Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Post-covid, more than $5 trillion has been awarded, with $247 billion in improper payments, as reported by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The pressure is on for stewardship of federal funds.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. But what if your budget doesn’t match the magnitude of the risks?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

But like the rest of the nonprofit world, you face unique challenges when it comes to retaining employees, ranging from tight compensation budgets to work-balance issues. You may also choose to work with an HR consultant to design your Total Rewards strategy. This will set you up for a successful consulting experience.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

"This is a different kind of conference," says Masaoka, California Association of Nonprofits CEO. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. Any number of staff can gather in a conference room and participate as a group. The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. Browse articles about Training Support and Consultants. to 11:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. Any number of staff can gather in a conference room and participate as a group. The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. Browse articles about Training Support and Consultants. to 11:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

This podcast founded by Mallory Erickson, an executive coach and fundraising consultant, helps nonprofits find the best practices for their fundraising strategy. This podcast hosted by Julia Campbell—digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author—helps nonprofits build their communities. We Are for Good.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Free #GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising Consultation. Book your free 30-minute Year-End Fundraising Consultation.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

Here are some of the key aspects of nonprofit HR, according to Astron Solutions : Limited resources : Most of the time, nonprofits work on tight budgets and don’t have a lot of resources to devote to HR tasks when they need to focus on their productivity in other areas just to keep the doors open. Hire an HR consultant.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

As we prepare to launch the third series of Social Media for Nonprofits conferences with our New York City flagship conference on March 7, we thought it’d be helpful to share a few of the many practical insights and tips enjoyed by our audience of 2,500 nonprofit leaders last year. We hope you find these tips helpful!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. This is just a taste.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 8, 2024

Patterns soon emerged, which were broken down into four stages: development, narrative writing, budgeting, and submission. In November 2022, Mallory and I presented the Dynamic Grants Manual at the GPA Annual Conference in Louisville, KY. Initially, sticky notes were used to document each step of the grant process.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

And while having an official grant writer on staff is not a prerequisite to receiving grant funds, it is difficult to juggle the rules and regulations, deadlines, and application requirements on top of your typical workday duties when you are fighting fires, shaping young minds, running programs, balancing the budget, or leading your community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Read on for social media tips and learn how to access a special discount for TechSoup readers their upcoming conference in Washington, DC on October 5 and other cities around the world. Tickets are just $95 for nonprofits with budgets under $500,000, including access to the full-day program, breakfast, and lunch.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By swapping content, promoting blog exchanges, and setting up webinars and conferences, collaborating organizations can expand their reach, teach supporters about their mission, and enhance their brand to their diverse audiences. Make sure to consult a lawyer or other legal professional before signing a partnership agreement.

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Grant Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Information session attendance: High attendance at bidders’ conferences or information sessions suggests strong interest, which can mean more competition. When choosing a tool, consider your organization’s needs, such as size, budget, and technical capacity. The funder may share how many organizations submitted these.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

During this time, I have participated in numerous grant conferences and workshops and discovered that many of us became grant professionals not by choice, but by chance or necessity. I stepped into the CFO’s office and asked if this was in the budget for the next couple of years. Simple, there was no defined process.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Not only must you replace staff members who leave (assuming you have budget to do so), but you also lose knowledge about your organization as staff walks out the door. Conferences – Many larger software vendors hold user conferences. The effects of employee turnover at nonprofits can be big.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Corporate Grants Many businesses support nonprofits through: Direct Giving Programs : Grants awarded directly from a company’s budget. Networking Attend nonprofit conferences, workshops, and webinars. Local Resources Consult your local library for grant research resources. Walmart Foundation , Google.org ).

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Budget Cuts and Financial Constraints Many funding organizations, including government bodies and private foundations, have faced financial constraints and may have reduced the available funding. Budget cuts can lead to smaller grants or fewer funding opportunities, requiring nonprofits to do more with less.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

That they rested and cultivated new or forgotten hobbies, got to live in the cities they wanted to, with their partners, and didn’t have to plan their holidays around academic conferences. They also get up and give 50- or 75-minute presentations almost every day as teachers and present at international conferences.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Acteva The Program : Acteva offers cloud-based tools to let organizations streamline registration and payments for events, conferences, and classes. The Product : Discounted rates from npVault plus a one-hour consultation with npCloud. The team will work with you to determine which of your files needs to be backed up.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

At that time, most community and economic development groups seldom applied for funding from any private source, with the exception of small general operating or perhaps conference underwriting from local and regional businesses. what percentage of your budget comes from what source and what does that mean for your organization).

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

Skills-based support: individuals with various types of expertise can provide free consulting to help your organization improve. Create an anchor/connection: build trust with the person by sharing how you know their company, have used their products or services, shared their content, attended the same conference, etc.

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Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

This isn’t just your typical conference—it’s a chance to think outside the box and explore fresh ideas to make your dreams a reality. Whether you’re a volunteer, intern, executive, or consultant, you’ll find a welcoming community united by a shared mission: using digital marketing to drive social change.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I attended the recent GPA iLearnLive conference dedicated to AI and its impact on our profession. In the budget-strapped nonprofit world, staff are habitually expected to do the job of more than one person. Nonetheless, I am fascinated by ChatGPT and other emerging tools. Let’s start with the negatives.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

As a consultant to nonprofit boards, my job is to serve as a trusted advisor to align the board and chief executive/executive director in directing the organization with clarity, harmony, and an orientation towards results. MichaelLewis from Arbor Consulting NP Inform, equip, and guide boards for better results.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I like to head into conference week with a grasp of the conference schedule, some sessions I would like to attend, and maybe a restaurant or two in mind to grab a meal with colleagues. Prior to conference, you should have received an email invitation to the GrantSummit virtual platform.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Offer individual consultations to help donors explore which options might be best for their situation. Encourage donors to consult with their own legal and financial advisors as well. How much should we budget for starting a planned giving program? How do we handle the legal aspects of planned giving?

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Problem solving not possible without philanthropy The conference opened with a fabulous video featuring Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer, co-developer of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer at the University of Queensland , who states, ‘ Without Philanthropy, it’s nearly impossible to start solving a problem.’ Read the full report here.

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Blackbaud

MAY 30, 2025

You can also send staff to conferences hosted by other organizations to expose them to new ideas and network with peers in the sector. In the nonprofit sector, budgets can be tight, so retaining experienced staff is critical to maintaining continuity and organizational knowledge. Increase staff retention. Research LMS options.

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