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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

A grants specialist will handle all aspects of grant fundraising, focusing on submitting proposals to secure grant money from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and more. They’ll also need strong writing and communication skills to create proposals and interact with grantmakers.

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New Rules in Procurement – Managing the Award towards the Finish Line

Grant Professionals Association

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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How Does Grant Writing Experience Help Me Get a Job?

Grant Training Center

Attention to Detail: Grant writing involves meticulous attention to detail to ensure that proposals are accurate and well-organized. Research Proficiency: Successful grant writing involves thorough research to understand funding opportunities and tailor proposals to specific requirements.

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The Development of Competitive Bids is an Art and Science

Grant Training Center

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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Key Trends in Grant Funding

Grant Training Center

In recent months, several trends have emerged in the landscape of grant procurement, reflecting both ongoing challenges and new opportunities. Advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence that enable funding agencies to better assess the potential impact and feasibility of grant proposals, leading to more informed decision-making.

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University Support for Faculty Funding Success

Grant Training Center

Universally, an institution that succeeds in its external funding efforts is one that develops a culture for grant procurement. Another essential activity is creating partnerships and mentorships between the established senior and junior faculty in order for the former to review proposals and recommend changes.

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Where to Start Your Search for Silent Auction Items

Get Fully Funded

Start with more items on your list than you’ll actually need (you probably won’t procure all of them). This is important to ensure you have the backing to reject any proposed gifts that may not suit your audience or cannot be featured in your auction. Happy procuring, and good luck with your fundraising efforts!