Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

Applicant

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Deliver funds quickly and offload the administrative burden of managing payments with Bonterra’s Disbursements Service.

Grant Management Software

Fluxx

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Grant Management Software (or GMS) is one of the mechanisms by which foundations improve the efficiency of their grantmaking; it brings in systemic workflows and increased transparency for more favorable outcomes. foundations are the funding source for 78% of individual applications.

Grant Management Software

Fluxx

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Effective grant management can bring real value to local governments. But with increased pressure to secure grants and manage them effectively, municipalities have come to find that they require a system that can provide them with extreme detail when it comes to compliance, transparency, and efficiency.

Grant Management Software

Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Changing a core piece of software at your grantmaking organization is no picnic. But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect.

Grant Management

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Grantmakers of all sizes should check out Idealware's recently updated Consumer’s Guide to Grants Management Systems. Available from Idealware's website as a free download, the updated guide compares 20 grants management systems, including popular offerings from Bromelkamp and MicroEdge.

Grant Management Software

Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Rather than create yet another custom reporting requirement for applicants and grant recipients, Mott is helping to lead a growing movement of grantmakers who use the ready-made and scalable demographic profile reporting within Candid’s GuideStar tool.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! In the vibrant nonprofit world, where grant processes seem to twist and turn like a labyrinth, having the right grant management software isn’t just helpful—it’s a game changer. You’re out here winning big.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. MicroEdge was established back in 1985 and released their Grants Management Software “GIFTS Online” in 2009.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com. Grant Management Software.

Grant Management

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead of trends and preparing effectively can make the difference between a successful grant application and a missed opportunity. Understand Emerging Trends in Grant Making 1.1 Develop a Comprehensive Grant Writing Strategy 2.1

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Bonterra

JUNE 25, 2024

Medical grants software Medical grants software Bonterra's grantmaking software makes it faster and easier for you to process approvals for medical education, research grants, and expanded access programs. Speed up the application review, approval, and drug shipment process for program administrators.

Software

AmpliFund

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you are in search of the right grant management software (GMS) to support your team and amplify your impact, you need to be sure you work with a SaaS provider that has the experience to understand your priorities and challenges. This isn’t just about some idealistic or academic goal of digital transformation.

Amplifund

Blackbaud

MAY 16, 2024

Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

How many of you knew by age 12 that you wanted to be a grant professional when you grew up? But I’m here to tell them, and you, that being a grant professional is so much more than sitting behind a computer and coming up with words to put to the page. Grant professionals are superheroes, and I have the WonderWoman armbands to prove it!

Grant Writing

AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We know many grant makers publish new funding opportunities in the spring, and using purpose-built tools to create and manage them saves organizations a lot of time and effort. Plan Your Application Structure Applicants and reviewers can get lost in an application that isn’t structured effectively.

Grant Management

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, but new organizations—especially those less than three years old—often face unique challenges when it comes to securing grant funding. While grants can be a critical source of support, understanding and overcoming these hurdles is essential for new nonprofits aiming to achieve their mission.

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AmpliFund

JUNE 12, 2023

We know that managing grants can be confusing, and we’re here to help. When you don’t have an effective strategy in place to manage and store your grant data and documents, it is easy to make mistakes. Create Processes Never underestimate the importance of creating standard processes when you’re managing grants.

Amplifund

Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

Picture this: You've poured your heart and soul into a grant proposal — fueled by questionable late-night snacks and bottomless cups of coffee. Grant writing can be a battle against the clock and self-doubt. So, put an end to all-nighters and lukewarm coffee — let's dive into some of my favorite grant-writing tools!

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

Here are some of their free foundation reports: A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Software : This is their second edition of their comparative review of 20 different grants management packages including Closerware GrantMaker, Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager, MicroEdge GIFTS, WESTAF GrantsOnline, and ZoomGrants.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 10, 2023

Note from Diane: Grant reporting is a key part of the grant life cycle if you want to build and maintain strong grantmaker relationships. Grant management and reporting are crucial aspects of the overall funding lifecycle. Conducting an impact assessment can provide valuable data in your grant reporting.

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AmpliFund

JANUARY 30, 2023

Here are 3 tips to getting the right data and resources for a head start on your applications: 1. Prioritize projects that have the potential to be sustained after the grant funding ends. The federal government's website, Grants.gov , serves as a central location for searching and applying for federal grant opportunities as well.

Amplifund

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Little Green Light is a cloud-based CRM that lets you manage volunteers, members, events, and fundraising campaigns from a single interface. NonProfitEasy is an online all-in-one data management software for managing grants, donors, members, volunteers, tasks, and more. Grantseeking.

Grantstation

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 8, 2023

Marrying Project Management and Grant Management to Manage the Grant Pro Workload. Throughout my career as a grant professional, I’ve often been a one-person show. I also desperately needed a tool that could prove to be multi-functional and applicable across disciplines.

Grant Management Software

CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. Grant writing is a skill, and it’s also a full time job.

Fundraising

AmpliFund

APRIL 24, 2023

Grant programs across the country are used to doing incredible things with fewer resources than they need, but right now t here is more federal funding available than ever before. S uddenly, grant s teams are finding that they may be able to get the funding they need for the projects they ' ve previously had to put on the back burner.

Amplifund

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

GuideStar is being integrated into leading grants management software like Fluxx and MicroEdge. Having a full GuideStar profile will save you time in your grant applications. You can get a free KIMBIA online donation button on your online profile page.

Grant Management Software

Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

Here are some of their free foundation reports: A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Software : This is their second edition of their comparative review of 20 different grants management packages including Closerware GrantMaker, Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager, MicroEdge GIFTS, WESTAF GrantsOnline, and ZoomGrants.

Software

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite, you can keep track of all of your financials without having to worry about anything slipping through the cracks. Grant management. Grants are a great funding source for many nonprofits. Board management.

Fundraising

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. But it’s going to be absolutely packed with my best tips, strategies, and hacks for finding, writing, and editing grant proposals that get funded. Grant writing is half art, half science.

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