Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) was established in January 2006 to ensure resources are available to educate, credential, and assist grant professionals who secure the funding necessary for not-for-profits to serve the greater good. Brad left pharmacy practice in retail and hospital to seek a career in biomedical sales.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As a leading grant database, GrantWatch offers a comprehensive list of funding opportunities specifically aimed at supporting veterans, military personnel, and their families. Grants for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Awards for Small Business Operations or Support! Grants to Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents!

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The Ellie Fund right here in Massachusetts has created an online cause marketing program called Give5Get15.com. The Ellie Fund makes life easier and better for cancer patients because it helps with the little but important things: transportation, childcare, housekeeping, groceries and meals, all at no cost. Give5Get15.com

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Bonterra

JUNE 25, 2024

Medical grants software Medical grants software Bonterra's grantmaking software makes it faster and easier for you to process approvals for medical education, research grants, and expanded access programs. Track the impact of your funding with our native analytics tool.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 25, 2018

This week on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Pam Avesian , vice president at women's retailer Chico’s FAS , about their involvement in Habitat for Humanity's Home is the Key cause marketing initiative that's now in its second year. Tractor Supply does a donation at checkout campaign to raise funds for FFA. Brain food ???? ??

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 23, 2024

That is why GrantWatch verifies each one of their listed grants, saving you time and money. Donor-Advised Funds – Consider implementing donor-advised funds to help increase your social impact. Funding Sources for Nonprofits There are many ways to maximize donations. However, nonprofits should also apply for grants.

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Grant'd

MARCH 17, 2020

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – no grant maker or grant opportunity is created equal! This small yet significant fact presents as one of the biggest challenges in successfully securing the game changing funding that your organisation needs.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why do grant makers refuse to fund it? Why malls and retailers still believe in Santa. One more plug for pet-related content. UPS has an Instagram account called UPS Dogs that has 677,000 followers.?? Marketing helps nonprofits reach people and raise more money. Want to build a strong connection with supporters? Brain Food 1.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 20, 2017

There's a Fortune to be Raised at the Bottom of the Pyramid The 73 companies in the Checkout Champions report are primarily retail and restaurant chains. The number of retailers in the United States is truly massive. In tiny Rhode Island alone there are nearly 13,000 retail establishments. Are you thinking, "Oh, no!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Talk to anyone associated with a nonprofit organization, and they will tell you that there isn't enough grant money. And this increase is of vital importance given the uncertain future of government funding levels. Be aware that grant funding is available. percent in 2017 and by 6.0 percent in 2018.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

AUGUST 17, 2023

Many nonprofit and local government executives think that federal and foundation grant funding priorities are relatively static, but they’re not—we’ve written about grant waves before, and a massive new grant wave is forming just over the horizon. roads, transit, office/retail buildings, housing stock, etc.)

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

NonProfitEasy is an online all-in-one data management software for managing grants, donors, members, volunteers, tasks, and more. Shopify 's e-commerce platform lets you raise funds for your organization by setting up an online shop for selling merchandise. A solid grant can help you kick off fundraising season.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The Golden Scoop , an organization dedicated to empowering young adults with developmental disabilities, recently received a grant of $7,500 from the J.E. Fehsenfeld Family Foundation to support their administrative staff salaries as they expand their services.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2017

It's that establishing realistic objectives for your grants program is always a bit of a guessing game. Most organizational leaders ask themselves these questions when projecting grant support: Who is most likely to fund my organization? What is a reasonable level of grant support to expect for my organization?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Perhaps you reached out to a local coffee shop and asked them to provide funding for your annual event in exchange for including their name and logo on event flyers and signs. corporations, restaurants, or retailers), your nonprofit could work with influencers, web shows or podcasts, online-only brands and businesses, and more.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2024

When I was Economic Development / Grants Coordinator for the City of Lynwood, CA in the late ’70s, the “white flight” following the 1965 Civil Unrest in adjacent Watts left the City with almost no retail and lots of vacant buildings like closed Montgomery Wards and Sears stores. with dilapidated and torn blue awnings!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Your budget will also help you get funding because you can show donors that you know exactly what it costs to deliver services. The post How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget appeared first on Get Fully Funded. But you need some practicality and planning to go with it. Put that number in your budget.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And also think about how you can fund those new programs because you may need some seed money before you can start. Shipping stores and similar retail businesses often offer P.O. But you can’t self-fund your nonprofit. The post What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Nonprofits can raise funds, acquire new donors, build community partnerships, and spread awareness of their missions. Grantmakers can issue challenge grants, sponsor nonprofit events, and host capacity-building workshops. Consider metrics such as the total funds you raised and the number of new donors you acquired.

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Greater Giving

JULY 10, 2023

Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: Local Businesses : Approach restaurants, retail stores, fitness centers, and service providers within your community. By leveraging sponsor support, you can secure vital funds, enhance community partnerships, and provide valuable exposure for businesses.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2013

In 2008, SDFF received a grant from the California Emerging Technology Fund, which enabled SDFF to fully develop their digital divide program and expand the number of families they could reach. These barriers included things like up-front equipment costs, credit checks, and installation fees.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Here is just a sample of representative comments from survey respondents: We completely cut one program and seven staff positions and have placed another program on hold pending additional funding. How GrantStation Can Help Your Nonprofit Fund Administrative Costs. We held off on repairs and maintenance.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

When all was said and done, we received a 2005 seed-funding grant from Full Circle Fund and launched the Refurbished Computer Initiative program. And then the program really got going with a major grant in 2007 from California Emerging Technology Fund. to scale up RCI in California. Fast Forward to 2012.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

To ensure that county-specific donations, grants, and expenses could be tracked, the executive director, Wess Robotham, requested a QuickBooks Premier donation from TechSoup (and right away saved more than $300 off the retail price). Each county is reassured that funds will serve only its population.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Here are some Affinity Program offers: Financial SCAN by the Nonprofit Finance Fund and GuideStar is an easy-to-use data platform that focuses users on the financial metrics that matter most, without oversimplifying what it takes to keep organizations' finances in balance. Check out our free Google AdWords grants webinar recording.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Hawai’i Community Foundation opened the Maui Strong Fund to provide financial support for rapid response and recovery resources. The fund will support a variety of evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services, as identified by partners on the ground in Maui. Contribute to the fund here.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2013

with a reported 90 percent or more of the retail market share. The "versions" I'm referring to here are the desktop, server, and cloud versions rather than the Mac or PC versions, or the retail or nonprofit versions. Of course, funds are limited. #1: Start-Up Nonprofit. 1: QuickBooks Premier 2013, 1 user (desktop).

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Publish your mission statement front and center on your website, on all printed materials, and most importantly on all your grant applications. On January 26 , sign up for a free webinar on practical information to help you write successful grants. Mission Statement. Register now. Mark your calendar now for January 31 and February 1!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2017

For years I have preached the importance of understanding the true need, the real issue that your organization is trying to solve, and making sure that need is clearly documented and articulated in grant requests. And this is what many grantmakers are looking to fund in 2017. Why did you fund us? What Should You Do Now?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Researching and finding mission-specific grants. At GrantStation, all of the funders in our searchable database — over 8,000 of them — are grantmakers who are actively accepting unsolicited grant requests in the coming year. Researching and Finding Mission-Specific Grants: Find Relevant Funders Quickly. Register now.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Overall, 80 cents of every dollar of nonprofit revenue in the United States comes from government grants or contracts and fees for services. Cosmetic retailer Lush is taking a big stand on the climate crisis. Can you pay for an event ticket with money from a donor-advised fund? Here's the one sentence that blew me away ??.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2024

Different Types of Cross-Selling Events No matter your ticket pricing strategy, you can raise critical funds by asking attendees to donate on top of their ticket purchase. Product fundraising is also an excellent addition to fundraising events as it can significantly increase overall funds raised for the event. Offering free tickets?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2024

Different Types of Cross-Selling Events No matter your ticket pricing strategy, you can raise critical funds by asking attendees to donate on top of their ticket purchase. Product fundraising is also an excellent addition to fundraising events as it can significantly increase overall funds raised for the event. Offering free tickets?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

In my last blog I talked a bit about transparency and how it will apply to organizations seeking grant awards in 2017. On January 26 , sign up for a free webinar on practical information to help you write successful grants. Over the past several decades, inclusion has been a hot button for both grantmakers and grantseekers.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

When all was said and done, we received a 2005 seed-funding grant from Full Circle Fund and launched the Refurbished Computer Initiative program. million, based on what they would have paid for retail equivalent products (including the software). With a catalog.

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