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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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

The funding is for activities in the areas of education, disaster preparedness and relief, and recycling. The Foundation funds specific projects and programs rather than general sponsorships, such as tables at charitable events or golf tournaments. The funding enhances communities and helps people achieve financial independence.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Why Organizations Should Experiment with Revenue Diversity Even when your revenue channels are strong, nonprofits should always be experimenting with their funding models. Experimentation, guided by a knowledgeable finance team, empowers your nonprofit to navigate the complexities of funding and to thrive amidst changing financial landscapes.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Register for this Tuesday, November 14 webinar to learn tips and tricks to streamline fund tracking, data entry, reporting, and workflows for your annual budget. Spending too much time manipulating data? Relying on multiple spreadsheets to manage budgets?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In a challenging overall fundraising environment, everyone wants to make sure that the funds set aside for charity are being put to good use, quickly.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

To address those gaps, in August 2024, as part of our refreshed grantmaking philosophy, we introduced two new funding types: Capacity Building and Collective Impact. We held live webinars and community office hours where applicants could ask questions. Nonprofits dont often have the opportunity to dream big.

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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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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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GiveSmart

JUNE 25, 2024

GiveSmart’s expert team answered several questions in the Q&A portion of the webinar that we have recapped for you below. Webinar Questions and Answers Are in-person fundraisers outdated? Thanks for all your questions during the webinar! Have you seen a majority of nonprofits return to in-person events?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Maintaining compliance can protect existing funding, as well. The Importance of Accurate Time Allocation for Nonprofits Accurate time allocation is a cornerstone for nonprofit organizations, especially those with grant funding. Grants often come with specific stipulations on how funds should be allocated and reported.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

But when your organization faces funding uncertainty, strong cash flow planning can help you make data-driven decisions that provide a clear perspective and breathing room. In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. Event impact and positive outcomes: Share specific achievements, like funds raised or milestones reached, to show attendees the tangible results of their participation and inspire continued engagement.

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Blackbaud

JULY 5, 2024

Identify the specific functionality needs of your organization, such as a segmented chart of accounts for accurate fund accounting and whether the software was built for organizations like yours. Is my fund structure correct? Once finalized by the committee, have the requirement list approved by your leadership.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. Diversify and train the reviewer pool.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? The basics: What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable fund set up by the donor to be managed by an investor at a community foundation or investment firm. How do they work? billion in 2022.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

From funding uncertainty to overlapping natural disasters to the possibility of another global pandemic, the modern grantmaker must be prepared for a variety of challenges. You wont have six months to plan for the next climate event or have a well-researched set of next steps for an overnight change in federal funding.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Check out our webinar with A. Its hard to choose to put funds into operating reserves when that could help one more person transition out of homelessness. By tapping into operating reserves, organizations can bridge temporary gaps in funding without compromising their immediate operations.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the symbiotic relationship between technology and grant funding offers positive change within communities worldwide. This means the ability to leverage technological advancements is bringing about a seismic shift in how grant funding is accessed, managed, and utilized.

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CauseVox

APRIL 6, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a powerful tool for small nonprofits to raise funds and increase awareness about their cause. In this webinar, we will explore the world of peer-to-peer fundraising and provide practical tips and tools for small nonprofits to master this approach.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Your food bank needs accounting software that can help you manage a variety of funding sources while also helping you make strategic, data-driven decisions based on inventory and forecasted community demand. Provide clear stewardship for restricted funds. Improve transparency by communicating the status of your restricted fund balance.

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GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2025

Still, many schools cannot provide funding for these extras. Funding is for trips to roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, or as part of the school’s reward program. Grant funds defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we get started fundraising in 2023, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan and a clear road map that is designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your current goals and desired destination for your organization. Proven strategies to set you up for success in 2023.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

We’ll also be joined by Kelly McLaughlin of FIT Strategic Consulting who will talk you through how to get started with other forms of revenue generation so that you can begin to fund your mission and position yourself to be more attractive to grant funders later on. What to do to raise funds if you aren’t quite grant ready.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

This on-demand webinar reviews what 2024 was like for nonprofits and offers fundraising, donor, and marketing strategies for 2025. Watch Webinar On-Demand Shifting Donor Preferences Donor expectations are changing; Communication needs to be tailored. This year, nonprofit organizations must embrace change and innovation to thrive.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S., The first program is Mary’s Pence Grants , which funds women-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. Mary’s Pence is creative in funding ESPERA. Central America, and Mexico. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Time Investment for Relationship Building Successful grant funding often hinges on strong relationships with funders. Building rapport with program officers, attending informational webinars, and demonstrating alignment with a funder’s mission can take several months or even years.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 13, 2025

With the upheaval of many federal agencies and their funding priorities in limbo, I know I am concerned with the ethics of advising clients to pursue grant opportunities with so many unknowns, and I have heard this sentiment echoed by many colleagues. I share this to say: there is always the risk that funding priorities will shift on a dime.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. Second, thanks to everyone who joined us last Thursday for our 2025 Social Impact & Partnership Trends webinar. Three things this week. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. But what happened SCARED THE out of people - and rightfully so.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 16, 2025

The finance team shoulders immense responsibility to make sure funds are well-stewarded, often while being understaffed and under-resourced. A well-thought-out system can do the following automatically: Track Funding Sources Nonprofits often receive funding from diverse sources , such as grants, donations, sponsorships, and events.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For example, if you are awarded 15 computers, website design services, or healthy food rather than funding, nonprofits can then redistribute funding to operational costs. #3: For example, co-hosting digital events like webinars or live streams. #4: About GrantWriterTeam Are you a nonprofit or small business in need of some help?

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We’ve gathered a few low-lift fundraising and marketing ideas to bridge any gaps or take you above and beyond your goals over the next few weeks. Watch our webinar on-demand, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Digital campaigns eliminate expenses related to venues, printed materials, and travel, enabling nonprofits to allocate more funds directly to their cause. Virtual event platforms: Used for hosting online fundraisers, like webinars or live streams, with features for ticketing, in-event donations, and audience engagement.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Led by sector leader, Bruce MacDonald, join this session for a discussion on reframing the conversation around overhead funding for charities and nonprofits, and what your organization can do to adjust its strategies for increased resiliency. Learn what your organization can do to increase resiliency heading into the fall.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

After a year of listening and strategizing, in 2021, DOCN launched the Climate Funders Justice Pledge (CFJP), which calls on funders to set a bold benchmark of allocating 30% of climate funding to BIPOC-led organizations. Since then, CFJP has mobilized over $140 million for BIPOC-led climate initiatives, with commitments from 31 foundations.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Challenges and Trends in Funding Grantee Well-Being Ultimately, creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector requires a collective commitment from funders to leverage their resources and influence to champion this shift. While challenges remain for funding grantee well-being, some funders are rising to meet them head on.

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