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Training Junior Grant Writers—Without Losing Your Mind or Missing Deadlines

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Youre deep in a federal proposal, juggling 10 stakeholders, two budgets, and a narrative that still needs serious polishthen your inbox pings: Hey, can I shadow you today? But lets be honestit can also feel like trying to teach someone to drive while youre still fixing the engine and steering with your knees. Sure, its rewarding.

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What is Online Fundraising? A Digital Way Nonprofits Can Increase Support

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An exception would be digital paid ad campaigns, where expenses run high based on the organization’s ad budget. Through the Google Ad Grant Program , nonprofits can raise funds and awareness for their causes, attract donors, and recruit volunteers through paid ads in the world’s most popular search engine.

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Summer Fundraising Committee Tips for a Successful Fall Event

Greater Giving

Recruit and Confirm the Right Fundraising Committee Members Your fundraising committee is the engine behind your event. These seven actionable committee planning tips will help your nonprofit make the most of the summer months and maximize impact when the big day arrives.

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

Allied Grant Writers

Familiarity with the grant process, as outlined in resources like grant writing examples and budgeting for grants , can also enhance the overall application quality. Online databases and search engines designed specifically for grants can be valuable resources. Financial Statements Recent balance sheets, income statements, and budgets.

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Using Moves Management: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Major Donors

Center for Major Gifts

Have relevant materials to address these questions, whether its a detailed budget breakdown or stories of tangible program results. With careful planning, consistent follow-up, and regular performance reviews, moves management can transform your major gift program into a powerful, sustainable engine of support.

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Prototyping and Testing a Better Tissue Sensor

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This summer, with support from the IDEA Grant, Ill be working on a project that brings together engineering and biology to tackle a very real problem in research: the lack of affordable tools to measure tissue stiffness. Tissue stiffness is an important physical property that tells researchers a lot about the health and function of organs.

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Events on a Shoestring: High-Impact Auctions for Small & Mighty Teams

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In the case of a free demo, it will also allow you to make sure you’re making the right choice before investing in a tool, so you can budget your limited cash confidently. Planning is key to putting on a successful fundraiser, whether your budget is $1,000 or $100,000. Do you have a teammember who loves the nitty gritty details?