Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. What can fundraisers do? by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! A Business News Daily article highlights its role in keeping employees engaged and committed. Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Funding supports federally recognized Native American tribes to improve core library services for their communities.

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Strategic Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Catch up on what’s happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SG’s busy research team. This is a different funding model from what some service providers may be used to, but the data is encouraging. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve been reading lately.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. The first of five best practices for fair funding outcomes? What do we know about recent trends in unrestricted funding?

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GrantNews

MARCH 3, 2025

The month of March brings a promising range of funding options. In this article, we highlight five impactful grants available this March, all sourced from GrantWatch. Up to $2,000 in grant funding is available to USA small black-owned businesses for financial support and growth. 5 Small Business Grants Entrepreneurs 1.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Funding… skilled staff who are not on the verge of burning out… board members that support and advocate for their organization… financial acumen… clear strategic vision and planning… strong systems and infrastructure… These non-sexy things are often treated as the sideshow to the main attraction (programs).

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Planned Giving

APRIL 1, 2025

Too many nonprofits are missing opportunities to remind donors of their legacy giving options in their annual fund communications. Because there are plenty of articles and resources focused on demystifying legacy giving. As you know, annual fund communications focus on securing donations to support your immediate goals.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. These funds can provide essential resources, allowing them to expand their services and impact their communities.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Foundation funding for staff could be used to bridge this gap in funding. Read this article to learn more about these changes. General operations grant funds can provide needed foundation funding for staff. General operations grant funds can provide needed foundation funding for staff.

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GrantNews

MARCH 13, 2025

Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. In this article, we’ll dive into the best-secret grants in Florida that you might be missing out on to help you secure the funding you deserve.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities. Here is a breakdown of how grants impact nonprofit organizations: Impact Area Description Financial Stability Grants offer critical funding to sustain and grow operations.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this surprisingly valuable document by checking out the link at the end of this article. By asking your colleagues to fill it out, you will tactfully motivate them to help you get grant funding.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. This guest post by John Killoran covers a variety of revenue sources to help you diversify your funding. Each revenue diversification strategy mentioned in this article offers unique benefits.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? Why is funding to the education sector not keeping pace with other sectors, and what are the implications for education nonprofits? The post How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? The basics: What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable fund set up by the donor to be managed by an investor at a community foundation or investment firm. How do they work? billion in 2022.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Your community will need flexible funding throughout the recovery period. Consider setting up an employee assistance fund for staff who experience losses during a disaster.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From 2021 to 2022, according to a Nonprofit Times article, the number of people giving to nonprofits declined by an estimated 7.1 The largest percentage decline was the smallest donors, those who gave $100 or less,” the article notes. For these donors, the drop was a hefty 13 percent.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If there’s one thing we’re most proud of, it’s the way we’re giving Not everyone has the time to write a Blue Avocado article. That’s why we’ve put some of Blue Avocado’s most popular articles from the past 15 years in the front of a new generation with Gold Avocado.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. It’s also important to allocate sufficient funds for evaluation and monitoring activities to ensure the project’s success.

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Catch up on whats happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SGs busy research team. We also share relevant articles with the rest of Team SG as our commitment to keeping up-to-date with whats happening across the sector here at home in Australia and New Zealand, and across the globe.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

APRIL 10, 2024

Foundations change funding priorities and funding strategies. Read our article to learn more. We measure our success by the funding we achieve for these nonprofits. Each year, we work to earn more funding for more organizations so they can do more of the work that really matters for more people.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Homeowners associations (HOA) are the lifeblood of many communities, managing everything from maintenance to amenities with funds primarily derived from member assessments. Why Grants Matter for HOAs Grants provide a valuable opportunity for HOAs to secure additional funding without increasing fees or depleting reserves.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

I use Google to look things up every day, from addresses to recipes to news articles. If you want to find and apply for foundation funding especially, you wont find many of the best opportunities through a web search. What I dont do, though, is rely on Google to find the best grant opportunities for my clients, and neither should you.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. The grant lifecycle refers to the full process a grant goes through from identifying opportunities and applying to implementing funded projects and reporting outcomes.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

As federal funding cuts, freezes, and executive actions create uncertainty across the sector, many nonprofits are struggling to find the resources they need to serve their communities. Some are learning, with no advance notice, that this funding has been revoked or eliminated going forward. Seek new funding initiatives.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Read our article here to learn more. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. Plus, if you don’t ask, people may not know you need funds.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Catch up on whats happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SGs busy research team. Looking for the latest sector news? Here’s a round-up of what we’ve been reading lately, in our latest sector news blog.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. This article will guide you through steps to ensure you’re well-prepared in advance of a disaster and ensure your efforts are effectively directed towards initiatives that provide aid during challenging times.

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GrantNews

JUNE 9, 2025

If you own a Limited Liability Company (LLC), you may be wondering whether you’re eligible to receive grant funding to support or grow your business. However, eligibility depends on the type of grant, the nature of your business, and how well your goals align with the funding source. The good news?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them a valuable resource for those looking to fund various ventures. The application process for grants often involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining the intended use of the funds. Understanding these elements can significantly increase the chances of receiving funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The purpose of grants is to fund projects, research, or programs that fulfill specific community needs or advance particular fields of study and innovation. Grant funding can be designated for multiple purposes, such as supporting social initiatives, enhancing educational opportunities, or promoting research and development.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

When grant applications call for evidence that your proposed intervention works, citing scientific articles can strengthen your case. This search yields the article Motivational interviewing for cannabis use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021). Start by clicking on the article title in Google Scholar.

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