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Five Characteristics of High-Performing, Grant-Winning Nonprofits

Think and Ink Grants

People like to invest in those they trust, those who align with their goals, and those who have winning track records. There are a few common questions grantmakers will ask to see how if a grant applicant is a high-performing nonprofit: "Tell us about your organization." What are your goals?" Let's chat here.

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Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) Scholarship Applications are Now Open! Invest in Your Future

Grant Professionals Association

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. Take the time to invest in your dreams and goals. Ponder this.

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Return on Mission: A Framework to Measure Success at Philanthropic Organizations

Blackbaud

Transitioning from Return on Investment to Return on Mission The concept of ROM is that the real measure of a nonprofits success is not in how high the return is on an investment, such as a grant or major gift, but rather how much that investment impacts the mission itself. That, then, is the bridge that connects overhead and mission costs.

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A to Z Grant Terminology You’ll Want to Know

Grant Writer Team

So, you want to write a grant! However, do you know the A to Z grant terminology needed to convince a prospective donor to fund your project over some other worthy cause? GrantWriterTeam has some pointers for anyone just starting their grant-writing journey. There MUST be a budget for writing your grant proposal.

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Making the Switch: What For-Profit CFOs Need to Know About Nonprofit Accounting

Blackbaud

From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization. The Goal of Your Finances The goal of a for-profit organization is to drive revenue for the business. Congratulations!

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Change Management for Grantmakers: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Journey to Better Grantmaking

Blackbaud

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. The goal was to become better grantmakers by completing a review of our practices, processes and forms. We wanted to ensure active involvement and communication with all stakeholders involved in the grant process.

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How to Manage Your Arts and Cultural Nonprofit’s Revenue Streams in Uncertain Times

Blackbaud

Don’t tie your income to a single economic driver, such as government grants or major donors. For example, you may have several different grants, but if some of them are backed by federal funds, either directly or as pass-throughs, you could be vulnerable to federal budget cuts that affect your sector. Sadly, that is not reality.