Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Winning grants, especially in 2025, requires organizations to operate at the highest level of excellence and strategy. Why Winning Grants Will Be Tougher in 2025 A More Competitive Funding Environment With more organizations vying for the same pool of grants, funders are becoming increasingly selective. Let's chat here.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2025

Whats standing between your nonprofit and greater impact in 2025? From donor shifts to budget stress, discover the 9 biggest fundraising challengesand how to overcome them with smarter strategies and better data. Unlock insights that help you grow giving, boost efficiency, and engage high-value donors.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. Stop using technology budgets based on organizational hierarchy The CEO shouldnt have a choice of laptops if program coordinators dont have the same choice.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides. Thats why I am so eager to attend the GPA Annual Grant Summit in 2025. What or who are you looking forward to at the 2025 Grant Summit?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. Ideas for Schools to Raise Money in2025 School fundraising is more than just a way to bridge budget gaps-its an opportunity to unite students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to support education.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Schools often face budget constraints, and fundraising can provide critical supplies, updated medical equipment, and professional development for nurses. In 2025, School Nurse Day falls on Wednesday, May 7th. Like many areas within schools, school nurse offices often face budget constraints. Assign specific roles (e.g.,

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Each structure offers unique advantages based on an organization’s needs and budget constraints. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models.

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DoJiggy

JULY 1, 2025

With so many great platforms available, there’s a solution for every organization, budget, and campaign type. Start Fundraising The post Best Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platforms: Top 8 Tools for 2025 appeared first on DoJiggy. If you’re looking for a flexible and powerful platform with no fees, look no further than DoJiggy.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. Stop using technology budgets based on organizational hierarchy The CEO shouldnt have a choice of laptops if program coordinators dont have the same choice.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

Some nonprofits anticipating reimbursement from such grants may have already spent funds from this years budget. inflation) of 3% to 5% for future-year budgets. Some are learning, with no advance notice, that this funding has been revoked or eliminated going forward. In other words, many organizations are facing a funding crisis.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

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Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

The prospective funder x seeks to support xyz and requires strong justification around budget. Think about the security of your data and do your research as to what tool is right for your organisation’s needs and budgets. As an example: “For this prompt – you are an experienced grant writer applying for funding for x.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. But recent events and changing philosophies on overhead costs have shed light on these expenses, which are required to run a functioning nonprofit.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

The economic outlook predicts growth in philanthropy for 2024 and 2025, with expected increases of 4.2% This could push total giving beyond $600 billion by 2025, even after accounting for inflation. And a budget for it. Corporations: Donated $36.55 billion (7% of total giving), a 3% increase but a 1.1% What does the future hold?

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Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

According to the Council on Foundations’ (COF) March member survey , 80% of funders were considering making at least one change to its work, including 27% planning to increase their grantmaking budgets. We know this guidance can’t solve all the problems nonprofits are grappling with in 2025.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Heres a recap of the top four webinars of 2024, complete with key takeaways to help you create impactful events in 2025. The Make It Make Cents webinar explored innovative revenue generators, budget analysis tips, and aligning your fundraising strategies with your mission. If you missed them, dont worryweve got you covered.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 16, 2025

Support Budget Management With so much funding uncertainty, budgeting and cash flow management is more important than ever. For an accurate budget that reflects current trends and your organizational goals, you need to be able to access historical information and incorporate potential scenarios.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The year's final quarter is the perfect time to finish the year strong, review the year, reflect upon successes and challenges, and build a plan for 2025. Prepare to request budget or timeline revisions as needed. A Plan for 2025 What is on your calendar as you look forward to the new year?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 1, 2025

In light of current industry trends, nonprofits should consider these suggestions when developing their 2025 strategic plans and budgets.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

” Key findings show tension between the rising demand for services and growing financial constraints: 85% of survey respondents expect service demand to increase in 2025. Only two-thirds offer health insurance; this drops to 12% for organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Review and revise the program budget. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Federal Grants Thousands of federal employees have been fired. The functions of complete agencies have been eliminated. If so, for how long?

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Keep reading to discover how building a stellar website may be the strategic move you need to help you achieve your goals, and enhance your online presence to create a meaningful impact for your cause in 2025. In truth, the trend for online giving is growing rapidly in 2025. There is no excuse for not having a website in 2025.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Is your team equipped to get reporting, budgeting, grant management, audits, and payroll right? This guide covers the bases – download to understand nonprofit-specific functionality, how to navigate the process, FAQs, and ways to ensure your team is positioned to support your organization’s long-term financial health.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. The DOL ruling also states that effective January 1, 2025, the salary threshold will increase to $58,656 per year. Let’s peg that number at 10%).

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 24, 2025

GrantWriterTeam wants to know: What vital cause will your grant support in 2025? Finalize Your Grant Budget – Once you have identified a mission, the next step is to decide how much funding will be available for grants and how it will be distributed. Build a grant application that ensures applicants are aligned with your cause.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

A strong grant proposal has sections about the organization’s background, project details, story, budget, and ways to measure success. Other mistakes come off the top of my head: unclear goals, not enough preliminary data to prove feasibility, and weak budget justifications. The nonprofit sector gets nearly 31.8%

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Fluxx

MAY 12, 2025

Budgets are in flux, appropriations are delayed, and leaders are under pressure to deliver impact with fewer resources. How Embedded Insight Is Transforming Executive Leadership In 2025, its not just what you reportits how quickly and clearly you can act on what your data is telling you.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 23, 2025

In other, more energetic moments, we might believe that our brains can magically do and focus on multiple programs, multiple drafts, multiple budgets, and multiple logic models at one time. For grant writers, the word can represent a tormenting impossibility at times. Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, [link]. Accessed 30 Apr.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Grant Cycle Management Tips for 2025 The grant cycle never ends. For example, many funders ask for a budget, letters of support, and attachments. For this reason, it will become difficult to secure future grants. Avoid these setbacks and use a grant cycle management system for all grants awarded to protect your organization.

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Candid

MAY 14, 2025

In February 2025, our organization received from the U.S. And when the affordable homes they operate disappear, they are seldom replaced. How will shifts in government funding affect affordable housing? Now add to these pressures questions about long-standing government funding.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 27, 2025

According to the 2025 M+R Benchmarks Report , text messaging has officially earned its place in the nonprofit marketer’s toolbox. As budgets for texting increased, so did the volume of messages sent, as did conversion rates, and overall revenue. And that investment is translating to results.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

“We’ve always believed that you shouldn’t need a full-time operations team—or a Fortune 500 budget—to fundraise effectively. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. This program will launch with an in-person workshop at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on June 26. This program will launch with an in-person workshop at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on June 26.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Deadline: April 9, 2025 (by 11:59 p.m. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: The budget impact on the library to provide services to the community. Budget and alignment of requested items/elements to proposed activities. The Building Library Capacity Grants are supported by the Mellon Foundation.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Candid

MAY 20, 2025

Yet, due to the fact that its considered discretionary, its often put on the chopping block in the face of budget considerations. Federal funding has long been the backbone of psychological research in the United States, supporting a wide array of studies from cognitive neuroscience to mental health interventions.

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