GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. By expanding liability protection for food donors (many of them businesses) vital In-Kind Support has been provided to critical programs to improve the quality of live to local citizens since January 5, 2023.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Consider training staff in basic data storytelling and logic models. Elevate organizational-level practices.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Low Rate of Fraud Awareness Training NFPs have the lowest implementation rate of fraud awareness training , per the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). 2024 AFCE Report to the Nations 3.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

A 2023 report from the Do Good Institute found that 78.9% Nonprofits face a growing challengeaccording to Points of Lights Annual Affiliate Report 2023, half their volunteer positions remain unfilled, even as demand for their services surges. Volunteering is the backbone of the U.S. Volunteers may be unpaid; they are not free.

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Candid

MAY 28, 2025

In 2023, the Surgeon General issued an advisory calling loneliness an epidemic. Rethinking how to fund and deliver care for older adults However, gaps remain to be addressed, such as a lack of long-term funding, robust evaluation tools, or staff trained in outcomes measurement. Now, the public has started to pay attention.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Case in Point According to the 2023 M+RBenchmarks report, nonprofits that maintained consistent branding and simplified their donation pages saw marked improvements in conversion rates. Hold brand training sessions and provide simple brand guidelines so everyone feels equipped to share your story.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

“In 2023, we had $198,000 in [DAF] grants in that two-week period. Until recently, most peer-to-peer programs weren’t incorporating DAFs into communications, training or user experience, and accessing DAFs involved an excessive number of steps. Internal alignment with leadership buy-in and staff training.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

Both types of certifications signify a standardized level of expertise and often follow the completion of specialized training and exams. There are many grant writing training programs available, but not all offer points for GPC or CFRE certification. These certifications assure clients, employers, and colleagues of one's proficiency.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Eligible applicants are fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations, and state fire training academies. PWEAA supports long-term community or regional economic development efforts. Local governments, states and tribal organizations, and nonprofits in cooperation with their city or county are eligible applicants.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

” [2023 Study Results in Nature Sustainability ] Agriculture and Farming Grants, Opportunities, Loans, and Fellowships Food Systems Health Equity and Environmental Stewardship Grants to nonprofits for operational and project support. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

billion in charitable contributions in 2023, representing about 8% of total giving in the U.S. Train staff and board members. Planned giving is a strategic approach that can benefit your nonprofit both immediately and in the long term. According to Giving USA 2024 , planned giving bequests accounted for $42.6

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This exploitation mirrors the actions of the defendants in this case, who leveraged the catastrophic 2010 Haiti earthquake, and several subsequent earthquakes, and other natural disasters occurring in 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2023, to raise over five-hundred millions of dollars in donations, purportedly for relief efforts in Haiti.

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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% Benefits of Having Volunteers Volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofits. Without them, nonprofits would have minimal impact. increase from 2022.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have no training in marketing or fundraising. Since taking your classes and listening to your feedback, we made some significant changes in 2023 and 2024. In September 2023, the results were: 169 donors for a total of $14,001. I am the co-founder of an animal and nature sanctuary in upstate NY. We got the best result ever!

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

. — DOC Economic Development Administration (EDA) Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) which accepts applications on a rolling basis until existing funds are expended or a new PWEAA notice of funding is published (the last notice was published in 2023).

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find Your Next Grant 17K Live Grants on Instrumentl 150+ Grants Added Weekly Try Instrumentl free for 14 days Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team - Grant Training Transcription Will: Hello, everyone. Another benefit is that it allows you to hire and train support.

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Candid

APRIL 30, 2025

In fact, a 2023 report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI found three-quarters of survey respondents felt society as a whole benefited when Americans donate money to charity. For example, some will provide transportation to chemotherapy for cancer patients and others offer free CPR training.

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Bonterra

JULY 16, 2025

Entrepreneur support: The HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs offers training in relevant skills to underserved entrepreneurs. CSR fun fact: In 2023, Merck spent $3.6 Examples of corporate social responsibility initiatives Bronco Wild Fund: In 2023, this fund provided over $2.3 Mental health: TOMS has given over $4.4

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Pursuit of Influence follows Independent Sector’s 2023 report, The Retreat of Influence , which filled a 20-year gap in nationally representative data on whether and how nonprofits advocate around public policy. That report found a substantial decrease in nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in the United States since 2000.

Policy

Candid

APRIL 17, 2025

A 2023 survey found that 76% of employees prefer to work for companies making a positive impact. Through a network of affiliates, Easterseals provides disability and community services across the country, from early childhood education to job training for veterans. But they need corporate and government support to scale their impact.

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 1, 2025

It’s Generation Wah — the incredible generation of super-donors, defined as those born since 2023. Let me be frank with you: If you do not jump aboard the Generation Wah train right now, you are up a terrible creek in a concrete canoe, without a paddle and no life jacket!

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2023, Shopgoodwill.com capped several years of double-digit sales growth with a 10% jump that landed sales at $341 million for the year. To date, more than 5 million people have received skills and other training as a result of the programs, according to data from the organization. The post 25 Years And $2.5

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

billion, or approximately 5% of the total philanthropic pie in 2023. No special training is required and the financial cost is extremely low. Click the image below to view this training. Giving by bequests accounted for $42.68 Are you getting your share? Quite the opposite, you can use what you already have in place.

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Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023. It’s similar to how calling someone “a natural” can inadvertently undermine the years of training and education people have gone through to achieve their skillset. The post Words to Avoid—2023 Edition appeared first on Candid Blog. Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have.

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 12, 2023

Listen to the podcast … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 13, 2023: Beat Back Cyberattack → Michael Enos: Resilience & Lean Risk Management Cyberattacks against nonprofits are on the rise. Michael Enos from TechSoup Global helps us out.

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Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

Candid’s 2023 Seals of Transparency are here, and this year it’s even easier to earn your first Bronze Seal or update your current Candid Seal and take advantage of their perks. Earning your 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency is an essential first step to becoming eligible to use Apple Pay for accepting donations.

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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.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

By Jim Rendon John Spink, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AP Dave Wilkinson, CEO of the Atlanta Police Foundation, center, examines damaged property at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in March 2023. While philanthropy debates public safety, critics question whether private dollars should support policing.

Training

Tony Martignetti

MAY 21, 2023

She’s from Prepared To Impact, LLC. Jett Winders: Data Maturity Step back from your technology decisions … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 22, 2023: Multigenerational Technology Teaching & Goals Aligned With Technology → Lauren Hopkins shares the strategies for teaching tech across the generations.

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 28, 2023

Rubin Singh, from One Tenth Consulting, returns … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 29, 2023: Equitable Project Management & Make Time For Professional Development → Rubin Singh: Equitable Project Management An automated soap dispenser. How does bias find its way into technology projects and hurt outcomes?

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

This short training will show you exactly what you want to look at when segmenting your donor base for your EOY appeal. To create your own guaranteed successful EOY campaign, enroll in Foolproof Year-End Fundraising , newly updated for 2023. When was the last time you ran your list through NCOA address validation ?

Fundraising

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%

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 12, 2023

Eligible Applicants: State governments Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Name: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Description: The Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) collaborates with State fire service training agencies to provide training as mandated by the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.

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Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000. Most nonprofits make the same choice.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Take your nonprofit fundraising to the next level with Candid’s free training.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2023 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. We are honored to have been listed in Feedspots’ Top 35 Grant Writing Blogs and Websites for 2023 !) Do you have a favorite grant-writing blog that didn’t make the list?

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Community Brands partnered with third-party research firm Pacific Consulting Group (PCG) to field a survey which was conducted online during the fourth quarter of 2023. During 2023, seven or more data tools were used daily at 43% of responding nonprofits, limiting employee efficiency. hours), training others on systems (8.2

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