Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

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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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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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Grants Grant Pass-Through Award 98

Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

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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Finance Software Nonprofit Funding 111

Blackbaud

MAY 15, 2024

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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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

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.

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