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.

Budget

GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Every foundation or grant maker has specific areas of interest – such as education , health , environment , or the arts – and they want to fund projects that closely align with those priorities. Pro tip: Provide a detailed, realistic budget that clearly explains how funds will be used. Click here.

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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

And it is important that the invitation to action isn't driving by "need" or year-end deadlines or budget panic. This was part of a broader vision from the Aga Khan Development Network, which supports education across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, from early learning through higher education.

Education

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. Let's chat Get.Grants.Better.®

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

But what if you don’t have the budget to bring in a professional? A well-thought-out budget Proof of community impact or potential 2. education, health, arts), location, funding source, and eligibility. Budget: A detailed yet understandable breakdown of how the funds will be used. You can filter by category (e.g.,

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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. Stay within budget : What are the true costs of changing CRMs? Dream big and dream together as a team. Read contracts carefully to avoid surprises.

CRM

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them an invaluable resource for a variety of entities, including individuals, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions. These organizations are typically established to address specific causes or issues such as education, arts, and health.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Provide a Budget : Include a detailed budget that outlines how grant money will be used. Detailed Budget Shows understanding of costs and financial planning. Prepare Required Documents : Common documents include project proposals, budgets, resumes, and letters of support. Below is a sample budget template.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Finance: Review the project budget and possibly compare with your organizations financial reports of actual versus budgeted expenses, offering time for team member education. Grant Agreement: Review legal and compliance requirements provided by the funder.

GPC

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

It fosters innovation, supports community projects, and helps advance educational initiatives. Scholarships Financial aid for students to cover tuition and educational expenses. Common eligibility requirements include: Eligibility Criteria Details Organization Type Must be a non-profit, educational institution, or small business.

Grant Writing

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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This includes simple narratives, flexible budgets, clear timelines for decisions, and a quick approval process. Encourage Disaster Preparedness Encourage your team to engage with educational resources such as the Stop Disasters Game to learn about building disaster-resistant cities.

Policy

Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

As founder of AtlasDaughters, director of the Marks Family Foundation, and mother to a daughter, I know firsthand the importance of educating and empowering young women in philanthropy to accelerate their giving to maximize impact. When should we start educating young women in philanthropy? Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott.

Pass-Through

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Planning and Strategy (5-10 Hours) Defining project objectives, budgets, and deliverables. Budget Justification: 3-5 hours. But one question often arises: how much time does it actually take?

Grant Writing

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

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They focus on helping nonprofits maximize their limited resources, bringing specialized knowledge in grant writing, budgeting, and project presentation. Funding is to increase the number of residents with internet access – and the skills to utilize internet technology – through connectivity, education, and technical support.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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. is designedto meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. Let's chat here.

Grant Writing

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Workshop or Educational Panel Consider hosting a workshop, discussion panel, conference session , or series of open-table conversations where donors and beneficiaries participate. Final Thoughts You don’t need a huge staff or a big budget to pull off events like those mentioned in this guide.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. Grants serve as lifelines for nonprofits, artists, and educators seeking to implement projects that benefit the community. Let's chat Get.Grants.Better.® ® Get.Grants.Better.®

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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

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

Hiring is a consistent pain point for nonprofits, especially those on a strict budget. For example, a nonprofit focused on education might center hands-on professional development workshops in its strategy and use its connections in the education space to provide informative lunch-and-learn sessions.

Consulting

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grants are typically designed to promote social, educational, or community development. Scholarships and Fellowships Designed for students pursuing education or research opportunities. Various sources provide information on available grants, including government agencies, private foundations, and educational institutions.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

However, with increasing demands on church budgetsranging from facility renovations and educational programs to humanitarian initiatives and technology upgradesmany churches are turning to grants as an innovative means to supplement their income streams.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

They are typically given to support specific projects or initiatives in various sectors such as education, community development, environmental conservation, and more. Educational Grants Targeted towards academic institutions or students. Presenting a detailed budget helps funders understand how their money will be used efficiently.

Grant Writing

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. Membership includes tens of thousands of dollars in services, but the fee is $100 a year for organizations with budgets under $5 million. When you educate and empower one board member, they can influence the rest of the board.

Training

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Think beyond traditional volunteering Nearly half (49%) of Civic 50 employees engage in company-sponsored volunteer activities such as employee resource groups and educational initiatives. Consider in-kind or pro bono asks for every initiative In 2023, Civic 50 companies contributed more than $1.5 billion in cash donations and over $2.6

Nonprofit

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are just a few: Fund extracurriculars and school supplies: One of the most obvious benefits of school fundraisers is the ability to fund programs and resources outside the standard curriculumsports teams, arts programs, and classroom suppliesall of which contribute to a well-rounded education.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Weve proven that quality education can move the needle on revenue. It’s about stalled campaigns, shrinking budgets, and most heartbreakingly disillusioned professionals who once believed they could change the world. This isnt just a retention problem. Its a sector-wide reckoning. Why Are Fundraisers Really Leaving?

IT

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. These are typically things like a budget, a list of board members, and letters of support. The best course of action is to always ensure you meet eligibility requirements. Missed Deadline: Simply put, if the deadline has passed, look for another grant.

Applicant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This involves strategic budgeting and financial planning, as well as implementing thorough reporting and accountability measures. Budgeting and Financial Planning Creating a well-defined budget is essential when applying for local grants.

Grant

Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 30, 2025

Communications: Educate your supporters about your budget and what could be at risk. Sharing this level of detail about your budget helps donors feel engaged and informed. And how much of your budget may be vulnerable to government cutbacks. Board of Directors: Educate your board and strengthen your governance processes.

Government

GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit’s budget is sustainable. Grants for Programs that Engage Youth Philanthropy – Outreach grants of up to $5,000 for impactful projects and activities within the focus areas of education, inclusive spaces, and community revitalization.

Education

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. In truth, every decision you make affects the impact of your group.

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fundraising plays an essential role in schools, providing additional resources that can enrich students’ educational experience. From funding extracurricular programs to enhancing school facilities, these efforts often fill budget gaps and enable schools to offer a variety of activities and support that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. Shavonn also serves as President of the Grant Professionals Association. Let's chat here. Get.Grants.Better.®

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. ® is designed to meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. Get.Grants.Better.®

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Who constructs the budget? He now works for Wastyn & Associates in Davenport, Iowa, writing grants for food banks, educational programs, and capital projects nationwide. Divide up the writing. Who fills out the SF-424 application? Most important: set interim deadlines and enforce them.

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