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More Than Fiduciary Oversight – How Board Members Can Support the Grant Writing Team by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., certifications, grant agreements). Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g., This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute s Competencies and Skills.

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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

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Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. Some funders send invitations to nonprofit organizations with whom they have a personal working relationship. Assess organizational readiness to seek grants, including alignment with funder priorities.

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Small Nonprofit Building Block Series: Tips for Staying Organized by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Sessions are tailored to help participants build their knowledge and skills to create pathways to success for grant-seeking. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

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Small Nonprofit Blog Series: Grantsmanship: Being a Responsible Grantee by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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Even if you are not a member of the Grant Professionals Association or another grant-related membership organization, the GPA Standards of Professional Practice provide excellent guidance for nonprofit professionals throughout the grant cycle including solicitation, record keeping, and use of funds.

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Financial Audits for Small Nonprofits By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

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Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Adverse Opinion – The nonprofit must allow access to financial records without any restraints for a successful audit.

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Small Nonprofit Building Blocks Series: Community Relations by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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Defining Small Nonprofits: Whether a nonprofit or not-for-profit , a charitable organization’s “size” is not determined by its facility, number of staff, or services to the public but by the size of its operating budget. nonprofit sector as a whole. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

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Small Nonprofit Building Block Series: Prospect Research by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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If your organization is a small or start-up nonprofit with limited staff or development support, the task of prospect research can feel both urgent and overwhelming. for 2-year advance payment) may not be feasible for smaller nonprofits with limited unrestricted dollars, there is a monthly option for as little as $54.99

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