Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile. When need statements miss the mark, proposals often linger in the “maybe” pile or get passed over entirely. The good news? Data offers credibility.

Proposal

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

For example, donors who supported a capital campaign might receive a report outlining progress toward construction milestones, complete with photos and budget updates. This includes detailing the allocation of funds and the outcomes achieved through partnerships. Integrated fund accounting and fundraising systems also improve accuracy.

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. Keeping your community informed through frequent updates can make it easier to ask for additional support. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policy

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. I co-led a session through MyFedTrainer in which we discussed these topics more in-depth. Let’s examine each one. Plus, there’s more….

UEI

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Compliance and best practices in grant management is usually associated with federal grant awards, but it equally applies to state and local government funding, pass-through funding (which likely originated at the federal level), and foundation and corporate grants (though maybe not as stringent). What are indirect costs?

Indirect Cost

Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I’ve surveyed thousands of industry leaders, and their answers are always the same: lack of time and lack of budget. And yet, when he passed away, he had no estate plan and created a challenge for my family to deal with. Many talk about it, call us, but do not follow through. But I don’t believe that. He spoke four languages.

Indirect

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Many don’t cover operating costs or have a small allotment for indirect costs such as salaries, insurance, and utilities. A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. They don’t come with any direction or reporting requirements.

Funding