Candid

MAY 2, 2025

nonprofits report receiving government grants. Some nonprofits anticipating reimbursement from such grants may have already spent funds from this years budget. Seeking foundation grants require a different approach from applying for government grants: one that is grounded in relationship building and trust. Roughly 30% of U.S.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This involves exploring various sources, including online databases, local foundations, and government resources. Government Resources Federal and state programs dedicated to funding. Provide a Budget : Include a detailed budget that outlines how grant money will be used. Below is a sample budget template.

Grants

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. GrantWatch is an online database that lists current grants available from foundations, governments, and corporations. That’s where platforms like GrantWatch.com come in.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. For most of us, a nonprofit governing board and its roles and responsibilities are shrouded in mystery. Join us, as we reveal the secrets about what a nonprofit governing board does and why. Some are led by members, and others are guided by local leaders and stakeholders.

Government

RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

There needs to be a robust budget and budget justification that outlines how you will spend your funds, and that these funds comply with federal requirements. If there are specific funding restrictions or caps in specific cost categories, how are you accounting for that in your budget, and does this impact your project narrative?

Award

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

This involves recognizing the various types of grants available, such as government, private foundation, and corporate grants. Budgeting and Financial Justifications An accurate and detailed budget serves as a financial blueprint for your proposal. A well-structured budget reflects your planning and operational capabilities.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants Definition and Purpose of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to support initiatives aligned with their objectives. The three primary categories of grants include government grants, foundation grants, and corporate grants.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2025

Here are eight areas of the proposed budget that could directly impact nonprofits. A bill targeting nonprofits tax-exempt status cleared a key House committee vote.

Proposal

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

While you may already have an annual budget and are reporting against it, the question remains: are you planning for cash? Begin by taking your monthly budget and assuming you pay everything on the first of the month. Scenario Planning Create a budget that zeroes out any government funding and make a plan from there.

Management

Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 30, 2025

And, its only the beginning of threats to cut government funding of nonprofits. These steps not only touch on fundraising but also on governance and organizational strategy. Communications: Educate your supporters about your budget and what could be at risk. And how much of your budget may be vulnerable to government cutbacks.

Government

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Now with uncertainty around how tariffs and changes in the federal government will affect access to goods and services, the philanthropic sector will likely feel the increased demand long before economic indicators reflect the downturn. Government downsizing may mean that support programs may take more time to reach people in need.

Government

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants A grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Below is a breakdown of the most common types of grants: Type of Grant Description Federal Grants Funded by the federal government for specific projects or programs.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Complex government or multi-partner proposals can require over 100 hours. Planning and Strategy (5-10 Hours) Defining project objectives, budgets, and deliverables. Budget Justification: 3-5 hours. The time required to write a grant varies depending on several factors. Lets explore these: 1. Outlining the proposal structure.

Grant Writing

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

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

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Grants, provided by government agencies, private foundations, and philanthropic organizations, represent a crucial opportunity for churches to secure non-repayable funds that support mission-critical programs. State and Local Grants: Many state and local governments offer grants to support community-based initiatives.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A grant is a financial award provided by a government, foundation, or organization to support a specific project or initiative. Here are some common types of grants: Grant Type Description Government Grants Funded by federal, state, or local government entities. Understanding Grants What is a Grant?

Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Foundations, companies, and governing entities provide these opportunities to advance specific programs and missions they feel passionately about. Budgeting Creating a grant budget that aligns with your nonprofits annual budget is essential for maintaining financial stability and ensuring resources are distributed effectively.

Finance

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Non-profit organizations should first explore local foundations, community organizations, and government programs that may offer grant funding. Community Foundation of XYZ Government Programs Public funds designated for specific initiatives or groups.

Grants

Candid

JUNE 24, 2025

arts and cultural organizations have faced a global pandemic, inflationary pressures, shifting audience behaviors , and changes in public policy and government funding. The data shows that financial challenges are significant and growing as a majority of organizations are again seeing budget deficits. Since 2019, U.S.

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

Establish protocols for fixed asset counts and managing departmental budgets to prevent overages. Explore our white paper, How to Build Trust with Strong Internal Controls, to strengthen your nonprofits governance framework today. Require pre-approvals for expenses over a defined threshold to avoid unplanned spending.

Policy

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 25, 2024

Decoding Grant Writing Understanding the Basics of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by government agencies, foundations, or corporations that do not require repayment. Grant Type Description Government Grants Funded by federal, state, or local government agencies.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

They: Have tight internal financial, governance, and operational procedures. 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. High-performing nonprofits run well.

Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

Because there is never enough funding and there is always so much need, program budgets are typically very tight, with little to no margin for error. Curious about what differentiates government and foundation grants? Plan ahead and plan for parallel funding streams Nonprofits have always had to do a lot with a little.

Applicant

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

These sources fall into three main categories: foundations , corporations , and government agencies. Government Federal, state, and local governments. Government grants come from tax revenues and budget allocations. Corporations For-profit businesses. In addition, some grants exist for small businesses.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Definition of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to fund specific projects or programs. Grant Type Description Government Grants Funds provided by federal, state, or local governments for various initiatives. For budgeting tips, refer to budgeting for grants.

Grant Writing

Candid

MAY 14, 2025

But it has always been precarious, relying on a combination of government funding and razor-thin operating margins. How will shifts in government funding affect affordable housing? Now add to these pressures questions about long-standing government funding. How did we get here?

Finance

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Acknowledging Nonprofits’ Vital Community Role Having a respected position by local governance, rather than being treated like beggars on the street corner. Nonprofits exist to fill the gaps that government can’t or won’t fill.

Nonprofit

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.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Know Your Funding Source Identify who you’re applying tobe it a foundation, a government agency, or a corporate sponsor. Build a Realistic Budget Create a clear, itemized budget for the project. This could include research, statistics, or past project testimonials to show credibility.

Grants

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A combination of economic and policy factors contributed to a strong giving year in 2021: Large-scale government stimulus measures put more disposable income into circulation. Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. Why Was 2021 a High Year for Fundraising?

Policy

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Factor in all costs, including staff time, and forecast different scenariosbest case, worst case, and most likelyto understand the impact on your budget. You see the writing on the wall. But you need to diversify your revenue streams.

Finance

Gail Perry Group

MAY 8, 2025

Budgets are vanishing, yet community needs keep piling up. Heres the truth: We all know that government funding is shifting. And budgets are being eliminated overnight. Its important to remember that there are many, many sources of funding for nonprofit organizations at the various levels of government.

Government

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

Candid

JULY 2, 2025

These conversations often center on concerns that the growing cohort of big bet funders, including Lever for Change, are unwittingly encouraging mission creep and unsustainable growth among nonprofits that might be better off with smaller budgets and ambitions. This is not the time for timid philanthropy.

Government