Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These meetings continue to inspire me, and it is always interesting to learn how charities secure funds for their work and how they plan to maintain projects through what can sometimes be funding uncertainty. The amount of available funding out there often comes as a surprise.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Understand Emerging Trends in Grant Making 1.1 Prioritize Data-Driven Decisions Grant-making is increasingly influenced by data analytics. Foundations and grantors are using data to assess the impact and effectiveness of their funding. Develop a Comprehensive Grant Writing Strategy 2.1 Enhance Proposal Quality 4.1

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GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Was your grant application rejected? To be honest, you should never be discouraged if a proposal is rejected. There is always a learning curve when you are applying for grants. There are many reasons grant proposals are denied funding. Each grant process is different, based on the funder.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Challenge One of the most significant pain points in grant writing is the time commitment required. Crafting a compelling proposal demands thorough research, meticulous writing, and often, coordination with various team members. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Misalignment or errors in the budget can jeopardize your proposal.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. Capacity-building grants are limited and very difficult to get. Your funding search can be defined by your mission or your location.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

A Remarkable Journey Libby is the founder and CEO of GrantWatch , the premier grant funding search engine that connects nonprofits, businesses, and individuals with over 230,000 monthly visitors. In addition, her new podcast, GrantTalk features interviews with funding sources and grant recipients.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 1, 2024

Understand their primary objectives, funding priorities, and the specific projects they need funding for. Grant Calendar: Create a grant calendar that lists all potential funding opportunities. Read more about managing your grant application schedule with clients.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

There are many different tools and tactics to reset your grant strategy. My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. Review current funders.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 11, 2024

So, your grant application was rejected. There are a lot of reasons grant proposals may be denied funding and most of them are because of simple mistakes. When you are learning to write grants there is quite a learning curve. Do not be surprised if your first or even your tenth grant proposal is not awarded.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

Over the years, I have learned that our number one job as grant professionals is educating up. And by that, I mean teaching your boss, board members, and colleagues what grants can and cannot do. It does not mean you will win every grant you apply for, but it does lessen the time spent on grants that are a long shot, at best.

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GrantNews

JUNE 9, 2024

Hide Ineligible Grants Say goodbye to clutter with GrantWatch’s Hide Grants feature. Click the eye icon to hide irrelevant grants and focus on the opportunities most relevant to your organization. Personalized Grant Calendar Keep your grant applications on track with My Grant Calendar from GrantWatch.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the last few weeks of the year, ensure your final 2024 submissions are on time, needed funds are requested, and reports are in order. How did your team respond to changes in the grant profession, such as the new Uniform Guidance for federal funds? A Plan for 2025 What is on your calendar as you look forward to the new year?

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 11, 2024

Was your grant application rejected? There are many reasons grant proposals are denied funding. When you are learning to apply for a grant there is a learning curve. Do not be discouraged if your grant proposal is not awarded. You Proposed An Unrealistic Budget – Is your proposal realistic?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2024

Seeking Grants? Securing funding for any cause can be a daunting task. Using proven search tips & strategies yields big results when locating grants for your organization. Do not waste valuable time and resources when searching for grants. FIRST, Are You Indeed Grant-Ready? IF SO , Search For Relevant Grants 1.

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Grant Consulting Services

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Grant development is a process that involves multiple steps. When you’re writing a proposal for a grant, your goal is to explain the need in the community and your organization’s vision to solve the need to the potential funders. Meet Grantegy: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance!

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. Manage your grants calendar: Your VA can manage your grants calendar, including due dates and reporting deadlines. Be careful with VAs who say they can write grants.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Now, if you’re not quite ready to go after grants, that’s ok! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Determine costs.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, proper financial oversight is critical to make the most of those vital funds. Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Focus on funding gaps.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2020

Grant Prospect Research: Eight Places to Look Author: Judy Riffle, Ed.D This sage advice applies to grant prospect research also. When researching and making a fundraising plan of attack, a grant calendar should be created and updated regularly. grants for homelessness). Hope you find these resources helpful.

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Grant'd

MAY 31, 2020

As you sip at your umpteenth coffee for the day, you’re wondering why this is and how anyone could possibly create a compelling yet succinct case for funding in the heavily restricted, boxed world of an application form. Solution: Never make up funding asks on the fly. This will empower you in building a crystal clear case for funding.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 7, 2023

I was discussing a complex program packaging for a client’s first foray into larger-scale federal funding. After extensive prospect research, we had identified this opportunity and added it to the grants calendar. This ED was unafraid to make tough calls that were in the organization’s long-term best interest.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

When the source of the largest individual award is viewed through the lens of organizational age, variations in funding rates become apparent. Younger Organizations Get Grants from Community Foundations, Corporations, and "Other" Sources. Take Advantage of $99 GrantStation and a Free Funding Research E-Book.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 10, 2023

You’ve seen our team share information from MyFedTrainer.com, podcasts on the topic from Fundraising HayDay, and our own team talk about and present on “How to Make Reporting to Your Funder a Snap,” so we’re excited to bring you this guest post today with some tactical tips to help with your upcoming grant report.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today I want to share why you need to take the time to track your grant pipeline (and by that I mean all the opportunities you want to apply for, the ones you have applied for, the ones you’ve been awarded, and even the ones you had rejected). with grants. And one of these actions is tracking your grant pipeline. It’s FREE! ?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

Let’s look at how SMART goals can help you row your boat toward your destination of a fully funded budget. For example: “acquire 100 new donors this year” or “write 10 grant proposals before March.” Create a grant calendar by January 1 of the top 10 grants we’ll go after this year. Create a grant calendar.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 16, 2025

Grant writing is an essential part of nonprofit funding, but keeping track of multiple proposal deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you're applying for a single grant or juggling several at once, staying organized and on schedule is key to your success.

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