Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants Definition and Purpose of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to support initiatives aligned with their objectives. In essence, grants play a critical role in fostering growth and innovation by providing the necessary financial backing.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance It’s the news that all our grant enthusiasts and compliance champions have been waiting for – the new Uniform Grant Guidance has been issued! The Top 10 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates Drum roll, please…. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome? Let’s examine each one.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Tip 1: Categorize your revenue types, such as fundraising, grants, and earned income. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet. If you are not prepared for the requirements, a government grant can create more problems than they solve.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Program-based budgets will allow your organization to make more precise cash flow projections and more appropriate fundraising goals for the year so that your organization can plan to accomplish more, not less.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. Many grants, especially federal and state grants, are restricted. So, the organizations behind the grants use the reporting requirements to make sure the funds go towards addressing those impact areas.

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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! National Council on Nonprofits, “Myths About Nonprofits “ Below are some grants for nonprofits currently available.

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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. Key Components of a Successful Grant Proposal A well-structured grant proposal typically includes the following elements: Cover Letter : A brief introduction to your organization and proposal.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 25, 2023

But long before this impact occurs, when the grant is still just an idea, the grant writer is trying to wrangle three or four other non-profits to all work together on this “collaborative project.” I’ve even negotiated that none of us ask for Indirect Costs so all the money goes directly to the program! Absolutely not.

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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. Ready to unlock the secrets to writing winning grants? Why Learn About Grant Writing? That’s pretty cool, right?! Let’s dive in!

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

deadlines, fundraising goals, meetings, customer complaints, toxic coworkers) outweigh the resources you have to meet the demands (e.g., Consider increasing resources by providing more funding to cover indirect costs and general operating support. deadlines, reporting, grant applications) when possible.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

Grant Questions? Everything you need to know to develop a brilliant grant proposal budget. 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. Some grants also require the applicant to match a portion of their budget.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you are just starting out, you may have to build up to that goal. But your goal should be to spend appropriately on fundraising so you can bring in the money you need to fully fund your programs. These are also known as indirect costs, expenses that cannot be tied directly to programs.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

The CEOs of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, and GuideStar USA published a second open letter last year with the express goal to "crush" the overhead myth, the idea that overhead ratios should serve as the sole basis for evaluating nonprofit performance. Does the shelter know what the true cost of this program is?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. 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. Creating a Realistic Timeline for Preparing Your Grant Proposal a. Key Budgeting Concepts VI.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

Read “Formatting Tips to Make Your Grant Proposal a Standout” 3. a 5-year grant vs. a 1-year grant) that intend to reach a large number of beneficiaries and achieve a lengthy list of outcomes and deliverables. If you read a solicitation and you’re thinking, “Do we need to work in all these places and meet all these goals?”

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