Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Amid times of significant uncertainty, your grantees need to know that you are informed, listening to their needs, and ready to support your communities. Some organizations may be facing, or preparing for, attacks on their mission and funding shortfalls. Its been a wild few years for the philanthropy sector.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. CauseVox Fund Pages offer a better way to connect donors with the causes they care about.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. As you are building revenue sources, you need to focus on diversifying funding sources.

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GrantNews

MARCH 3, 2025

For every business looking to grow, there’s a grant ready to help. The month of March brings a promising range of funding options. Up to $2,000 in grant funding is available to USA small black-owned businesses for financial support and growth. GrantWatch is the gateway for small business grants for entrepreneurs !

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Your dedication and expertise enable organizations to access vital funding that can drive their mission and impact. Make a Difference With GrantWriterTeam, you connect directly with nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals in need of funding. Think about the job satisfaction you’ll have!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

November is a fantastic month to explore funding opportunities, with options that can empower entrepreneurs to take control and secure the resources they need. The Wrap Up For those intrepid souls ready to take the next step, explore more grant opportunities on GrantWatch and embark on your journey towards business success. Absolutely!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas. To build capacity, you not only need to fundraise efficiently but also track and allocate funds to sustain your organization’s operations as it grows. Let’s get started!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

However, sustaining these programs requires resources, and many organizations seek funding through grants to cover their costs. It offers a user-friendly platform where organizations can search for funding opportunities tailored to their needs. Funding helps families pay for mental-health care for children under 21.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? What are your chances of winning a grant? GrantWatch is here to help!

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

If you’re ready to make your forever home a reality, explore the world of housing grants today. Housing, Food, Healthcare, Safety, and Education Programs : Funding is available for programs that support vulnerable families and children and provide basic needs such as housing, food, education, healthcare, and safety.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. And thats what its all about!

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. If you need funds immediately, a grant probably isn’t going to come through in time. billion , or 21% of total U.S.

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Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2024

Annual funds are crucial to the success of a nonprofit. They’re an incredible pool of unrestricted funds that can support your mission, keep the lights on, and pay your staff. Attracting and retaining new donors is a goal of every nonprofit since unrestricted funds are essential to our operations.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Each nonprofit financial statement is divided into three sections. Liabilities.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

Question: Is your nonprofit ready for a rebrand? Funding – Difficulty getting grants is also another reason nonprofits might want to change their brand. A marketing message that’s not clicking may be the reason why funding is more of a problem. Sometimes, a nonprofit needs to reevaluate what is or isn’t working.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Modern grantmakers must be prepared and ready to support their communities when—not if—a climate disaster hits. As the Center for Disaster Philanthropy notes in their tips for disaster giving, funders should be patient in planning their disaster funding, because the impact of the disaster will unfold over time.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Growth of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) As we all know, donor-advised funds are growing in popularity. These giving vehicles allow donors to contribute now and decide later how the funds will be used. Takeaway: Ask your gift processing team to look out for any gifts from a donor-advised fund. Ready to Take Action?

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GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Grant funding is available for a wide range of programs, including job training, education, housing assistance, and mental health services. Additionally, GrantWatch features a dedicated category highlighting funding opportunities for those who have served, continue to serve, and their loved ones.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 22, 2024

Grants can fund students, teachers, researchers, and workers, and even create new opportunities for your library. With GrantWatch, libraries can find funding for capital expenses such as building renovations as well as grants for staff training, equipment, and programming. What is a GrantWatch Library License?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. These funds can provide essential resources, allowing them to expand their services and impact their communities.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you want to find and apply for foundation funding especially, you wont find many of the best opportunities through a web search. Only a high-quality funder database, read and analyzed by an expert, will match you with the majority of funding opportunities, which are rarely posted or publicized by foundations.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

As a funder, you probably wish you could fund them all. To avoid wading through funding applications that dont meet your program criteriaand wasting the time of those nonprofits submitting those applicationsyou should include an eligibility quiz before the formal application. What is an Eligibility Quiz for a Funding Application?

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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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The Fundraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Expand the Conversation Beyond One Funding Area The Fundraiser Mindset: "They're interested in supporting X program, so I don’t want to bring up anything else." The Donor Mindset: "My interests evolve, and I appreciate when fundraisers take the time to ask what excites me now." Many donors want to see the bigger picture.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. Diversify Funding Sources: Relying on a single type of funder can leave your organization vulnerable to political and economic changes.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape. Taking a long-term approach Immediate relief is critical, but its not enough.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Foundation funding for staff could be used to bridge this gap in funding. How Nonprofits Can Address the Salary Increase with Foundation Funding for Staff Nonprofits need to evaluate their current exempt employee salaries to determine how many fall below the required minimum thresholds for 2024 and 2025.

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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

It turned out, however, that local leaders werent ready to interact across such intense divides. This includes countering polarization, combating hate, encouraging racial healing, advancing equity, and fostering an inclusive democracy. We know that for this work to continue, more organizations need to know how to implement it.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Strategic Grants, for example, knows that some of our products may not be the right solutionyetfor every For-Purpose organisation seeking funding. As we all know, finding the grants is a very small part of a successful and sustainable funding strategy. Are they making disparaging remarks about other providers?

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. Don’t navigate the complexities alone. The Gail Perry Group offers free strategy calls with our experienced consultants. But not yet! You and your team do not need that yet. The final case document is developed much further down the road. The Early Case for Support.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. Where do you turn?

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Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. And with that form of funding comes significant compliance requirements. With fund accounting software, you get an extra level of control over grant expense tracking and reporting.

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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? Weak post-award management can lead to crisis management instead of new funding opportunities.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GrantWriterTeam offers a solution by connecting nonprofits with experienced grant writers ready to help craft winning proposals. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission.

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