CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Share posts celebrating milestones, like reaching 50% of your goal, and recognize donors who have contributed. Mentor of the Year Awards hosts an annual fundraising gala.

Goals

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2025

Just as you start the year strong with clear goals and plans, help new hires step into their roles with clear expectations, training, and support. Survey new employees about their learning preferences, communication styles, career goals, and interests. So, how do you foster this kind of environment? Offer recognition and incentives.

Mentor

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

This article breaks the grant lifecycle into two main phases: the pre-award phase and the post-award phase. Knowing how to identify fitting grants and prepare competitive applications raises your chances of winning awards. They also show funders that you understand their goals and how your project aligns with them.

Grant

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. Does Your Mission Align with Funders Goals? Craft your proposal to align closely with the goals and priorities of the funding organization. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information.

Proposal

GrantNews

JUNE 25, 2025

Whether you’re a small community organization or a large national nonprofit, knowing what to expect can help you set realistic funding goals and identify the right opportunities. Knowing average grant sizes helps nonprofits set realistic funding goals and choose the right opportunities for growth and impact.

Grant

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are five tips for streamlining how you get grant awards to your recipients. Provide a Detailed Notice of Award Sending out the notice of award is exciting for both the funder and the grantee. Finally, consider requesting acknowledgement that they received the notice of award. Address contingencies proactively.

Grant

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grants will be awarded directly to tribes or through interagency agreements with the Indian Health Service. One of the three main priorities is clean water , with the goal of protecting and restoring the quality of freshwater, coastal, and nearby oceanic areas of the United States. Competition for Global Clean Water Solutions!

Funding

GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Verify your email today and take a confident step toward securing the funding you need to achieve your goals. Many grant providers review profiles before awarding funds, and a verified email can signal that you are serious and committed to the grant application process.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants A grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Importance of Grant Funding Grant funding plays a significant role in enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their goals without incurring debt.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

Understand What Funders Are Looking For Most foundation grants are awarded based on alignment with their mission, so tailoring your proposal to each opportunity is essential. Goals & Objectives: What success looks like and how you’ll measure it. Statement of Need: Why this funding is necessary and what it will accomplish.

Grant

Candid

JUNE 18, 2025

In one example, a private foundation’s board was alerted by several arts grantees that their National Endowment for the Arts grant awards were rescinded or not distributed as planned. These grantees had already begun project development (e.g.,

Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

Federal grants are: Competitive In a typical federal grant competition, they may make ten to fifteen awards across the whole country, and there are large organizations that are industry leaders applying for these grants. This makes the awards very competitive. If your work does not encompass X, Y, and Z, then you will not get funded.

Government

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Billions of dollars in Federal grants are awarded each year for programs and projects that benefit the public. The goal of the program is to mitigate diesel exhaust produced by school buses. Awards to USA Organizations for Humanities Research Projects – Awards of up to $60,000 for humanities research projects.

Policy

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. Are there shifts in how grants are being awarded? Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. What projects or programs do you want to fund? How do these align with your mission?

Grant

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

Searching a funder’s Form 990 can reveal how much money they awarded in grants and the purpose of awarding this funding. It reveals the reason they exist and the goals they hope to achieve. Find more details about a funder’s activities and progress toward their goals in annual reports or impact statements.

Proposal

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Solution: Set realistic goals that reflect your organizations actual capacity. Post-award audits may reveal inconsistencies that jeopardize current and future funding. We help local governments secure funding for capital projects and planning initiatives, aligning grants with strategic goals to create vibrant, sustainable communities.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Taking this approach not only strengthens project design but also demonstrates to funders that your organization is actively working alongside the community to achieve shared goals. Danny received the 2022 Grant Professionals Distinguished Fellow Award for his commitment, achievements, and lasting impact on the grants profession.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A grant is a financial award provided by a government, foundation, or organization to support a specific project or initiative. The objective is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s goals and priorities. Usually require a detailed proposal outlining the research goals. Understanding Grants What is a Grant?

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

In addition, professional development also helps employees build new skills, stay current with industry trends, and achieve their career goals. Stay Ahead with Industry Trends Ongoing professional development keeps skills sharp, prevents stagnation, and helps employees stay motivated to achieve their goals. Everyone wins!

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants Definition and Purpose of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to support initiatives aligned with their objectives. Foundation Grants Foundation grants are awarded by private or community foundations.

Grant Writing

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Invite a beneficiary to share their story during opening remarks or the awards ceremony. Aligning with corporate social responsibility goals. Golf Tournament Pro Tips: GolfStatus recommends getting creative by adding a theme to your tournament that helps drive home your mission to participants.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Be as specific as possible, including details like dates, fundraising goals, and the impact donors will make if they give]. If you have the means, would you be willing to donate [specific amount] to help us reach that goal?

Template

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Costume contest Allow parents to donate to enter their students into a dress-up day contest with award prizes. Set a campaign timeframe, such as a month or two weeks.

Fundraising

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. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

Finance

GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

(startup.info “15 Essential Tools Every Startup Founder Must Have”) Entrepreneur and Startup Grants, Opportunities, In-Kind Support, Prizes, and Awards 1. Entrepreneurs and Startups Compete for Awards to Develop Businesses! Entrepreneurs and Startups Compete for Awards to Develop Businesses!

Mentor

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

How to Get Approval on Your Grant Application Common Reasons a Grant Is Rejected Since your goal is to get approval on your grant application, let’s look at the most common reasons a grant is rejected, along with the solutions. No Goals in Common: Your organization and the funder must share the same goals.

Applicant

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

For many adult learners, completing a degree is a lifelong goal that brings personal satisfaction and pride. They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations. They can be awarded based on merit, talent, or specific fields of study.

Education

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals. A well-established relationship can significantly increase your odds of being awarded a grant. Key Takeaways: Here are some key points to remember when researching funders: Make sure that your project matches the funder’s goals before you apply.

GPC

GrantNews

JUNE 9, 2025

However, eligibility depends on the type of grant, the nature of your business, and how well your goals align with the funding source. A grant is money awarded to a business, individual, or organization that does not have to be repaid. A grant is money awarded to a business, individual, or organization that does not have to be repaid.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They also enhance the credibility of nonprofit organizations, as being awarded a grant often indicates the approval and trust of reputable foundations or government bodies. Credibility Being awarded grants enhances an organizations reputation. The goal is to enhance the organization’s ability to achieve its mission effectively.

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 27, 2025

Two-thirds of surveyed foundations (67%) awarded at least one multiyear grant in FYE 2022, including 15% that awarded more than 50. Among private foundations that awarded at least one multiyear grant, we found that the percentage of multiyear grants varied substantially.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Federal Grants : These grants may be awarded through government agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the Department of Education. Research the funders mission statement, past grants awarded, and current initiatives to tailor your proposal accordingly.

Funding

Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By analyzing your needs and goals, these tools deliver curated opportunities in seconds. It interprets the context behind search queries, connecting users with grants that align with both their project goals and funder priorities. At the heart of smart search is semantic search—AI that goes beyond simple keyword matching.

AI

Grant Writer Team

MAY 29, 2025

However, data is only applicable when there is a human to review and interpret AI data trends while keeping a nonprofit’s goal intact. However, successful grant writing requires an alignment with the grant-maker’s goals and a grant application that follows all requirements to set you apart from the competition.

ChatGPT

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2025

A required grant report should include changes, challenges, assessment of adherence to the implementation timeline, and progress toward goals –information that a programmatic auditor would require. Identify methods for submitting content during post-award to communicate with funders (e.g., GPCI Competency: 5.8

Grant

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Creating a streamlined and efficient grant review process can make sure you make data-driven and timely decisions so you can award your grants, and your grantees can drive impact. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program.

Grant

GrantNews

JUNE 10, 2025

Grants, Awards, and In-Kind Support for History Projects 1. The goal is to foster new forms of research and collaboration, as well as new approaches to teaching and learning. The platform provides detailed information on each opportunity, including eligibility, application deadlines, and tips to help you get started.

Grant