Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Treasury Department introduced proposed regulations to address some concerns surrounding DAFs. The IRS held a hearing in May 2024 to hear public comments on the proposed legislation, which was largely met with backlash from DAF-sponsoring organizations like banks and community foundations. In late 2023, the IRS and U.S.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is returning on14 February to 2 March 2025. The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free to be. Find out more.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

While these statements have not been true of the 2025 calendar year through February, this has been the case for decades, and will likely be the case again. In the foundation grant proposal, you will be able to tell them how you measure success and what markers you are reaching for.

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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. Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal. It will add power and depth to your proposal.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Will 2025 be the year you earn your Grant Professionals Certification (GPC)? For many grant professionals, 2025 has been a year of rapid changes and a testament to our ability to pivot as needed, learn quickly, and help lead our teams. Am I eligible to take the exam in 2025? Will I be ready to take the exam in 2025?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Republican lawmakers are committed to nonprofit reform in 2025. By Craig Kennedy Chansak Joe, Getty Images Republican lawmakers are committed to nonprofit reform in 2025. That could spell challenges for the field. That could spell challenges for the field.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Federal Grants

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Citi Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2025 Global Innovation Challenge to offer funds to nonprofits supporting youth employment.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 27, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking We've written the proposal. Yet if the readers mind wanders after a few minutes, or worse they yawn our proposal may be in trouble. Consider repeating that approach in each section of your proposal. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Readability

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GrantNews

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we progress into 2025, strong families should be our number one community focus. Proposals addressing arts, music, community, and cultural needs, pre-kindergarten educational needs, community and culture-based activities, and youth athletic programs prioritized. Grants to nonprofits and schools to address community needs.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. What does this problem mean for the people we propose to serve? should stimulate a discussion about what the impact of the problem on the people we propose to serve. Then ask, so what?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. Language is the root of communication and cultural identity.

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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. Discern what you can from unfunded grant proposals and feedback from grant reviewers or program officers to determine areas of improvement.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 20, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

In addition, see how GrantWatch provides the tools you need to locate funding to strengthen your organizational culture in 2025! Eligible proposals address physical and behavioral health issues, including substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, and health equity. We suggest using our SMART Grant Search to locate verified grants.

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The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Outcomes How much better? That is the Outcome or the measurable result of your work. How well did we do? Im afraid to ask.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 12, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: problem statement reactive planning Your plans will only become stronger.

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2025

With some dedication and a well-prepared proposal, its still possible to meet those deadlines and submit in time. GrantWatch wants to be part of your success with a special list of over 300 grants and other funding opportunities with deadlines of April 30, 2025. Last Chance April Grants and In-Kind Donations 1.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

The state of nonprofit grants is in flux in 2025, as a U.S. If your organization relies partially or heavily on grant funding to stay in business, reevaluate your grant writing and management approach to ensure more of your proposals are accepted. Customize your proposals to each funder. Customize your proposals to each funder.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Future of Women’s Health & Menopause Research In 2025, we see an increased focus on non-hormonal therapies. In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. Menopause and Aging : Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits Did you know?

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how nonprofits can best plan for grant writing in 2025, focusing on strategic preparation, adapting to changes, and leveraging new tools and insights. Enhance Proposal Quality 4.1

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Deadline: April 9, 2025 (by 11:59 p.m. Proposed use of grant funds to serve target audiences. Budget and alignment of requested items/elements to proposed activities. The Building Library Capacity Grants are supported by the Mellon Foundation. Identification of target audience(s) and their needs.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. The award will be announced in late 2025. Applicants will know what they are being scored on, and every applicant receives feedback on their proposal from both peers and a panel of foundation officials have dubbed “Wise Heads.”

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This is what they can learn in our 2025 Major Gifts Intensive. Your team can learn a systematic approach to building relationships when they join the 2025 Major Gifts Intensive. However, some fundraisers will send proposals or make lukewarm Asks simply to hit the metric for the month. We are all for setting clear metrics!

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? We look forward to another year of sharing unique perspectives, research findings, and best practices in 2025. by Guy Mika, Candid. Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As 2025 approaches, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals are increasingly looking for ways to secure essential funding to fuel innovation, growth, and community impact. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the key funding opportunities for 2025, including government grants, private foundation awards, and business loans.

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Library Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Deadline: February 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm (CST) Want to host a program for seniors in your community? The grant, named after the late library leader Peggy Barber, aims to help ease library budget challenges by awarding three libraries $2,500 to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 1, 2024

House lawmakers requesting earmarks from money allocated to the federal Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (T-HUD) 2025 Economic Development Initiative will be restricted to doing so only for state, local and tribal governments and public colleges and universities.

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Library Grants

JANUARY 16, 2025

Deadline: February 3, 2025 The American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant recognizes, promotes, and supports innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries.

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Library Grants

JANUARY 30, 2025

Deadline: April 1, 2025 Do you want to collect and share important stories in your community, both current and past, but not sure where to start? All proposed projects should have clear deliverables which can be accomplished during the program timeline.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 26, 2023

The Rising Demand for AI Skills: Job Opportunities and Earnings A 2020 study reveals that job openings requiring AI or machine-learning expertise will grow by 71% by 2025. It has helped them streamline the grant writing process, increase writing speed and efficiency, and produce more detailed and impactful proposals.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2024

By the end of 2025, we expect to have mobilized $2.5 Our mission: to accelerate “big bet philanthropy,” the practice of making multimillion-dollar investments in a single organization with the intention of transforming a sector, issue, or organization. We surpassed the $1 billion milestone in 2022.

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Critical Fundraising

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The projects working group aims to have developed new tools and frameworks to be available to school fundraisers by the middle of 2025. Māori philanthropy and fundraising Māori fundraising and philanthropy could form an interesting case study as part of Rogare’s proposed aforementioned project.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Below, we cover everything from different types of fundraising to upcoming trends for 2025. Efforts typically involve face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and customized proposals to build strong, lasting relationships. They handle prospect research, personalized proposals, and ongoing stewardship to encourage significant contributions.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

It is 2025 according to a new report by the nonprofit Pew Research Center and Elon University in North Carolina. The Pew/Elon University prediction is non-partisan, however, and is based on the views of 2,558 experts and technology builders about where we will stand by the year 2025. Digital Inclusion. News flash. This 25 th.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed. Strategies for Securing Alternative Funding Refine Your Proposal : Competition for alternative funding sources may be fierce.

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