Strategic Grants

MARCH 25, 2025

Like many, the Strategic Grants team is unpacking the details of the 25-26 Federal Budget. While the budget seems to favour individual households, there are sector specific initiatives worth mentioning. Our round-up is below, plus links to additional budget resources. Strengthening the social safety net The budget includes $11.5

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Aly Sterling Philanthropy

MAY 11, 2024

Fundraising consultant fees vary depending on your nonprofit’s project, but the benefits are priceless. Build an informed budget with the tips in this guide! The post Fundraising Consultant Fees: What Your Nonprofit Should Know first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Using a golf tournament budget can help organizations plan and prepare for events by anticipating income and expenses. This golf event budget comprises all significant golf outing income (registrations, sponsorships, auctions, raffles, and more) and expense categories (facility, decorations, marketing, and publicity expenses).

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

At minimum, you will always want to submit your IRS Determination Letter, proving that youre a non-profit, and a program budget (or overall budget, if youre looking for general operating funding). Program Budget: An ideal program budget will include both revenue and expenses, and these amounts should balance or come close to it.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 23, 2023

Here are five effective ways to increase your income and achieve your financial goals as a grant writing consultant. Send regular client satisfaction surveys Keeping your clients satisfied is crucial to maintaining a successful grant-writing consultancy.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? If the cost of hiring a full-time grant writer is a prohibiting factor, you could consider hiring a grant consultant.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. Delve into the numbers to determine the potential return on investment.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This quick guide outlines approximate numbers for budgeting planned giving efforts across organizations of various sizes, offering actionable benchmarks to help secure financial sustainability. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million.

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 9, 2023

Rosalind Zavras & Julia Toepfer: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Relationships; storytelling; thanks; impact; consistency; and more. Rosalind Zavras and Julia Toepfer share tactics you can use right away to increase your fundraising impact without busting your fundraising budget.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Ghostwriting is one of the most common, yet least talked about, practices in grant writing, especially for consultants. Were often the ones shaping narratives, refining budgets, and crafting the compelling language that helps nonprofit organizations secure critical funding. And look, I get it. Thats where the magic happens.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Talented fundraisers are leaving the sector in droves, often for consulting, or simply for industries that better support their well-being and respect their expertise. It’s about stalled campaigns, shrinking budgets, and most heartbreakingly disillusioned professionals who once believed they could change the world.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Of all the topics I teach inside the course, the budget is the one that students have the most anxiety and confusion around. (By Follow this 3-step process for creating nonprofit program budgets. Understand the key terms.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating. While you may already have an annual budget and are reporting against it, the question remains: are you planning for cash?

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! The good news is that budgets aren’t as complicated as most people fear. What is a proposal project budget? Don’t know where to begin?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an era of rapid change and evolving priorities, using traditional approaches to budgeting and planning may no longer be enough for your non-profit to increase financial success and boost community impact. Register Today!

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting , we provide comprehensive training for grant writers at various levels. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Our Get.Grants.Better. Check out some other tips here.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. ® provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million. Shavonn Need help?

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Networking support is paramount. Shavonn Need help? About Shavonn V. As our D.I.Y.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important. Consultation Services: Professional assistance with the application can range from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on complexity. Marketing Materials: Budget $500 to $1,500 for printed materials, social media ads, and outreach efforts.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I often consult with clients who arent able to use functionality in their CRM because of choices they have made with their data. Save budget talks for the evaluation phase. Consider your budget, research specific software providers , and decide if changing tools is the right decision for your organization.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Even so, there are some universal truths that will lead to better success when working with your grant consultant.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Find the Right Number for Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) Workgroup suggests that the minimum operating reserve ratio at the lowest point during the year should be 25 percent, or about three months of the annual operating expense budget. However, this is not a universal benchmark.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Doing More with Less Budget constraints and economic pressures are forcing organizations to stretch their resources. If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. My favorite part is choosing who I work with [as] clients and collaborators.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget. Funding For Good, Inc.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Unlike traditional consultants or interim leaders, fractional executives are experienced C-suite professionals who serve as long-term, part-time members of your leadership team. Full-time executives may be out of budget reach, while consultants might not provide the consistent, hands-on leadership needed for real transformation.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

For this reason, nonprofits often seek expertise from external consultants and vendors. An RFP is a formal document that outlines your organizations needs, expectations, budget, and selection criteria when hiring vendors or consultants for a task.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Justifications An accurate and detailed budget serves as a financial blueprint for your proposal. Having a sound budget isn't just about numbers; it’s also about building trust. A well-structured budget reflects your planning and operational capabilities. Shavonn * Need help? About Shavonn V.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Since nonprofit organizations often run on tight budgets, this increase in staff costs will undoubtedly put further strain on already stretched budgets.

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Bloom Grant Consulting

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Establishing a clear budget, detailed program descriptions, and a long-term strategic plan will help maximize your partnership with a grant consultant.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Equally important is a comprehensive budget that outlines how funds will be allocated. A transparent and realistic budget instills confidence in potential funders, showcasing not only financial responsibility but also a serious commitment to achieving project goals. Shavonn * Need help? About Shavonn V. ® Get.Grants.Better.®

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Each structure offers unique advantages based on an organization’s needs and budget constraints. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. This setup helps everyone – organizations can budget exactly, while writers get rewarded for working efficiently.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Would this investment speed up budgeting, provide more accurate data, or mitigate risk? As a CFO, you know your organization needs to invest in your technology infrastructure. Be sure to clearly lay that out.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll cover five simple steps to hire the perfect fundraising consultant for your nonprofit. Read up on consulting services. Secure your board’s buy-in.

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