do we manage grants? What is Grant Management? A funder will not keep giving money if they don’t know that their funds are being properly managed.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

Guest post by: Jeff Bauknecht | Grants Manager | The Museum of Flight Who decides which grants to pursue or to let pass by? Who determines which projects will receive grant-funded support? One of my first tasks as the new “Grant Writer” had nothing to do with writing. We’ll leave that story for another day.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). If you allocate grant funding to salaries and wages, you will need this information for planning and management.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). The caveat here is potentially leaving funding on the table, especially if you manage federal grant awards.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant Money for Women Entrepreneurs Understanding the Importance of Grants for Women-Owned Businesses Grants provide essential financial support for women-owned businesses, allowing them to grow and enhance their operations without the burden of repayment. For more, visit government grant money programs.

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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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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

Diversifying a portfolio of funding opportunities can be more than seeking foundation and federal grants. In the current funding landscape, organizations have the capacity to add legislative affairs to their ongoing activities in the pursuit of additional funds to achieve their mission.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Government grant money benefits can significantly impact projects and initiatives, allowing for growth and development in various sectors. Importance of Government Grants Government grants serve as a crucial source of funding for non-profit organizations, individuals, and businesses.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. Starting the process of looking for the right funding agency can be an overwhelming task.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. Starting the process of looking for the right funding agency can be an overwhelming task.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2016

Manage Your Finances with QuickBooks. While many religious charities rely on community donations to do their good work, grants can be another important source of funding. GrantStation offers a comprehensive set of online grant research tools to find local, state, and federal grant opportunities.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. Federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors face shifting priorities, new executive orders, and evolving funding practices.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 26, 2025

Note from Diane: With all the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the government right now, we know how challenging it can feel to stay focused on your mission. The shifting landscape makes it harder than ever to plan ahead, and the pressure to secure funding is heavier than ever.

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