Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 29, 2023

One word: budget. In the land of grantmaking, it’s essential to have a budget in place because grantmakers want to know that your financial situation is reasonable and how you plan on spending the money if awarded. The budget should show potential funders EXACTLY where their funds will be directed. Don’t make stuff up.

Budget

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Curious what a budget narrative is? In this post, we explore what budget narratives are, how to write a good narrative, and what a budget narrative should include. We even dig into common strengths and mistakes people make when preparing budget narratives.

Budget Narrative

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, discover what makes a grant proposal budget successful, common mistakes to avoid, and learn from the 3 best nonprofit grant budget examples to develop your own.

Budget

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we dig into what is a grant budget and why they’re important, five steps to help you prepare for a grant proposal budget, and cover the differences between different types of grant budgets.

Budget

Instrumentl

AUGUST 11, 2023

Curious what a budget narrative is? In this post, we explore what budget narratives are, how to write a good narrative, and what a budget narrative should include. We even dig into common strengths and mistakes people make when preparing budget narratives.

Budget Narrative

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In this post, we dig into what is a grant budget and why they’re important, five steps to help you prepare for a grant proposal budget, and cover the differences between different types of grant budgets.

Budget

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

To answer these questions, below we discuss several types of grant databases and provide an overview of three specific databases— GrantStation , Foundation Directory Online (FDO) , and Instrumentl —to give you a sense of what grant databases can offer. Instrumentl , profiled below, is another.

Budget

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We handle funder site visits, write reports, spend the money, account for said money correctly, and ensure everything we promised in that grant application is delivered on time and managed on budget. Then we do it again. And the whole time we do this, we educate our bosses, boards, and colleagues that: No, money does not grow on trees.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares what to do and what not to do when it comes to project budgets. She explores the best way to present an A+ project budget and more.

Budget

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares what to do and what not to do when it comes to project budgets. She explores the best way to present an A+ project budget and more.

Budget

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 7, 2022

There are a variety of tools that are available for grant funder research, such as Foundation Directory Online , Instrumentl , GrantStation , GrantWatch , and more. The financial documents will help you learn about whom the funder has provided grants to and their overall budget.

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Learning how to create a budget for a nonprofit organization can be one of the hardest challenges you face. In this article, we’ll go over what a nonprofit budget is, why budgeting is so important, and some recommended best practices that will help your organization succeed.

Budget

Instrumentl

AUGUST 2, 2024

Learn to master compliance, reporting, and budget oversight, and ensure clear communication and accountability. Unlock successful post-award management with our 5-step blueprint workshop. Join Rachel Fidler Cannella to transform your grant management approach and optimize your post-award process.

Award

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this post, we explore popular questions grant funders ask about nonprofits, projects that need to be funded, budgets, and more. We'll dig into why funders ask these questions and how you should answer these grant application questions.

Grants

Instrumentl

AUGUST 11, 2023

In this post, we explore popular questions grant funders ask about nonprofits, projects that need to be funded, budgets, and more. We'll dig into why funders ask these questions and how you should answer these grant application questions.

Grants

Instrumentl

JULY 15, 2024

This guide aids grant writers and nonprofits in choosing effective grant management and prospecting tools that align with their needs and budget. Explore detailed comparisons of top alternatives to Grant Forward, focusing on features, benefits, and pricing.

Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Financial Oversight: Keep your finances as neat as a new pin with stellar budget tracking and expenditure monitoring. Instrumentl : Instrumentl spices up the grant management scene by combining discovery and management functionalities, helping you manage and find new grant opportunities.

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Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

Often, organizations are unsuccessful in obtaining the grant award because they practice episode grant seeking, fishing for funds through (an) intermittent series of desperate gambles” (Instrumentl, 2021). Where do we start?

Readiness

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Funders have different budgets, funding priorities, and missions. Another funder database we recommend for its balance of ease of use and information is Instrumentl (a discount code for Instrumentl can be found below ).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

There are many alternatives to Foundation Directory Online, including GrantStation , GrantWatch , and Instrumentl , which offers a free two-week trial. Build the cost of nonprofit tools into your annual budget, assuming about $1,800 to $2,000 a year, except your payment processor, which will take a cut from each donation.

CRM

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Instrumentl and GrantStation are both popular choices in this category. Your organization should finalize the budget for your proposed project as soon as possible (especially for matching grants) so that you can include it in your proposal. These most commonly include budgets, resolutions, and letters of support.

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