Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 20, 2025

In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees. Many changes were beneficial to grantees.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Effective management of government grants requires a software capable of handling all the intricacies and strenuous demands involved in grant management. Federal grants account for 40% of government sources of funding.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

The National Endowment for the Arts (or “NEA”, for short) is the Federal funding agency for arts and culture organizations in the United States. They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Here are six clear signs that federal grants may not be for you - at least for now, anyway. You are self-funding your nonprofit.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Federal grants remain an important for government agencies who must apply a myriad of program initiatives to find solutions for social, economic, and scientific needs in their area of influence. Nonetheless, federal grants are not all the same.

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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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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding.

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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? They assure reasonable accuracy, validity, and reliability of financial management, program, and other information. So, what are they?

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I have been in chat rooms and webinars with people who are new to the grants profession and have been asked to stand up the grants management function for their organization. I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources.

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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? Three benefits of having a streamlined grant management process are: 1.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Too often, grant management is seen as scary and messy, with staff hesitant to learn because they may uncover more than they know how to handle.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By now, I hope you are realizing grant management doesn’t have to be a scary web of confusing topics and rules. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. NGMA divides the grant lifecycle into three phases: pre-award, award, and post-award.

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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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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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AmpliFund

JANUARY 30, 2023

Right now, communities across the country are benefitting from the unprecedented $1 trillion in funding created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). While there are a lot of federal funds available, many organizations don’t have the capacity or the resources to do the necessary prep work involved in applying for IIJA funding.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

This will make sure grant funders aren’t automatically signed up for your organization’s newsletters or annual appeals (unless they’ve expressly asked to be included in your fundraising and marketing efforts). Do what you said you were going to do with the grant funds they provided.

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AmpliFund

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Grant professionals from various sectors turned to AmpliFund this year for guidance on grants best practices, ensuring they’re in the best position to stay compliant, and resources to help them understand Federal funding. Read more #6 – Congratulations on Becoming a Grants Manager.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

How to Find University Grants If you are employed by a post-secondary institution, you are likely interested in searching for grants. At PKS Grant Management and Accounting Solutions, LLC we can help locate funding agencies and specific grant opportunities for your university-related project.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The focus of most organizations is getting grant funding in the door. New (and don’t forget about the renewal) funding is attractive and necessary. Each string represents a critical compliance element necessary to manage grant awards, which is especially true for federal grant management.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Before 2013, federal grant requirements were located in multiple OMB circulars. OMB developed a comprehensive guide for the Federal government’s Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for federal awards that became effective in 2014. Part 200 of Title 2 is the location for the UGG.

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The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the keys to successful grant proposal writing is understanding the vocabulary used. Supplementing occurs when federal funds are used to enhance [to add to] state or local funds for program activities.”

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process.

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AmpliFund

AUGUST 16, 2023

These revisions clarified that if a federal awarding agency determines there is “non-performance” on the part of the recipient of federal funds, they can either cancel the award or reduce the amount of funding. What does “performance” mean for grant management?

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants. Sessions focus on pre-planning steps, such as finding grants that fit, building partnerships, designing projects, and developing effective budgets.

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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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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding Grants What Are Grants? Grants are funds provided by government bodies, private foundations, or corporations to support specific projects, initiatives, or organizations. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid, making them a valuable resource for those seeking financial assistance.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Below is an overview of professional credentials related to the grants profession and the requirements for obtaining them. Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) There are just over 300 CGMS professionals at the end of 2023; only five have also received their GPC, including two AGS staff.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In your downtime, peruse the Grant Professional Foundation’s Silent Auction. Funds raised will help the Grant Professional Foundation award scholarships to grant professionals attending GrantSummit, joining GPA, and getting their GPC credential. Get your bids in by 4:15 p.m. on Friday, November 3 rd !

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

It is no surprise that with all the fast-moving federal funding that has been distributed over the past few years, those who receive federal awards may not be aware of all of the rules pertaining to award management. How are they tracking their funds? First off, why is procurement so important? USASpending.gov.

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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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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Older Organizations Seek and Get More Grants. So, what does this consistent but bold grant management strategy have to do with age? Here are some interesting data points from our most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Organizational Age Median Annual Budget Over 25 Staff Members Applied for Grants Received an Award.

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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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ProposalPRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Federal agencies are working on structural issues that will affect grant-making, grant management, and grant-writing for many years to come. Its goal is to facilitate the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program evaluation across the federal government.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For example, making different officers responsible for assessing grant applications, giving financial approval for expenditures, and ensuring that there are checks and balances at various stages of the grants administration process. Question: Where are your grant administrative processes today? link] Mtezenbaum,S.H.,

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Fluxx

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Federal grant management involves its own myriad of challenges. Foremost among them is the appropriate selection of grant management software, or GMS, which would minimize burdens for agencies supervising such funds and ensuring compliance, making the processes less cumbersome and more able to realize their impact.

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Grants.gov

AUGUST 15, 2018

When you receive a federal grant, you are receiving taxpayer dollars with the expectation you will successfully implement a public-serving project. the award recipient) are using the funds ethically and efficiently, the federal government establishes grant reporting requirements. To ensure you (i.e.,

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