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Beyond the Bottom Line: 5 Ways to Assess your Grants Program

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

In the grant world, its easy to just look at the bottom line, asking yourself How much money did we raise from grants this year? But there is so much more to your grants story if you look a little closer. Here are 5 ways to assess the growth of your grants program that may result in a more telling story.

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How to Craft a Grant Proposal That Gets Results

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. However, crafting a grant proposal that will get results presents a significant challenge. GrantWriterTeam has insider information every grant writer should know to craft a grant proposal that gets the results your nonprofit needs! Tell Your Story!

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Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits

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. This article breaks the grant lifecycle into two main phases: the pre-award phase and the post-award phase. Ensure compliance.

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Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Grant Distribution Best Practices: 5 Tips for Funders

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

An efficient grant distribution process builds trust with your grantees and improves transparency across your organization. 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.

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Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Compassionate grant writing even has the power to inspire.

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Unlocking Opportunities: Step-by-Step on How to Apply for a Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding Grants What is a Grant? A grant is a financial award provided by a government, foundation, or organization to support a specific project or initiative. Unlike a loan, grants do not require repayment, making them an attractive option for non-profit organizations, business owners, and students seeking funding.

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Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

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.

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AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting

Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants. No more wasted hours scrolling through irrelevant results to get to grants that are a good fit.

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Elevate Your Proposals: Effective Grant Writing Examples for Students

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Decoding Grant Writing Understanding the Basics of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by government agencies, foundations, or corporations that do not require repayment. Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants. Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants.

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4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them)

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. 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.

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Top Accounting Tips for Government Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Government grants are always competitive. Government grants operate differently than most other revenue streams. This guide covers the fundamentals that your finance team needs to know during every stage of the grant so you can handle it confidently from award to closeout. Check out our grant compliance checklist.

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Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

Also, as grant writers, we must translate these objectives logically and explicitly into grant applications, so that our nonprofit can be awarded the funds needed to crush the objectives and transform lives! To do so, the most effective method for grant writers to use is the SMART framework. What Are SMART Objectives?

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Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Recalibrate for Year-End Success

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

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Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding Grants and Their Purpose Grants are financial awards provided by governments, foundations, or corporations to support a specific project or initiative. Organizations or individuals seeking grant funding should clearly understand how grants function and the requirements they entail.

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Philanthropy’s Reckoning Is Here. Is Your Grant Strategy Ready?

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Ever feel like philanthropy is entering a new era, but your grant writing process is stuck in 2005? And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. The question is: Are your grant strategies keeping up?

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Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. This section explores the purpose of grants, the importance of grant writing for organizations, and the impact that grants can have on students.

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4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grants Specialist Fundraising doesn’t just consist of revenue from donors—grants are another valuable revenue stream for nonprofits. A grants specialist will handle all aspects of grant fundraising, focusing on submitting proposals to secure grant money from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and more.

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Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

Golden’s globally-awarded and category-defining mobile app turns volunteers into donors. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Listening for the Beat of Change: Conversational Grantmaking Where Accountability Demands Listening

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

We’ve also seen growing interest across the sector in Grove’s simplified award letters and conversational practices. Over 70 funders have requested copies of our award letter templates, and hundreds joined sessions this year focused on aligning grantmaking practices with learning and equity. They need systems.

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Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The McGregor Funds Director of Learning & Reporting, Vanessa Samuelson, puts it this way, “Our grant partners and their communities hold the vision, wisdom, and know-how to move towards our collective aspirations for a more just world. One grantee noted, I’m a big fan of multiple-year grants.

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Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail Award Media Management

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Stop Begging, Start Planning: Why Foundations Are Done Funding Complacent Nonprofits

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. Strategic vision beats emergency fundraising in today's competitive grant landscape.

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Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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What to know about seeking corporate support right now

Candid

JULY 7, 2025

Though many private foundation funders and individual donors have said they plan to step up their giving and address the current challenge , they won’t be able to fill the gap left by the loss of government grants. Cash donations through a foundation gift or a direct company award are just two ways in which corporations can partner with you.

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Manufacturing Government Demographics Metrics

How Can I Get Funded to Start a Business?

Grant Writer Team

JUNE 26, 2025

Grants provide the best kind of funding for entrepreneurs; the kind without the burden of repayment. But for many startups, navigating the competitive grant application process can be overwhelming. That’s why so many entrepreneurs turn to professional grant writers for help. Need help getting funded to start a business?

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Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Beyond the Bottom Line: 5 Ways to Assess your Grants Program

How to Craft a Grant Proposal That Gets Results

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Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Grant Distribution Best Practices: 5 Tips for Funders

Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Unlocking Opportunities: Step-by-Step on How to Apply for a Grant

Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting

Elevate Your Proposals: Effective Grant Writing Examples for Students

4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them)

Top Accounting Tips for Government Grants

Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise

Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Recalibrate for Year-End Success

Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

Philanthropy’s Reckoning Is Here. Is Your Grant Strategy Ready?

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

Listening for the Beat of Change: Conversational Grantmaking Where Accountability Demands Listening

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Stop Begging, Start Planning: Why Foundations Are Done Funding Complacent Nonprofits

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

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What to know about seeking corporate support right now

How Can I Get Funded to Start a Business?

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

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