Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Some funders are experimenting with AI to pre-screen applications based on clarity and alignment. Clarify what AI can draft (like boilerplate sections or budget rationales) and what must stay human-led (like personal stories or your theory of change). AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Notion are now standard in nonprofit offices.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

By outlining the demographics and interests of your attendees, you can connect with businesses that see a relevantmarket. Sponsors may have concerns, budget limitations, or other commitments. Were Tight on Budget RightNow In this case, you can propose a payment timeline or a smaller sponsorship package.

Fundraising

Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Applicants must be early-career librarians from under-resourced institutions across North America who are passionate about advancing AI literacy. Demographic Indicators: Libraries serving underserved or low-income student populations (e.g., Complete details and application materials are available online. This letter (max.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. Consult with your legal counsel to understand your school’s rights and applicable appeals processes should your funding be terminated.

Policy

Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

nonprofit sector demographics. According to demographic data shared on Candid profiles , 69% of all nonprofit staff and 62% of nonprofit leaders identify as women. For example, 64% of Black nonprofit CEOs are women, but among the nonprofits they lead, the largest share have budgets of under $50,000. What to know about U.S.

Demographics

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

Demographics

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

It’s important to review your grant application periodically so you can incorporate new features in your grantmaking software and new ways to meet the needs of your grantees. Here are five questions to consider as you start to update your grant application. How well does your application match your funding priorities?

Applicant

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

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. Read this article to see: Mistake #5: Grant writers continuously adjusting data when writing grants How can I know if a funder requires really up-to-date data in a grant application?

Grant Writing

Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements. TAG found that 39% of grant applications they reviewed are duplicative across funders. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Digging in to the problem .

Demographics

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Project Demographics/Orientation/Status (2 percent). Applicant Contact Information. Organization’s Legal Status.

Applicant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant Money Application Process The grant money application process is a vital avenue for organizations and individuals seeking funding for various projects and initiatives. Documentation : Gathering necessary information to support the application, such as financial statements and project plans.

Applicant

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

These are still applicable. Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets. When money gets tight, the knee-jerk reaction seems to be to cut the fundraising and marketing budgets. What to do: Rather than cutting budgets and staff, seek to make the programs and people more effective. These times are not fun. Just gratitude.

Fundraising

Strategic Grants

MARCH 20, 2024

Now…robust acquittal reports The T&F Manager reported above and beyond the standard format: Project Details A concise summary of the project details, the beneficiaries (number, demographics, etc.), Expenditure Summary Full income and expenditure budget and explanation of any discrepancy compared to the original application budget.

Funding

Just Write Grants

JUNE 30, 2023

Most nonprofit professionals would agree that's child's play compared to managing a nonprofit's grant budget. I'm sharing seven practical and actionable strategies to maximize your grant budget, ensuring each dollar works towards fostering positive transformation. Let's dive in!

Budget

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Common segment categories include demographics, psychographics, philanthropic history and behavior, and communication preferences. Donations made (if applicable): In addition to thanking the donor or volunteer for attending the event, show your gratitude for their financial support.

Retainer

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. Philanthropy News Digest .

Letter Of Inquiry

Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Given you are competing with other applicants, don’t forget to align your need statement with your funder’s objectives. Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic.

Proposal

Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

As these technologies mature, so do their applications. A glimpse into AI at Candid When considering the applications of AI and machine learning at Candid, we keep the following questions in mind: Does this application help our staff do their work more effectively? Making it easier to attract donors online.

AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grants are typically awarded through a competitive application process, requiring applicants to demonstrate how their projects align with the objectives of the granting organization. Grant Application Process Once potential grants are identified, understanding the application process is crucial.

Grant

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data.

Proposal

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Being targeted about the questions we ask on applications and throughout our grantee relationships helps to frame understandings, document learning, and identify challenges or barriers. Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions. Questions are instrumental to successful grantmaking that focuses on change.

Grant

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

If you aren't using real-world benchmarks in your grant applications, your organization will have a more difficult time positioning itself among other similar organizations. Demographically, our respondent organizations probably look a lot like your organization. We want you to be able to. This Is the Data You're Looking For.

Grantstation

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Individuals and organizations interested in maximizing their potential should explore the various government grants available, including opportunities for specific demographics, such as grant money for women-owned businesses and grant money for homeless shelters. Include an estimated budget and timeline.

Government

Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

The study revealed a disproportionate number of some demographic groups: 57% of adults over age 65. More than 80% of Fortune 500 companies post their job openings online only and require online applications. bite out of an individual’s or family’s budget. The costs of digital. Lack of competition and.

Demographics

Just Write Grants

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide will show you how to create a Grant Writing Hub, your one-stop shop for conquering grant applications. The Best Choice for You Consider your budget (cloud subscriptions vs. free), tech comfort level (cloud vs. physical), and collaboration needs (shared access) to pick the perfect platform. No more starting from scratch!

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Taproot also requires that if your application is. noting: your nonprofit must have a budget of over $350,000 and at least 3 employees. will provide you with better insights into your target demographic of potential volunteers. considered qualified, they'll invite you for an in-person interview and. Visiting V.I.A.

Consulting

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For example, suppose a school fundraising committee analyzes donor demographics and finds that most contributors are parents of current students. Theseinclude: Donor Demographics: Age, gender, location, income level, and education. In that case, it can tailor its campaigns to focus on family-oriented events.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2022

Getting a government grant requires a huge amount of effort in research and grant-writing, and these programs often have long waiting periods, making it difficult to budget around them. A critical demographic: casual donors and micro-donors. Turning Away from Fickle Fundraising Revenue Sources.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

Plus, our survey indicates that installment payments are only increasing in popularity, especially with the 22-44 year old demographic, so now is a great time to be an early adopter and cultivate those millennial donors! It’s applicable to just about anything! How To Use PNPL In Your Fundraising Campaigns. The best part about PNPL?

Fundraising

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Windows Azure is an open and flexible cloud platform that enables you to quickly build, deploy and manage applications across a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters. You can build applications using any language, tool or framework. Anna Jaeger. And it works for nonprofits too! Wednesday, April 4. Claire Sale.

Conference

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Funders may also explicitly ask for impact assessment data as part of their grant application and reporting processes. These numbers will help inform your budgets for the future. Check your budget and resources when determining the types and amounts of data you’d like to collect. Average Donation Size. Timeliness.

Management

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When your donors make a gift to your organization, they provide you with plenty of information you need to keep track of–names, email addresses, phone numbers, billing information, communication preferences, demographic information, and so much more. These are useful if you have a tight budget and don’t need to customize your tools.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Digital marketing consists of advertising campaigns that include targeted research and outreach segmented by geographic location, demographics, specific interests, and more. Video ads Display ads Native ads Email marketing Geo targeting and geofencing Mobile applications.

Utilities

The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Depending on your nonprofit’s budget and size, some auction types may be more favorable than others. This will be based on your intended audience’s demographic and which platform they’d be most likely to use. For more information on the basic outlines of a charity auction, check out this OneCause guide to planning a charity auction. .

Procurement

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. For example, if your donor base tends to skew towards an older demographic, you might appeal to them with a direct mail or fundraising letter campaign. What are the best fundraising ideas?

Fundraising