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Questions to Ask If You Are Thinking About Moving to a New GMS

Blackbaud

Make sure you have the right people in the right roles to manage the switch. This includes a grants manager to handle day-to-day implementation tasks, as well as consistent leadership to support the change. If you don’t have the right people in place, you may consider postponing the move to a new grants management system.

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How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology

Blackbaud

You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. How long is it? Are there regular deadlines?

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4 Ways Funders Can Help Grant Writers Submit a Great Application

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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.

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4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them)

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Even when your grant review process involves internal staff or people who have reviewed applications before, it can still be a bumpy process. Creating a streamlined and efficient grant review process can make sure you make data-driven and timely decisions so you can award your grants, and your grantees can drive impact.

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Using the Kick-off Meeting to Get Across the Finish Line

Grant Professionals Association

It matters not how organized your application was at the time of submission if you dont hold a proper kick off meeting right from the start. Between the time of submission and award, things change, including factors that could affect your grants success. Below is a suggested template for a kick-off meeting.

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Grant Distribution Best Practices: 5 Tips for Funders

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These resources might include reporting templates and examples, access to community support, or information on professional development opportunities. This confirmation can help verify that the email address is correct and there have been no changes in contact information since the application was submitted.

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Blackbaud

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. Provide templates to help them create an IPS and Spending Policy that encompasses the broad categories of funds they expect to have.

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