Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Since late 2023, weve been talking with community members about how, together, we could make Kansas City a national model for equitable economic mobility. In November, we announced the first cohort of 55 grant recipients, organizations working to advance college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

The Latest Reports on DAF Giving In 2023, funding from DAF accounts made up almost 9.8% Grants from DAFs to nonprofits declined somewhat , going from $55.53 billion in 2023. The average DAF payout rate (the percentage of grants made relative to the charitable assets available) was almost 24%. of all U.S.

Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

From 2017 to 2023, participation in collective giving grew to 4,000 giving circles contributing more than $3.1 As the fundraising and grant-based landscape faces political headwinds, giving circles offer nonprofits and schools a resilient, community-driven approach to diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional grants and donations.

Donation

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. Congress passed the Grants Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. Furthermore, the memo also describes the changes made to Uniform Grant Guidance.

Federal Grants

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities. In FY ‘23, $3.8

Federal Grants

Candid

JUNE 12, 2025

Every year, Candid administers the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey to hear directly from funders about their grant payments and grantmaking practices. Grantmaker size (based on grant dollars awarded in 2024) and grantmaker type had no statistically significant impact on foundations’ responses to this question. response rate).

Policy

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. in Adult Education. but do not.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Agriculture grants are vital to maintaining a healthy, sustainable food chain. From farm to table, these grants provide essential support to farmers and agricultural businesses, ensuring that fresh, local produce continues to reach our communities. That’s why agriculture grants are so important.

Grant

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities. In FY ‘23, $3.8

Federal Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

Instrumentl

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

Read on as we dive into the fascinating world of volunteering, along with a short list of sample grants designed to help nonprofits attract, train, and retain volunteers! in 2023, a 5.3% Finding Volunteer Grants On GrantWatch Grants can fund costly website updates, volunteer recruiting events, or improve the volunteer experience.

Grant

Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

in 2023 after adjusting for inflation. Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. in 2023, down from 73% in 2013. In 2023, foundations contributed 19% of overall giving ($103.5 billion in 2023, a 1.9% declined by 2.1%

Letter Of Inquiry

Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Looking for successful grant proposals? In this post, we detail what makes a grant proposal successful, and provide you with a list of grant proposal examples to reference. Lastly, we give you tips to get more successful grant proposal examples.

Proposal

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we dig into answering what are cover letters for grant proposals, what makes a good cover letter vs. a bad one, three examples of cover letters for grant proposals, and more.

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 30, 2023

As we prepare for the second half of 2023, it’s vital to take a moment and consider the exciting developments on the horizon in the realm of ChatGPT and generative AI, and more specifically, how these advancements could influence the landscape of grant writing.

ChatGPT

Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition. We hope you enjoy rediscovering and reflecting on the 10 most-read Candid blogs of 2023. How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals.

Burnout

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we'll dig into what general operating support is, give you tips to write an effective general operating grant proposal, and leave you with clear examples of general operating support grant proposals.

Proposal

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 10, 2024

Foundations that provide grant dollars also have a tough job. They have to sift through many very worthy applicants to determine who should receive grant funding. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding. Read our article here about our 2023 successes.

Grant

Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment.

Proposal

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2023

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images Several experts share tips to help you boost your odds of securing a grant in 2023, including proven ways get to know program officers in person and online.

Proposal

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

Grant writing is a tough job, even for full-time grant writers. Many nonprofits do not have a dedicated grant writer to tackle these tasks, and instead, they rely on many individuals to pitch in where they can. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2022

The AAA-ICDR Foundation is now accepting grant proposals seeking between $50,000 and $250,000 for programs addressing any of the 2023 grant cycle's priorities. The deadline for interested organizations to submit preliminary applications is Sept. 9, 2022.

Applicant

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2023

The AWS IMAGINE Grant supports foundational IT projects as well as think big projects leveraging advanced services, with an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $150,000 and cloud credits of up to $100,000. Read our application tips and tricks to enhance your project proposal.

Grant

Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. Read on for our breakdown of the most important findings from the Giving USA 2023 Annual Report and our proposed solutions to the decline in household giving. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

Donation

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. Managing federal grants was my jam – I loved putting my organizational skills to work and totally geeked out about a well-put-together 3-ring binder. The post Grant Pros: What is Your Why?

Grant

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Is it just me, or are grant professionals obsessed with numbered lists? Top 8 ways to ruin a grant proposal. They are catchy, plus I find myself constantly looking for that next tip, tool, or hack to make me a faster, better, more productive grant professional. Top 25 tech tools to improve your productivity.

Grant

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Looking for successful grant proposals? In this post, we detail what makes a grant proposal successful, and provide you with a list of grant proposal examples to reference. Lastly, we give you tips to get more successful grant proposal examples.

Proposal

Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In honour of the Mardi Gras Parade happening in Sydney this weekend we’re sharing some upcoming grant opportunities focused on initiatives supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, to help you in imagining and demanding your future! Maximum grant value is $2,000. Total grant pool is $20,000. Maximum grant value is $5,000.

Grant

CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

Is your nonprofit new to grants? Before investing time and resources into writing grant proposals, you must make sure your organization is actually well-positioned for grants. Join Lynn Arsenault of LMA Grant Consulting to learn how to assess whether or not your organization is ready to dive into the world of grants.

Readiness

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?" The short answer is "no."

Award

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Only to decline again in the uncertainty of 2023. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023. The Edelman Trust Barometer found that trust in nonprofits dropped another 4 points in 2023. Donors were down 7.6%

AI

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. 10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal by Christine Newman, Blackbaud Making impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough grant proposal evaluation.

Budget

iGrantWriters

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For grant writers, the future looks bright. In 2023, the grant writing industry will be worth estimated in billions. If you're looking to grow your business in 2023, here are steps to help you get started. Step 4: Offer training and consulting services to help other organizations improve their grant writing skills.

Grant Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Let’s say you’re an experienced development staffer, or a consultant , and you’ve been submitting grant proposals to support the organization’s mission—call it child care, or mental health counseling, or any other program focus. How far afield is the new field?

Proposal Writing

Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

Fundraising