GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Missed Deadline: Simply put, if the deadline has passed, look for another grant. Unrealistic Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Poor Quality of Writing: If writing is not your thing, you might consider using a software program to help shape your content or even a grant writer.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

A Cautionary Tale A few years ago, I worked with a client that had received almost all the funding for their million-dollar budget from a single grant through the State of Tennessee. No private foundation grants. We got them on a path to fully funding their budget using our proven strategies, but it was too little too late.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2024

Then, keep track of your Grant View History using My Grant Views. Use this feature to view the GrantWatch ID#, deadline date, and the date you viewed each grant. Finally, personalize your My Grant Calendar to plan out your future grant applications and organize upcoming deadlines. Need More Help?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

Over the years, I have learned that our number one job as grant professionals is educating up. And by that, I mean teaching your boss, board members, and colleagues what grants can and cannot do. Do we have a need that meets the grant? Do we already have a program developed, along with an accompanying budget?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 3, 2024

There are many different tools and tactics to reset your grant strategy. My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. Identify gaps and new grant opportunities. Review current funders.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Any amount higher should prompt an audit to see how a nonprofit’s budget can be refined. On the grant detail page, you will see eligibility requirements, the deadline, the application, and more. If you are searching for grants but are feeling overwhelmed, hiring a grant writer may be the perfect choice for you!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Basically, if you haven’t already taken the time to create an annual budget for your nonprofit, you need to do that first. 10 grants: Go get all the grant money you can. Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

For example, most nonprofits will need grant management software that comes equipped with: . Grant calendars allow teams to visualize their grant applications’ timelines and ensure they have a sustainable plan for the year. Assess nonprofit accounting tools for solutions with features such as: Program budgeting.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 11, 2024

Deadline(s) Missed – You will not be considered for a grant if you submit your proposal after the deadline. You Proposed An Unrealistic Budget – Is your proposal realistic? Can you achieve your goals with the submitted budget? For example, many grant applications require a budget.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 11, 2024

Deadline(s) Missed – You will not be considered for a grant if you submit your proposal after the deadline. Organize upcoming deadlines using the Grant Calendar feature. Keep in mind that often grant applications also require your organization to participate in an interview or submit an LOI. Was it comprehensive?

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Grant'd

MAY 31, 2020

Before starting any application, take the time to build a project outline (including the what, how, why, when and projected impact of the project) as well as an itemised budget. We also recommend creating a grants calendar using our six steps so you can avoid those 11th hour grant writing sprints!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It's because they have smaller budgets. Those smaller budgets translate to smaller staff sizes or heavier reliance on volunteers for all facets of program management, which result in less consistency in grantseeking. So, what does this consistent but bold grant management strategy have to do with age? I'm glad you asked!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. Capacity-building grants are limited and very difficult to get. Make your grant proposals sparkle. Build a winning grants strategy.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Public Charities : Organizations that raise money from various sources to redistribute as grants. Corporate Grants Many businesses support nonprofits through: Direct Giving Programs : Grants awarded directly from a company’s budget. Walmart Foundation , Google.org ).

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Grant Consulting Services

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

These steps include: Grant Feasibility and Readiness Grant Research Building and keeping relationships with funders Budgets and Grant Applications Grant management and internal relationships Evaluation and Impact Each aspect of our process is critical to become grant optimized.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

Let’s look at how SMART goals can help you row your boat toward your destination of a fully funded budget. Create a grant calendar by January 1 of the top 10 grants we’ll go after this year. Create a grant calendar. What if you are trying to find the paddles so you can get moving in the right direction?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 10, 2023

Grant management and reporting are crucial aspects of the overall funding lifecycle. If your organization is new to grant seeking, or you’ve only recently incorporated grant applications as part of your development operations, curating your grant calendar and sending out proposals can seem high-stakes enough.

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Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Short-Term Management of the Grant Seeking Program: Grants Plus will step in to bridge the gap during staff transitions, furloughs, or any other changes in the grants office. Training and Coaching: Grants Plus will design an interactive, customized training plan based on the type of support you need. Set guidelines.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When we build a customised GEMS ( Grants Expertise Management System ) for our clients, we customise their grants calendar from over 6,500 funding opportunities our research team maintains. The project lead has not analysed needs or developed clear outputs, measurable outcomes or a realistic budget.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Manage your grants calendar: Your VA can manage your grants calendar, including due dates and reporting deadlines. Your VA could potentially research grant opportunities as well and provide them to you to determine whether they should be added to the calendar.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether you're applying for a single grant or juggling several at once, staying organized and on schedule is key to your success. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help you manage your grant proposal deadlines effectively and avoid last-minute stress. This way, each piece feels more achievable, and you can make steady progress.

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