Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

Instead of taking the compliance- and output-focused approach required for federal grant applications, you’ll want to focus on rich storytelling when seeking foundation grants. Weave a compelling narrative that melds data and outcomes with a clear, logical, and ultimately readable story of how your organization’s programs create change.

Grant

Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Some funders are reimagining grantmaking by introducing ultra-streamlined applications, such as five-minute screening forms (in lieu of Letters of Intent), and by allowing brief video reports in place of traditional written ones. They didnt require an application, and grantees didnt know the additional funds were coming.

Burnout

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 13, 2025

Over the past 2 months, Ive participated in many webinars, hosted by the GPA and others, that have reminded me that upheaval in the grant space is not new, and we have been here before. This was no fault of the applicants; it was just a change in priorities. What do we do in the face of so much uncertainty?

HRSA

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

One of the most common reasons applications are rejected is due to a lack of alignment with a funder’s current priorities. By researching funders, you can discover the information you need to tailor your grant application to the funder. Understanding the Application Process Not all funders have the same application process.

GPC

Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Funders are really important, Kristina said on the webinar. Connect organizations to share resources and make introductions where applicable. But organizations have also learned a lot from that instability, and grantmakers can draw from those lessons to respond to the current context.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Application Process and Requirements Most grant writing certification programs have specific application processes and requirements. He or she should be prepared to gather necessary documentation that typically includes a completed application form, proof of educational background, and relevant work experience.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2025

” ARIA indicates “Accessible Rich Internet Applications” which means user input is required on an element before a form can be successfully submitted. Sometimes, the most powerful shifts come from small but strategic changes, in simple refinements that make it easier for someone to give, stay engaged, or feel truly seen.

Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

So I decided to have a bit of fun with ChatGPT (the free version) as I was preparing for an upcoming CharityHowTo webinar on AI ( Balancing Innovation & Integrity: AI in Nonprofit Grant Writing ) to see what AI had to say about itself and its impact on our work as grant professionals. However, ethical use requires clear boundaries.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Some grant applications require extensive attachments, audits, or years of financial history. Instead, seek out funders who explicitly welcome first-time applicants, smaller budgets , or grassroots initiatives. The key is to show them that your organization is more than just another application. Start local.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

Video Conferencing and Webinars: Select a host that offers virtual meetings, webinars, and live events with interactive features. In addition to a cash award, applicants receive access to mentoring, working spaces, and opportunity to participate in future competitions. Funding to Participate in a Business Development Program!

Mentor

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Identifying More Potential Grant Applications The grant process is both time-consuming and critical for nonprofit leaders. While large grants may seem like the most efficient route, federal grant applications have a 25% success rate and provide only 15% of the requested aid, according to data from Instrumentl. rail-container).hide();

AI

Instrumentl

JULY 11, 2025

​​In this one-hour webinar (including time for Q&A), Allison Shirk will teach you how the process of reviewing grant applications is changing so that more organizations are able to compete and how you can stand out and make your grants more successful.

Instrumentl

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A free Bonterra webinar on how to write grants that get funded and fuel long-term impact Getting your grant funded takes more than filling out a form. Join Bonterra and expert grant writer Sheleia Phillips on July 16 for a high-impact webinar built for nonprofits that want to secure smarter, more sustainable funding.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you are ready, please watch for the scholarship applications which will be open through the end of April! When you are ready to apply, remember that your scholarship application is just as important as your grant proposals. Make sure you set aside time to review the application questions and draft your responses.

GPCI

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

Blackbaud recently hosted a webinar featuring Leggett as a guest speaker. This blog post is a summary of our takeaways from the webinar. Georgia Tech Foundations CRM integrates with more than two dozen applications to give fundraisers a complete picture of their constituents and a range of channels to communicate with them.

CRM

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. Importance of Budgeting for Grant Applications Budgeting serves as the financial blueprint of any grant proposal. Wrong estimates can jeopardize funding.

Budget

Blackbaud

APRIL 14, 2025

As funders, youve probably worked with nonprofit organizations with staff nearing burnout, sending reports when they are supposed to be on vacation and completing applications when most people would be asleep. Start by ensuring every question in your application collects data that will genuinely inform your funding decisions.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

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. Approach the conversation of financial sustainability with maximum respect and minimal prescriptiveness, as Clare mentioned during the webinar.

Award

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Resources for Learning and Training about Animal Welfare There are many resources available for learning about animal welfare, including: Online Courses and Webinars : The Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Course and the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior and Welfare Course are comprehensive online courses on animal welfare and behavior.

Policy

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

As Vu Le has highlighted, many traditional funding practices—such as overly complicated applications, delayed decisions, and excessive reporting—create unnecessary harm and waste. The application process includes the ability to submit three short responses in written, audio, or video format. Visit the Reporting Resource Hub.

Burnout

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Library Grants

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Application Dates: February 3-17, 2025 Penguin Random House, in partnership with United for Libraries, is offering grants to support rural and small U.S. Along with the grants, recipients will receive free eLearning from United for Libraries, including monthly webinars on leveraging grant funds to support libraries.

Grant

GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2025

It also provides a 12-month subscription to classroom assessment software and access to a professional development webinar. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The main purposes of grants include: Supporting charitable causes Encouraging research and development Promoting educational opportunities Funding community development projects It is important for potential applicants to recognize the true intent behind grants. For more information about grants, refer to our article on what is a grant.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2025

Data can come from a variety of places, including grants applications, reporting, fields in a grants management system, and staff performance protocols. Learn more about how to turn your data into knowledge assets by joining the webinar, The Hidden Value in Grantmaking: How Data and Process Can Become Knowledge Assets.

Grant

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

​In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them. ​In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them. Look no further!

Instrumentl

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Table 1 outlines the importance of credibility in grant applications based on survey results: Factor Percentage of Funders who Value This Factor Certification 84% Experience 78% Proposal Quality 95% Clarity of Goals 88% Having a certification not only builds trust among funders but also enhances an individual’s professional reputation.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

Applications will address the following focus areas: Meeting Basic Needs , Supporting Community Vitality , and Volunteer-Driven Causes. The funding supports workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

Nonprofit

GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2025

This webinar on-demand is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make your golf event fundraiser a hole-in-one. It reduces the need for multiple computer applications and document-storing systems to organize vendors, registration, ticketing, advertising campaigns, event communications, and more.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Even when that’s our intention, our practices of extractive, time-consuming, unnecessary grant applications, reports, meetings, and inflexible grant awards achieve the opposite. Check our webinar, Beyond the Check: Enhancing Grantee Well-Being for Lasting Social Impact , for more examples from other funders and nonprofit organizations.

Burnout

Candid

JULY 7, 2025

That said, as discussed in our recent webinar, Funding Beyond Federal: How to Diversify Funding to Ensure Stability in Uncertain Times, there are ways to bolster your nonprofit’s financial stability in current times. One way is to access corporate support.

Manufacturing

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

AGS also offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle, including grant budgeting, compliance, and grant management to help guide you through the full grant cycle. Competency #4: Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application Skill 4.7:

GPC

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%.

Instrumentl

Strategic Grants

JULY 31, 2025

Read more: [link] And in news from around the world In Discussion: ‘Partnering for Progress,’ a New Report on European Philanthropy is an article that sings the same tune as Strategic Grants by saying “Grantees want what they have always wanted — stronger, more intentional relationships, simpler application and reporting processes, more flexible (..)

Pass-Through

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%.

Instrumentl