Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

Policy

Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source. While written applications and reports are the standard in philanthropy, we heard from our community about how cumbersome the process is. In turn, our grantees get a proven, institutional partner in BWF.

Funding

GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Children’s Health Equity : Up to $60,000 to USA nonprofits and tribes for public policy advocacy campaigns related to children’s health equity. Public Policy Solutions : Grants up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for projects related to public policy solutions.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Even when your grant review process involves internal staff or people who have reviewed applications before, it can still be a bumpy process. This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics. Bias isnt just about the application or the organization applying. Life happens.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

After a lot of research, conversations with community members, and writingand re-writingquestions, your application for funding is live. Reviewing the applications and selecting the organizations to fund. Application portals can also flag incomplete submissions, prompting applicants to address any gaps before submitting.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Funders dont have to wait for conditions to be perfect or roll out a convoluted application process to help current grantees who are struggling now.

Burnout

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The funding costs will be for project management, contracted services, education and outreach programs, applied research, and innovations leading to public policy solutions. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

Funding

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Not to mention shifting political policies and higher prices on everyday items. Provide leeway on reporting deadlines and requirements to give them a little breathing roomor forego applications altogether for recurring grantees. Start with flexible applications that feed directly into your CRM.

Government

Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

To avoid AI misuse when writing grant applications, here are some of our top tips for making sure AI is your helpful sidekick and not hindering your grant writing: 1. Remember, it will be a human evaluating your application! And remember, an application is only part of the recipe for grants success. Know AI’s limitations.

AI

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. Provide templates to help them create an IPS and Spending Policy that encompasses the broad categories of funds they expect to have.

Award

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

In addition to mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities, fellows will attend the Administration for Children and Families(ACF) Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium (CCEEPRC). Grants to Libraries for Professional Development for Staff and Volunteers!

Funding

GrantNews

MAY 19, 2025

Foundation grants are especially powerful, offering simpler applications, fewer restrictions, and no legal limits on funding amounts. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donor-Centric Tips for Nonprofits Thank Donors Enforce a strict, yet sustainable policy strategically interacting with your donors. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. Acknowledge Donors Publicly Utilize social media. Recognize your donors.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We removed unnecessary educational requirements that might have limited our applicant pool and no longer assumed elite universities had the best talent. Shifting culture: A commitment to inclusive policies and practices benefits all staff While we’re proud of this progress, we know the numbers only tell one side of the story.

Policy

Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Connect organizations to share resources and make introductions where applicable.

Funding

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

How does an enterprise-scale CRM provide better data for an AI application? At the same time, an enterprise-scale CRM provides the necessary controls and oversight to ensure that all transactions are handled securely and in compliance with your organization’s policies.

CRM

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. In its annual survey of foundation giving trends, Candid finds 57% of grantmakers didnt know whether theyd received applications created with generative AI, only 10% accepted or planned to accept them, and 67% were undecided.

AI

GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. For example; for science-driven policies to achieve their goals, communication, and accessibility must go beyond borders. Language is the root of communication and cultural identity.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

Funding

Candid

JUNE 30, 2025

Between the pandemic, the fight for racial justice, uncertainty around federal policies, and widespread burnout, organizations are being asked to do more with less, while also being told to prove their worth at every turn. Why trust, and why now? Nonprofits and the communities they serve are experiencing new and dynamic challenges.

Burnout

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason.

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2025

Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults : Grants to nonprofits for housing projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. Nonprofits must be nominated by a title industry professional.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Some organizations have a well-established grants culture, while others are still learning what it takes to prepare grant applications. Are spending and reporting policies clear? Without these employees buy-ins, even the best strategies will struggle. What is the current post-award process? Who oversees financial compliance?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Proven Techniques Understanding of successful grant application strategies. By utilizing their expertise, clients can expect higher-quality applications that resonate more with grantors. Increased Success Rates The ultimate goal of any grant application is funding.

Grant Writing

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

If you’re unsure about the best strategy, create a gift acceptance policy and consult with a nonprofit finance advisor to ensure alignment with your organization’s financial strategy and risk tolerance. However, nonprofits can’t afford to neglect grant opportunities, even if applications are difficult and funding isn’t guaranteed.

Funding

Candid

JUNE 9, 2025

For nonprofit staff, knowing about trends in foundation funding by state can help with development planning and grant applications. And policy makers can use this data to develop better policies to support nonprofits based on the current funding landscape. Which subject areas are receiving foundation funding in my state?

Funding

Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. When youve documented and implemented a strong conflict of interest policy, you protect your team, ensure ethical decision-making, and strengthen your reputation among grantees and stakeholders. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy.

Policy

Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

Are you including the value of volunteering in your grant applications? If youre wondering how to incorporate the justification in the budget of your grant application, you can include something like These in-kind figures are based on wage rates as calculated by The Centre for Volunteering cost of volunteering calculator: [link].

Strategic Plan

Candid

JUNE 4, 2025

At a time when new organizations are seeing significant delays in the review of their 501(c)(3) applications and when we need fresh approaches to solving challenges, fiscal sponsorship can play a crucial role. Fiscal sponsors in the United States currently steward over $2.6 billion, supporting an estimated 40,000 distinct projects.

Goals

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If applicable, start by looking at past fundraisers for reference. Whether you can return leftover items depends on the seller’s return policy. Before the fundraiser begins, a clear concept of the return policy can help you manage leftover products and reduce financial loss.

Management

GrantNews

JUNE 26, 2025

Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on Politics or Public Policy $5,000 to a doctoral student to assist with the research costs necessary to complete their dissertation on politics or public policy. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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GrantNews

JULY 23, 2025

The application and review processes are usually rigorous, reflecting the responsibility these funders have to manage large sums effectively. Applications are accepted year-round, though proposals are reviewed annually. Obtaining grant money from these large foundations can be competitive. Click here to learn more. Read more here.

Nonprofit

Candid

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Learn about the policies and advocate for increased limits, for example, Creatives Rebuild New York is working to increase and protect access to safety net programs for disabled creatives within the movement for basic/guaranteed income. What isnt working, and how can funders help address those issues? All that requires deep investment.

Funding

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

With over a decade of experience, she supports nonprofit growth through grant writing, program development, and public policy. Speaker Sheleia Philips, Founder and Principal Consultant, SMP Nonprofit Consulting Sheleia Phillips, MPH, CHES, is the Founder and Principal Consultant at SMP Nonprofit Consulting.

Grant Writing

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. About 30% of U.S.

AI

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Next, youll submit the 501(c)(3) tax exemption application to the IRS. Screen Applicants Have an application and interview process to ensure good matches and prepared families.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

FDO also lets users filter potential funders down to the Congressional District level and sometimes has actual grant application questions. Alliance members often announce open calls for applications or nominations. Foundations usually list their goals clearly in application calls or on their websites.

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