Grant Training Center

JUNE 17, 2024

In recent months, several trends have emerged in the landscape of grant procurement, reflecting both ongoing challenges and new opportunities. These include: Increasing emphasis on grants that address pressing societal issues, such as climate change, public health, and social inequality.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2022

That’s where auction procurement comes in. Auction procurement is a process of finding donors who can give you items at no cost in exchange for publicity and recognition at your event. But before you begin asking around for donations, there are some steps that need taking first: What is auction procurement?

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

How to get a Google Ad Grant for your nonprofit Now that you understand the basics of how the Ad Grant program works, it’s time to get started on the procurement process. If you already have an account, you can use it to procure your nonprofit’s Ad Grant. Enroll in Google for Nonprofits by creating an account.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 14, 2023

To make your fundraiser truly remarkable, it’s essential to employ effective procurement strategies. Craft a Compelling Request Letter for Auction Items for School Fundraisers with a Due Date To kickstart your procurement efforts , prepare a well-crafted request letter addressed to potential donors in your community.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Even the “easy” items take work to procure. Putting together an auction is a lot of work. Your committee may have lots of ideas for items to go after, but if you’re lacking in the creativity department, check out FrontStream’s list of 101 awesome auction items.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2024

Deep Dive: How to Write An Auction Item Donation Request Letter Procuring auction items can be a daunting task, even if you have a dedicated procurement chair.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2024

Government agencies use NAICS codes to classify procurement documents and reach out to potential vendors that are aligned with their needs. Businesses, researchers, educators, and policymakers rely on SOC information to make decisions about wages, trends, job descriptions, and identify skill gaps.

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On top of the venue details, ticketing, and marketing you’re used to handling for general fundraising events, there’s item procurement and bid tracking to consider. Which items should you procure, and how? Item procurement. Choosing and setting up the right software and procuring items can be a very lengthy process.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2021

The $12 million donation will be dispensed over the next three years to support the Rise Against Hunger’s local food procurement efforts, sustainable agriculture projects, and packaging and distribution of meals.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 19, 2023

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information (..)

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

These are the folks who are great candidates to help you procure top-notch auction items for your event, or even donate to be part of the experience (dinner wine, tasting bar, gifts, etc.) Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early! Wine Makers This can include wineries/wine tasting rooms/wine bars/wine retail shops, etc.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Start with more items on your list than you’ll actually need (you probably won’t procure all of them). As you procure your auction items, make sure you are recording a detailed description of each one, along with its estimated fair market value. Happy procuring, and good luck with your fundraising efforts! Wine or food baskets.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

In most cases, the smaller and lower in value an auction item is, the easier it will be for your nonprofit to procure. Leverage Your Nonprofit’s Partnerships According to the fundraising experts at Winspire , how you procure auction items is just as important as what items you procure.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement. In addition, the orientation for all newly entering faculty should stress the importance of research, grant procurement and the assistance that the university provides in those respects.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Win strategies are devised, value propositions are offered, the science case is conceptualized, solutions are engineered, graphical depictions of funder visions are created, and win themes and discriminators are sprinkled throughout the proposal – all carefully developed from the issues surrounding the procurement.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 12, 2023

Eligible Applicants: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions (..)

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DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

You will often need volunteers to help with event planning, procuring auction items , and helping run your event. Read more about securing event sponsors here. Find Volunteers Great volunteers can be the lifeblood of your nonprofit events. It is worthwhile to invest in building a volunteer program at your nonprofit.

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DonorSnap

MARCH 28, 2024

You will often need volunteers to help with event planning, procuring auction items , and helping run your event. Read more about securing event sponsors here. Find Volunteers Great volunteers can be the lifeblood of your nonprofit events. It is worthwhile to invest in building a volunteer program at your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

As you begin planning your silent auction, you may think you have everything you need: you’ve procured enticing items , set up a simple bidding system, and printed invitations to send out for your event. However, to maximize your event’s success, it’s important to take additional steps to streamline your planning process and event execution.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Higher Education Advancement: Faculty promotion, advancement, and tenure are often directly tied to your success in grant procurement. This in turn relates to your reputation as a researcher and the prestige of your institution.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Procure a great prize. Select a desirable donated item to set as the prize, or procure one specifically to be used in the Paddle Drop. How do I hold a Paddle Drop? First, set a donation amount. Select an amount that’s attainable for any bidder who wants to participate in the Paddle Drop.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

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AmpliFund

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Read more #2 – Can You Use Your ARPA Funding for Technology Procurement? This article gives an overview of eligible expenses for technology procurement with ARPA funds so grant programs can get the support they need to manage their funding.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

The top three ways volunteers support nonprofits include on-site event support (83%), assisting with decor set-up and clean up (79%), and procuring auction items (70%). It was found that most volunteers also have a 3-5 year retention with organizations, indicating a strong level of commitment.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

TIP: Greater Giving Event Software will help you easily track all the details related to an event, making the creating of a great case study easier than ever before!

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Equally, leadership training has become increasingly significant for those who need to be successful at managing and implementing grants, for their leadership skills will have an important effect on their teams and their ongoing efforts to continue procuring external funding. These include: 1.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

Hosting a Pre-Event Wine Tasting If procuring donations is challenging, consider hosting a pre-event wine tasting with your team members. Approach wineries and vineyards for potential donations or sponsorships, leveraging the mutual benefits of exposure and charitable involvement.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the session Revolutionizing Accounts Payable with FENXT: Automated Workflows and AI Advancements , Heather Johnson, Brad Bonham, and Regina Okonkwo will explore the comprehensive procure-to-pay processes already at your fingertips as well as their vision for the future.

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

An ERP system serves as the backbone of an organization — integrating various business processes such as finance, human capital management , and procurement.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Procure two similar auction items and a consolation prize. One envelope awards the winner a much more expensive, full-featured “Make It” prize, while the “Break It” envelope awards nothing. You won’t actually let them walk away with nothing, though!). How do I use “Make It or Break It”?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

What are your procurement standards? Here are some questions you can ask potential grantees, either as part of the application or as a follow-up conversation: Who at your organization can approve grant spending? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts? How do you track time and effort?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Auction Procurement Committee. Here are just some of the roles and responsibilities that need to be delegated to members of the auction committee: Generating leads for item procurement. This can include: A separate item procurement committee, responsible for generating donation leads and cultivating potential donors.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Set a meeting early with your auctioneer to discuss what items you have procured, and they can offer strategic guidance on what belongs in the live auction , or what might be better suited to the silent auction. In which order should you present each live auction item? What starting prices will yield the highest bids?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

When written well, these will help you generate excitement, entice attendees to bid, and increase the funds you generate from your event. Tips on how to write compelling auction item descriptions: 1.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to post-award grants management, a huge focus area (and an area ripe with single audit findings) is procurement. Procurement is the oversight process for ensuring compliance with applicable federal requirements related to subrecipient and contractual partnerships. First off, why is procurement so important?

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Once you’ve procured all of the essentials for your stage, you might be wondering, “How do I put all this together?” This saves you time doing it yourself so that you can focus on other aspects of the auction, such as item procurement, and it also means a guarantee of quality.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Crafting an Irresistible Auction Securing High-Value Items Reach out to local businesses and community members to procure high-value items for your auction. Whether it’s unique experiences, valuable collectibles, or exclusive services, these items can drive up the excitement and, consequently, the funds raised.

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