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How to Apply for Grant Funding Without a Grant Writer

GrantNews

The good news is you can still successfully apply for and receive foundation funding – even without a grant writer. In this article, we will walk you through how to navigate the grant-seeking process on your own, where to find opportunities, and how to present a strong application, all while keeping costs low and control in your hands.

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Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy

Candid

In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based Define your funding strategy peer set First, identify five to 15 organizations that resemble yours in mission, size, and geographic scope. based nonprofits.

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Why Do Grants Get Denied? How to Avoid Grant Rejection

GrantNews

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. Many nonprofits, schools, and small organizations face rejection at some point in their funding journey. Being aware of these can help you refine your approach and increase your chances of getting funded next time.

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Elevate Your Proposals: Effective Grant Writing Examples for Students

Allied Grant Writers

To be successful in securing grant funding, individuals must grasp the basic components involved in the grant application process, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and evaluation metrics. Grant Type Description Government Grants Funded by federal, state, or local government agencies.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

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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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

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? Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

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Tips for seeking foundation grants in a time of crisis

Candid

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.