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3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them 

Candid

Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals. Government agencies: Using experts to review the federal grant register and target new grant opportunities. Successful nonprofits try to solve one specific difficult problem.

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Demystifying Grant Attachments: A Complete Guide to Boost Your Funding Success

Millionaire Grant Lady

While it is important that organizations identify the right potential funders , create a compelling needs section, write a persuasive program description , and incorporate the necessary metrics, there is another very important step that can often get overlooked. Did a federal grant program end, leaving you with a deficit?

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Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

Sharing positive stories can inspire confidence in your organizations ability to implement grant projects and create meaningful change. Go beyond surface-level metrics by illustrating how your project will directly improve lives to reinforce both the necessity and the impact of the funding.

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From Pursuit to Post-Award Compliance: Successful Project Design for Full Federal Grant Lifecycle

Grant Professionals Association

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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Achieving more with less amid economic uncertainty.

amplifi

And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. Chaos in Washington is creating havoc on organizations that receive federal funding, directly or indirectly, and it’s harder than ever to plan for the long term.

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Nonprofit Program Design and Winning Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

I started my career in federal grants, where program design was the #1 factor of success. For example, one federal SAMHSA grant was to provide substance abuse prevention to college students. If you need help with your program design to win more grants, come talk to us.

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Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Allied Grant Writers

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

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