Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Knowing how to identify fitting grants and prepare competitive applications raises your chances of winning awards. Phase 1: Pre-Award Phase The pre-award phase lays the groundwork for a successful grant application and funding. It also helps nonprofits understand funder expectations and tailor applications accordingly.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

Consultant

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Predictive Analytics : Grant seekers will use predictive analytics to identify potential funding opportunities and tailor proposals based on trends and funder preferences. Application Tracking : Enhanced tracking systems will provide real-time updates on the status of applications, deadlines, and funding opportunities.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Unfortunately, your fundraising team is busy preparing for your organizations annual event, and it is all-hands-on-deck. Doing your foundation or government grants keep falling off the bottom of the list, impacting your grant proposal submissions. You had a fundraising plan and office that was running pretty smoothly.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grant writing, like any fundraising, is about match-making a donor’s interest in impact with your organization’s mission and outcomes. Sheila Ryan from the New Hampshire SPCA A Checklist of Tips for Your Grant Application Process Start early with your grant applications. Good luck with your applications!

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

On the third Thursday of October each year, the entire rainbow community unites to celebrate, fundraise, and champion the incredible work being done by 120+ LGBTQIA+ non-profits nationwide. All participating initiatives receive their own fundraising profile on the GiveOUT Day platform. Maximum grant value is $10,000. Find out more.

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Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

It can be easy to get caught up in writing a winning grant proposal without being picky about your applications. You start throwing proposals at the wall just to see what sticks, but you haven’t considered whether each grant is really worth pursuing. This same principle applies to grant proposals. Letters of support ?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage for finding the right skills at the right price. This level of specificity will help your nonprofit attract the most qualified proposals.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If the foundation’s top grant is $5,000 and you ask for $25,000, you’re waving a huge red flag. * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program? The budget section of the proposal can be a huge plus or minus.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Churches that demonstrate a strong community service component in their grant proposals can find success in these funding avenues. These programs frequently target community development, education, and health-related projects.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Researching Local Grant Opportunities Research forms the foundation of successful grant applications. Grant Application Process The grant application process generally involves several key steps. Prepare Required Documents Gather all necessary documents, including financial statements, project proposals, and letters of support.

Grants

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

Register today *Indicates required field The post Navigating grant writing: build stronger proposals and fundable relationships appeared first on Bonterra. A Goldman Sachs and Bank of America alum, Sheleia is passionate about empowering communities with excellence and integrity.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 1, 2025

Using this model, organizations first assess their most pressing needs, rather than looking for a specific project for the proposal. From this list, organizations select their top three to five priorities and build proposals that include these “greatest needs”. How do you increase trust with funders?

Funding

Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While its true that a well-written grant application with a robust project plan that meets funder criteria is a huge part of the grant application process, a positive relationship with funders is critical to long-term grants success. Have your expected outcomes deviated from what you outlined in the application?

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Detailed Proposals : Applications for capital grants often require detailed plans, cost estimates, and timelines. Tailor Your Proposals When applying for grants, tailor your proposals to match the specific requirements and expectations of each grant type. Examples of Capital Grants A grant to build a new community center.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Expert writers with over ten years of experience and many successful applications might charge up to $200 per hour. Grant writers can’t control whether an application succeeds.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 4, 2024

All of us have witnessed the tragic events across the country reported by friends, loved ones and our professional, extended family of fellow fundraisers and grant writers. Author Bio: Janice Adamson Splawn, MSM, CFRE, is the founder and principal of Adamson Splawn Grants & Fundraising, LLC, in Houston, Texas.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. Learn how to create compelling proposals, effectively present your schools needs, and build lasting partnerships to support your students success.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JUNE 25, 2025

Understanding the average size of nonprofit grants is crucial for organizations planning their fundraising strategies. Whether you’re applying for a $10,000 community grant or a six-figure award for a large-scale initiative, aligning your proposal with the funder’s priorities and your organization’s mission is key.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Crafting a compelling proposal demands thorough research, meticulous writing, and often, coordination with various team members. Misunderstanding these requirements can lead to disqualified proposals.

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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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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction. One of the most common reasons applications are rejected is due to a lack of alignment with a funder’s current priorities.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. Nonprofit Support Centers Local organizations that provide resources and support for fundraising efforts. Applying for Grants Submitting a grant application can be complex.

Funding

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. Enhance the Lives of Children : Grants to nonprofits to support fundraising events for programs that will improve the lives of youth and children.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership.

Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Here are the top 5 CRM tech trends Leggett says enterprise fundraising organizations should pay close attention to in the coming year. These applications flow data from (and sometimes to) both external and internal sources.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start.

Finance

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

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. Gather stakeholder feedback before submitting applications. Scaling up a recurring fundraising event.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The database currently boasted over 9,400 grants currently accepting applications, easy-to-read access to 3,515,253 IRS 990 reports of 325,123 funders, 641,345 grant recipients, and 9,873,291 funded grants, all totaling $925 billion. Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships.

Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

This is a shame, because they might be interested in your program if they ever got the chance to hear about your work and review your proposal. Just as you shouldnt use AI to write your grant applications , you shouldnt use Google or AI to search for opportunities. AI promises that it can do in-depth foundation research.

Grants

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Build Relationships with Corporate Decision-Makers Corporate grants often stem from strong relationships rather than cold applications. Establishing a rapport before submitting a grant proposal increases your chances of securing funding. Looking for more grant writing insights?

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Most rejections happen because proposals don’t line up with what funders want to support. Your proposal must address this priority directly. This piece dives into proven ways to land foundation research grants, from finding the perfect opportunities to writing proposals that truly connect with funders’ missions.

Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Elevate your proposals using refreshed templates, updated data insights, and a stronger commitment to equity, ensuring your applications stand out in a crowded grant space. Audit your wins and misses Look at which grant proposals were funded, which were declined, and why.

Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. Some funders are experimenting with AI to pre-screen applications based on clarity and alignment. Verify everything.

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