Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding. It outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures that all projected costs are accounted for. A comprehensive budget fosters transparency and allows for clearer communication between the applicant and the funding agency.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 24, 2024

In addition to developing and submitting a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, our team developed policies and procedures that are compliant with federal policy requirements. See more Case Studies Biopharmaceutical Company Maryland Nonprofits Let’s work together SCHEDULE A CALL Create a more sustainable future.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

In addition to developing and submitting a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, our team developed policies and procedures that are compliant with federal policy requirements. See more Case Studies Biopharmaceutical Company Maryland Nonprofits Let’s work together SCHEDULE A CALL Create a more sustainable future.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Compliance and best practices in grant management is usually associated with federal grant awards, but it equally applies to state and local government funding, pass-through funding (which likely originated at the federal level), and foundation and corporate grants (though maybe not as stringent). What are indirect costs?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Grant funding looks beautiful in your income statement, but if you’re not careful, the reporting requirements can be prickly. In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them a valuable resource for those looking to fund various ventures. The application process for grants often involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining the intended use of the funds. Understanding these elements can significantly increase the chances of receiving funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

They usually do not require repayment, making them an appealing source of funding for many organizations. Organizations or individuals seeking grant funding should clearly understand how grants function and the requirements they entail. Research Grants Funding for academic or scientific research projects.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 5, 2023

There is the pressure to not miss out on a funding opportunity , but also the counter pressure to ensure that it is an appropriate opportunity for you to commit your resources, as well as those of your colleagues, to the work to put a competitive application together. We’d love to hear. Let us know in the comments below.

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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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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. braided funding strategies, direct v.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The purpose of grants is to fund projects, research, or programs that fulfill specific community needs or advance particular fields of study and innovation. Grant funding can be designated for multiple purposes, such as supporting social initiatives, enhancing educational opportunities, or promoting research and development.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Many funders say that the proposal project budget is the first part of the application they look at so they’re a great way to make your case for funding. . A proposal project budget consists of two basic elements: 1) the estimated costs of your project and 2) the anticipated income needed to meet those costs. Have a question?

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Other funding sources that are being approached. The dollar amount of funding you need. A proposal budget should include: Sources of income: Grants and other funding contributions. Full grant proposals Here’s the big one.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Like climbing a mountain, it helps to have a path to follow to reach its summit, or in this case, a map of sorts to guide you to your desired destination—a compelling proposal that unlocks funding to advance your mission-driven work. In this section, you will also want to detail the revenue sources you are planning to use to fund the project.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions. Are you ready to really understand how to get the most actionable data out of your fund accounting system?

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In the competitive world of grant funding, knowing how to write a compelling grant proposal is a crucial skill. Ensure all costs are justifiable and directly related to the project. Include both direct costs (e.g., salaries, materials) and indirect costs (e.g., Budget tips: Be as detailed and specific as possible.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The topic is research funding. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. In this post, we share what we’ve learned about finding research funding based on our experience working with faculty at US-based universities.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 11, 2024

In fact, we think this is such a crucial part of grant funding that we identify over 6,000 grants in our grant listing directory in a special Grants for Nonprofits tab at the top of its webpage! Nonprofits can make a profit and should try to have some level of positive revenue to build a reserve fund to ensure sustainability.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 25, 2023

Or my favorite—when one organization has a NICRA (Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement) of 47% while the other three organizations use the 10% de minimus rate, and this causes a stir. I’ve even negotiated that none of us ask for Indirect Costs so all the money goes directly to the program! Has this worked all the time?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Nonprofits focus too much on where the money is coming from and report the costs against who's paying for it, overlooking the need for a more detailed, accurate examination of total programmatic and overhead costs. The combination of the two contracts do not provide sufficient funding to carry out this program.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But your goal should be to spend appropriately on fundraising so you can bring in the money you need to fully fund your programs. Your fundraising spending should be the right amount to fully fund your budget without wasting money on ineffective strategies. Donor management software and other technology tools used for raising funds.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

A grant proposal budget outlines your intended expenses if you are awarded the grant funding, specific to the project or program stated in your proposal. The budget is an extremely important piece of the grant proposal because it shows exactly how you will fund your project, which is helpful for both you and the funder.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Consider increasing resources by providing more funding to cover indirect costs and general operating support. So, here are some concrete steps to decrease our collective burnout: Funders can help by recalibrating their expectations of nonprofit partners. Also consider easing demands (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Be sure to include both direct and indirect costs. And if you need extra help, check out my Get Fully Funded system for fundraising. My sympathies. Now, let’s fix it. Once you identify the need to raise money , get really clear about the amount you need. Down to the penny. Then take the necessary steps to get yourself out.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

This overview highlights some of the most prominent revisions: Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) posted by federal agencies should be communicated in plain language, efforts should be made to limit the length and complexity. Clarification of allowable costs associated with data and evaluation. What updates were made?

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 24, 2024

AGS grant professionals have seen many local and national funding institutions examine their collective impact and shift to increasing operational and unrestricted grant practices. Even the federal government is considering increasing the de minimus indirect cost rate from 10% to 15% in 2024. The conversation continues to shift.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

When you come across a funding opportunity that looks like it is a good fit, it can be tempting to start work on it immediately, especially if the deadline is only a few weeks away. SCOPE Issues of scope—or the boundaries of what the funder intends or is willing to fund—tend to be opportunity specific.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

How about restricted funds? With The Financial Edge, nonprofits can manage reporting, grants, restricted funds, nonprofit-specific workflows, and collaboration with the fundraising department. Managing grants? If you were using The Financial Edge, you’d be done by now. Now that's something you can really celebrate!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

How about restricted funds? With The Financial Edge, nonprofits can manage reporting, grants, restricted funds, nonprofit-specific workflows, and collaboration with the fundraising department. Managing grants? If you were using The Financial Edge, you’d be done by now. Now that's something you can really celebrate!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

Grant Writing Basics Simplified One of the most exciting and magical aspects of grant writing is how the power of words can transform ideas into funded realities. Grant writing is an invaluable skill that opens doors to funding opportunities, enabling nonprofits, researchers, and various organizations to achieve their goals.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

To begin, lets break down exactly what overhead costs are. What are nonprofit overhead costs? Nonprofit overhead costs are expenses supporting an organizations operations and infrastructure. You can use these sponsorships to cover overhead costs so you can allocate more funds directly toward your mission.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Budgets in 2024’s Nonprofit Sector The nonprofit sector faces unique challenges and opportunities in 2024: Economic Uncertainty: Fluctuations in the global economy contribute to unpredictable funding streams, making financial sustainability a continuous challenge. This step is crucial for setting realistic financial goals.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The bill aims to ameliorate the complex nature of the grant application process, as well as the lack of transparency and accountability around funding decision processes, which are currently opaque at best. The GREAT Act requires that federal grant recipients establish and use data standards for information reported to funding agencies.

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