Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastering your projected budget does not have to be as difficult as you might think. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source. It is a planning tool created, annually.

Budget

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact. Local grants provide critical funding that can address these gaps.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

Indirect Cost

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

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. How Do Organizations Collect Donations Online? And a well-designed donation page is key. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? Grants are highly competitive. However, if you apply a mission-forward strategy to your grant research, you will secure viable funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding. What is Grant Cycle Management?

Management

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Beyond remote volunteering, common employee engagement programs included skills-based/pro bono (92%), issue workshops and trainings (92%), volunteer grants (64%), and nonprofit board training (62%). Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? A grant is a financial contribution from an entity to support projects that align with its mission. The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. Where Does Grant Funding Come From?

Funding

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.

Funding

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. Read on to learn how locating grants on GrantWatch can help you prepare for the nonprofit trends expected for 2025. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. After all, your goals is to make it easy for supporters to donate.

AI

GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To illustrate, donatable gifts can be defined as “time, talent, and treasure.” ” These resources are donated to help make the world a better place. The Many Forms of Philanthropy New and seasoned philanthropists are encouraged to research a cause before donating. Volunteering : Make an impact firsthand.

Education

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.

Budget

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.

Government

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In fundraising terms, this means you can break the mammoth task of raising money for your operating budget into small steps that feel less intimidating. Grants can be an excellent source of revenue, but not for new nonprofits. One thing important to know about grants is that foundations often restrict how their money can be spent.

Funding

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

Like your K12 private school budget. A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Annual giving is the collection of donations throughout the year to support an organization’s day-to-day operations and programs. Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt. This is where annual giving comes in.

Donation

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck on the sidelines of grant writing? You need a grant writer’s playbook to ensure your success! ” You need a grant writer’s playbook. That is to say, a soldi game plan to help you win grants. That is to say, a soldi game plan to help you win grants.

Grant

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities. Talk with your leadership now so you have a process in place for standing up a new or temporary grant program to address evolving needs.

Government

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

Consider a small community nonprofit that receives a grant for the first time. Without proper controls, the organization may inadvertently misuse funds, jeopardizing both its grant eligibility and reputation. Establish protocols for fixed asset counts and managing departmental budgets to prevent overages.

Policy

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. Users visit a nonprofit’s website to learn their mission, donate to the cause, and/or to learn the virtual volunteering opportunities are offered. However, a website is more than just a digital space.

Nonprofit

Grant Writer Team

APRIL 3, 2025

Read on to learn about how to secure funding for your cause and find the perfect grant writer to help you do it. Are 501(c)(4) Organizations Eligible for Grants? There are grants listed for 501(c)(4) organizations on GrantWatch. Securing funding for your cause requires time, strategy, and a strong grant proposal.

Lobbying

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

However, you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a difference. Transparent Reports: Funding for Your Nonprofit Build trust with your team and supporters by providing a clear, realistic budget. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns. Create a grant cycle that works for your team!

Funding

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, you find that your budget won’t allow for the purchase and now you’re stuck. Did you know that corporations sometimes provide in-kind support grants by donating promotional items to help enrich your mission? For example, corporate foundations often provide a multi-year grant for community programs.

Nonprofit

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.

Contract

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Every other aspect of nonprofit financial management stems from this infrastructure—from budgeting and tax filing to setting fiscal goals in your strategic plan. Some of their responsibilities include approving budgets, implementing risk management plans, and reporting your organization’s finances to the rest of the board.

Finance

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.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. Providing substantial donations to large organizations – through company match dollars and employee donations, is a straightforward and effective way to quickly support relief efforts.

Donation

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a way to manage grants and donations more effectively, understanding fiscal agents can help you move forward with fewer risks and more confidence. They accept donations, handle bookkeeping, file tax documents and ensure everything meets state and federal regulations.

Logic Model

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Donations to charities/nonprofits exist to give tax breaks for those who actively support the common good through their donations to nonprofits. Many organizations rely heavily on foundation grants and government funding, which — while essential — are often unpredictable and come with restrictive guidelines.

Nonprofit

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Do we have the capacity to squeeze in another donation campaign? Does my platform allow me to quickly (without extra cost) deploy a text-to-donate campaign to donors already in our system? This task will take ju st a few minutes and offers the potential to collect some final end-of-year donations.

Goals

Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

Are you including the value of volunteering in your grant applications? If youre wondering how to incorporate the justification in the budget of your grant application, you can include something like These in-kind figures are based on wage rates as calculated by The Centre for Volunteering cost of volunteering calculator: [link].

Strategic Plan

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

A giving circle is a group of individuals who pool their charitable donations and collectively decide how to distribute those funds to nonprofits, schools, or other specific causes. From 2017 to 2023, participation in collective giving grew to 4,000 giving circles contributing more than $3.1 billion to social causes.

Donation

Candid

MAY 15, 2025

Grant funding often comes with time limits and may not be renewed. Neither institutional grant funding nor individual donations are guaranteed for the long term. Partnering on private grants and pooling resources may be helpful options right now. Keep abreast of budget hearings and provide testimony for the public record.

Grant

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These may include delays in grant approvals, rescheduling of major events due to unforeseen circumstances, or sudden increases in demand for disaster relief services. Budget Line Item for Reserves: Include a specific line item in the budget dedicated to contributing to the operating reserves.

Management

amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. Overall donation amounts may be trending upwards, but fewer donors are giving than just a few years ago. So, dont try to cast a wide net and hope it will result in more donations. In fact, dollars raised are up by 3.7

Budget

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2025

Economic uncertainty can feel like uncharted territory, especially for small nonprofits that operate on tight budgets and unwavering dedication to their missions. This cushion can provide vital breathing room if donations or grants decrease unexpectedly. This means reviewing your budget and actuals every month.

Budget

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? A nonprofits budget reflects much more than just the financial health of an organization it also shows your deepest priorities.

Budget