Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects? Effective grant management relies on collaboration across program staff, finance, and leadership.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Before agreeing to take on federal funding, your organization should thoroughly understand the financial implications, including how funds will need to be tracked, how staff and contractor time and effort will need to be recorded, what program costs are allowable , and how they will be communicated and tracked with program staff and finance staff.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

It helps you better understand your donors, keep them engaged, and work more efficiently with your finance, marketing, programs, and leadership teams. Integrating finance and fundraising makes reconciliation easier and helps improve donor stewardship. Volunteer management platforms: Keep all your volunteer information in one place.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Is your data ready to move? The Headwaters Foundation for Justice streamlines their payment process between grant program managers and finance staff members by auto populating expense request data and attaching grant agreements to expense requests, simplifying the audit process. How will you need the system to scale? “I

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

8 ) Prove You are Responsible with Money How strong is your organization’s structure and finances? Finally, when you’re ready to move forward, choose the subscription that best suits your organization About GrantWatch With over 8,200 grants currently available, GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. If the investigation process needs refinement or expedition, we stand ready to work with policymakers on changes that protect due process rights of nonprofit organizations and guard against future abuse. Section 4 of H.R.9495

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Develop a more accurate overall budget In collaboration with your organization’s finance committee, create a more accurate overall budget by using project or program-based budgets. Utilize a dashboard to communicate financial updates A dashboard is a helpful tool for board members and staff to stay abreast of the organization’s finances.

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Blackbaud

MAY 28, 2024

Accounts payable (AP) is one of the most task-heavy parts of your finance team’s workload. According to the AFP’s 2022 Payments Cost Benefit Survey , most finance professionals spend at least one hour a week on each of these tasks: reconciling payments, processing ACH payments, and processing checks.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While board members play an important role in assuring agency finances and grant funds are treated ethically, they are also partially responsible for resource development that is, ensuring their organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g.,

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. You can manage a cash accounting system in a basic spreadsheet, which is helpful if your nonprofit isn’t ready to invest in specialized accounting software yet.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Grant readiness and effective grant stewardship takes collaboration at all levels. Question: What has been the most essential piece of your grant readiness toolkit?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The first thing you should do as a finance professional is audit your spreadsheets because you dont know how adept your people, or predecessors, are at Excel. If you are ready to see what true nonprofit accounting software can do for you, join us for an on-demand product tour of Financial Edge NXT.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Relying on core policies that include both finance and program offices improves collaboration because everyone knows what their roles are and where the directive comes from. While the finance team owns much of the reporting and tracking responsibilities, grant compliance requires input from the entire organization.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Transparency and Accountability : They promote transparency by providing detailed information about charities’ operations, finances, and governance. Key Features of BBB WGA 20 Standards : These standards encompass governance, effectiveness, finance, and appeal accuracy. Ready to optimize your nonprofit?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. It is also directly related to the fund cash flow reports your finance office depends on. You’ll want these ready for gift officers in the next phase.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it's assembling a new wardrobe, setting up a study schedule, or even just organizing that backpack, getting ready for the academic year ahead is more than a chore - it's a ritual. With our digital school bells ringing, it's time to attend a masterclass in nonprofit finance. Think of this as your vocabulary list for the year.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2010

Tags: Donors E-Learning Event Finances Fundraising Online Seminar Staff Training.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

You can use these apps in conjunction with the desktop software to help you stay on top of your organization's finances. Intuit GoPayment (Android, iOS) is another mobile payment option that syncs with QuickBooks so you can keep your org's finances up-to-date. More Resources.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 7, 2025

From there, it guides them step-by-step through options that align with both their values and their finances always reinforcing the connection to your mission. Jordan Cassidy Tweet Ready to See LegacyPlanner in Action? Does the donor want to support family first? Receive income for life? Make a gift now or later? No pressure.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

After all, planned gifts are a little awkward to bring up at first, and theyre highly individualwhen the time is right for one donor to consider creating a bequest, theres no guarantee that others will be ready, too. Others may be concerned about their finances or taxes, or their legacies and relationships.

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Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

But when you have all the pieces—accurate data, a clear process, and a finance team to put it together—you can make a three-course meal look easy. Once reviewed and approved, the budget is ready to be implemented. Without those, it can be a struggle just to make a plate of spaghetti.

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Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

Grant optimization and readiness helps you determine if your organization is eligible and helps prepare your organization to start applying for grant funding. In order to make sure our clients are as ready as possible to apply to potential grantmakers based on their requirements we have to first assess. What is Grant Optimization?

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Perhaps you worked out a financing plan or used your credit card to break down your purchase into more manageable payments over a few months. LEARN MORE: Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program? Its a win-win scenario! Think about the last major purchase you made over $1,000. Dont miss out on payments. This one is important.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Improved coordination repurposed existing properties, and social impact finance can increase access to affordable housing, according to data from MacArthur. An organizational readiness tool is available to help organizations determine whether they are ready to compete in 100&Change.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are some tips to keep your finances organized: Set a Budget Determine the costs of your event, including venue, marketing, supplies, and any other expenses. A simple thank you goes a long way in building loyalty and trust. A clear budget prevents overspending and ensures profitability. Regular updates ensure everyone is on the same page.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Get your nonprofit future ready with the #1 cloud fund accounting software by Sage. Flexible advanced functionality to streamline essential finance and accounting processes like nonprofit revenue recognition, grant tracking and billing, spend management and Sage Intacct Mateo to make savings and loans management uncomplicated and effortless.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. By fostering a culture of clear communication and appreciation, your nonprofit can build a motivated, engaged team that is ready to bring your event vision to life.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Why Your Nonprofit Needs Strong Accounts Payable Policies A nonprofit’s success hinges on its ability to manage finances transparently and efficiently. Ready to see how automated payments can help you increase efficiency and mitigate fraud in your AP processes? Check out the Guide to Understanding Automated Payments.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 20, 2024

Grants support those who often struggle to secure capital and resources, as they are systematically shut out from traditional financing. Additionally, the goal is to help companies advance investor readiness, scalability, and customer growth. The program provides a platform for coaching, investor pitches, and mentor meetings.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Save time by leveraging your technology so your finance team can focus on strategy, not bookkeeping. Ready to have these ROI conversations with your team but don’t know where to start? Don’t tie your income to a single economic driver, such as government grants or major donors.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Employer name] has a matching gifts program, and your latest gift of [gift amount] is ready to be doubled! But we wouldn’t be able to make such an impact without gifts to help cover the costs of operating our church, maintaining our facilities, and financing our work doing [mission].

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 23, 2024

If finance and telecommunications companies can collaborate to build infrastructure that benefits their industries, why not the nonprofit sector? And, were finally ready to build it. Thats why we have internet standards that support the seamless flow of information. The technology exists.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Fiscal year-end numbers have not been fully reviewed yet, but recognized revenue from fundraising will be close to $7 million DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: What the…?!? Directors of Development and Directors of Finance often find themselves working in a love/hate relationship. FINANCE DIRECTOR: That’s right.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

You'll walk away ready to start: Creating accounts. And other core software skills you'll need to get started with managing finances for your organization. Finances quickbooks webinars TechSoup Event nonprofits tsevent Running Your Organization QuickBooks Made Easy event tsevents' Organizing r ecords.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Lift Up Your Head If you’re head down all the time, pulled into the “tyranny of the urgent,” as Hecht calls it, it’s hard to look up and plan for the future by asking questions such as, “How can we innovate around our ops and finance teams? Now You’re Ready to Start Small Pinpoint your first step toward innovation.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. Reflect on Your Past Finances Before you start putting together a fundraising plan for the upcoming year, take a moment to reflect on last year as a whole. Theres no time like the present to get started.

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