Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5 Researchers say that the healthiest nonprofits create structures where autonomy and accountability can flourish , and thats whats happening in these short meetings. Only 23% of nonprofits have a long-term vision for how to use technology , and in my experience, that tracks.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 12, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Patty Wolfe is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. Your plans will only become stronger.

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The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. Susan Chandler is a former trainer for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. How much better? How well did we do? Im afraid to ask.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Introduction to Proposal Writing. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. foundations have websites.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits. Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? ”

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. Other times, you can have a fantastic grant proposal, but there just isn’t enough funding to go around.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.

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The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. A nonprofit might get funded to offer classes in resume writing. A logic model is a picture of how your program is intended to work. This is one way to think it through.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant writing certification programs are structured educational offerings designed to teach individuals the skills needed to write successful grant proposals. These programs often cover various facets of the grant writing process, including research, proposal writing, budget preparation, and project evaluation.

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The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 9, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Before campaign advisors, spin doctors, influencers or ad men, there was the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. As proposal writers, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of data, logic models, detailed methods and other granular stuff.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. From dos and don’ts for writing winning proposals, to how to use generative AI effectively, to crafting compelling narratives, these resources outline best practices and offer step-by-step advice.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

If you want to delve even deeper into government proposal writing, check out my books: Writing to Win Government Grants: A Must-Have for your Fundraising Toolbox and Writing to Win Government Grants: The Workbook. . Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 17, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. It’s a wonderful/terrible tradition that we make resolutions at this time of year, so why not think about these for your proposal-writing list.

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The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. There is very little nonprofits can do to influence the pace of funding decisions. Absolutely.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When approaching writing this section of your proposal, aim to include details that help the funder see why your organization is best suited to solve the problem or need at hand, if awarded the grant. If you are wondering how to get started, consider showcasing the information in your Candid nonprofit profile.

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Professional Grant Writers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nonprofits win grants by designing programs funders trust. The post Winning grants through effective nonprofit program design appeared first on Professional Grant Writers. A strong programnot just a good proposaldrives funding success. Grantors prioritize sustainability, measurable impact, and.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, but new organizations—especially those less than three years old—often face unique challenges when it comes to securing grant funding. While grants can be a critical source of support, understanding and overcoming these hurdles is essential for new nonprofits aiming to achieve their mission.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 7, 2023

Due April 18, 2023 GrantWriters.net is the #1 Source for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant Proposal Writing. TPP grant proposals are enormous and complex. GrantWriters’ TPP proposals are strategically crafted with the proprietary content and insider information known only by industry experts.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you're a passionate nonprofit hero drowning in a sea of grant paperwork, this guide is for you! Sharpen your proposal writing skills and grant research techniques. Meet the Author - Kristin Chute Kristin Chute is a freelance writer with a passion for helping nonprofits increase their reach and impact.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

If the grantmaker isn’t located in your region, be sure to check if they have funded nonprofits in your state or area in the past. Now it’s time to start writing your first proposal. PROPOSAL WRITING TIP #2: Set milestones and benchmarks for yourself if it’s a larger grant. Put them on your calendar.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Author Bio: Christine Lauren is a biracial/bicultural development consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategic fund development and complex proposal writing. Since establishing her consultancy in 2008, she has raised over $76 million in grant funding for social change organizations dedicated to racial and economic justice.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Our goal is to leverage our extensive and complementary networks of individuals and organizations to provide knowledge, training, and tools to nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs around the world. About Our Alliance. For more information, please visit foundationcenter.org. Learn More! Check out the Foundation Center website to get started.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The person reviewing your grant proposal is often someone who is not familiar with your organization , your community, or the problems your community is facing. Therefore, you want your proposal to be easy to comprehend on the first reading.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools. Grant writing and fundraising have differing pros, cons, methods, and outcomes. Let’s examine each.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 29, 2023

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking I t’s not common, but sometimes a nonprofit comes to the end of a program grant with some money that is unspent. This might happen if the program didn’t start on time, or the nonprofit has raised money from other sources (e.g.

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The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Hardly anybody remembers John Venn, a British mathematician from the late 1800s. But this way of thinking about prospects helps nonprofits narrow the search and concentrate their efforts on the most likely, not just the remotely possible.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 15, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking How much impact should you promise in your proposal? Thomas Boyd is Chief Editorial Consultant for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. You’re a $4 million-a-year agency in a major city.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking You’ve done your research and submitted a very well-written, well-documented proposal for a grant. In short, you’ve done exactly and fully what is necessary to win the grant. Submitting proposals for funding isn’t a one-off process, and one size definitely does not fit all.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The university course catalog includes this description of the grant course: Writing Grant Proposals is designed for students who hope to enter professional careers requiring knowledge of grant writing. Author Bio: Since becoming a grants professional in 1997, Stacey E. GPC Competencies: 1, 4, 9

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Types of Grant Proposals One of the first things to know is that there are different categories in which your project may belong. Here are four of the possible types of grant proposals where you can identify your campaign with. Nonprofit Usually, the intention of the project under this category aims to create a life-changing impact.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Types of Grant Proposals One of the first things to know is that there are different categories in which your project may belong. Here are four of the possible types of grant proposals where you can identify your campaign with. Nonprofit Usually, the intention of the project under this category aims to create a life-changing impact.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofits are always told to diversify their revenue streams. The question is, can all nonprofits successfully pursue diversification? The Funding Models: Grant Funding, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships Two of the most popular methods of revenue generation for nonprofits are grant funding and fundraising activities.

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